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TEMA Heat Exchangers and Advanced Technologies

Advanced Thermal Design, Fouling Control & Mechanical Integrity for Modern Heat Exchangers

TEMA Heat Exchangers and Advanced Technologies

Course Schedule

Classroom

Online

Training Introduction

Heat exchangers remain essential, high‑value components in modern processing industries, yet they often operate under demanding and unpredictable conditions. Shifting process requirements, evolving environmental regulations, and complex fluid behaviors can lead to severe fouling, excessive pressure drops, and damaging tube vibrations. While reducing initial CAPEX is important, selecting unsuitable or overly specialized equipment without considering long‑term reliability can significantly increase OPEX throughout the plant lifecycle.

This comprehensive heat exchanger training course integrates core thermal design principles with the latest global advancements in heat exchanger technologies. Participants will explore modern fouling mitigation solutions, advanced mechanical integrity practices, and practical engineering strategies that support long‑term operational reliability. Through real industrial case studies and hands‑on examples, attendees will learn how to balance design trade‑offs, optimize thermal performance, and strengthen maintenance decision‑making. This approach ensures facilities can reduce failure risks, enhance efficiency, and avoid costly unplanned downtime.

Key Focus Areas of This Course

  • Comprehensive criteria for selecting specialized heat exchanger configurations
  • Advanced thermal sizing, rating techniques, and API 660 compliance
  • Modern fouling mitigation methods and innovative tube insert technologies
  • Fluid‑induced tube vibration analysis and operational control strategies
  • Fitness‑for‑Service (FFS API 579) evaluation and cost‑effective maintenance practices

What are the goals?

By completing this TEMA heat exchangers training course, participants will strengthen their ability to evaluate, design, and troubleshoot complex heat exchanger systems. They will gain practical knowledge that enhances operational reliability and supports informed engineering decisions.

Key Goals

  • Select the most suitable heat exchanger geometric configurations for various industrial applications
  • Perform accurate thermal sizing and rating aligned with industry standards
  • Evaluate and compare technical vendor design proposals with confidence
  • Assess mechanical integrity through inspections and structural evaluations
  • Troubleshoot fouling, vibration issues, and performance deviations effectively

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for engineering and technical professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers. It supports individuals seeking to enhance plant reliability, improve equipment performance, and strengthen asset integrity practices.

This Training Course Will Benefit:

  • Process, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineers
  • Project and Plant Piping Engineers
  • Heat Exchanger Technology Design Specialists
  • Maintenance, Reliability, and Turnaround Professionals
  • Asset Integrity and Inspection Specialists

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course is delivered using proven adult learning techniques that ensure strong knowledge transfer and practical understanding. Participants will engage in structured technical lectures, real‑world case studies, and hands‑on mechanical sizing exercises designed to reinforce key engineering concepts.

Interactive troubleshooting sessions, group discussions, and practical examples will help participants apply learned principles to everyday plant challenges. The training environment encourages open dialogue, enabling attendees to share experiences and gain insights into effective operational and maintenance strategies

The Course Content

Day 1: Industrial Designs, Geometric Configurations and Fluid Sizing

  • Classification and thermodynamic principles of industrial heat exchangers. 
  • TEMA nomenclature, standard configurations, and mechanical design selection. 
  • Key construction elements: tube bundles, tubesheets, baffles, and channels. 
  • Geometric configuration matching based on fluid complexity and behavior. 
  • Metallurgy, material selection criteria, and advanced fabrication technologies. 
  • Fluid flow dynamics, boundary layers, and pressure drop impacts. 

Day 2: Thermal Sizing, Performance Optimization and API 660 Standards

  • Thermal sizing and rating methodologies for shell-and-tube exchangers. 
  • Strict alignment with API 660 standard specifications for refinery service. 
  • Fluid velocity estimation, pressure drop constraints, and pumping power impacts. 
  • Performance monitoring parameters and periodic thermal validation testing. 
  • Fluid-induced tube vibration analysis and effective structural control strategies. 
  • Cost-effective maintenance scheduling frameworks during operational windows. 

Day 3: Advanced Heat Exchanger Technologies and Efficiency Enablers

  • High-pressure Breach Lock closure type heat exchanger designs. 
  • Texas Tower and Heli Tower high-vertical configuration structures. 
  • Helixchanger helical baffle designs and Helifin tube geometries. 
  • Advanced tube insert technologies for boundary layer turbulence enhancement. 
  • Twisted tube and internally finned tube design options. 
  • Comparative technical trade-offs between conventional and advanced technologies. 

Day 4: Special Exchanger Configurations, Reboilers and Condensers

  • Thermal efficiency of thermosiphon, kettle, and falling-film reboilers. 
  • Shell-side and tube-side operational problems in surface condensers. 
  • Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) and welded plate Compabloc units. 
  • Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) and interactive thermal control systems. 
  • Cooling tower integration, thermodynamic boundaries, and heat rejection matching. 
  • Operational limitations and cross-contamination protection in compact designs. 

Day 5: Asset Integrity, Troubleshooting, and Fitness-for-Service (FFS)

  • Safe installation, commissioning procedures, and startup sequencing protocols. 
  • Root cause analysis of chronic fouling, localized corrosion, and erosion. 
  • Advanced operational troubleshooting methods for sudden thermal performance drops. 
  • Fitness-for-Service (FFS API 579) mechanical degradation assessment techniques. 
  • Industrial cleaning strategies and non-destructive tube leak detection methods. 
  • Mechanical repair execution: precision tube plugging and full retubing standards. 

Providers and Associations

Anderson

Anderson

Aztech Training

Aztech Training

Frequently Asked Questions

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The TEMA Heat Exchangers and Advanced Technologies training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

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  • A certificate of completion or attendance.

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The TEMA Heat Exchangers and Advanced Technologies training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.

Our courses are led by top-notch international instructors. They’re not just academically qualified—they’ve also got years of real-world experience. They bring practical insights and deep knowledge to every session, making your learning experience truly valuable!

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the TEMA Heat Exchangers and Advanced Technologies training course will receive a Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate serves as formal evidence of participation and achievement and can support career progression, professional credibility, and ongoing development objectives. Where applicable, details regarding professional development credits or accreditation will be provided within the course information.

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