Course Overview

Efficient fluid flow and heat transfer are fundamental to the performance of power generation, manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, and other industrial operations. Poorly designed fluid and thermal systems can lead to excessive energy consumption, equipment degradation, reduced reliability, and increased operating costs. A sound understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles is therefore essential for optimising industrial processes and improving overall plant efficiency.

The Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Industrial Applications programme by TransforMentors Academy equips participants with the practical knowledge and engineering skills required to analyse, design, and optimise fluid and thermal systems in industrial environments. The course covers the fundamentals of fluid flow, turbomachinery, heat transfer mechanisms, pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated system components.

Through practical exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to evaluate system performance, identify sources of hydraulic and thermal losses, improve energy efficiency, and apply engineering principles to solve operational challenges. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to enhance the reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of industrial fluid flow and heat transfer systems across a wide range of applications.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction to Fluid Properties and Transport Phenomena

• Understanding the key physical properties of fluids and their influence on industrial flow behaviour
• Analysis of hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, and stability in static fluid systems
• Principles governing velocity and pressure variations in moving fluids
• Fundamentals of fluid flow in oil and gas pipeline systems:
  • Single-phase flow
  • Multiphase flow
• Methods for calculating pressure drops and pumping power requirements in pipeline networks
• Design principles for simple and complex piping systems
• Application of fluid mechanics to optimise pipeline performance and energy efficiency
• Practical Analysis: Solve engineering problems involving pressure losses, pipeline design, and energy requirements in industrial fluid transport systems

Day — 2 Flow Forces, Turbomachinery, and Industrial Applications

• Understanding drag and lift forces acting on industrial components in fluid flow systems
• Operating principles and performance characteristics of centrifugal pumps
• Analysis of centrifugal and axial compressors for gas processing and compression applications
• Principles of gas and steam turbine operation and their role in industrial energy recovery systems
• Structure, operating concepts, and industrial applications of wind turbines for renewable energy generation
• Application of fluid power principles to hydraulic and pneumatic systems in manufacturing and process industries
• Performance evaluation and efficiency optimisation of turbomachinery and fluid power equipment
• Integrating fluid dynamics and turbomachinery concepts to improve industrial system reliability and energy efficiency

Day — 3 Advanced Flow Measurement and Heat Transfer Equipment

• Principles of flow control and custody transfer in industrial process systems
• Advanced flow measurement technologies and their applications:
  • Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA)
  • Ultrasonic flow measurement
  • Flow visualisation techniques
• Fundamentals of heat transfer mechanisms in industrial equipment:
  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
• Differences between forced and natural convection and their applications in heat exchangers
• Performance analysis and design considerations for shell-and-tube heat exchangers
• Design features and industrial applications of plate heat exchangers in compact and modular systems
• Selection and optimisation of flow measurement and heat transfer equipment for process efficiency
• Integrating advanced measurement and thermal technologies to improve industrial performance and energy utilisation

Day — 4 Managing High-Temperature and Phase-Change Heat Transfer

• Fundamentals of radiation heat transfer and its applications in high-temperature industrial processes
• Solar radiation principles and their use in industrial heating, drying, and energy systems
• Analysis of combined heat transfer mechanisms in combustion chambers and industrial boilers
• Principles of phase-change heat transfer processes:
  • Boiling
  • Condensation
  • Melting
  • Solidification
• Design and operating principles of phase-change heat transfer equipment
• Cooling tower operation, performance characteristics, and applications in thermal energy rejection systems
• Techniques for improving thermal efficiency and managing high-temperature industrial processes
• Integrating phase-change and high-temperature heat transfer technologies to optimise industrial energy systems

Day — 5 Energy Efficiency and Heat Transfer Optimisation

• Understanding thermal insulation materials and their role in minimising energy losses in industrial systems
• Heat transfer applications for improving the performance of energy-efficient buildings and HVAC systems
• Advanced heat transfer augmentation techniques for enhancing the efficiency of engineering equipment
• Practical applications of heat transfer enhancement methods in industrial and thermal-fluid systems
• Measurement and visualisation techniques for analysing heat transfer and thermal performance
• Strategies for optimising energy consumption and improving thermal system efficiency
• Integration of insulation, HVAC, and heat transfer enhancement technologies for sustainable industrial operations
• Key course takeaways, lessons learned, and course evaluation

Learning Outcomes

By attending the Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Industrial Applications course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental physical properties of fluids and their influence on pressure and flow behaviour in industrial systems
• Apply the principles of fluid statics and fluid dynamics to analyse pressure drops, buoyancy effects, and energy requirements in single-phase and multiphase flow systems
• Evaluate the performance and efficiency of turbomachinery, including pumps, compressors, and turbines, in industrial applications
• Analyse the mechanisms of heat transfer—conduction, convection, and radiation—and their role in thermal system design and operation
• Assess the performance and design of industrial heat exchangers for effective heat transfer
• Understand phase-change and high-temperature heat transfer processes in equipment such as boilers, condensers, evaporators, and cooling towers
• Evaluate the operation and efficiency of thermal-fluid systems used in power generation and process industries
• Develop strategies to optimise the energy efficiency of fluid flow and heat transfer systems through effective system design and operation
• Apply HVAC, insulation, and thermal management principles to reduce energy losses and improve process performance
• Integrate fluid mechanics and heat transfer concepts to solve practical engineering challenges and enhance industrial system reliability and sustainability

Who Should Attend

The Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Industrial Applications course is ideal for professionals involved in the design, operation, optimisation, and maintenance of industrial fluid and thermal systems. It is especially beneficial for:

• Mechanical and Process Engineers
• Maintenance and Operations Engineers
• Energy and Utilities Engineers
• Plant Supervisors
• Industrial Project Engineers
• Power Plant and Thermal Systems Engineers
• HVAC and Building Services Engineers
• Reliability and Asset Management Engineers
• Production and Process Improvement Professionals