Thermal applications
Metallic foams. Industrial applications
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Thermal applications
Metallic foams. Industrial applications

Author : Yves GAILLARD

Publication date: June 10, 2015 | Lire en français

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5. Thermal applications

5.1 Heat exchange (with liquid or gas)

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5.1.1 The benefits of foams

For this type of application, of course, only metal foams with an open structure (communicating pores) can be used.

Compared with conventional heat exchanger materials, metal foams have a considerable morphological advantage. They are highly porous materials with significant tortuosity.

As a result, heat exchangers using metallic foams offer substantial advantages over conventional exchangers....

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