Industrial Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer: Advanced 5-Day Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer principles in industrial applications. Participants will gain practical knowledge in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat exchanger design, and process optimization techniques. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on simulations and case studies from various industries.

Learning Objectives

• Apply advanced fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles to industrial processes
• Utilize CFD tools for modeling and simulating complex industrial systems
• Design and optimize heat exchangers for various industrial applications
• Analyze and improve energy efficiency in industrial heating and cooling processes
• Implement best practices for fluid flow and heat transfer in specific industries

Course Modules

Day 1: Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

• Review of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Convection, conduction, and radiation heat transfer
• Fluid flow regimes and heat transfer correlations
• Industrial applications overview

Day 2: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Industrial Applications

• Introduction to CFD methods and software
• Mesh generation and boundary conditions
• Turbulence modeling and multiphase flows
• CFD simulation of industrial processes

Day 3: Heat Exchanger Design and Optimization

• Types of heat exchangers and selection criteria
• Shell and tube heat exchanger design
• Plate heat exchangers and compact heat exchangers
• Fouling mitigation and performance enhancement techniques

Day 4: Advanced Topics in Industrial Heat Transfer

• Boiling and condensation in industrial processes
• Thermal management in electronics and power systems
• Heat transfer in renewable energy applications
• Nanofluids and advanced heat transfer fluids

Day 5: Industry-Specific Applications and Case Studies

• Oil and gas industry: heat transfer in refineries and petrochemical plants
• Food and beverage industry: thermal processing and refrigeration
• Aerospace and automotive: thermal management in propulsion systems
• Energy sector: heat transfer in power plants and nuclear reactors

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to optimize existing heat transfer systems for improved efficiency
• Skills to design and simulate new fluid flow and heat transfer processes
• Knowledge to troubleshoot and solve complex industrial heat transfer problems
• Expertise to implement energy-saving measures in industrial heating and cooling applications