Training Book

training
short courses
heat exchanger technology for beginning
and experienced engineers
workshops
hands-on training for designers and
process engineers using HTRI
software and licensed products
Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

the premier provider of heat transfer technology
Fee Summary
Length
(days)
Fee
(per person)
Advanced Thermal Design of Condensers
US$500
Advanced Thermal Design of Reboilers
US$500
Enhanced Heat Transfer
US$500
Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Technology
US$500
Heat Exchanger Technology
US$900
Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting
US$500
Use of Fouling Models in Design
US$500
Vibration Analysis
US$500
Short Courses (pages 39)
Workshops (pages 1019)

Fired Heater Modeling with FH
US$600
HTRI Xchanger Suite Essentials
US$350
Technology Advances in HTRI Xchanger Suite
US$350
Xace Introduction
US$350
Xace Problem-Solving
US$350
Xist Introduction
US$350
Xist Problem-Solving I
US$350
Xist Problem-Solving II
US$350
Xphe Introduction
US$350
Xvib Introduction
US$350
2 fee summary
Xvib Introduction
valid through July 31, 2004
HTRI introduces the latest

Xchanger Suite component in this
new workshop. Because vibration
suggested participants
Engineers responsible for the
mechanical condition of shell-andtube heat exchangers
can cause critical operating problems

in heat exchangers, it is important to
analyze the potential for flow-induced prerequisite
vibration. This workshop teaches you
Vibration Analysis short course
how to develop an input file, interpret
results, and obtain accurate prediction
of the vibration potential for installed
units. Using Xvib youll practice
determining if a heat exchanger is
susceptible to vibration damage.
key topics
analysis methods for fluidelastic
instability and vortex shedding
velocity profile development
vibration susceptibility
workshops 19
Xphe Introduction
Discover how to use HTRIs
graphical tool for designing, rating,
and simulating plate-and-frame
heat exchangers. If you work only
with plate-and-frame geometries, Xphe
is the software for you. In this course
you learn how it handles single-phase
and two-phase heat transfer and
pressure drop for many common
plates and configurations. Youll also
come away with a better
understanding of the analytical
methods used in Xphe.
key topics
overview of Xphe capabilities and
applications
single-plate types
multiple-plate types
frames in series
maldistribution

geometry input for plate-and-
frame heat exchangers
process specifications for rating,
simulation, and design

guidelines for specifying fluid
properties
introduction to HTRI analysis
methods
Designers of plate-and-frame heat

exchangers and process engineers who
evaluate their performance
This course is designed expressly
for Xphe users. Xphe handles twophase cases with the release of
Xchanger Suite 3.0.
Go beyond the basics of condenser

design! After a review of condensing
shellside condensation theory
mixtures with and without

theory and principles, this course
noncondensables
focuses on process applications of
reflux condensation
condensers and practical design tradesuggested participants
off issues engineers commonly face.
Increase your capability to analyze
Engineers who design and evaluate
design alternatives using the latest
condensing equipment
HTRI methods and Xist.
prerequisites
key topics
Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger
condenser types and applications
Technology or Heat Exchanger
geometry selection
Technology short course
fouling
Xchanger Suite, Xace Introduction,
or Xist Introduction workshop
tubeside condensation theory
condensation regimes
two-phase pressure drop methods
enhanced surfaces

Boiling fundamentals are only the
beginning! This course presents
mixtures and the effect of boiling
range on heat transfer

general design principles for both
vertical falling film evaporators
shellside and tubeside reboilers. After
enhancements
an assessment of reboiler applications,
it concludes with an examination of
typical industry problems.
reboiler equipment
key topics
reboiler types and applications
want onsite training?
tubeside boiling including
HTRI will conduct training at your location and customize the session to fit
your needs. The cost is based on the number of participants, instructor
expenses, and/or equipment rental. Youll save staff time and travel costs.
Contact Tom Lestina for more information.
workshops 18
nucleate, convective, and film

boiling
shellside boiling
two-phase pressure drop
prerequisites
Xchanger Suite or Xist Introduction
workshop
short courses 3

Enhancing heat transfer in tubular
heat exchangers has become a
priority for some projects. This
course reviews the principles of heat

transfer augmentation in shell-andtube exchangers and on the tube side
of air coolers. After an overview, it
focuses on types of enhancements
commercially available and uses
Enhanced Heat Transfer (EHT)
software to illustrate calculations and
methods to evaluate the performance
of enhanced designs. Experimental
and case studies are presented, and
special thermal and mechanical design
considerations for prospective
applications are discussed.
key topics
introduction to enhanced heat
transfer
types of integral enhancements
and inserts
laminar flow heat transfer and
pressure drop with tube inserts
lubrication oil cooler design case
study
condensation on single enhanced
tubes (2- and 3-dimensional fin
types)
4 short courses
condensation on enhanced tube
bundles
condensation inside enhanced
tubes and with tube inserts

enhanced pool boiling
boiling on enhanced tube bundles
evaporation inside enhanced tubes
and with tube inserts
practical design applications
Engineers who want to gain
knowledge of enhanced heat transfer
augmentations and their
petrochemical and refrigeration
applications
Dr. John Thome, Professor and
Director of the Heat and Mass
Transfer Laboratory, Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology, Lausanne,
Switzerland, developed and
presents this course. The software
EHT is used for example
problems. The methods used for
this course may not be the same as
HTRI methods.
One workshop is not enough to

learn how to handle more complex
cases. An extension to Xist Problem-
Solving I, this workshop for

experienced users with a good
working knowledge of shell-and-tube
heat exchanger operation focuses on
developing more effective and
accurate Xist models. Youll learn how
to better use the design mode, specify
fluid properties for condensing
applications with inerts, construct
shells-in-series cases, model feedeffluent heat exchangers, and specify
thermosiphon reboiler piping.
Example problems and the latest
guidance from Technical Support are
included.
key topics
design mode
Compare classic design methods
and grid design methods for two
applications and learn how to use
both options more effectively.
condensing with inerts
Learn about the latest guidance to
provide an accurate performance
model for a condenser with inerts.
This topic is must for designers
who are concerned they may
underspecify or overspecify area
for condensers with inerts.
shells in series
Troubleshoot shells-in-series cases

and learn the most effective
modeling practices.
feed-effluent exchangers
Practice improving the thermal
model for two feed-effluent
design problems.
thermosiphon reboiler piping
Practice using the new detailed
piping input methods available in
Xist 3.0 to accurately model cases.
Experienced Xist users who
troubleshoot cases and evaluate shelland-tube exchanger performance
prerequisites
workshop
workshops 17
Been using Xist successfully but
need to know more about
analyzing complex cases? Here is
our first workshop to focus on

debugging real Xist cases. Experienced
users with a good working knowledge
of heat exchanger design and
operation will learn how to determine
if a kettle reboiler has been modeled
properly, interpret boiling warning
messages, evaluate stream flow
fractions and the associated mean
temperature difference, and model
pressure drop and heat transfer in a
vacuum condenser. A review of HTRI
research methods provides a more
complete understanding of the best
modeling practices. Eight problems
from Technical Support inquiries are
included.
key topics
E-shell pressure drop
Investigate the cause for a large
change in pressure drop for an Eshell when you select Xist default
geometry options.
low Delta factor for laminar flow
Evaluate the accuracy of the
HTRI delta factor for laminar
flow in an E-shell
thermosiphon with turndown
Practice techniques to model a
vertical tubeside thermosiphon for
turndown conditions
thermosiphon redesign
Practice methods to redesign a
thermosiphon with inadequate
performance
16 workshops

amine reboiler troubleshooting
Evaluate the adequacy of a kettle

reboiler model where the
recirculation rate is 1.0
internal or stab-in reboiler
Debug a vacuum stab-in reboiler
model and develop an adequate
design
vacuum condenser with excessive
pressure drop
Evaluate options to correct an
Xist model of a vacuum shellside
condenser that fails on excessive
pressure drop
tubeside condenser with zero
pressure drop
Interpret Xist results of a vacuum
condenser with zero tubeside
pressure drop
prerequisites
workshop
Do you have minimal experience in

designing heat exchangers or has it
been a while since you designed
them? Then this course is for you!
Focusing on the principles of heat
exchanger technology provides a
framework for practicing engineers to
gain information and understand the
latest methods of heat exchanger
operations. By combining state-of-theart heat exchanger design technology
with practical plant applications, this
course gives novice and occasional
designers guidelines to evaluate heat
exchanger operation and performance.
Hand calculator required.
key topics
basic heat transfer principles
heat exchanger geometries
shell-and-tube
plate-and-frame
plate-fin
condensers
reboilers
design methods
software analysis
confidence levels
single-phase, boiling, and
condensing coefficients
overview of maintenance repair
and troubleshooting
calculations
rules of thumb
standards and specifications
Novice heat exchanger designers and
engineers who are occasionally
responsible for reviewing heat
exchanger design and performance
The Fundamentals of Heat

Exchanger Technology course
provides an overview of problems;
the Heat Exchanger Technology
course encourages in-depth
discussion of common heat
exchanger problems and the
associated corrective actions.
short courses 5

A strong foundation of heat
exchanger technology is needed to
design and troubleshoot units
efficiently. This course presents and
then builds upon fundamental
principles, as well as reviews the
limitations of their application to
industrial heat transfer equipment.
Engineering standards and
specifications are discussed, along
with software that is available to
evaluate heat exchanger operation.
Participants analyze case studies of
operational problems involving
fouling, vibration, and temperature
pinch. Hand calculator required.
key topics
shell-and-tube
plate-and-frame
plate-fin
condensers
reboilers
6 short courses
Xist Introduction
design methods
software analysis
confidence levels
testing methods
single-phase and two-phase
pressure drop
maintenance and repair
case studies of operational
problems
fouling
vibration
temperature pinch
venting and draining
Even if your work is limited to

shell-and-tube heat exchangers,
theres much to be learned! Unlike
the Xchanger Suite workshop, this
session is devoted to the geometries

handled only by Xist. The day focuses
on the extensive options available in
Xist and how you can use these
methods effectively to solve several
practice problems. Youll leave the
class knowing how to take full
advantage of the features this robust
tool offers.
key topics
overview of Xist capabilities and
applications
geometry input for shell-and-tube
heat exchangers
properties
methods
Designers of shell-and-tube heat

for Xist users.

workshops 15
Find yourself troubleshooting
problems related to air coolers and
needing to know more about best
practices? This workshop teaches
you how to troubleshoot Xace cases

Experienced Xace users who
troubleshoot cases and evaluate aircooler performance
prerequisites
and to modify input to model air
coolers and economizers better. After
a review of HTRI air-cooler methods,
case studies give you the opportunity
to work through actual problems and
Xchanger Suite or Xace Introduction
determine the best model for different
workshop
applications.
key topics
HTRI airside methods
heat transfer and pressure drop
calculations with high finned
tubes
fin geometry and modeling
methods
natural draft methods
flow maldistribution
condenser modeling including
inert blanketing
fan and motor data
application of in-tube
enhancements
Design decisions can have a costly

impact on heat exchanger
operation. Learn by reviewing several
vertical shellside condenser with
potential tube vibration problems

after plant upgrade and duty
increase
F-shell type boiler feedwater
heater which does not meet
performance expectations
brine chiller with 20% deficiency
in duty
gas cooler with inadequate
temperature approach
real cases in which unit designs had

critical commercial consequences for
operators/owners. In some cases, the
units did not work in service; in
others, the designs were revamped
before the units began operation.
Each case study is introduced as a
problem; participants work
individually or in groups to determine
the cause and develop solutions. Prior suggested participants
to each case, the instructor reviews
Engineersfrom novice to expert
related HTRI methods.
who want to ensure that design
problems are identified before
key topics
operation
vibration thermosiphon which
does not provide sufficient duty
horizontal tubeside refrigerant
evaporator which does not
adequately chill water
why attend our training?

The short answer: To achieve maximum benefit from using HTRI software
and to better understand how our research findings impact your heat
exchanger designs.
HTRI continues to conduct research and to apply its findings in the latest
software versions. Short courses and workshops give you the opportunity
to update your knowledge of heat exchanger technology and the latest
software features and to solve industrial design cases under guidance of
HTRI staff who are involved in research, software development, and/or
technical support. All courses include comprehensive manuals that you can
review after the training session ends.
14 workshops
short courses 7

Integrate fouling models with
exchanger design! Along with
retrofit of preheat trains
network simulation and analysis of

greater understanding of fouling and
preheat train performance
its mechanisms, advances in computer optimization of cleaning schedules
technology make feasible the use of
fouling models in heat exchanger
design. This course reviews one way in Engineers involved in crude oil
which to meet these design challenges processing
and outlines costs and benefits
associated with this new approach.
key topics
new approach to exchanger design
dealing with design uncertainty
models for crude oil fouling
pressure drop models
design decisions
designs with total mitigation
designs with partial mitigation
synthesis of preheat train structure
network control and operation
8 short courses
Dr. Graham Polley, consultant for

ESDU International plc, and
Dr. Ian Wilson, University of
Cambridge, developed and serve as
instructors for this course. HTRI
offers this course to our members
and others in the heat exchanger
community. The methods discussed
in this course may not be the same
as HTRI methods.
Xace Introduction
Do you design only air-cooled heat
exchangers? Evaluate their
performance? Then Xace
Introduction is for you. Unlike the
Xchanger Suite workshop, this course
focuses only on air-cooler geometry.
Learn how to use Xace effectively to
rate and design air-cooled heat
exchangers, economizers, and air
preheaters. All example problems and
practice exercises relate to geometries
handled only by Xace.
key topics
overview of Xace capabilities and
applications
geometry inputs for air coolers
and economizers
properties
methods
Designers of air-cooled heat
for Xace users.
workshops 13

horizontal tubeside boiling
WHATS NEW and WHAT
methods
DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?
Ever wonder how new HTRI
condensation of non-ideal
methods affect your software
mixtures
output results? Take a guided tour of
changes implemented in Xchanger Suite suggested participants
components. Recent research findings Xchanger Suite users who want to know
are reviewed, and the impact of our

new software methods on field cases
is evaluated. The topics for this
workshop change with each new
release of Xchanger Suite, covering our
latest recommendations.
key topics for
Xchanger Suite 3.0
vibration analysis
two-phase damping
vortex shedding
Xist interface with Xvib
reflux condensation
12 workshops
the latest HTRI methods and their

impact on heat exchanger design
prerequisite
workshop
Come prepared with questions
from your own data bank of cases.
This is one course worth taking
again and again.
Vibration Analysis
A must for anyone who evaluates
the vibration potential of shell-andtube heat exchangers! In this course,
you will learn about vibration

mechanisms in shell-and-tube heat
exchangers and Xist methods to
analyze vibration severity. Most
importantly, you will discover
corrective measures to mitigate
damage.
key topics
introduction to vibration
phenomena
flow-induced vibration in heat
exchangers
fluidelastic instability
vortex shedding
turbulent buffeting
acoustic vibration
design options to mitigate
vibration
field fixes
Xist Vibration Report
example application and case
studies
Design and plant engineers
responsible for the mechanical
condition of shell-and-tube heat
exchangers
prerequisite
Xist workshop
short courses 9

Learn how to simulate the
performance of fired heaters. By
using FH, designers can predict the

entire performance for a fired heater
in a single run, including process
tubeside methods for pressure drop
and heat transfer. Increasing your
understanding of FH can help you
troubleshoot plant problems, assess
the effects of energy-efficient add-ons,
as well as evaluate competing designs
or proposed changes to plant
conditions and/or existing designs.
key topics
data entry and program navigation
combustion
API 530
convection
cylindrical heaters
box heaters
Designers of fired heaters and process
engineers who evaluate their
performance

Need a review of modeling
techniques and HTRI methods in
Xchanger Suite? After a brief
introduction to the component

software, you receive debugging tips
and a checklist for data needed to set
up a case. Using hands-on examples,
learn about HTRI's latest guidelines to
specify fluid properties, boiling and
condensing method options, and
general recommendations to review
results.
key topics
overview of Xchanger Suite
components and data entry
geometry inputs for shell-andtube, air-cooled, and plate-andframe exchangers
properties
methods
Both novice users of Xchanger Suite and
engineers who need an update on the
latest HTRI recommendations
While this course has no
prerequisites, the content covers
both introductory and more
advanced techniques.
interested in a workshop?
If youre not familiar with heat exchanger analysis and software methods,
we recommend you attend either the Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger
Technology or the Heat Exchanger Technology short course before taking
a workshop.
10 workshops
workshops 11

Learn how to simulate the
performance of fired heaters. By
using FH, designers can predict the

entire performance for a fired heater
in a single run, including process
tubeside methods for pressure drop
and heat transfer. Increasing your
understanding of FH can help you
troubleshoot plant problems, assess
the effects of energy-efficient add-ons,
as well as evaluate competing designs
or proposed changes to plant
conditions and/or existing designs.
key topics
data entry and program navigation
combustion
API 530
convection
cylindrical heaters
box heaters
Designers of fired heaters and process
engineers who evaluate their
performance

Need a review of modeling
techniques and HTRI methods in
Xchanger Suite? After a brief
introduction to the component

software, you receive debugging tips
and a checklist for data needed to set
up a case. Using hands-on examples,
learn about HTRI's latest guidelines to
specify fluid properties, boiling and
condensing method options, and
general recommendations to review
results.
key topics
overview of Xchanger Suite
components and data entry
geometry inputs for shell-andtube, air-cooled, and plate-andframe exchangers
properties
methods
Both novice users of Xchanger Suite and
engineers who need an update on the
latest HTRI recommendations
While this course has no
prerequisites, the content covers
both introductory and more
advanced techniques.
interested in a workshop?
If youre not familiar with heat exchanger analysis and software methods,
we recommend you attend either the Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger
Technology or the Heat Exchanger Technology short course before taking
a workshop.
10 workshops
workshops 11

horizontal tubeside boiling
WHATS NEW and WHAT
methods
DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?
Ever wonder how new HTRI
condensation of non-ideal
methods affect your software
mixtures
output results? Take a guided tour of
changes implemented in Xchanger Suite suggested participants
components. Recent research findings Xchanger Suite users who want to know
are reviewed, and the impact of our

new software methods on field cases
is evaluated. The topics for this
workshop change with each new
release of Xchanger Suite, covering our
latest recommendations.
key topics for
Xchanger Suite 3.0
vibration analysis
two-phase damping
vortex shedding
Xist interface with Xvib
reflux condensation
12 workshops
the latest HTRI methods and their

impact on heat exchanger design
prerequisite
workshop
Come prepared with questions
from your own data bank of cases.
This is one course worth taking
again and again.
Vibration Analysis
A must for anyone who evaluates
the vibration potential of shell-andtube heat exchangers! In this course,
you will learn about vibration

mechanisms in shell-and-tube heat
exchangers and Xist methods to
analyze vibration severity. Most
importantly, you will discover
corrective measures to mitigate
damage.
key topics
introduction to vibration
phenomena
flow-induced vibration in heat
exchangers
fluidelastic instability
vortex shedding
turbulent buffeting
acoustic vibration
design options to mitigate
vibration
field fixes
Xist Vibration Report
example application and case
studies
Design and plant engineers
responsible for the mechanical
condition of shell-and-tube heat
exchangers
prerequisite
Xist workshop
short courses 9

Integrate fouling models with
exchanger design! Along with
retrofit of preheat trains
network simulation and analysis of

greater understanding of fouling and
preheat train performance
its mechanisms, advances in computer optimization of cleaning schedules
technology make feasible the use of
fouling models in heat exchanger
design. This course reviews one way in Engineers involved in crude oil
which to meet these design challenges processing
and outlines costs and benefits
associated with this new approach.
key topics
new approach to exchanger design
dealing with design uncertainty
models for crude oil fouling
pressure drop models
design decisions
designs with total mitigation
designs with partial mitigation
synthesis of preheat train structure
network control and operation
8 short courses
Dr. Graham Polley, consultant for

ESDU International plc, and
Dr. Ian Wilson, University of
Cambridge, developed and serve as
instructors for this course. HTRI
offers this course to our members
and others in the heat exchanger
community. The methods discussed
in this course may not be the same
as HTRI methods.
Xace Introduction
Do you design only air-cooled heat
exchangers? Evaluate their
performance? Then Xace
Introduction is for you. Unlike the
Xchanger Suite workshop, this course
focuses only on air-cooler geometry.
Learn how to use Xace effectively to
rate and design air-cooled heat
exchangers, economizers, and air
preheaters. All example problems and
practice exercises relate to geometries
handled only by Xace.
key topics
overview of Xace capabilities and
applications
geometry inputs for air coolers
and economizers
properties
methods
Designers of air-cooled heat
for Xace users.
workshops 13
Find yourself troubleshooting
problems related to air coolers and
needing to know more about best
practices? This workshop teaches
you how to troubleshoot Xace cases

Experienced Xace users who
troubleshoot cases and evaluate aircooler performance
prerequisites
and to modify input to model air
coolers and economizers better. After
a review of HTRI air-cooler methods,
case studies give you the opportunity
to work through actual problems and
Xchanger Suite or Xace Introduction
determine the best model for different
workshop
applications.
key topics
HTRI airside methods
heat transfer and pressure drop
calculations with high finned
tubes
fin geometry and modeling
methods
natural draft methods
flow maldistribution
condenser modeling including
inert blanketing
fan and motor data
application of in-tube
enhancements
Design decisions can have a costly

impact on heat exchanger
operation. Learn by reviewing several
vertical shellside condenser with
potential tube vibration problems

after plant upgrade and duty
increase
F-shell type boiler feedwater
heater which does not meet
performance expectations
brine chiller with 20% deficiency
in duty
gas cooler with inadequate
temperature approach
real cases in which unit designs had

critical commercial consequences for
operators/owners. In some cases, the
units did not work in service; in
others, the designs were revamped
before the units began operation.
Each case study is introduced as a
problem; participants work
individually or in groups to determine
the cause and develop solutions. Prior suggested participants
to each case, the instructor reviews
Engineersfrom novice to expert
related HTRI methods.
who want to ensure that design
problems are identified before
key topics
operation
vibration thermosiphon which
does not provide sufficient duty
horizontal tubeside refrigerant
evaporator which does not
adequately chill water
why attend our training?

The short answer: To achieve maximum benefit from using HTRI software
and to better understand how our research findings impact your heat
exchanger designs.
HTRI continues to conduct research and to apply its findings in the latest
software versions. Short courses and workshops give you the opportunity
to update your knowledge of heat exchanger technology and the latest
software features and to solve industrial design cases under guidance of
HTRI staff who are involved in research, software development, and/or
technical support. All courses include comprehensive manuals that you can
review after the training session ends.
14 workshops
short courses 7

A strong foundation of heat
exchanger technology is needed to
design and troubleshoot units
efficiently. This course presents and
then builds upon fundamental
principles, as well as reviews the
limitations of their application to
industrial heat transfer equipment.
Engineering standards and
specifications are discussed, along
with software that is available to
evaluate heat exchanger operation.
Participants analyze case studies of
operational problems involving
fouling, vibration, and temperature
pinch. Hand calculator required.
key topics
shell-and-tube
plate-and-frame
plate-fin
condensers
reboilers
6 short courses
Xist Introduction
design methods
software analysis
confidence levels
testing methods
single-phase and two-phase
pressure drop
maintenance and repair
case studies of operational
problems
fouling
vibration
temperature pinch
venting and draining
Even if your work is limited to

shell-and-tube heat exchangers,
theres much to be learned! Unlike
the Xchanger Suite workshop, this
session is devoted to the geometries

handled only by Xist. The day focuses
on the extensive options available in
Xist and how you can use these
methods effectively to solve several
practice problems. Youll leave the
class knowing how to take full
advantage of the features this robust
tool offers.
key topics
overview of Xist capabilities and
applications
geometry input for shell-and-tube
heat exchangers
properties
methods
Designers of shell-and-tube heat

for Xist users.

workshops 15
Been using Xist successfully but
need to know more about
analyzing complex cases? Here is
our first workshop to focus on

debugging real Xist cases. Experienced
users with a good working knowledge
of heat exchanger design and
operation will learn how to determine
if a kettle reboiler has been modeled
properly, interpret boiling warning
messages, evaluate stream flow
fractions and the associated mean
temperature difference, and model
pressure drop and heat transfer in a
vacuum condenser. A review of HTRI
research methods provides a more
complete understanding of the best
modeling practices. Eight problems
from Technical Support inquiries are
included.
key topics
E-shell pressure drop
Investigate the cause for a large
change in pressure drop for an Eshell when you select Xist default
geometry options.
low Delta factor for laminar flow
Evaluate the accuracy of the
HTRI delta factor for laminar
flow in an E-shell
thermosiphon with turndown
Practice techniques to model a
vertical tubeside thermosiphon for
turndown conditions
thermosiphon redesign
Practice methods to redesign a
thermosiphon with inadequate
performance
16 workshops

amine reboiler troubleshooting
Evaluate the adequacy of a kettle

reboiler model where the
recirculation rate is 1.0
internal or stab-in reboiler
Debug a vacuum stab-in reboiler
model and develop an adequate
design
vacuum condenser with excessive
pressure drop
Evaluate options to correct an
Xist model of a vacuum shellside
condenser that fails on excessive
pressure drop
tubeside condenser with zero
pressure drop
Interpret Xist results of a vacuum
condenser with zero tubeside
pressure drop
prerequisites
workshop
Do you have minimal experience in

designing heat exchangers or has it
been a while since you designed
them? Then this course is for you!
Focusing on the principles of heat
exchanger technology provides a
framework for practicing engineers to
gain information and understand the
latest methods of heat exchanger
operations. By combining state-of-theart heat exchanger design technology
with practical plant applications, this
course gives novice and occasional
designers guidelines to evaluate heat
exchanger operation and performance.
Hand calculator required.
key topics
shell-and-tube
plate-and-frame
plate-fin
condensers
reboilers
design methods
software analysis
confidence levels
overview of maintenance repair
and troubleshooting
calculations
rules of thumb
The Fundamentals of Heat

Exchanger Technology course
provides an overview of problems;
the Heat Exchanger Technology
course encourages in-depth
discussion of common heat
exchanger problems and the
associated corrective actions.
short courses 5

Enhancing heat transfer in tubular
heat exchangers has become a
priority for some projects. This
course reviews the principles of heat

transfer augmentation in shell-andtube exchangers and on the tube side
of air coolers. After an overview, it
focuses on types of enhancements
commercially available and uses
Enhanced Heat Transfer (EHT)
software to illustrate calculations and
methods to evaluate the performance
of enhanced designs. Experimental
and case studies are presented, and
special thermal and mechanical design
considerations for prospective
applications are discussed.
key topics
introduction to enhanced heat
transfer
types of integral enhancements
and inserts
laminar flow heat transfer and
pressure drop with tube inserts
lubrication oil cooler design case
study
condensation on single enhanced
tubes (2- and 3-dimensional fin
types)
4 short courses
condensation on enhanced tube
bundles
condensation inside enhanced
tubes and with tube inserts

enhanced pool boiling
boiling on enhanced tube bundles
evaporation inside enhanced tubes
and with tube inserts
practical design applications
Engineers who want to gain
knowledge of enhanced heat transfer
augmentations and their
petrochemical and refrigeration
applications
Dr. John Thome, Professor and
Director of the Heat and Mass
Transfer Laboratory, Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology, Lausanne,
Switzerland, developed and
presents this course. The software
EHT is used for example
problems. The methods used for
this course may not be the same as
HTRI methods.
One workshop is not enough to

learn how to handle more complex
cases. An extension to Xist Problem-
Solving I, this workshop for

experienced users with a good
working knowledge of shell-and-tube
heat exchanger operation focuses on
developing more effective and
accurate Xist models. Youll learn how
to better use the design mode, specify
fluid properties for condensing
applications with inerts, construct
shells-in-series cases, model feedeffluent heat exchangers, and specify
thermosiphon reboiler piping.
Example problems and the latest
guidance from Technical Support are
included.
key topics
design mode
Compare classic design methods
and grid design methods for two
applications and learn how to use
both options more effectively.
condensing with inerts
Learn about the latest guidance to
provide an accurate performance
model for a condenser with inerts.
This topic is must for designers
who are concerned they may
underspecify or overspecify area
for condensers with inerts.
shells in series
Troubleshoot shells-in-series cases

and learn the most effective
modeling practices.
feed-effluent exchangers
Practice improving the thermal
model for two feed-effluent
design problems.
thermosiphon reboiler piping
Practice using the new detailed
piping input methods available in
Xist 3.0 to accurately model cases.
prerequisites
workshop
workshops 17
Xphe Introduction
Discover how to use HTRIs
graphical tool for designing, rating,
and simulating plate-and-frame
heat exchangers. If you work only
with plate-and-frame geometries, Xphe
is the software for you. In this course
you learn how it handles single-phase
and two-phase heat transfer and
pressure drop for many common
plates and configurations. Youll also
come away with a better
understanding of the analytical
methods used in Xphe.
key topics
overview of Xphe capabilities and
applications
single-plate types
multiple-plate types
frames in series
maldistribution

geometry input for plate-and-
frame heat exchangers

properties
methods
Designers of plate-and-frame heat

for Xphe users. Xphe handles twophase cases with the release of
Xchanger Suite 3.0.
Go beyond the basics of condenser

design! After a review of condensing
shellside condensation theory
mixtures with and without

theory and principles, this course
noncondensables
focuses on process applications of
reflux condensation
condensers and practical design tradesuggested participants
off issues engineers commonly face.
Increase your capability to analyze
design alternatives using the latest
condensing equipment
HTRI methods and Xist.
prerequisites
key topics
condenser types and applications
geometry selection
fouling
Xchanger Suite, Xace Introduction,
or Xist Introduction workshop
tubeside condensation theory
condensation regimes
two-phase pressure drop methods
enhanced surfaces

Boiling fundamentals are only the
beginning! This course presents
mixtures and the effect of boiling
range on heat transfer

general design principles for both
vertical falling film evaporators
shellside and tubeside reboilers. After
enhancements
an assessment of reboiler applications,
it concludes with an examination of
typical industry problems.
reboiler equipment
key topics
reboiler types and applications
want onsite training?

HTRI will conduct training at your location and customize the session to fit
your needs. The cost is based on the number of participants, instructor
expenses, and/or equipment rental. Youll save staff time and travel costs.
Contact Tom Lestina for more information.
18 workshops
tubeside boiling including
nucleate, convective, and film

boiling
shellside boiling
prerequisites
workshop
short courses 3
Fee Summary
Length
(days)
Fee
(per person)
US$500
US$500
US$500
US$500
US$900
US$500
US$500
Vibration Analysis
US$500
Short Courses (pages 39)
Workshops (pages 1019)

US$600
US$350
US$350
Xace Introduction
US$350
US$350
Xist Introduction
US$350
US$350
US$350
Xphe Introduction
US$350
Xvib Introduction
US$350
2 fee summary
Xvib Introduction
valid through July 31, 2004
HTRI introduces the latest

Xchanger Suite component in this
new workshop. Because vibration
Engineers responsible for the
mechanical condition of shell-andtube heat exchangers
can cause critical operating problems

in heat exchangers, it is important to
analyze the potential for flow-induced prerequisite
vibration. This workshop teaches you
Vibration Analysis short course
how to develop an input file, interpret
results, and obtain accurate prediction
of the vibration potential for installed
units. Using Xvib youll practice
determining if a heat exchanger is
susceptible to vibration damage.
key topics
analysis methods for fluidelastic
instability and vortex shedding
velocity profile development
vibration susceptibility
workshops 19

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short courses
heat exchanger technology for beginning
and experienced engineers
Check our website for upcoming training, or contact us to arrange onsite

training. To suggest additional courses or to request customized training,
contact Tom Lestina, Manager of Technical Services.
workshops
hands-on training for designers and
process engineers using HTRI
software and licensed products
who we are
Heat Transfer Research, Inc. (HTRI) is the global leader in process heat
transfer and heat exchanger technology. Founded in 1962, our industrial
research and development consortium serves the engineering needs of
over 500 corporate member sites.
We conduct application-oriented research on industrial-scale equipment at
our state-of-the-art facility. Our staff uses this proprietary research data to
develop methods and software for the thermal design and analysis of heat
exchangers and fired heaters. In addition, we provide technical support
and offer training, consulting, and contract services.
Our instructors include the same engineers who conduct our research and
develop our softwarethey know our products, and better yet, the heat
transfer industry. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
January 2004
Our dedication to excellence assures our customers of a distinct

competitive advantage and a high level of operating confidence in
equipment designed with our technology.


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Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

Advanced Thermal Design of Condensers

Advanced Thermal Design of Reboilers

Enhanced Heat Transfer

Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Technology

Heat Exchanger Technology

Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting

Use of Fouling Models in Design

Short Courses (pages 39)

Workshops (pages 1019)

HTRI Xchanger Suite Essentials

Technology Advances in HTRI Xchanger Suite

valid through July 31, 2004

HTRI introduces the latest

can cause critical operating problems

Advanced Thermal Design of Condensers

frame heat exchangers

process specifications for rating,

simulation, and design

Designers of plate-and-frame heat

Go beyond the basics of condenser

shellside condensation theory

mixtures with and without

Advanced Thermal Design of Reboilers

mixtures and the effect of boiling

range on heat transfer

want onsite training?

tubeside boiling including

nucleate, convective, and film

Enhanced Heat Transfer

course reviews the principles of heat

condensation inside enhanced

tubes and with tube inserts

One workshop is not enough to

Solving I, this workshop for

Troubleshoot shells-in-series cases

our first workshop to focus on

Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Technology

Evaluate the adequacy of a kettle

Do you have minimal experience in

overview of maintenance repair

two-phase pressure drop

The Fundamentals of Heat

Heat Exchanger Technology

Even if your work is limited to

session is devoted to the geometries

process specifications for rating,

simulation, and design

guidelines for specifying fluid

This course is designed expressly

Novice heat exchanger designers and

Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting

Design decisions can have a costly

vertical shellside condenser with

potential tube vibration problems

real cases in which unit designs had

why attend our training?

Use of Fouling Models in Design

retrofit of preheat trains

network simulation and analysis of

Dr. Graham Polley, consultant for

process specifications for rating,

simulation, and design