Heat Exchangers, Boilers & Fired Heaters: Design & Maintenance

1) Course Introduction

This course offers a technical foundation in the design, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers, boilers, and fired heaters.

At the thermal engineering core, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates troubleshooting tools, performance assessments, and safety guidelines.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

· Understand heat transfer and combustion fundamentals

· Diagnose fouling, corrosion, and thermal inefficiencies

· Maintain exchanger and heater performance

· Apply inspection and NDE methods

· Improve fuel efficiency and safety

3) Target Audience

· Mechanical & process engineers

· Maintenance teams

· Energy managers

· Operations supervisors

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Proper maintenance of thermal equipment reduces energy costs, improves safety, and increases plant reliability.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

· Heat exchanger design

· Boiler operations

· Heater performance evaluation

· Fouling & corrosion control

· Efficiency optimization