In this introductory course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the inspection, maintenance, and operation of heat exchangers in power plants, with a specific focus on gas plant process operations. The course will provide an overview of the overall process flow sheets, demonstrating how different types of exchangers are integrated into various natural gas processing plants.

The advantages, limitations, and applicability of each type of exchanger will be thoroughly examined, enabling participants to make informed decisions regarding their selection and integration within the overall plant design. The course will also cover the maintenance and operation aspects of these exchangers, ensuring participants are well-equipped to handle these critical components effectively.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you will have an overview of the inspection, maintenance, and operations of power plant 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 manufacturers ’ 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 power plant Heat Transfer

Mechanisms

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Fundamentals of power plant Heat Transfer……(continued)

Temperature

Counter Flow: Double Pipe Exchangers

Fundamentals Of power plant Heat Transfer……..(continued)

Indirect Heaters

Fire tube / Bath

Bath / Coil

Shell & tube exchangers

Effective temperature difference
Overall power plant 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)

Pressure Drop
Vibration
TEMA

Hair Pin power plant Heat Exchangers

Tank Heaters

Plate Fin Exchangers Plate Frame Exchangers

Printed Circuit Exchangers

Practical Cases

Filters