Research Update: Insights from CFD Simulations of a Plate-and-shell Heat Exchanger Webinar

November 07, 2019 | 10:30 AM CST (UTC -06:00)

Webinar

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Overview

HTRI gathered experimental data for a plate-and-shell exchanger at the Research & Technology Center (RTC). These data provided the opportunity for HTRI to extend its CFD simulation experience to plate heat exchanger types. The results provide additional insights about the flow distribution and port pressure drops. In this webinar, we discuss the efficient computational approach and the results that reiterate the high thermal effectiveness of the plate exchanger type and reveal minimal channel-by-channel flow variation. Computed port pressure losses confirm current plateside correlations and point to alternative formulations for shellside port pressure losses. The computational approach is well suited for additional studies of larger plate packs and other port configurations.

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Session 1 targeted for audience in Europe and Asia.
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Xace Workshop

November 17 - 20, 2025
Multiple session times available

Schedule

This online course consists of recorded lectures available on demand and live Q&A sessions. Your registration gives you access to course content during the four-day access period. All course instruction will be provided in pre-recorded videos available to view on demand. The live Q&A sessions are available to you for clarification on topics and answers to questions that you may have regarding the course.

Registrants will receive an email containing instructions on how to access the online course and live Q&A sessions. The email will be distributed at least (2) business days prior to the start of the four-day access period. Instructor-led Q&A sessions are hosted in Microsoft^® Teams^®. Xchanger Suite^® examples are used to complete case study exercises. If a registrant does not have access to HTRI software through a member company, HTRI will provide a temporary license for use during the event. All training materials are based on the current software version.

Description

Do you design air-cooled heat exchangers? Evaluate their performance? Then this workshop is for you. Learn how to use Xace effectively to rate and design air-cooled heat exchangers, economizers, and air preheaters. All example problems and practice exercises relate to geometries handled only by Xace.

Key Topics

Overview of Xace capabilities and applications
Geometry inputs for air coolers and economizers
Process specifications for rating, simulation, and design
Guidelines for specifying fluid properties
Introduction to HTRI analysis methods

Suggested Participants

Designers of air-cooled heat exchangers and process engineers who evaluate their performance

HTRI Software

This course will make use of the following HTRI software: Xchanger Suite^® component Xace^®

Course Credits: 6 hours (PDH/CEU)

Course Fee: US$450

Course Outline

Event Contact: Shannon Resendez
+1.979.690.5050 office
[email protected]

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9:00 AM CST (UTC -06:00)

TechTip: Tube Layout Design and Customization Webinar

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TechTip: Tube Layout Design and Customization Webinar

November 19, 2025
9:00 AM CST (UTC -06:00)
Targeted for audience in Europe and Asia

Description

This webinar discusses the tube layout options in Xchanger Suite® 9.3, including the different features of the view and edit mode. After describing a recommended workflow for tube layout customization in Xist®, we walk through an example case using the Tube Layout editor to recreate the specified geometry of an existing drawing.

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Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Registration deadline: November 16, 2025 (11:59 PM US Central Time)

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September 21 - 25, 2026

2026 HTRI Global Conference & Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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2026 HTRI Global Conference & Annual Meeting of Stockholders

September 21 - 25, 2026

Description

Spring, Texas | September 21 - 25, 2026
Registration opening in May 2026

Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village
Spring, Texas, USA

Pre-conference Meetings: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
General Sessions: Monday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Exhibition: Tuesday, September 22 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Training: Thursday, September 24 – Friday, September 25, 2026

We are excited to bring back our industry exhibition to our 2026 Global Conference! Ideally located just 20 minutes north of George Bush International Airport (IAH), the Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village offers everything you need to travel brilliantly – accommodations with plush bedding, Keurig coffee makers, and ergonomic workspaces. Savor meals and drinks at SwitcHouse Plates & Pours, the onsite CityPlace restaurant and bar offering Texas cuisine and craft drinks in a rustic setting. An emerging foodie scene, you can also try local restaurants in this walkable location that is home to Houston’s finest in technology, energy, shipping, and medicine. You can also enjoy easy access to The Woodlands, Hughes Landing, Market Street, and more nearby, including over 290 acres dedicated to a system of parks and natural corridors that connect to a network of smooth paths and natural trails.

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