This introductory course offers a comprehensive introduction to the inspection, maintenance, and operation of heat exchangers, with a specific focus on gas plant processes. The course utilizes process flow sheets to demonstrate how different types of exchangers are integrated within various natural gas processing plants. It covers the advantages, limitations, and range of applicability of each exchanger type, enabling participants to fully understand and appreciate their selection and integration into the overall plant. Additionally, the course addresses the maintenance and operation aspects associated with these exchangers.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you will have an overview of the inspection, maintenance and operations of heat exchangers used in the gas processing industry. You will also understand the factors affecting the performance and operation of these exchangers. You will also learn the basic vocabulary unique to the industry.

Who Should Attend?

Those directly involved in gas processing operations will find the course particularly relevant. However, the course is specifically designed to be of substantial benefit to both technical and non-technical personnel employed in the activities that support the industry. Managers, engineers, marketing staff, and manufacture’s representatives, as well as individuals involved in sales and services to the natural gas industry will receive considerable benefit from the broad overview.

Course Outlines:

Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

Mechanisms
Conduction
Convection
Radiation

Fundamentals of Heat Transfer……(continued)

Temperature
Counter Flow: Double Pipe Exchangers

Fundamentals Of Heat Transfer……..(continued)

Indirect Heaters
Fire tube / Bath
Bath / Coil

Shell & tube exchangers

Effective temperature difference
Overall heat transfer co-efficient
Performance evaluation
Components

Shell & tube exchangers…(continued)

Operating characteristics
Gas/Gas

Shell & tube exchangers…(continued)

Operating Characteristics……….(continued)
Gas / Condensate
Gas Chillers

Shell And Tube Exchanger………(continued)

Operating Characteristics……..(continued)
Refrigerant / Condensate Cooler
Refrigerant Sub-Cooler

Shell And Tube Exchangers………(Continued)

Operating Characteristics…………(continued)
Reboilers and Vaporizers
Kettle
Thermo siphon
Pump around

Shell And Tube Exchangers ….(continued)

Operating Characteristics
Condensers
Partial
Total

Shell And Tube Exchangers ……(continued)

Pressure Drop
Vibration
TEMA
Hair Pin Heat Exchangers
Tank Heaters
Plate Fin Exchangers Plate Frame Exchangers
Printed Circuit Exchangers

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