Heat Exchanger Design and Operation

This two day course presents the fundamentals of heat exchanger thermal design and operation. Exchanger types, performance analysis methods, design trade-offs, mechanical design constraints, control methods and operating problems are discussed.

The concepts discussed in the course are illustrated by numerous case studies. This course provides a foundation for implementing thermally efficient exchanger designs in a wide variety of industries including the chemical process, refrigeration, petrochemical, power, and refrigeration.

Recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA CPD Guidelines.

Target Audience

For engineers and managers responsible for specifying, designing, operating and maintaining heat exchangers. The course is intended for both beginning and more experienced technical personnel .

Course Outline

Types of Heat Exchangers

• Shell-and-tube heat exchangers
• Air coolers
• Plate-frame exchangers
• Spiral plate exchangers
• Compact plate-fin exchangers

Performance Fundamentals

• Energy balance
• Rating methods
• F-LMTD
• ε-NTU
• Incremental computer-based

Selection Criteria

• Operating conditions
• Maintenance needs
• Material selection
• Mechanical considerations
• Performance margins (Fouling factors; Cleanliness factors)

Heat transfer and pressure drop analysis methods for single phase, boiling and condensing applications

Operational problems

• Fouling
• Vibration
• Venting and draining
• Reboiler problems
• Instability
• Film boiling
• Temperature pinch

Enhanced surfaces

Troubleshooting

Course Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Apply principles to select appropriate design attributes for a variety of applications
• Prepare and interpret heat exchanger specifications
• Evaluate heat exchanger thermal performance with either design of operating data
• Troubleshoot deficient operation

Facilitator Information

Thomas G. Lestina, PE.

Presenter for Heat Exchanger

Thomas G. Lestina, PE, Heat Transfer Research Inc., has over 20 years’ engineering experience with fluid system analysis and troubleshooting. He is responsible for all technical support, contract heat transfer evaluations and training offered by HTRI. He earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Union College, Schenectady, New York, and an MS degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. He is a member of ASME and is serving as the chair of the technical committee for the ASME Performance Test Code 12.5, Single Phase Heat Exhangers.

Registration

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A 10% saving applies for Engineers Australia Members or for group bookings of 3 or more participants.