• Comprehensive understanding of different aspects of fluid flow and heat transfer as encountered in various industrial applications
• Ability to analyze the problems and to use the basic physical explanation of the phenomenon related to operation of process equipment
• Knowledge on the principles of flow and heat transfer in process equipment
• Familiarity with various methods of analysis and calculation tool

This training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive examples, which will result in the active participation of all delegates in discussions and teamwork. Real life examples will be selected to provide physical understanding of the problem and to illustrate the efficient application of calculation tools. There will be ample opportunities for active, open discussions and sharing professional experiences on various industrial applications. All course materials will be provided.

DAY 1

• Fluid properties and their transport characteristics
• Fluid at rest: hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy and stability.
• Fluid in motion: velocity and pressure variation
• Oil and gas flow in process piping and long distance pipelines
• Calculation of pressure losses and required flow power
• Consideration of pipe networks
• Workshop: Examples and problem solutions

DAY 2

• Drag and lift force on 3D bodies in turbulent flow
• Centrifugal pumps and hydro-turbines
• Centrifugal and axial compressors
• Gas and steam turbines
• Wind turbines
• Hydraulics and pneumatics applications
• Workshop: Examples and problem solutions

DAY 3

• Flow control and measurement techniques: Custody transfer
• Advanced measurements: LDA; Ultrasound and visualization techniques
• Heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection and radiation
• Forced and free convection heat transfer
• Shell and tube heat exchangers and their effectiveness
• Plate heat exchangers
• Workshop: Examples and problem solutions

DAY 4

• Radiation heat transfer characteristics
• Solar radiation applications
• Combined heat transfer processes: combustion in industrial boilers
• Phase change: boiling and condensation, melting and solidification
• Steam generators, reboilers and condensers
• Cooling towers
• Workshop: Examples and problem solutions

DAY 5

• Thermal insulation materials and technologies
• Heat transfer in efficient buildings and HVAC
• Heat transfer augmentation techniques: examples of engineering applications
• Measurement techniques and visualization technique
• Summary and wrap up