Heat Exchangers Inspection & Maintenance

Introduction:

Heat exchangers are critical components in process industries, essential for both heating and cooling applications. They enable efficient thermal energy transfer between fluids, ensuring optimal operating conditions in industrial processes. Their versatility makes them indispensable in various sectors, including space heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power generation, chemical processing, petrochemical production, petroleum refining, natural gas processing, and sewage treatment. By supporting energy conservation and operational efficiency, heat exchangers play a pivotal role in modern industrial systems.

Objective:

• This course will focus on the four main and most common types of Heat Exchanger: The Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger; the Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger; the Double Pipe Heat Exchanger; and the Cross Flow Heat Exchanger. Their Construction; Design; Maintenance; Inspection / Testing and Troubleshooting.

Who Should Attend:

• Mechanical Engineers
• Mechanical Technicians & Supervisor
• QA/QC Engineers
• QA/QC Technicians & Supervisor

Contents:

• Working Principle & Function of Heat Exchanger
• Different Types and their Application Criteria
• Construction and Design of Heat Exchanger
• Introduction to TEMA (Shell & Tube Type Heat Exchangers Standard)
• Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
• Heat Exchanger Inspection & Testing
• Case Study related to Problems / Failures Related to Heat Exchangers