Mechanical, Maintenance & Reliability · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of API 660: Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers: Design, Welding, Fabrication, Inspection, Testing, Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting.
Learning Objectives
Apply and gain an in-depth knowledge on the design, welding, fabrication, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of shell and tube heat exchangers in accordance with API 660 standards
Discuss the importance role of API 660 in the process industry
Explain the fundamentals of heat exchanger including the general scope and key terminologies used in API 660
Recognize the operating conditions and process requirements as well as thermal and mechanical design considerations and fluid properties and their impact on design
Select materials for shell, tubes and baffles and identify the key components of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger
Discuss design codes and standards, mechanical design aspects and tube sheet and tube bundle design • Describe baffles and support structures, nozzles and flanges design and welding and fabrication requirements
Recognize API 660 inspection criteria, third-party inspection requirements and common non-conformities in heat exchangers
Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing and tube integrity testing
Carryout quality assurance and documentation, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
Employ startup and shutdown procedures, operating parameter monitoring and efficiency optimization techniques
Identify and troubleshoot fouling and scaling issues, tube-side and shell-side corrosion, vibration and mechanical damage and gasket leaks and sealing problems
Apply cleaning and maintenance procedures, performance monitoring and optimization and retrofitting and upgrades
Carryout systematic troubleshooting approach, identify root causes of exchanger failures and apply corrective actions and long-term solutions
Recognize advanced heat transfer enhancements, special service heat exchangers and economic and environmental considerations
Prepare for API 660 compliance audits and apply common audit findings, and corrective actions and documentation and record-keeping best practices
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in mechanical maintenance and reliability, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.
Professionals in Static & Mechanical Equipment
Maintenance and reliability engineers
Rotating and static equipment specialists
Course Outline
Day 1 — Types of Heat Exchangers and Their Applications
Basics of Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics
Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) Working Principle
Selection Criteria for Heat Exchangers
General Scope of API 660
Day 2 — Pressure Drop and Efficiency Calculations
Selection of Materials for Shell, Tubes and Baffles
Corrosion Resistance and Material Compatibility
API 660 Material Standards and Compliance
Special Materials for High-Temperature and Corrosive Applications
Day 3 — Compliance with PED and other International Codes
Case Studies on Design Standard Conflicts
Pressure and Temperature Limits
Stress Analysis and Fatigue Considerations
Thermal Expansion and Design Allowances
Day 4 — Flow-Induced Vibration and Mitigation Techniques
Support Structures for Mechanical Stability
Nozzle Orientation and Connection Types
Stress Analysis on Nozzle Loads
Flange Types and Gasket Selection
Day 5 — API 660 Inspection Criteria
Third Party Inspection Requirements
Common Non-Conformities in Heat Exchangers
Radiographic Testing (RT) of Welds
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for Thickness Measurement
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses cover?
The portfolio covers reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), preventive and predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and vibration analysis, root cause failure analysis, rotating and static equipment, asset management and maintenance planning — including preparation for the CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) credential.
Who should attend a mechanical, maintenance or reliability course?
These courses suit maintenance and reliability engineers, maintenance planners and schedulers, mechanical and rotating-equipment technicians and supervisors, condition-monitoring analysts, asset and plant managers, and operations staff accountable for equipment availability.
How long are mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can mechanical, maintenance and reliability training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa mechanical, maintenance and reliability course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.
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