Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Process Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Operations & Maintenance Engineers
• Plant Technicians and Supervisors
• Chemical Engineers
• Energy Managers
• Engineering Consultants
• Technical professionals new to thermal systems or seeking a refresher

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic modes of heat transfer and how they apply in industrial processes.
• Analyze heat transfer mechanisms in process equipment.
• Apply fundamental equations to estimate heat transfer rates and size equipment.
• Identify factors affecting heat exchanger performance and efficiency.
• Recognize common operational problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support design and troubleshooting tasks related to thermal systems in process industries.

DAY 1

Introduction to Heat Transfer Principles

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Importance of heat transfer in process industries
• Overview of thermal energy systems
• Modes of heat transfer:

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation

• Fourier’s Law and conduction in solids
• Heat transfer in series and parallel thermal resistances
• Practical examples and case studies

DAY 2

Convection and Radiation in Process Systems

• Natural vs. forced convection
• Newton’s Law of Cooling
• Dimensionless numbers (Re, Pr, Nu, Gr) and their significance
• Radiation basics:

• Stefan-Boltzmann Law
• View factors

• Combined heat transfer modes in process equipment
• Introduction to insulation and heat loss control

DAY 3

Heat Exchangers – Fundamentals and Applications

• Classification of heat exchangers:

• Shell-and-tube
• Plate-type
• Air-cooled

• Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) and Effectiveness-NTU methods
• Heat exchanger performance and fouling
• Flow arrangements and their impact on efficiency
• Design considerations and sizing fundamentals
• Case study

DAY 4

Industrial Applications and Equipment

• Condensers and reboilers: operation and performance
• Evaporators and cooling towers
• Jacketed vessels and process heaters
• Heat integration and pinch technology basics
• Temperature control strategies in thermal systems
• Troubleshooting common issues in heat transfer equipment

DAY 5

Process Optimization and Troubleshooting Workshop

• Diagnostic techniques and performance indicators
• Monitoring and improving thermal efficiency
• Thermal imaging and heat loss audits
• Equipment retrofitting for improved performance
• Group activity
• Q&A, and course wrap-up
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony