TEMA & HTRI: Heat Exchanger Design and Cost Saving Management

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09 Nov 2025 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register

TEMA & HTRI: Heat Exchanger Design and Cost Saving Management

Introduction

This training course is a comprehensive course to the technology of shell and tube heat exchangers as these robust types of heat exchangers are the most commonly used in the process and refinery industries, where they provide flexibility and are easy to maintain. The course will provide details on the thermal and mechanical design, fabrication, inspection and maintenance in relation to international standards as TEMA, API, and ISO. For this heat exchanger type, we focus on the mechanical and practical aspects.

Many case studies will be presented to show failures, mismatches. The thermal and mechanical design is conducted using sophisticated computer software and this course is intended to complement thermal design training based on HTRI software. Attendees will be offered problem case studies in order to reach solutions on their own.

To get a full picture of proven (advanced) heat transfer technologies a basic training module for other types of heat exchangers is included. Besides air-cooled, we discuss compact heat exchangers in more detail with all their pro’s and con’s.

Delegates need to bring Calculator and Laptop with Microsoft Excel installed and Microsoft as the operating system

Objectives

    • For those engineers, this course will provide a broad understanding of the technology and an excellent base for further learning.
    • For those responsible for thermal design, TEMA type selection the training is intended to illustrate the interaction between the thermal and mechanical design, the understanding of which will lead to more reliable design outcomes
    • For those coming from an operating environment, the course will lead to a greater knowledge of the maintenance, inspection and repair needs of shell and tube heat exchangers, including information on common causes of failure. Solutions will be offered using the latest “state of art” technologies that are used to prevent fouling, tube vibration and throughput limitations.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Instrument Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Heat Transfer Engineer
  • Plant Engineer
  • Operation Engineer

Course Outline

Day 1 & 2: Introduction to Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers 

  • General description
  • Nomenclature
  • Key Components
  • Standards for Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
     TEMA, API661, ISO16812
     Computer Simulation Software, HTRI, HTFS, B-Jac
     Text Books
     Maintenance Aspects
  • Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
    TEMA Type selection & Design Aspects
    Shell type (Floating Head, Fixed Tube Sheet, U-tube)
    Baffle type (conventional, helical, rod, expanded metal
    Tube type (plain, low-fin, twisted tube and corrugated)
    High-Pressure Breech Lock
    Texas Tower, Helitower
    Fabrication Aspects

Case Studies & HTRI Simulations

Day 3 & 4: Thermal Aspects

  • Basic Heat Transfer
     Heating/Cooling (viscous fluids, high-pressure gas)
    Condensation (reflux, vacuum)
     Boiling (LNG kettles, thermosyphon, falling film)
     Fouling & Mitigation Technologies
    Tube Insert Technologies
     Design Features

Troubleshooting, Case Studies & HTRI Simulations

  • Tube Vibration
     Basic Principles
    Fluid elastic vibration
     Acoustic vibration

Troubleshooting, Case Studies & HTRI Simulations

Day 5: Introduction to Air Cooled Heat Exchangers 

  • General Description
     Nomenclature
     Key Components (louvers, fans)
    Forced / Induced Draft
     A-frame
  • Thermal & Mechanical Aspects

Case Study

  • Introduction to Special Type
    Open Rack Vaporiser (LNG)
     Submerged Vaporiser (LNG)
    Water bath Vaporizers

·         Discussions and Questions
Total Life Cycle Analysis
Heat Exchanger Selection Tool

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