Radiators are commonly used in cooling and climate control systems. Their basic principle of operation is the exchange of heat between the working fluid and another device or air in the case of climate control.
In vehicle cooling systems, aluminum radiators are most commonly used because they are lighter and cheaper compared to copper radiators, which are more suitable for large vehicles.
Heating radiators for indoor environments can be electric or gas-powered. They are typically wall-mounted, but there are also portable models. Heat is spread by conduction, convection, and/or radiation, depending on the type of radiator. Some devices combine heat transfer by convection and radiation.
Air conditioning systems use radiators that work through a coolant gas circulating through a pipe system, which is cooled by the ambient air.
Oil radiators are used in vehicles to cool the engine lubricating oil, reducing friction among its parts. Hot oil is directed to the radiator through a pipe system, where the ambient air cools it before returning to the engine to continue its operation.
There is also the intercooler, used in turbocharged vehicles, which cools the motor through chilled and compressed air from the turbo.
Copper and aluminum are the main materials used to manufacture radiators. Copper is a better thermal and electrical conductor than aluminum and is also more corrosion resistant. However, aluminum is less dense, more malleable, and costs much less. Radiators are usually made entirely of copper or aluminum, or a mix of both materials.
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