An industrial heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat between different media, such as liquids, gases, or a combination of both. They are used in a variety of industrial settings, including:
Heat exchangers are used in air conditioning, cooling, and heating systems.
Heat exchangers are used to safely regulate the temperature of machinery, chemicals, oil, water, gas, and asphalt.
Heat exchangers are used in power stations, petroleum refineries, sewage treatment facilities, and natural gas processing plants.
Heat exchangers can either keep the media separate with a solid wall or allow them to be in direct contact. The media being transferred can be a process fluid and a heat-absorbing coolant, such as a chilled liquid or gas.
There are many different types of heat exchangers, each with their own advantages and drawbacks. Some manufacturers of industrial heat exchangers include: