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Enhanced Heat Transfer in Xist Short Course

Course Fee: US$650

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If you have cases that are heat transfer or pressure drop limited, this is the course for you. Learn how to use Xist to enhance the performance of shell-and-tube exchangers. Case studies of suitable applications for enhanced geometry and features in Xist will be discussed.

Key Topics

  • Tube inserts
  • ID enhanced tubes
  • OD enhanced tubes
  • Alternative baffles

Suggested Participants

Engineers responsible for specifying or improving shell-and-tube exchanger performance

HTRI Software

This course will make use of the following HTRI software: Xchanger Suite® component  Xist®. All training materials are based on the current software version.

Course Credits: 6 hours (PDH/CEU)


Outline

  1. Considerations for Thermal Optimization
    • Conditions where optimization can benefit
    • Limitations of segmental baffles
      • Bypass flows
      • Window regions
    • Shellside flow distribution
    • Segmental baffle guidelines

  2. Tube Inserts
    • Tube insert applications
    • Augmentation mechanisms
    • Tube insert devices
    • Twisted tape

  3. Externally Enhanced Tubes
    • Extended surfaces and benefits
    • External enhancement options in Xist
    • Potential future technologies

  4. Internally Enhanced Tubes
    • Internal enhancement options in Xist
    • Double enhancement options in Xist

  5. Alternative Baffles
    • Alternative baffle types
    • Performance of various baffles

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Upcoming Instructors

  • Matthew Berger


  • Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Services, graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA. While a co-op student at Gibbons Creek power plant, Berger performed performance reviews of pumps, pulverizers, and feedwater heaters. Following graduation, he progressed to project engineer and engineering manager roles for FTS International, leading engineering projects on various topics such as pulsation control, equipment redesign, software implementation, and vibration analysis. Since joining HTRI, his primary focus has been on proprietary contracts and the Edgeview software, as well as involvement in Technical Support and Training.

  • Peter Joosten


  • Senior Consulting Engineer & Regional Sales Manager, Australia/Oceania, works with HTRI’s Engineering Services and Global Sales teams. His principal responsibilities include developing and conducting training programs, providing technical support, and promoting membership in the HTRI consortium. He earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Fontys University of Applied Science, Venlo, The Netherlands. Prior to joining HTRI, Joosten was a Senior Heat Transfer Engineer at W. E. Smith Engineering, Coffs Harbour, Australia. His primary role was the thermal design and analysis of all types of shell-and-tube exchangers, air coolers, economizers, feedwater heaters, and steam surface condensers. He was also responsible for the mechanical design and stress analysis of these units, as well as for analyzing and resolving operational issues. His previous experience with HTRI software gives him a valuable end-user perspective.