Heat Transfer Dynamics: Augmentation in Process Industries

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

- Explain thermal/flow fundamentals that govern augmentation effectiveness and penalties.
- Apply PEC to compare techniques and select an optimal solution for a given service.
- Design/retrofit single-phase enhancements (fins, inserts, swirl/vortex devices, additives).
- Enhance two-phase heat transfer (boiling/condensation) with treated/rough surfaces and advanced methods.
- Evaluate pressure-drop/pumping-power impacts and specify pumps/compressors accordingly.
- Diagnose deterioration (fouling, maldistribution, vibration) and restore performance using augmentation.
- Plan operations/maintenance for enhanced surfaces (cleaning, inspection, reliability).
- Build a cost-benefit case and roadmap for augmentation projects and retrofits.
- Integrate active techniques (vibration, rotating surfaces, EM fields) where justified.