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Heat Exchanger Inspection, Cleaning and Repair

Fouled and leaking heat exchangers rob process plants of efficiency and force unplanned stops. This programme takes maintenance teams through the inspection, cleaning and repair of shell and tube and plate exchangers common in African refineries, breweries and mineral plants. Delegates practise leak testing, tube plugging and reassembly so exchangers return to service performing as designed.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how shell and tube and plate heat exchangers foul and fail.
  • Inspect tubes, plates and gaskets for corrosion, erosion and blockage.
  • Select and apply mechanical and chemical cleaning methods safely.
  • Leak test exchangers and locate and plug or replace failed tubes.
  • Reassemble exchangers with correct gasketing and torque.
  • Plan exchanger cleaning intervals from fouling and performance data.

Course outline

  1. 01Exchanger types and duties
  2. 02Fouling and failure mechanisms
  3. 03Inspection and testing methods
  4. 04Mechanical and chemical cleaning
  5. 05Tube plugging and repair
  6. 06Gasketing and reassembly
  7. 07Cleaning intervals and performance monitoring

Who should attend

Mechanical fitters, boiler makers, maintenance engineers and turnaround staff who maintain heat exchangers and cooling equipment.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$900

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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