Fundamentals of Heat Exchangers
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Heat exchangers are used to heat one fluid with a hotter fluid, to cool a fluid with a colder fluid, to condense a gaseous fluid with a colder fluid, or to boil a liquid with a hotter fluid. In this course you will learn about the basic construction of shell and tube and plate type heat exchangers and about counter flow, parallel flow, and cross flow patterns of flow. The heat transfer equation is introduced along with the log mean temperature difference and the overall heat transfer coefficient. The meaning of multi-pass and regenerative heat exchangers is covered and several common heat exchanger applications are discussed.Topics:
- Be familiar with the parts of/general construction of shell, tube, and plate type heat exchangers
- Be able to differentiate among parallel flow, counter flow and cross flow heat exchangers
- Be able to differentiate between single-pass and multi-pass heat exchangers
- Be able to differentiate between regenerative and non-regenerative heat exchangers.
- Know the meanings of the terms hotwell and condensate depression
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:(must be logged into your user account)
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3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
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4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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Intended Audience: primarily for mechanical, chemical, nuclear and industrial engineers, but would be of interest to any engineer wanting a review of heat exchanger basics. Someone completing this course will gain knowledge about the types and flow patterns of heat exchangers and about some of their applications.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: primarily for mechanical, chemical, nuclear and industrial engineers, but would be of interest to any engineer wanting a review of heat exchanger basics. Someone completing this course will gain knowledge about the types and flow patterns of heat exchangers and about some of their applications.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE