Print this page Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer
Christopher Haslego, B.S. ChE
Course Outline
Heat transfer is
a fundamental component of any chemical engineering education. However, if it's
been awhile since you've dealt with heat transfer, a quick refresher on the
basics can be extremely helpful. This course is also helpful to anyone with
little or no heat transfer education. You'll learn the basics of industrial
heat transfer and the equipment involved.
This 2-hour online course covers the basics of heat transfer theory, and gives
an overview of some of the most common industrial heat transfer equipment and
how each type of equipment works.
The course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the basic equations involved in heat transfer;
- Learn how to utilize T-Q diagrams to analyze a heat transfer problem;
- Understand the heat exchanger equation and how it is used to design heat exchangers;
- Learn the meaning of and how to calculate the log mean temperature difference;
- Learn the importance of and how to calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient;
- Understand the different types and classifications of heat exchangers;
- Learn the basics of compact heat transfer technologies;
- Learn the basics of shell and tube heat transfer technologies; and
- Understand how
compact and shell and tube exchangers differ in the types of heat transfer
duties that each can accomplish.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for chemical and mechanical engineers.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this
course will be able better comprehend the principles behind industrial heat
transfer and will learn about the different technologies and when to apply each.
Attendees will also be better prepared to analyze their next heat transfer duty
and select an appropriate heat transfer technology.
Course
Introduction
Heat transfer is
one of the most important industrial processes. Throughout any industrial facility,
heat must be added, removed, or moved from one process stream to another. Understanding
the basics of the heart of this operation is key to any engineers' mastery of
the subject. There are three basic types of heat transfer: conduction, convection,
and radiation. The two most common forms encountered in the chemical processing
industry are conduction and convection. This course focuses on these key types
of heat transfer.
Course Content
The course content is in a PDF file (114 KB) Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer. You need to open or download this document to study this course.
Bonus Materials
For the paid user
only, two Excel spreadsheets "Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Specification
Sheets" are available at the beginning of the quiz. The spreadsheet will
help you properly specify a heat exchanger for issue to manufacturers. Simply
fill in the appropriate blanks.
Course Summary
Understanding the basics of industrial heat transfer will help you better understand opportunities for cost savings in your plant. With energy prices showing no sign of declining, a good basis in heat transfer will help you calculate just how much you can save by installing a new heat exchanger in your plant. With the use a T-Q diagram and a basic understanding of the equipment available to you, making the right choice in heat transfer equipment can yield results for years to come.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
Tubular
Exchanger Manufacturer's Association (TEMA)
Wolverine
Engineering
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
