TEMA | Design of shell & tube heat exchangers (Self-guided)
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ESSENTIAL: 24 hs
Course access: 3 months
This level has been developed to be completed in 1 month. However, the campus will be open 3 months to give you more time.
Consultation forum
Queries will be channeled via dedicated forums, our instructors will answer as soon as possible!
Instructor available
An specialist Instructor will be available throughout the entire duration of the course.
Downloadable resources
Study notes, case studies and extra material are downloadable for future reference.
Summary videos
Each lesson includes a summary video with then fundamental concepts dealt with in that lesson for better understanding.
Lessons included
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- Lesson 3
- Lesson 4
- Lesson 5
- Lesson 6
- Lesson 7
- Lesson 8
- Lesson 9
- Lesson 10
- Lesson 11
- Lesson 12
Certificate of attendance
A certificate of attendance issued by ARVENG will be submitted upon completion.
INTERMEDIATE: 56 hs
Course access: 6 months
This level has been developed to be completed in 2 months. However, the campus will be open 6 months to give you more time.
Consultation forum
Queries will be channeled via dedicated forums, our instructors will answer as soon as possible!
Instructor available
An specialist Instructor will be available throughout the entire duration of the course.
Downloadable resources
Study notes, case studies and extra material are downloadable for future reference.
Summary videos
Each lesson includes a summary video with then fundamental concepts dealt with in that lesson for better understanding.
Lesson included
All the lessons indicated in the CONTENTS tab are included.
Assessment questions
Multiple-choice assimilation questions and cases are presented in each lesson to fix fundamental concepts.
Certificate of approval
A certificate of approval issued by ARVENG will be submitted upon completion.
ADVANCED: 120 hs
Course access: 12 months
This level has been developed to be completed in 3 months. However, the campus will be open 12 months to give you more time.
Consultation forum
Queries will be channeled via dedicated forums, our instructors will answer as soon as possible!
Instructor available
An specialist Instructor will be available throughout the entire duration of the course.
Downloadable resources
Study notes, case studies and extra material are downloadable for future reference.
Summary videos
Each lesson includes a summary video with then fundamental concepts dealt with in that lesson for better understanding.
Lesson included
All the lessons indicated in the CONTENTS tab are included.
Assessment questions
Multiple-choice assimilation questions and cases are presented in each lesson to fix fundamental concepts.
Case studies
This is a “hands-on” course. Real cases (and solved) are presented to be developed with the course material.
Calculation sheets
Specific spreadsheets have been developed to simplify the calculation process. Calc sheets are downloadable.
Certificate of approval
A certificate of approval issued by ARVENG or ASME (your choice) will be submitted upon completion.
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Are there discounts for groups/companies?
Yes! Contact us indicating your needs and we will find the most convenient alternative for you.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for graduates (or soon to be), designers, freelancers, technicians and engineers involved in: calculation, design, selection, manufacturing, safety, quality and maintenance of systems and equipment in industrial processes.
Previous knowledge of this subject is not required to attend to the course.
Training objetives
The main objective of this course is to transfer to participants the theoretical and practical skills required in projects, obtained from experience and sound engineering practices.
What to expect?
At the end of the course, participants will be able to design the main parts of a Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger under all types of possible loadings, stored product, internal / external pressure, wind and earthquake among others. At the end of the course participants will:
- Know the code organization and will acquire the vocabulary and fundamentals.
- Learn to design and calculate the main parts of a S&T Heat Exchanger.
- Benefit from Lessons Learned and Best Practices from different international projects.
- Define the wind profile and seismic loading.
- Design and calculate stiffener rings due to vacuum.
- Learn to perform the S&T Heat Exchangers stability verification and to define the anchoring requirement due to seismic and wind.
- Design and calculate the shell due to internal and external pressure.
- Design and calculate different types of nozzles.
- Learn to design and calculate non-standard flanges (Body Flanges).
- Master the joint efficiency concept.
- Design the Tube Bundle and calculate the Tubesheet thickness.
- Determine the heat transfer Tubes thickness.
- Learn to Select Materials for heat exchangers.
TRY THIS COURSE BEFORE ENROLLING!
You can study the structure, contents and methodology before enrolling. You can also watch the introductory videos and solve the test in Lesson 1! Leave us your contact information and we will send the instructions to access the Virtual Campus:
CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE: 120 HS
PART I (40 hs):
Introduction
TEMA Code
Application, Organization, Scope
HEI Code
Application, Organization, Scope
API 660 Code
Application, Organization, Scope
Comparison & Compatibility
Proposed Case Studies
- Parts of a Heat Exchanger
- Key Concepts in Design Codes: Quiz
- TEMA Code organization, scope
- Compatibility between codes
Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Tube Side | Shell Side
Main Elements
Types of Heat Exchangers
S&T Heat Exchangers Configurations
Tubes Arrangement
Number of passes in the Tube Side
Number of passes in the Shell Side
Proposed Case Studies
- Conceptual Questions
- Identification of Main Elements
- Exchanger Type Selection
- Number of Tubes calculation
Design Conditions
Loads
Sustained, Occasional
Cyclic Loads | Local Loads
Weight Estimation
Shell, Heads, Body Flanges
Tubesheets, Tubes, Nozzles
Supports | Insulation
Proposed Case Studies
- Key Concepts in Design Conditions Quiz
- Unitary Weights Estimation
- Components Weights Estimation
- Design Weights Calculation
Material selection
Corrosion types
Corrosion Allowance
Essential properties of materials
Material designation
Most used materials
ASME Tables
General requirements
Proposed Case Studies
- Key Concepts in Material Selection: Quiz
- Materials designation: Case Study
- Allowable Stress selection: Case Study
- MDMT Verification: Case Study
PART II (40 hs):
Joint Efficiency
Welded joints
Joint types
Service requirement
Welded joint evaluation
Joint efficiency value
Selection charts
The full or spot dilemma
Proposed Case Studies
- Vocabulary and terminology
- Joint Category
- Welded Joints Specification
- Joint Efficiency Selection: Case Study
External elements design
Cylindrical shells
Types of heads
Hemispherical | Elliptical | Torispherical
Flat Covers
Transitions
Conical transitions
Toriconical transitions
Proposed Case Studies
- Key concepts in Design of the Shell: Quiz
- Calc’s of Cylindrical & Spherical Shells: Case Study
- Calc’s of the different types of Heads: Case Study
- Calc’s of Conical, Toriconical transitions: Case Study
- Calc’s of Flat Covers: Case Study
Design of parts under external pressure
Support lines
Cylindrical shells
Shell under external pressure
Stiffening rings under external pressure
Conical heads & transitions
Proposed Case Studies
- Key concepts in External Pressure: Quiz
- Calc’s of PV against external pressure: Case Study
- Design of Stiffening Rings: Case Study
- Shell + Rings Verification: Case Study
Tube Bundle Design
Tubesheet
Tube bundle structure
Baffles: longitudinal | transversal
Heat transfer tubes
Tube – tubesheet joint
Floating heads
Impingement plate
Proposed Case Studies
- Tube bundle configuration
- Tubesheet thickness calculation
- Transfer tubes thickness calculation
- Minimum thicknesses
PART III (40 hs):
Nozzles
Nozzle Configurations
Standard flanges
Gaskets
Nozzle necks
Calculation
Reinforcement
Reinforcement requirement
Calculation methods
Self-reinforced and integral nozzles
Proposed Case Studies
- Key concepts in Nozzle Design: Quiz
- Nozzle Neck Calculation: Case Study
- Reinforcement Pad Calculation: Case Study
- Self-reinforced nozzles Calculation: Case Study
Non-standard flanges
Design criteria
Load definition
Flange types
Bolts & Gaskets
Gaskets
Design of Non-standard flanges
Flange design steps
Sound engineering practices
Proposed Case Studies
- Key Concepts in Non-Std Flange design: Quiz
- Types of Non-Standard Flanges: Case Study
- Calculation of Integral Flanges: Case Study
- Calculation of Loose Flanges: Case Study
External loads
Wind pressure
Base shear
Overturning moment
Seismic loads
Period of Vibration (POV)
Horizontal vessels: saddles
Proposed Case Studies
- Key Concepts in External Loading: Quiz
- Wind Pressure & Seismic Profile: Case Study
- Definition of loads action on the vessel: Case Study
- Base shear & overturning moment calc: Case Study
Saddles design
Location of saddles
Components
Saddles standard
Verification of saddles
Anchor bolts
Thermal expansion
Proposed Case Studies
- Key Concepts in Saddles design: Quiz
- Design and Calculation of Saddles: Case Study
- Shell Verification against over stress: Case Study
- Design and Calculation of Anchor Bolts: Case Study
TRY THIS COURSE BEFORE ENROLLING!
You can study the structure, contents and methodology before enrolling. You can also watch the introductory videos and solve the test in Lesson 1! Leave us your contact information and we will send the instructions to access the Virtual Campus:
YOU CAN ALSO TAKE THE ADVANCED COURSE 120 hs IN PARTS:
EXAMPLE OF A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY ARVENG:
EXAMPLE OF A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY ASME:
Upon successful completion of the course participants will earn 120 PDH’s, equivalent to 12 CEU’s.
This recognition can only be obtained with the ASME certificate.
PDH: Professional Development Hour
CEU: Continuing Education Unit
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About Instructors
Javier Tirenti
Senior Mechanical Engineer and Master in Business Administration (MBA). More than 20 years of experience in design, calculation, selection and fabrication of mechanical equipment and structures in general. Vast experience providing specific training sessions in both classroom and online approaches.
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Thank you for offering a great course. It was really helpful!