A heat exchanger can be defined as any device that transfers heat from one fluid to another or from or to a fluid and the environment.
They are specifically designed for the efficient transfer of heat from one fluid to another fluid over a solid surface.
WHAT ARE HEAT EXCHANGERS USED FOR?
They have the function to transfer heat as efficiently as possible. Heat exchangers are widely used in:
- refrigeration
- air conditioning
- space heating
- electricity generation
chemical processing