An overview of tube vibration includes descriptions and illustrations of damage caused by tube vibration, vibration forcing mechanisms and information required for vibration analysis.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Gain understanding of the nomenclature and terminology used for shell and tube heat exchangers
• Determine how the tube side and shell side of tubular heat exchangers are constructed
• Determine how heat exchangers are structured and assembled, manufactured, prepared for installation, and joined to tube sheets
• Learn how to write and interpret specifications
• Learn about some of the exchanger codes and standards, inspections, testing procedures, repair and overhaul, and determination of failure causes.

• Mechanical Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Thermal System Engineers
• Industrial Equipment Technicians
• Plant Operators

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Types and Applications of Heat Exchangers

• Overview and Basic Fundamentals
• Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Heat Transfer Coefficients
• Heat Exchanger Types and Application
• Geometry of   Shell    and    Tube   Heat Exchangers (STHE)
• Double Pipes TEMA Nomenclature, Front End Head Types, Shell Types
• Rear End Types, Double Pipe Units, Selection Guidelines

Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Heat Exchangers

• Sizing and specifying the Heat Exchanger
• Flow Temperature Difference in STHE
• Temperature Difference in STHE
• Condensers and Reboilers

Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers

• Basic Design of Heat Exchangers
• Special Design Considerations
• Piping Loads on Exchanger Nozzles
• Materials of Construction on Heat Exchangers
• Fabrication of Heat Exchangers

Operations and Overhaul Procedures

• Fouling in Heat Exchangers
• Corrosion and Erosion in Heat Exchangers
• Overhauling Heat Exchangers
• Heat Exchanger Inspection Methods
• Operation and Troubleshooting
• Performance Monitoring and Testing
• Cost-effective Maintenance and Repair of Heat Exchangers

Performance Enhancement and Optimization of Heat Exchangers

• Heat Transfer Augmentation Techniques
• Different Testing Techniques
• Finned Tubes
• Heat Integration Basics
• Pinch Technology
• Heat Exchanger Train Optimization
• Tube Bundle   Replacement  –    Alternative Enhanced Tube Bundle Designs

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.