Heat Exchanger World Conference and Expo Americas 2020

 10:00 AM

 Keynote 1

Understanding Management of Change (MOC) - Davi Correia, Mechanical Engineer & Consultant

11:00 AM

 Workshop
 Design, Specification & Plant Efficiency

 Workshop
 Materials & Damage Mechanisms

 Workshop
 Installation & Handling

Session Chair: Naomi Jabbari, S&B Engineers & Constructors

Speakers:

- New Technology to Solve Vibration in U-Tube Bundles - Amar Wanni & Thomas Rudy, Essex Consulting Group; & Jonathan Breaux & Russel Miller, Gulf Coast Exchanger, LLC

- Reducing Costs with Innovative Heat Exchanger Designs Using Enhanced Heat Transfer Surfaces - Vijay Chakravarthy, Precision Equipments​

Description:

This workshop will explore the various tools available for heat exchanger design and the philosophy behind proper selection. 

Session Chair: Heather Mroz, NobelClad

Speakers:

- Design and Fabrication of Titanium or Specialty Metal Heat Exchangers - Dennis Lamberth, Tricor Metals

- The Use of Explosion-Clad Metals to Extend the Life and Reduce the Capital and Operating Cost of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers - Heather Mroz, NobelClad

- Coking Resistance Tests on Ceramic Coated Tubes via Dimethyl Ether Degradation - Sanjay Lodha, TUBACOAT

Description:

This session will discuss heat exchanger-related damage mechanisms and materials selection strategies to mitigate them. 

Session Chair: Buddy Tucker, Ohmstede

Speakers:

- Safe and Fast: Floating Heat Exchangers on Air - Randy Manus, AeroGo, Inc.

- Discussing Bolt, Torque and Tension & Bundle Tubes - Ohmstede

Description:

This session will give a breakdown of the various technologies, services and best practices necessary for the lifting, installation, and transporting of heat exchangers. 

10:00 AM

 Keynote 2

 Exploring Heat Exchangers and the Industry in 2020 - Vince Hartley, Airgas, an Air Liquide company

 Workshop
Fabrication & Welding

Workshop
 Cleaning Methods & Anti-Fouling Technologies

Workshop
Testing & Inspections

Session Chair: Buddy Tucker, Ohmstede

Speakers:

- Additive Manufacturing for Heat Exchangers - Will Hasting, Velo3D Inc.

- ASME 2019 Code UG-44 Change on ANSI Flange Ratings - Wade Armer, Ohmstede

Description:

This session will focus on the various best practices and technologies available for fabrication, such as 3D printing and advanced welding processes.

Session Chairs: Paul (Skip) Rabuse, Clean as New & Russell Philion, ORANGE Cleantech

Speakers: 

- Evan Lyle, Projectile Tube Cleaning

- Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution - Roberto Tomotaki, Clean as New

- Industrial Cleaning 4.0: Predictive Maintenance of Heat Exchanger Networks - Francesco Coletti, Hexxcell Ltd.

- Skip Rabuse, Clean as New & Russell Philion, ORANGE Cleantech

Description:

This session will explore various heat exchanger cleaning methods, as well as design technologies and tools for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating heat exchanger fouling.

Session Chairs: Davi Correia, Mechanical Engineer & Consultant

Speakers:

- Facilities Management Systems - Why Do You Need This? - Gobind Khiani, Consultant

Description:

During this session, we will focus on the latest technologies available for heat exchanger inspection. We will also explore how to correlate the results from these inspections with life expectancy.