Heat Exchangers: Types, Applications, Design, Operation & Maintenance

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Heat Exchangers:
Types, Applications, Design,
Operation & Maintenance

Attaining High Performance and
Preventing Failures of Heat Exchangers

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
04-08 Aug 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
03-07 Nov 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
24-28 Nov 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
02-06 Feb 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Apr 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
01-05 Jun 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
03-07 Aug 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Oct 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
16-20 Nov 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
20-24 Oct 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
02-06 Feb 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
18-22 May 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
13-17 Jul 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

This Heat Exchangers training course will cover the technical and operational aspects of various heat exchanger designs, including shell-and-tube (STHE), air-cooled (ACHE), and plate (PHE) types, all of which are essential in thermal power plants, petrochemical, and process industries. It is crucial for engineers with diverse expertise to develop a strong understanding of the fundamental principles and the relationships between key parameters that influence the design and operation of effective heat exchangers.

The course will also introduce engineers and technicians to the relevant codes, standards, and best practices for the design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers. A primary focus will be on the most efficient practices for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of commonly used heat exchanger types, including shell-and-tube, air-cooled, and plate compact designs. The course will feature several workshops, incorporating case studies and real-world examples to help analyze the root causes of issues, which is essential for effective troubleshooting.

This training course will feature:

  • Heat Exchangers Design Characteristics
  • Understanding of Heat Transfer principles
  • International Codes and Standards for fabrication, operation and maintenance
  • Problems in operation: Fouling and performance monitoring
  • Inspection of corrosion, erosion and structural integrity

Training Course Objectives

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

  • Understand design guidelines and specifications
  • Analyse exchanger thermal and hydraulic operational parameters
  • Determine the correct selection criteria for sizing of heat exchangers
  • Identify the problems in operation that lead to performance deterioration
  • Determine correct troubleshooting techniques

Designed for

This training course is suitable to a wide range of technical professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Maintenance Professionals
  • Inspection Personnel
  • Process Supervisors
  • Plant Operators
  • Plant/Technical Managers

Learning Methods

This training course will be conducted along the workshop principles, with formal lectures, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant case studies and practical exercises will be provided to illustrate the application of main learning points presented in the lectures. There will be ample opportunities for discussion and sharing experience to ensure maximum understanding of material. The goals of each participant will be discussed to ensure fulfilling of their needs and fining the solutions to their specific problems.

The Course Outline

Day One: Types and Applications of Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Exchanger Types and Applications: Choice of Working Fluid
  • Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Heat Transfer Rates
  • Heat Exchanger Elements: Tube Bundles, Tube Sheets, Baffles and Nozzles
  • TEMA Nomenclature of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (STHE)
  • Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) and Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE)
  • Condensers, Evaporators and Reboilers
Day Two: Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Flow vs. Temperature Difference in STHE
  • Thermal Specification of Heat Exchangers: Sizing and Rating
  • Hydraulic Design of STE: Fluid velocity and Pumping Power Calculation
  • Aerodynamic Design of ACHE: Sizing of Fans and Drive
  • Sizing and Specifying of PHE Units: Compabloc Design
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
Day Three: Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Calculation of Basic Elements of STHE
  • Piping Loads on Exchanger Nozzles
  • Material selection and Construction of Heat Exchangers
  • Fabrication Technologies of Heat Exchangers
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
Day Four: Operation and Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
  • Fouling and scaling in tubes and shells: Problem Solutions and Remedies
  • Inspection Techniques of Vital Elements of Heat Exchangers
  • Corrosion & Erosion Reduction Techniques, Fitness for Service Analysis (FFS)
  • Control in Operation: Tube Vibration & Troubleshooting
  • Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair Techniques: Tube Plugging and Re-tubing
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
Day Five: Performance Enhancement and Optimisation of Heat Exchangers
  • Performance Monitoring and Testing
  • Performance Validation
  • Heat Transfer Augmentation Techniques
  • Tubes with external and internal fins
  • Heat Integration Basics: Pinch Technology
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples and Solutions

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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