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Selection of Pumps and Valves for                     Two-Phase Flow and
        Optimum System Performance                            Heat Transfer


        PD679                                                 PD624

        This course provides an understanding of the nature of pumps and   Participants in this course will gain a phenomenological understanding
        valves and how they interact for optimum system performance.    of two-phase flow and heat transfer in engineering processes and
                                                              components, as well as an ability to compute two-phase flow and heat
        The course discusses the requirements necessary for the selection of
        pumps and valves, and is structured in a sequence, starting from basics   transfer for common situations. The focus is on single component/two
        to detailed discussion of various aspects of both pumps and valves. It   phase systems (e.g., a liquid and its vapor), which is the most common,
        is designed to develop a full understanding of how pumps and valves   yet most difficult to model.
        work, covering selection, installation, operation, maintenance and   The course approaches two-phase flow and heat transfer in a practical
        trouble-shooting.                                     way. Advantages and disadvantages of the various models that are being
                                                              used in purchased programs are explained. Basic quantitative calculation
        This course covers a broad range of topics, including the flow of fluids
     FLUIDS AND HEAT TRANSFER Public Courses
        (e.g., calculating the flow of fluids and pressure drop), the selection of   methods will be derived, and their use demonstrated in class exercises
        centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps, as well as types of   on participants’ computers. In-class demonstration when facilities permit.
        valves, flow characteristics of valves and best practices in installation,   Each participant will receive a set of class notes and a copy of the
        operation and maintenance.                            textbook, Boiling Heat Transfer and Two-Phase Flow, 2nd Edition,
                                                              by L.S. Tong and Y.S. Tang.
        During the course attendees will receive guidance in making cost-
        effective decisions and tips for avoiding poor system operation. Also   You Will Learn To
        discussed will be how pumps and valves are used in different industries.
                                                              •  Explain the fundamentals of boiling
        You Will Learn To                                     •  Explain boiling on external and internal surfaces
        •  Identify the parameters required for calculating the flow of fluid through   •  Describe two-phase flow patterns and pressure loss
         pipes                                                •  Explain two-phase flow with heat transfer
        •  Identify the requirements for the selection of centrifugal pumps  •  Identify critical heat flux and burnout
        •  Explain how to select the right size pump for the process  •  Describe Flow Instability in two-phase systems
        •  Explain how to select the appropriate capacity and pressure of the   •  Identify cavitation
         pump for an application                              •  Describe spray cooling with phase change
        •  Identify the most cost effective methods to control flow  Who Should Attend
        •  Explain how to select the correct valve for a system  Engineers working in industrial environments with two-phase systems
        •  Explain how to reduce equipment costs by proper selection of valves
        •  Describe how to control costs and avoid system malfunctions due to   Special Requirements
         improper valve selection                             The instructor recommends that participants bring their laptop
        •  Explain how to install, operate and maintain valves   computers to this class.
        •  Describe the process of diagnosing and troubleshooting valve
         problems                                             Instructor Dyer Harris
                                                              2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
        Who Should Attend                                     Member $1,450 / List Price $1,550
        Design engineers, process selection engineers, procurement personnel,
        project engineers, quality personnel, operation and maintenance
        engineers as well as inspection engineers
        Instructor William S. Janna
        4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
        Member $2,295 / List Price $2,450
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