Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Training

• Define heat transfer

• Define heat flow

• Describe the foundations of heat transfer and fluid flow

• Explain the importance of heat transfer and fluid flow

• Identify the three modes of heat transfer

• Describe the three modes of heat transfer

• Identify the factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by conduction

• Explain the significance of factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by conduction

• Define Fourier’s law

• Demonstrate how Fourier’s law can be used to calculate steady state heat transfer through simple layers of material

• Explain why the rate of heat transfer will be resisted and reduced under practical conditions

• Explain the difference between natural and forced convection

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of natural and forced convection

• Identify the factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by natural and forced convection

• Explain the significance of the factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by natural and forced convection

• Identify the factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by radiation

• Explain the significance of the factors that determine the rate of heat transfer by radiation

• Identify the reasons for restricting heat losses from the hot surfaces of industrial processing equipment

• Explain the reasons for restricting heat losses from the hot surfaces of industrial processing equipment

• Identify the factors that affect the rate of heat loss from the hot surfaces of industrial processing equipment

• Identify the factors that affect the rate of heat loss from hot surfaces by convection and radiation

• Explain the significance of the factors which affect the rate of heat loss from hot surfaces by convection and radiation

• Identify the methods of minimising heat losses from hot surfaces

• Describe the methods of minimising heat losses from hot surfaces

• Identify some common lagging materials used

• Describe the insulating properties of those common lagging materials

• Identify the main components of heat exchangers

• Describe the construction of the main components of heat exchangers

• Describe the operating principles of the main components of heat exchangers

• Identify the different types of heat exchange equipment

• Describe the function of the different types of heat exchange equipment

• Explain the effects of scaling, fouling and corrosion on the efficient operation of heat exchangers

• Explain why heat exchangers need to be regularly cleaned

• Identify some common heat exchange fluids

• Describe the applications of these heat exchange fluids

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of these common heat exchange fluids

• Identify the basic principles of refrigeration

• Explain the basic principles of refrigeration

• Identify the components of a vapour refrigeration system

• Explain the functions of the vapour refrigeration system components

• Explain the difference between primary and secondary refrigerants

• Identify the functions of primary and secondary refrigerants

• Identify some primary and secondary refrigerants and their properties

• Identify the methods of minimising hazards from hot surfaces

• Describe the methods of minimising hazards from hot surfaces

• Identify the hazards associated with heat exchange fluids

• Identify the precautions that will minimise the hazards associated with heat exchange fluids

• Identify the hazards associated with refrigeration systems

• Identify the precautions that will minimise the hazards associated with heat refrigeration systems

• Identify the factors which affect the flow of fluid in pipes and tubes

• Explain the significance of the factors that affect the flow of fluid in tubes and pipes

• Define Reynolds number

• Explain the significance of Reynolds number in pumping and heat transfer operations

• Demonstrate how you would calculate Reynolds number for a given set of conditions and predict fluid flow

• Explain the difference between Newtonian and non-Newtonian flow

• Define Bernoulli’s theorem

• Identify the different terms used in Bernoulli’s theorem

• Explain the significance of the terms used in Bernoulli’s theorem

• Explain how you would use Bernoulli’s theorem to solve problems relating to fluid flowing in pipes

• Explain how Bernoulli’s equation must be modified before it can be used to solve project design problems

• Demonstrate how you would calculate the power and energy requirements for pumping fluids against the pressure and heat of the liquid

• Explain the concept of optimum pipe diameter

• Describe the process of cavitation

• Explain the effect cavitation has on pump efficiency

• Define net position suction head

• Explain the significance of net position suction head

• Explain the significance of pump capacity

• Define volumetric efficiency

• Explain the significance of volumetric efficiency

• Describe how centrifugal pumps are constructed

• Explain how centrifugal pumps operate

• Identify the applications of centrifugal pumps

• Describe how positive displacement pumps are constructed

• Explain how positive displacement pumps operate

• Identify the applications of positive displacement pumps

• Identify the factors that influence the type of pump chosen for a particular duty

• Describe the factors that influence the type of pump chosen for a particular duty

• Demonstrate how you would select and justify a pump for a given duty

• Explain why pump drive shaft seals are required

• Identify some common shaft seals

• Describe how these common shaft seals are constructed

• Identify the applications of these common shaft seals

• Explain the need for lubrication of shaft seals, bearings and other moving parts

• Describe how pumps used to transfer gases are constructed

• Explain how pumps that are used to transfer gases operate

• Identify the application of pumps used to transfer gases

• Identify the methods of preventing the deposition of solid material in pipelines

• Describe the methods of preventing the deposition of solid material in pipelines

• Identify some common methods of cleaning pipelines

• Describe the common methods of cleaning pipelines

• Identify the hazards associated with the transfer of flammable, toxic or corrosive materials

• Describe the hazards associated with the transfer of flammable, toxic or corrosive materials

• Identify some precautionary measures that can be used to prevent hazards from arising

• Identify some devices that are used to minimise dangers that arise from the excessive build-up of pressure in pipelines

• Describe those devices that are used to minimise dangers that arise from the excessive build-up of pressure in pipelines

• Describe the start-up procedures for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps

• Describe the shutdown procedures for centrifugal and position displacement pumps

• Identify the hazards associated with the cleaning of pipes

• Describe the hazards associated with the cleaning of pipes

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones