The course will be of particular interest to engineers employed in the heat and power generation, energy, and process industries.
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Process and chemical engineers
Maintenance engineers
Plant managers
Energy and power engineers
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
Heating systems and heat exchangers play essential roles in all of the industrial processes. This training course provides clear understanding and best practices for commonly used industrial heating systems. The training course covers the fundamentals of industrial heating processes and equipment and outlines opportunities for energy calculations and saving opportunities. It also discusses the merits of using a systems approach in identifying and implementing these improvement opportunities. A five-day training course of lectures, featuring practical examples and detailed case studies.
This training course will feature:
Types of industrial heating systems
Optimum design and operations of the heating systems
Modern maintenance strategies
Cost-effective operations of these systems
Safety and risk assessment of heating systems
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Evaluate industrial heating processes based on a comprehensive understanding of the governing principle laws and appraise various fuels and their characteristics
Analyse the performance of various industrial heating systems and evaluate techniques to reduce the formation and emission of pollutants in stationary and mobile combustion systems
Assess the operation of industrial heating systems e.g. furnaces and boilers and debate issues influencing the design and selection criteria of these systems
Design energy-efficient and cost-effective industrial heating systems
Carry on critical performance and safety assessments for different types of industrial heating systems
Methodology
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes formal lectures and interactive worked examples included in several workshops. Presented also will be several illustrative and instructive videos. The emphasis in the seminar will be on the explanation of all technical points and providing answers to problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to operation and maintenance, as well as repair and alterations of industrial heating equipment.
Course Outline
Day One: Fundamentals of Industrial Heating Systems
Introduction to the course
Systems Approach
Components of a Typical Industrial Heating System
Types of Industrial Heating Systems and Equipment
Heating Equipment Classification
Heating Energy Sources
Industrial Heating Operations
Day Two: Performance Improvement Opportunities
Industrial Heat Generation
Heat Transfer in Industrial Environments
Methods for Heat Containment
Techniques for Heat Recovery
Enabling Technologies
Day Three: Precision Operation and Maintenance Tools
Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool (PHAST)
