Print this page Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Basic Calculations
Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This two-hour online course is only an introduction to one of the most important aspects of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Basic Calculations tailored for engineers, technicians, students, beginners, contractors and professionals interested in sizing Heat Exchangers.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the formulae and parameters used in the TEMA Standards as the authority on shell and tube heat exchanger mechanical design;
- Understand the formulae and parameters used for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers to determine the minimum required area and flow process;
- Understand the common terms used for dimensioning intercoolers, boilers, pre-heaters and condensers inside power plants;
- Be able to learn and recognize heat, work, force, energy, power and other technical terms;
- Know the basic comprehension of the terms used in thermodynamics calculations and to remember some technical concepts; and
- Be able of converting metric and imperial unities used in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers calculations.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students, designers, mechanical engineers and professionals interested or working with Process Plants and Piping.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand, calculate, specify and plan a Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers assembly.
Course Introduction
The student will understand the terms, concepts and the basic principles used in TEMA Standards specification and codes.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Basic Calculations
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Course Summary
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers can be used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct heat exchanger type under the TEMA or ASME code, mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, non-mandatory guidance, construction activities, calculations and technical formulae.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
1. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code at: www.asme.com.
2. The Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association www.tema.com
3. OSHA Technical Manual www.osha.gov
4. Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers www.wlv.com/products/databook/db3/DataBookIII.pdf
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.
