Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
Heat exchanger is a device used to transfer heat between two or more fluids, or between a solid surface and a fluid, at different temperatures. Its primary function is to facilitate efficient heat exchange while keeping the fluids physically separate and preventing mixing.
Key Components:
Fluid Channels: These are passages through which the fluids flow, allowing heat transfer to occur. They can be tubes, pipes, or plates depending on the design of the heat exchanger.
Heat Transfer Surface: This is the area where heat exchange takes place between the fluids or between the fluid and the solid surface. Maximizing this surface area enhances the efficiency of heat transfer.
Headers: These are the inlet and outlet points for the fluids into and out of the heat exchanger. They are designed to distribute the fluids evenly across the heat transfer surface.
Heat Transfer Medium: This refers to the fluid that absorbs or dissipates heat during the process. Common examples include water, air, steam, and various industrial fluids.
