An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Fired Heaters and Heat Exchangers
Operation & Troubleshooting
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Fired Heaters and Heat Exchangers: Operation & Troubleshooting training seminar reviews the operation and troubleshooting of heat transfer equipment commonly used in the oil and gas industry. Heat transfer equipment discussed will include shell and tube exchangers, compact heat exchangers and fired heaters.
This GLOMACS training seminar will enable to improve heat exchanger effectiveness and extend equipment’s life span by teaching you the basic principles of fluid flow and heat transfer. Participants will also learn about the operation and troubleshooting of shell and tube heat exchangers, as well as air-cooled and plate exchangers.
This GLOMACS training seminar will provide insight to the design parameters of fired process heaters and ancillary equipment. Additional major topics include instrumentation and controls, operations and troubleshooting, mitigation of emissions, corrosion and fouling. The seminar covers techniques to improve efficiency, run lengths, and safety. The modern diagnosis and control tools in a process heater to control draft or any other important variable will be covered.
This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:
- Design, operation and troubleshooting of shell and tube heat exchangers
- Design, operation and troubleshooting of plate heat exchangers
- Design, operation and troubleshooting of air cooled heat exchangers
- Types, operation and troubleshooting of fired heaters
- Factors affecting the performance of fired heaters
Training Outline
DAY 1: Basics of Heat Transfer and Combustion
- Conduction, Convection and Radiation
- Fouling and Heat Transfer
- Combustion Reactions
- Lean, Rich and Stoichiometric Combustion
- Excess Air and Combustion Efficiency
- Premixed and Diffusion Combustion
- Techniques for NOx Control
DAY 2: Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Types of Heat Exchangers
- Main Components of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Operation of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Factors Affecting the Performance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Troubleshooting of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
DAY 3: Compact Heat Exchangers
- Main Components of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Operation of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Troubleshooting of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Types of Plate Heat Exchangers
- Main Components of Plate Heat Exchangers
- Factors Affecting the Performance of Compact Heat Exchangers
- Operation of Plate Heat Exchangers
- Troubleshooting of Plate Heat Exchangers
DAY 4: Components and Operation of Fired Heaters
- Classification of Fired Heaters
- Application of Fired Heaters
- Parts of Fired Heaters
- Control of a Fired Heater
- Operating a Fired Heater
- Responding to Abnormal Operating Conditions
DAY 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Fired Heaters
- Factors Affecting the Performance of Fired Heaters
- Optimizing Fired Heater Operation
- Performance Monitoring
- Draft, Coking and Skin Temperature
- Troubleshooting of Fired Heaters
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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