Thermal Assets: Heat Exchanger Reliability Masterclass

Heat exchangers are the thermal workhorses of the process industries. This course develops a deep, practical understanding of exchanger types (shell-and-tube, plate, air-cooled, compact/printed circuit, regenerative, heat pipes), their applications, and how heat transfer and fluid dynamics drive thermal performance, pressure drop, and operability.
You’ll size exchangers, evaluate flow arrangements, and interpret pump/system curves to achieve target duties with acceptable ∆P. Mechanical design modules connect theory to practice via ASME BPVC Section VIII, API 660/661/662, and TEMA—covering layout, nozzle loads, materials selection, fabrication, and special design considerations.
Operational excellence is emphasized: fouling mechanisms and mitigation, corrosion/erosion management, inspection and testing, vibration avoidance, cleaning and repair strategies, and performance monitoring. The program concludes with enhancement techniques (finned tubes, inserts, helical/rod/twisted baffles) and heat-integration methods (pinch) to optimize exchanger trains.