Design of Special Utility Systems
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Design of Special Utility Systems
This course is part of Design of Utility Systems for Industrial Plants Specialization
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January 2026
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This course on Design of Special Utility Systems is intended for Mechanical and Chemical Engineering professionals, faculty members, and students who seek practical and design-oriented knowledge of industrial utility systems. The program covers the systematic design of fuel systems, thermic fluid systems, steam and condensate systems, and refrigeration systems used in process plants and industrial facilities. Learners will gain a clear understanding of fuel system components such as storage, pumping, filtration, and metering, along with the evaluation and selection of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels for efficient and environmentally compliant operation.
The course develops competency in thermic fluid system design by focusing on fluid characteristics, heat transfer efficiency, safe operation, and energy optimization. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of steam generation, distribution, pressure control, and condensate recovery to enhance reliability and reduce energy losses. In addition, the course explains refrigeration principles, refrigeration cycles, refrigerant selection, and component sizing to achieve efficient and safe cooling solutions. Overall, the course equips learners with the ability to design robust, energy-efficient, and compliant special utility systems for real-world industrial applications.
This particular module deals in fuels systems used in Chemical Process Industries. In process industries, such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and power generation sectors, the fuel system plays a crucial role in providing energy for various manufacturing processes, heating, and power generation. The design of a fuel system in such industries focuses on delivering fuels safely and efficiently to maintain continuous operations while ensuring that the energy requirements of different process units are met. This system often includes the storage, transportation, regulation, and delivery of fuels to different units within the plant. In this module, solid, liquid and gaseous fuels their equipment involved in handling, their advantages and disadvantages are covered in detailed. Additionally, fuel emissions and air pollution control required and reference project documents for design of fuel systems are covered in this module.
What's included
6 videos2 readings1 assignment9 plugins
6 videosβ’Total 24 minutes
- About the Specializationβ’3 minutes
- About the Courseβ’2 minutes
- Introduction and Usage of fuels β’6 minutes
- Advantages / Disadvantages of solid fuels β’7 minutes
- Advantages / Disadvantages of Liquid fuels β’4 minutes
- Advantages / Disadvantages of Gaseous fuels β’3 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Course Readingβ’10 minutes
- Course Glossaryβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Assessment on Design of Special Utility System - Fuel Systemβ’30 minutes
9 pluginsβ’Total 135 minutes
- Fuel Overview, Selection and Propertiesβ’15 minutes
- Solid Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Equipment Involved in handling Solid Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Liquid Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Equipment Involved in handling Liquid Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Gaseous Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Equipment Involved in handling Gaseous Fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Fuel Emissions and Air Pollution Control Requiredβ’15 minutes
- Reference L and T Project documentsβ’15 minutes
The Design of Thermic Fluid Systems module focuses on the principles, components, and processes involved in the design and implementation of thermic fluid heating systems, which are widely used in industries requiring high-temperature heating at low pressure. These systems utilize heat transfer fluids (HTFs) to efficiently transport heat from one point to another, providing a stable and controlled heating environment for various applications, such as industrial heating, drying, chemical processing, and heat treatment. This module will guide learners through the fundamental design concepts, equipment selection, and key considerations needed for building and optimizing thermic fluid systems. By understanding the operation, design, and maintenance requirements of these systems, learners will be equipped to design systems that are energy-efficient, cost-effective, and safe.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment9 plugins
4 videosβ’Total 25 minutes
- Introduction, Standards & Applications β’6 minutes
- Schematic of liquid fuel system, oil trainβ’4 minutes
- Fuel gas system & Valve train, draft in Heater β’7 minutes
- Reference L&T Project Documents β’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Assessment on Design of Special Utility System - Thermic Fluidsβ’30 minutes
9 pluginsβ’Total 135 minutes
- Types of Thermic Fluid Systems, Selection Parameters, Criteriaβ’15 minutes
- Flow Schematics, Hot Oil Heater Typesβ’15 minutes
- Components, Heat Transfer Breakupβ’15 minutes
- Fuel selection, Liquid fuels, Types, Propertiesβ’15 minutes
- Gaseous Fuels, Advantages / Disadvantages of Gaseous fuelsβ’15 minutes
- Burnersβ’15 minutes
- Hot Oil Heater Tube MOC, Soot blowers, Expansion cum deaerator tank, Pumpβ’15 minutes
- Heater Control, Heater layout, Procurement strategyβ’15 minutes
- Pollution and its Abatement β’15 minutes
The Design of Steam and Condensate Systems module is dedicated on the principles, components, and best practices involved in the design, implementation, and optimization of steam and condensate recovery systems. Steam is one of the most widely used utilities in process industries for heating, power generation, sterilization, and numerous other applications. The design of efficient steam and condensate systems is crucial to achieving energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and maintaining reliable operations in industrial settings. This module will provide an in-depth understanding of steam generation, distribution, and condensate recovery, and guide learners through the entire design process from the steam boiler to condensate return systems. By mastering the design considerations for both steam and condensate systems, learners will be able to improve system performance, prevent inefficiencies, and ensure safe and reliable operation.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment7 plugins
6 videosβ’Total 35 minutes
- Introduction to Steam Propertiesβ’3 minutes
- Steam Usages, Steam Pressure & temperature levelsβ’9 minutes
- Codes, Regulations for Steam and Condensate systemβ’4 minutes
- Fuels - Advantages / Disadvantages of fuels β’11 minutes
- Steam velocities, Inputs for design, Process deliverablesβ’5 minutes
- Procurement Strategy for Steam & Condensate systemsβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Assessment on Design of Special Utility Systems - Steam and Condensateβ’30 minutes
7 pluginsβ’Total 105 minutes
- Overall Steam / Condensate Network - Terminology used in Boiler rating, Major Components β’15 minutes
- Overall Steam / Condensate Network - Major Components β’15 minutes
- Minor Components in Steam systemβ’15 minutes
- Boiler Feed Water (BFW) treatment, Condensate treatmentβ’15 minutes
- Burners - MOC, Insulationβ’15 minutes
- Pollution and its Abatement β’15 minutes
- Reference L&T Project Documents β’15 minutes
This module on the Design of Refrigeration Systems is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles, components, and design considerations involved in creating efficient refrigeration systems. Refrigeration is an essential utility in various industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, air conditioning, and more. This module covers the entire process of designing a refrigeration system, including the selection of refrigerants, components, and safety measures, while focusing on system optimization for energy efficiency and reliability. Learners will explore the thermodynamic principles behind refrigeration, the components involved, and the processes necessary to create systems capable of maintaining desired temperatures in a variety of applications. By mastering the design process and system management, learners will be able to design refrigeration systems that are both effective and environmentally friendly.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment8 plugins
5 videosβ’Total 31 minutes
- Introduction to refrigeration β’5 minutes
- Chilled water / Brine Circuits and their controls β’11 minutes
- Equipment used in Refrigeration - Part 1β’9 minutes
- Procurement Strategy β’2 minutes
- Inputs required for Design and Process Deliverablesβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- Assessment on Design of Special Utility - Refrigeration Systemβ’30 minutes
8 pluginsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Usages of Refrigeration and Codes, Regulationsβ’15 minutes
- Refrigerants Used and Their Propertiesβ’15 minutes
- Terminology and Formulae used in Refrigerationβ’15 minutes
- Types of Refrigeration Methods - Part 1β’15 minutes
- Types of Refrigeration Methods - Part 2β’15 minutes
- Equipment used in Refrigeration - Part 2β’15 minutes
- Material of Construction (MOC) of equipment, insulation and Location of Refrigeration packagesβ’15 minutes
- Reference LandT Project Documents β’15 minutes
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