Introduction to Heat Exchangers

Delve into heat exchanger basics: types, setups, categories, and construction principles.

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  • heat exchangers
  • plate heat exchanger
  • mechanical engineering
  • shell and tube

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  • Course Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • heat exchangers
  • plate heat exchanger
  • mechanical engineering
  • shell and tube
Description

In this course you will learn about the shell and tube, and plate type heat exchanger. You will learn about the design, components and categorisations of each common type of heat exchanger. You will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each heat exchanger.

 

The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning heat exchanger knowledge. Even if you already have some background engineering knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher. 

 

Four examples are given to show how heat exchangers work in the real world.

 

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What you will learn in this course
  • Recognize various common heat exchanger types and their unique features.
  • Distinguish between single-pass and multi-pass heat exchangers.
  • Identify crossflow, parallel flow, and counterflow design configurations.
  • Learn about typical causes for heat exchanger failure and fouling incidents.
  • Understand the advantages and drawbacks of each heat exchanger variety.
  • Differentiate regenerative from non-regenerative heat exchanger systems.
  • Master the vocabulary associated with shell and tube & plate-type heat exchangers.
Who this course is for:
  • Engineering students, particularly those specializing in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering, who want to gain a solid understanding of heat exchangers.
  • Facility or plant operators and maintenance personnel who want to familiarize themselves with different heat exchanger types and their operation.
  • Engineers and designers seeking to expand their knowledge in heat transfer and thermal management solutions.
  • Individuals interested in energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, or thermal engineering who want to learn about heat exchanger applications and innovations.
Curriculum
20 lessons
1.5 hours
  • Course Overview
    1 lesson
    00:01:42
    Course Overview
    00:01:42
  • Heat Exchanger Introduction
    16 lessons
    01:12:16
    Introduction
    00:04:18
    Types of Heat Exchanger
    00:01:02
    Shell and Tube
    00:11:27
    Plate
    00:16:52
    Parallel, Counter and Cross Flow
    00:08:08
    Flow Type Comparison
    00:01:25
    Single and Multi-Pass
    00:01:10
    Single Pass
    00:01:24
    Two Pass
    00:02:03
    U-Tube
    00:00:26
    Regenerative and non-regenerative
    00:06:42
    Types of Heat Exchangers Summary
    00:02:24
    Heat Exchangers Example 1 - Automobile Radiator
    00:05:47
    Heat Exchanger Example 2 - Two Stroke Engine
    00:01:22
    Heat Exchanger Example 3 - Refrigeration Plant
    00:04:39
    Heat Exchanger Example 4 - Solar Furnace
    00:03:07
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:00:55
    Final Thoughts
    00:00:55
    Final Quiz
    15 Quiz
  • Refresher Lessons
    2 lessons
    00:24:01
    Plate Heat Exchanger Summary
    00:10:23
    How Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Work
    00:13:38
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  • Course Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • heat exchangers
  • plate heat exchanger
  • mechanical engineering
  • shell and tube