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Heat Exchangers

A heat exchanger is any type of device used to transfer heat from between mediums. Heat exchangers come in many types and sizes, depending on the application. Heat exchangers can be equipped with tubes, fins, or plates to move one fluid or gas through another medium. Air or another fluid is then used to extract heat from the one medium. An automobile radiator is one common example of a heat exchanger.