Heat Exchangers: Design, Operation & Fouling Management

1) Course Introduction

This course provides technical and operational knowledge of heat exchanger design principles, performance monitoring, and fouling mitigation strategies.

At the engineering core of this program, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates real refinery case studies to improve heat transfer efficiency and reduce operational losses.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

· Understand heat exchanger types and applications

· Analyze thermal performance and heat transfer rates

· Identify fouling mechanisms and prevention strategies

· Troubleshoot exchanger failures and inefficiencies

· Improve reliability and maintenance planning

3) Target Audience

· Process engineer

· Reliability & maintenance teamsReliability & maintenance team

· Refinery operators

· Mechanical engineers

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Effective heat exchanger management improves energy efficiency, reduces downtime, and enhances process reliability.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

· Heat exchanger design

· Thermal performance evaluation

· Fouling mechanisms

· Cleaning and inspection

· Optimization strategies