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Design and Selection of Fluid Mechanics, Piping Design, Fluid
Heat Exchangers Transients and Dynamics
PD673 PD691
This two-day course covers the design, selection and sizing of heat For some, the term “water hammer” evokes images of broken and FLUIDS AND HEAT TRANSFER � PUBLIC COURSES
exchangers and begins with a brief review of heat transfer fundamentals. bent piping, multi-million dollar damages, the loss of water supplies to
It continues with a look at four main types of heat exchangers that are cities and the deaths of individuals due to accidents. Water hammer
used in the industry: the Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, the Shell and may be defined as an extreme fluid transient, occasionally recognized
Tube Heat Exchanger, the Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger and the by loud banging or hammering sounds, sometimes associated with
Cross Flow Heat Exchanger. fluid transients, which are caused by flow rate changes and resultant
pressure surges. Often fluid transient and water hammer are used
The discussion of each of these exchangers includes a description of interchangeably.
construction, various methods of analysis and design considerations.
The course also includes real-world examples and in-class problems. The primary purpose of this course is to provide practicing engineers
An appendix of relevant data is also provided as part of the course. with the analytical tools required to identify water hammer concerns
and prevent equipment damage, personnel injury and fatalities. The
You Will Learn To principles of pipe system design with respect to fluid mechanics, valves
• Explain the heat transfer fundamentals needed to analyze heat and pump operations are followed by basic structural piping design
principles, water hammer theory, pipe system dynamics and failure
exchangers analysis.
• Explain how to analyze the four types of existing heat exchangers
• Explain how to size exchangers for a given duty Overall, this course integrates multiple engineering disciplines to teach
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four types the principles of troubleshooting pipe systems for fluid flow problems
and pipe failures. Since this class provides an extensive study of
of exchangers different engineering topics, numerous class exercises are performed to
augment the presentation.
Special Requirements
Participants are required to bring a scientific calculator and flash drive to Each student will receive a copy of Fluid Mechanics, Water Hammer,
the course. Dynamic Stresses and Piping Design, and its supplement, both by Robert
Leishear.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for engineers who specify, use or analyze heat You Will Learn To
exchangers on a regular basis, or for those in the process industries that • Explain the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in pipe systems
need a broader background in sizing heat exchangers. The participant • Describe the fundamentals of water hammer
should be an engineer or engineering technologist who is familiar • Explain the fundamentals of pipe failures
with, or wants to become more familiar with heat exchangers and the • Describe the fundamentals of dynamic pipe system response
methods of analyzing them. • Apply corrective actions for pipe failures
Instructor William S. Janna Who Should Attend
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs Practicing engineers in the power and process piping areas, who are
Member $1,525 / List Price $1,625 concerned with the design, performance and safety of piping equipment
and components; and specifically the identification, risk assessment
and prevention of water hammers in water, liquid and steam piping
systems. Relevant industries include power companies and utilities,
pressure technology, valve and pipe manufacturers and petro/chemical
processing facilities
Special Requirements
Students are required to bring calculators to the course. The instructor
recommends that they bring laptops as well.
Instructor Bob Leishear
5 Days, 3.8 CEUs, 38 PDHs
Member $2,860 / List Price $2,960
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