Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health

Assess The Performance Of A Heat Exchanger And Take Appropriate Action Training

SAQA US 120326 | NQF 4 | Credits 3 | Duration 1 Day
From $508 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to assess the performance of a heat exchanger, identify deviations from expected operation, and take appropriate corrective actions. It covers key performance indicators, inspection techniques, and decision-making processes to ensure optimal heat exchanger efficiency and reliability in industrial settings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply performance indicators to evaluate heat exchanger efficiency and identify deviations.
  • Analyze operational data, including temperature, pressure, and flow rates, to diagnose performance issues.
  • Evaluate the condition of heat exchanger components through visual inspection and non-destructive testing methods.
  • Implement corrective actions such as cleaning, repair, or replacement based on assessment findings.
  • Document assessment results and actions taken according to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Target Audience

This course is designed for process operators, maintenance technicians, and engineering supervisors responsible for monitoring and maintaining heat exchangers in industries such as petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Heat Exchanger Performance Assessment and Corrective Action

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of heat transfer and heat exchanger operation.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for heat exchanger efficiency.
• Conduct performance assessment using temperature, flow, and pressure data.
• Diagnose common faults and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Apply relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Topics:
• Introduction to heat exchangers: types, applications, and operating principles.
• Heat transfer fundamentals: conduction, convection, and overall heat transfer coefficient.
• Performance metrics: approach temperature, effectiveness, fouling factor, and pressure drop.
• Data collection and interpretation: measuring temperatures, flow rates, and pressures.
• Troubleshooting common issues: fouling, scaling, corrosion, and flow imbalances.
• Corrective actions: cleaning methods, flow adjustments, and maintenance scheduling.
• Safety considerations: lock-out/tag-out, pressure hazards, and thermal burns.
• Documentation and reporting: recording performance data and actions taken.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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