Program Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of fabricating and maintaining industrial process equipment.

Part 1: Explore process plant equipment and materials, including classification, layout, and mechanical and thermal properties. Learn about equipment selection and construction through case studies, focusing on metal forming, surface development, plate bending, and refractory applications.

Part 2: Delve into shell forming and tube bending techniques for fabricating process plant equipment. Study metal forming processes such as sheet metal forming, plate bending, and dished end forming, gaining practical skills through hands-on exercises.

Part 3: Gain a comprehensive overview of pressure vessel manufacturing. Understand types, components, and processes involved, from planning and welding to refractory application and heat treatment. Emphasize precision, quality control, and safety standards for reliable industrial applications. Learners will gain with essential skills for material selection, fabrication, and maintenance in Industrial facilities.

Course Objectives

  • To learn the principles of designing and constructing process plant equipment, including classification, layout considerations, and material properties
  • To acquire the skills in metal forming processes such as sheet metal forming, plate bending, and dished end forming, crucial for fabricating process plant components
  • To explore the techniques of shell forming and tube bending to create efficient piping systems, ensuring structural integrity in industrial facilities
  • To understand the complete lifecycle of pressure vessel fabrication, including planning, welding, refractory application, and post-weld heat treatment
  • To learn the importance of quality control, and adherence to safety standards to ensure the reliability and integrity of industrial process equipment

Key Highlights

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Classification of Process Plant Equipment in various Industrial Sectors

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Microstructure variations with alloying and relation to properties, Effect of Processing Route on Material Properties

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Cylindrical and Conical shell forming

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Tube bending

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Typical Manufacturing lifecycle of Pressure vessel

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Refractory application, Machining, Coating & Surface preparation

Learning Format

Online

Duration

3 units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

Rs. 1900/- Inclusive of Tax

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma/ UG /PG Programs in Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Mechatronics Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

Basics in Manufacturing process

Teaching Hours

7

Lead Faculty

Mr. Naveen Jaiswal

Head - Design Quality Assurance & Design for Manufacture

Head- Knowledge Management Cell, L&T Heavy Engineering, Hazira, Gujarat Mr. Naveen Jaiswal, a B.Tech. graduate in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, is the Head of Design Quality Assurance & Design for Manufacture and Head of Knowledge Management at L&T Heavy Engineering, Mumbai. With over three decades at L&T, Mr. Jaiswal's extensive experience spans Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, Site Work, and Marketing for Process and Power Plants. He has led prestigious projects, managed the engineering for Shell Coal Gasifiers, and developed a powerful Knowledge Management Portal that has significantly improved design and manufacturing efficiency at L&T Heavy Engineering.

Dr.J Bhaskaran,

Subject Matter Expert- L&T EduTech

Dr. J Bhaskaran, a distinguished Mechanical Engineering expert with 30 years of combined teaching and industry expertise, holds a PhD from Anna University. He has authored 20 papers in Scopus-indexed journals with over 70 citations and supervised MS and PhD students. Currently with L&T EduTech, he focuses on Digital Manufacturing and Automation. Dr. Bhaskaran has conducted technical courses for leading companies like L&T, Ford India Ltd, and Apollo Tyres. He is a member of Indian Society for Technical Education and Society of Automobile Engineering (USA). As former Head of Mechanical Engineering, he secured re-accreditation for Anna University's Mechanical Engineering Department twice under the NBA-new Tier-II-Washington accords.

Learning Schedule

Classification of Process Plant Equipment in various Industrial Sectors- Refinery unit, Fertilizer unit, Petrochemical unit, Power Plant; Mechanical and Thermal properties effecting the Design Process, Microstructure variations with alloying and relation to properties, Effect of Alloying Elements on Heat Treatment Processes, Effect of Processing Route on Material Properties, Selection of Material for specific Applications based on Material Properties, Cost & Design.

Introduction to Metal Forming Processes, Sheet Metal Forming, Surface development, Plate bending (Cylindrical shell forming), Conical Shell forming, Dished End forming, Tube bending, Pipe Bending.

Types of Pressure Vessel: Based on Construction and Type of Service, Components of Pressure Vessel, Overview of typical Manufacturing lifecycle of Pressure vessel; Planning, Sequencing & Scheduling, Plate Cutting & Plate Rolling; Forming of Petals (For Head Fabrication), Welding- Long seam & Circular Seam setup, Refractory application, Machining, Coating & Surface preparation.



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