A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Heat Exchangers: Types, Applications, Design, Operation & Maintenance

Attaining High Performance and
Preventing Failures of Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchangers: Types, Applications, Design, Operation & Maintenance
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

03-07 Aug 2026
London
$5,950
12-16 Oct 2026
London
$5,950
16-20 Nov 2026
Dubai
$5,950
01-05 Feb 2027
Dubai
$5,950
02-06 Aug 2027
London
$5,950
11-15 Oct 2027
London
$5,950
15-19 Nov 2027
Dubai
$5,950

ONLINE

13-17 Jul 2026
Online
$4,950
24-28 May 2027
Online
$4,950
12-16 Jul 2027
Online
$4,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

Training Overview

Training Overview

The Heat Exchangers Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the design, operation, and maintenance of various heat exchanger types, including shell-and-tube (STHE), air-cooled (ACHE), and plate (PHE) models. These systems are essential in thermal power plants, petrochemical, and process industries. The course is designed to equip engineers and technicians with the skills necessary to optimize heat exchanger performance and prevent operational failures.

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of heat transfer principles, design considerations, and international standards for fabrication and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on practical applications, operational troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. Interactive workshops with case studies and real-world examples will ensure participants can implement best practices for efficient operation, inspection, and maintenance of heat exchangers.

Key Focus Areas of this Course:

  • Design characteristics and operational principles of STHE, ACHE, and PHE heat exchangers.
  • Fundamental heat transfer concepts and calculation of heat transfer rates.
  • International codes and standards for fabrication, operation, and maintenance.
  • Identification and management of operational issues such as fouling and scaling.
  • Inspection techniques for corrosion, erosion, and structural integrity.
  • Practical troubleshooting and performance optimization methods.

By the end of this course, participants will be confident in designing, operating, and maintaining heat exchangers to achieve high performance and reliability.

What are the goals?

The Heat Exchanger Design and Operation Training Course is designed to help participants develop the technical expertise to enhance the performance and reliability of heat exchangers.

By completing this course, participants will:

  • Understand heat exchanger design guidelines, specifications, and international standards.
  • Analyze thermal and hydraulic operational parameters for various heat exchanger types.
  • Select the appropriate criteria for sizing and rating heat exchangers.
  • Identify operational problems such as fouling, corrosion, and vibration that affect performance.
  • Apply troubleshooting techniques to optimize operation and prevent failures.

This course ensures participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to improve efficiency, safety, and longevity of heat exchangers in industrial applications.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Heat Exchanger Maintenance Training Course is suitable for technical professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Maintenance engineers and technicians responsible for equipment upkeep.
  • Inspection personnel monitoring heat exchanger performance and safety.
  • Process supervisors overseeing industrial operations involving heat exchangers.
  • Plant operators responsible for daily heat exchanger operation.
  • Plant and technical managers seeking to optimize system performance.

Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to ensure optimal heat exchanger performance, prevent failures, and implement efficient maintenance practices.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Heat Exchangers Training Course follows a workshop-based approach, combining formal lectures with interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world examples. Participants will have ample opportunity to apply concepts in practical exercises, analyze operational challenges, and discuss solutions collaboratively.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in discussions, problem-solving exercises, and hands-on case studies. These activities reinforce learning and allow participants to address their specific operational challenges, ensuring they leave the course ready to implement best practices in heat exchanger design, operation, and maintenance.

The Course Content

Day One: Types and Applications of Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Exchanger Types and Applications: Choice of Working Fluid
  • Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Heat Transfer Rates
  • Heat Exchanger Elements: Tube Bundles, Tube Sheets, Baffles and Nozzles
  • TEMA Nomenclature of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (STHE)
  • Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) and Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE)
  • Condensers, Evaporators and Reboilers
Day Two: Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Flow vs. Temperature Difference in STHE
  • Thermal Specification of Heat Exchangers: Sizing and Rating
  • Hydraulic Design of STE: Fluid velocity and Pumping Power Calculation
  • Aerodynamic Design of ACHE: Sizing of Fans and Drive
  • Sizing and Specifying of PHE Units: Compabloc Design     
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
Day Three: Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
  • Calculation of Basic Elements of STHE
  • Piping Loads on Exchanger Nozzles
  • Material selection and Construction of Heat Exchangers
  • Fabrication Technologies of Heat Exchangers
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions  
Day Four: Operation and Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
  • Fouling and scaling in tubes and shells: Problem Solutions and Remedies
  • Inspection Techniques of Vital Elements of Heat Exchangers
  • Corrosion & Erosion Reduction Techniques, Fitness for Service Analysis (FFS)
  • Control in Operation: Tube Vibration & Troubleshooting
  • Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair Techniques: Tube Plugging and Re-tubing
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions  
Day Five: Performance Enhancement and Optimisation of Heat Exchangers 
  • Performance Monitoring and Testing
  • Performance Validation
  • Heat Transfer Augmentation Techniques
  • Tubes with external and internal fins
  • Heat Integration Basics: Pinch Technology
  • Workshop: Case Studies, Examples and Solutions