Pump Design and Heat Exchange Design

This Course is for Chemical and Mechanical Engineer (Beginner Level)

Pump & Heat Exchanger Design for Beginners

What you’ll learn

  • Types of Pump, Pump Capacity.
  • Pumping System & Atmospheric Pressure.
  • The Relationship of Pressure and Head, Pump Performance Curve.
  • NPSH Calculation, Cavitation.
  • Piping Fundamentals, Pump Curve, Terms & Definitions – NPSH & Cavitation.
  • Heat Exchanger Design, Primary Process Function of Heat Exchanger.
  • Codes & Standards and Aim of Heat Exchanger.
  • Why Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.
  • TEMA class of heat exchanger, TEMA Terminology.

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 17 lectures • 46min.
  • Heat Exchanger Overview –> 8 lectures • 28min.

Pump Design and Heat Exchange Design

Requirements

Pump & Heat Exchanger Design for Beginners

This course is designed for aspiring process engineers and mechanical engineer who want to learn the basics of pump and heat exchanger design in a simple and practical way.

1. Understanding Pumps

  • What are pumps and why are they important?
  • Different types of pumps and their uses
  • How to choose the right pump for a process
  • Common issues with pumps and how to fix them

2. Pump Design Basics

  • Key parts of a pump and how they work
  • How to calculate pump efficiency and power requirements
  • Steps to design a pump system

3. Understanding Heat Exchangers

  • What is a heat exchanger and why is it needed?
  • Types of heat exchangers used in industries
  • How heat exchangers transfer heat

4. Heat Exchanger Design Basics

  • Choosing the right heat exchanger for a process
  • Important calculations for heat transfer
  • Improving efficiency and performance of heat exchangers

5. Industries Using Pumps & Heat Exchangers

These equipment are widely used in industries such as:

  • Oil & Gas: For fluid transportation, refining, and cooling systems.
  • Chemical Processing: Used for safe transfer and temperature control of chemicals.
  • Power Plants: Vital for cooling systems and steam generation.
  • Food & Beverage: Helps with heating, cooling, and hygienic processing.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Used in drug manufacturing and temperature-sensitive processes.
  • Water Treatment: Essential for wastewater management and clean water supply.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn real-world examples and practical tips to help you design pumps and heat exchangers with confidence.

Enroll now and start your journey in process equipment design!

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