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Infographic Food heat transfer basics

The basics of heat transfer in 10 seconds

Why do we use heat exchangers to heat food, what is the basic principle on which they operate, and how do they work?

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Find the answers, plus learn about the different types of heat exchangers for food applications, in our infographic.

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