COURSE OVERVIEW:

Mass transfer and heat transfer are the dual pillars of transport phenomena that govern the efficiency and design of almost every process in the oil, gas, and chemical industries. This course provides process engineers with a rigorous foundation in the mechanisms of energy and matter movement within industrial systems. Participants will explore the mathematical and physical principles that dictate how heat is exchanged and how chemical species migrate through phases.

The scope of this training bridges the gap between theoretical physics and practical engineering application. Coverage includes the fundamental laws of conduction, convection, and radiation, alongside the principles of diffusion and convective mass transfer. Trainees will examine the design of critical process equipment such as shell and tube heat exchangers, distillation columns, and absorption towers, focusing on the calculation of transfer coefficients and the optimization of driving forces.

Furthermore, the course addresses the complexities of multi-component systems and simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Trainees will explore the impact of fluid dynamics, turbulence, and boundary layer theory on the rate of transfer. By mastering these fundamentals, process engineers can troubleshoot performance issues in existing plants, design more efficient equipment, and optimize the separation and energy recovery processes that are vital to modern industrial operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Calculate heat transfer rates using Fourier’s, Newton’s, and Stefan-Boltzmann’s laws.
• Determine the overall heat transfer coefficient (U) for complex exchangers.
• Apply Fick’s Law to solve steady and unsteady state diffusion problems.
• Utilize dimensionless numbers such as Reynolds, Nusselt, and Sherwood in design.
• Evaluate the performance of different types of industrial heat exchangers.
• Design gas absorption and stripping columns based on mass transfer rates.
• Analyze the impact of fouling on heat transfer efficiency and pressure drop.
• Calculate the Number of Transfer Units (NTU) and Height of Transfer Units (HTU).
• Optimize the LMTD (Log Mean Temperature Difference) in thermal design.
• Distinguish between molecular diffusion and convective mass transfer mechanisms.
• Model the simultaneous transfer of heat and mass in drying or cooling towers.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in distillation and separation units.
• Implement energy-saving strategies through enhanced heat integration.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is specifically intended for Process Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Plant Design Engineers, and Operations Supervisors involved in the design and optimization of process equipment.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.