Article | REF: N3802 V1

Metallic foams. Industrial applications

Author: Yves GAILLARD

Publication date: June 10, 2015

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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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