Heat Exchanger Fouling & Mitigation Technology
The need for proper energy management has considerably increased the importance of heat exchange equipment over the past 2-3 decades.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Classroom
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About Training
The need for proper energy management has considerably increased the importance of heat exchange equipment over the past 2-3 decades. Enormous costs are involved with heat exchanger fouling. Latest studies show that in highly industrialized countries total fouling costs are about 0,25% of Gross National Product.
This training course is an introduction to the fouling mitigation technologies for heat exchangers like Shell & Tube heat exchangers, Air Cooled heat exchangers, and Compact Type heat exchangers. The course will provide details on the maintenance aspects of several heat exchanger types in relation to process and mechanical design. Many case studies will be presented to show failures, mismatches. The thermal and mechanical design aspect in relation to fouling behavior is conducted using sophisticated computer software based on HTRI software. Attendees will be oered problem case studies in order to reach solutions on their own.
To get a full picture of proven (advanced) heat transfer technologies a 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 and fouling mitigation behavior.
Each attendee must bring a Laptop computer with Microsoft operating system and Scientic Calculator
Training Objectives
- For those engineers not familiar with fouling behavior in shell and tube heat exchangers, this course will provide a broad understanding of the technology and an excellent base for further learning.
- For those responsible for maintenance 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 latest “state of art” technologies are used to prevent fouling, tube vibration and throughput limitations
Audiences
The course is designed for professionals who want to improve the performance of heat exchanger in their company for shell & tube and compact types :
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Instrument Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Heat Transfer Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Operation Engineer
Instructor
Bert Boxma
Bert Boxma is the CEO and president of Heat Transfer ABC B.V. with over 30 years of experience in Heat Exchanger. He is an international Expert in heat exchanger type selection, special thermal/hydraulic design, latest enhanced heat transfer technologies and governmental subsidy advices. Bert already conduct many training courses and almost 500 employees and more than 150 companies have attended.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS & CREDENTIALS
- Chairman and member of HTRI’s first Communication Committee
- CC-Holland (Chairman 1994 - 1997 ; Member 2004 – Present)
- Chairman of NLAHX SenterNovem Working Party (1999 - Present)
- Member of ESDU Crude Oil Fouling Working Party (1999 - Present)
- Guest Lecturer Technical University Twente & Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Guest Lecturer HTRI European Seminar October (2004 & 2005)
- Member of the working Committee ISO 16812
- HTRI’s Representative for The Netherlands (2008 - Present)
Daily Aims
Day 1
- Introduction to Fouling, Causes, Consequences and Mitigation
- Fouling Aspects in Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Day 2
- Tube Vibration Causing Failures
- Introduction to Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Mechanical & Maintenance Aspects
- Introduction to Special Type
- Discussions and Questions
Day 3
- Introduction to Compact Heat Exchangers & Their Fouling Mitigation Behavior
Training Schedule
No upcoming session is scheduled yet. Send a quick inquiry and we will let you know the next date.
Why Choose This Training
Credibility
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Expert Instructors
Led by industry veterans with real field experience.
Real Case Studies
Practical application of concepts through real world scenarios.
Practical Skills
Hands on calculations and decision making for FFS outcomes.
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Delivered to Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, and other major operators.
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Professional Training Aligned with Industry Standards
Practical, industry ready training designed for real work environments
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