Heat Transfer Applications of Industrial Process

Heat transfer is the branch of thermal engineering concerned with the generation, conversion, exchange, and application of thermal energy (heat) between physical systems. It is categorized into numerous mechanisms, like thermal conduction, thermal convection, thermal radiation, and transfer of energy during phase changes.

This course offers indispensable tools to industrial process heating operators and users of all types of industrial heating equipment. Throughout the in-depth online course, students learn safe, efficient operation of industrial heating equipment, how to reduce energy consumption, and ways to improve the bottom line. The course content provides an excellent overview of the essential areas used throughout the industry.

Also in this course you will get a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of heat transfer within an industrial furnace and the associated losses and the operation of a heating source either as fuel combustion or electricity. All concepts are derived mathematically with limited use of “rules of thumb “.

As one of our prime objectives, the student will learn how to properly size the heating system to accomplish the required furnace output.

Radiant heat transfer, in particular, is a very complex phenomena requiring rigorous mathematical analysis

The curriculum includes the basics of heat transfer, fuels and combustion, energy use, furnace design, refractories, automatic control, and atmospheres as applied to industrial process heating. Weekly coursework, quizzes, and a final exam project are administered to guide students on their progress and evaluate their knowledge of the material. For a complete listing of the topics covered, visit www.ihea.org/event/OnlineWinter