Metals are excellent conductors of heat due to their structure, where electrons can move freely and transfer thermal energy quickly. This property makes metals ideal for applications requiring efficient heat distribution, like cookware and heat exchangers.

Metals And Thermal Properties

Excellent conductors of heat

Structure of metals

Electrons can move freely

Transfer thermal energy

Efficient heat distribution

Cookware applications

Heat exchangers are devices designed to efficiently transfer heat between two or more fluids without mixing them, crucial for processes in industries like HVAC, power generation, and chemical processing. They come in various types, such as shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled, each suited to specific applications based on factors like temperature, pressure, and fluid properties.

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