Redwood is an example of a wood that is used specifically for its durable qualities. Heat Absorbing Glass Window and skylight glass that contains iron to absorb heat, thus reducing the heat transmitted through the glass. Heat Collector Also referred to as a solar collector or solar panels, it collects heat from the sun, which is turned, into energy that is used most commonly to heat water for the home or pool. There are different forms of collectors. Heat Exchanger Apparatus, which transfers heat from one fluid to another in cooling or heating systems.
Air conditioners use both a condenser and an evaporator.
Steam and hot water radiators are heat exchangers, which are used to produce heat. Heat Gun Device, much like a hair dryer, which changes electricity to heat with a blower to aim that heat at a surface, to soften paint for removal or to accelerate drying. Heat of Fusion Heat needed to melt a particular solid. For example, gold becomes liquid at about 2,000 degrees F and iron at 2,730 degrees F. Heat of Vaporization Heat needed to turn a liquid into a gas. Heat Pump Apparatus that can heat but also cool by changing its cycle and using a refrigerant, a compressor and heat exchanger.