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Mechanical Engineering Alphabet – H
| S.No | Abbreviation | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H001 | HAZ | Hazard | A potential source of harm or adverse effect on something or someone. | Identifying HAZ in a plant before maintenance work. |
| H002 | HB | Brinell Hardness | A measure of material hardness using a steel or tungsten carbide ball. | Testing the HB value of steel plates. |
| H003 | HBM | Hot Band Mill | A rolling mill that processes hot metal strips. | Producing hot-rolled steel sheets in an HBM. |
| H004 | HCP | Hexagonal Close-Packed | A crystal structure in metals like magnesium and titanium. | Magnesium alloys with HCP structure. |
| H005 | HCU | Hydrocracking Unit | A refinery unit that breaks heavy hydrocarbons into lighter products. | Producing jet fuel in an HCU. |
| H006 | HDF | High Density Fiberboard | Engineered wood made from compressed fibers. | Using HDF for furniture panels. |
| H007 | HDS | Hydrodesulfurization | A chemical process to remove sulfur from fuels. | Refining diesel fuel using HDS. |
| H008 | HE | High Efficiency | A system or component designed to perform with minimal waste. | HE electric motors in manufacturing. |
| H009 | HEA | High Efficiency Air | Air filters designed for maximum particle removal. | Installing HEA filters in a cleanroom. |
| H010 | HEPA | High Efficiency Particulate Air | Filters that capture very small particles from air. | Using HEPA filters in HVAC systems. |
| H011 | HF | High Frequency | Electrical signals with high oscillation rates. | HF welding for plastic components. |
| H012 | HFC | Hydrofluorocarbon | Refrigerants with low ozone depletion potential. | HFC refrigerants in air conditioners. |
| H013 | HFO | Heavy Fuel Oil | A low-grade fuel used in ships and power plants. | Power generation using HFO engines. |
| H014 | HFS | Heat Flux Sensor | Device to measure rate of heat energy transfer. | Measuring insulation performance with HFS. |
| H015 | HG | Mercury | A liquid metal used in instruments and switches. | Mercury thermometers in labs. |
| H016 | HGA | Heat Generation Analysis | Evaluation of heat produced in a system. | HGA for transformer cooling design. |
| H017 | HIC | Hydrogen-Induced Cracking | Damage caused by hydrogen absorption in metals. | HIC in steel pipelines. |
| H018 | HID | High Intensity Discharge | Lighting technology using electrical discharge in gas. | HID lamps in industrial warehouses. |
| H019 | HIL | Hardware-In-the-Loop | Real-time simulation for testing control systems. | Testing automotive ECUs with HIL systems. |
| H020 | HIP | Hot Isostatic Pressing | Densification process for metal parts using heat and pressure. | Producing aerospace components with HIP. |
| H021 | HIRF | High Intensity Radiated Fields | Strong electromagnetic fields that can affect electronics. | Aircraft system testing for HIRF immunity. |
| H022 | HIS | Hydraulic Isolation System | Prevents hydraulic pressure from affecting connected systems. | HIS in offshore drilling rigs. |
| H023 | HIT | Heat Integration Technology | Process optimization by reusing heat energy. | HIT in chemical plants for energy savings. |
| H024 | HLD | Hardness Leeb D | Portable hardness testing method. | Field hardness test of machine parts with HLD. |
| H025 | HLP | High Load Pump | Pump designed for high-pressure/high-load applications. | HLP used in hydraulic presses. |
| H026 | HM | Heavy Machinery | Large industrial machines used for heavy-duty operations. | Excavators and cranes in construction. |
| H027 | HMA | Hot Mix Asphalt | Asphalt mixture produced at high temperature for road construction. | Laying highways using HMA plants. |
| H028 | HMC | Horizontal Machining Center | CNC machine with horizontal spindle orientation. | Milling large components on an HMC. |
| H029 | HMI | Human Machine Interface | User interface for industrial equipment control. | Touchscreen HMIs in process plants. |
| H030 | HMM | Hybrid Manufacturing Method | Combination of additive and subtractive manufacturing. | Producing precision aerospace parts with HMM. |
| H031 | HMT | Heat Management Technology | Methods for controlling heat in equipment. | HMT in electronics cooling systems. |
| H032 | HNBR | Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber | Rubber with high chemical and heat resistance. | HNBR seals in automotive engines. |
| H033 | HO | Heavy Oil | Thick, viscous petroleum product. | HO used as a boiler fuel. |
| H034 | HOH | Head Over Heels | In hydraulics, refers to high operational head in pumps. | Pump design calculations considering HOH. |
| H035 | HOP | High Output Pump | Pump designed to deliver high volume flow. | HOP in firefighting systems. |
| H036 | HP | Horsepower | Unit of power measurement. | 100 HP electric motor for compressors. |
| H037 | HPB | High Pressure Boiler | Boiler operating at high steam pressure. | Power plants with HPB systems. |
| H038 | HPC | High Performance Concrete | Concrete with superior strength and durability. | HPC used in bridges and high-rise buildings. |
| H039 | HPF | High Pass Filter | Electronic filter that passes high frequencies. | HPF in audio systems to block bass. |
| H040 | HPI | Hydrocarbon Processing Industry | Industry sector for refining and petrochemicals. | HPI companies producing plastic |
| S.No | Abbreviation | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H041 | HCP | Hearing Conservation Program | Program designed to prevent occupational hearing loss due to noise exposure. | Mandatory for workers in high-noise manufacturing plants. |
| H042 | HCU | Hydraulic Control Unit | Component in hydraulic systems controlling pressure and fluid flow. | Used in automatic braking systems in heavy vehicles. |
| H043 | HD | Heat Dissipation | The process of removing excess heat from mechanical or electrical systems. | Heat sinks in electronics help improve HD efficiency. |
| H044 | HDD | Hard Disk Drive | Data storage device using magnetic storage to store digital information. | Used in CNC control computers for program storage. |
| H045 | HDG | Hot-Dip Galvanizing | Coating of steel with zinc by immersing in molten zinc for corrosion protection. | Applied to steel bridges for weather resistance. |
| H046 | HDL | Hydraulic Drive Line | Transmission line for hydraulic power in machinery. | Excavators use HDL to transfer power to the arm. |
| H047 | HDPE | High-Density Polyethylene | Strong, durable plastic material resistant to impact and chemicals. | Used in making chemical storage tanks. |
| H048 | HDR | Heat Detection Relay | Relay device that activates when certain temperature thresholds are reached. | Used in thermal safety systems. |
| H049 | HDT | Heat Deflection Temperature | Temperature at which a polymer deforms under a specific load. | Important for selecting materials in high-heat machinery. |
| H050 | HE | Heat Exchanger | Device transferring heat between two fluids without mixing them. | Used in HVAC systems and power plants. |
| H051 | HEA | High Energy Absorption | Structural feature designed to absorb large amounts of energy during impact. | Automotive crash safety zones use HEA principles. |
| H052 | HEC | High Efficiency Compressor | Compressor with optimized design for better energy performance. | Used in industrial refrigeration plants. |
| H053 | HEF | High Expansion Foam | Firefighting foam expanding rapidly to suppress fires. | Used in warehouse fire suppression systems. |
| H054 | HEI | Heat Energy Input | Amount of thermal energy supplied to a process or system. | Boiler fuel input is measured as HEI. |
| H055 | HEL | High Energy Laser | Laser system with high output for industrial or defense purposes. | Used in precision metal cutting. |
| H056 | HEM | High Energy Material | Substance that releases large amounts of energy rapidly. | Explosives used in mining are classified as HEM. |
| H057 | HEP | Hydraulic Energy Power | Power derived from hydraulic fluid pressure. | Hydraulic presses operate using HEP. |
| H058 | HES | Hydraulic Emergency Stop | Safety feature stopping hydraulic operations instantly in emergencies. | Used in industrial press machines. |
| H059 | HET | Heat Energy Transfer | Movement of heat between systems via conduction, convection, or radiation. | Heat pipes in electronics manage HET efficiently. |
| H060 | HF | High Frequency | Electrical signals with high oscillation rates. | HF welding is used in joining plastic sheets. |
| H061 | HFA | Hydraulic Fluid Additive | Chemical additive improving hydraulic oil properties. | Anti-foaming agents in HFA keep systems efficient. |
| H062 | HFC | Hydrofluorocarbon | Chemical used as refrigerant with low ozone depletion potential. | Used in modern air conditioning units. |
| H063 | HFD | Hydraulic Fluid Degradation | Breakdown of hydraulic fluid over time affecting performance. | Regular oil analysis detects HFD early. |
| H064 | HFE | Heat Flux Equipment | Instruments used to measure heat transfer rates. | Used in thermal insulation testing. |
| H065 | HFI | High Frequency Induction | Process using alternating current for heating conductive materials. | Induction hardening of steel parts uses HFI. |
| H066 | HFIS | Hydraulic Filtration System | System that removes contaminants from hydraulic oil. | Essential in construction machinery. |
| H067 | HFL | Hydraulic Fluid Level | Measurement of fluid volume in a hydraulic reservoir. | Checked regularly in forklifts. |
| H068 | HFMI | High-Frequency Mechanical Impact | Method to improve fatigue life of welded joints. | Used in shipbuilding to strengthen hull structures. |
| H069 | HFOV | High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation | Specialized mechanical ventilation mode. | Applied in critical care units. |
| H070 | HFP | Heat Flow Probe | Device used to measure rate of heat transfer. | Used in building insulation testing. |
| H071 | HFR | High Friction Rubber | Rubber compound designed to increase grip. | Used in industrial conveyor belts. |
| H072 | HFS | Hydraulic Fluid Specification | Standard defining required properties of hydraulic oils. | Used in selecting oil for high-pressure systems. |
| H073 | HFT | Heat Flux Transducer | Device that measures heat flux in materials. | Used in aerospace heat shield testing. |
| H074 | HG | Hydraulic Gear | Gear-driven component for transmitting hydraulic power. | Found in hydraulic steering systems. |
| H075 | HGA | Hydraulic Gear Assembly | Complete unit of hydraulic gears for machinery. | Used in agricultural harvesters. |
| H076 | HGB | Hydraulic Gear Box | Enclosure containing hydraulic gear sets. | Seen in heavy-duty cranes. |
| H077 | HGC | Hydraulic Gear Coupling | Coupling device connecting hydraulic drive gears. | Used in drilling rigs. |
| H078 | HGD | Heat Generation Device | Device designed to produce controlled heat. | Electric heaters are common HGDs. |
| H079 | HGE | Hydraulic Governor Equipment | Regulates hydraulic system speed and output. | Used in water turbines. |
| H080 | HGI | Hydraulic Gear Indicator | Instrument showing gear position in hydraulic transmission. | Used in forklifts. |
| H081 | HGM | Hydraulic Gear Motor | Motor powered by hydraulic pressure. | Excavators use HGM to move arms. |
| H082 | HGP | Hydraulic Gear Pump | Pump using gear mechanism to move hydraulic fluid. | Common in industrial presses. |
| H083 | HGR | Hydraulic Gear Reducer | Device reducing rotational speed in hydraulic drives. | Used in marine winches. |
| H084 | HGS | Hydraulic Guidance System | Directs movement of machinery via hydraulic power. | Found in aircraft landing gear. |
| H085 | HGT | Heat Gradient Tester | Measures temperature variation over a surface. | Used in insulation R&D. |
| H086 | HH | Hydraulic Hose | Flexible hose carrying pressurized hydraulic fluid. | Used in excavators and loaders. |
| H087 | HHA | High Heat Alloy | Metal alloy designed to withstand high temperatures. | Turbine blades are made from HHA. |
| H088 | HHC | Hydraulic Hose Coupling | Connector used to join hydraulic hoses. | Used in mobile cranes. |
| H089 | HHD | Hydraulic Hose Diameter | Measurement of hose internal width. | Critical for selecting correct flow rates. |
| H090 | HHE | High Heat Element | Heating element capable of withstanding high temperatures. | Found in industrial furnaces. |
| H091 | HHI | Hydraulic Hose Identification | Labeling system for hoses. | Used for maintenance tracking. |
| H092 | HHL | High Heat Load | Amount of heat a system must handle. | HVAC design considers HHL. |
| H093 | HHM | High Hardness Material | Material with high resistance to indentation. | Tungsten carbide tools are HHM. |
| H094 | HHP | High Horsepower | Engine or motor with high power output. | Used in mining equipment. |
| H095 | HHR | High Heat Resistance | Ability of a material to resist heat degradation. | Ceramic brake pads have HHR. |
| H096 | HHS | Hydraulic Hose Specification | Technical data defining hose performance. | Used for selecting hoses for high-pressure use. |
| H097 | HHT | High Heat Transfer | Efficient movement of heat between mediums. | Copper has high HHT. |
| H098 | HI | Hydraulic Injector | Device for injecting fluid into a system under pressure. | Used in diesel engines. |
| H099 | HIC | Head Injury Criterion | Safety measure for potential head injury in impacts. | Used in crash testing. |
| H100 | HID | High Intensity Discharge | Type of lighting producing high brightness. | Streetlights use HID lamps. |
| S.No | Abbreviation | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H101 | HPD | Hearing Protection Device | Equipment used to protect the ears from excessive noise levels. | Earplugs or earmuffs used in industrial workshops. |
| H102 | HPL | High-Pressure Laminate | Durable laminated surface used in engineering and furniture applications. | Control panel surfaces in factories. |
| H103 | HPM | High-Performance Material | Materials engineered for superior properties such as strength, durability, or heat resistance. | Carbon fiber composites in aerospace. |
| H104 | HPP | High-Pressure Pump | Pump designed to operate under high pressure for fluid transfer. | Hydraulic systems in heavy machinery. |
| H105 | HPS | High-Pressure Steam | Steam produced at high pressure for power or industrial use. | Steam turbines in power plants. |
| H106 | HPU | Hydraulic Power Unit | Self-contained unit supplying hydraulic power to machinery. | Hydraulic presses in manufacturing. |
| H107 | HRB | Hardness Rockwell B | Rockwell scale used for measuring the hardness of softer metals. | Brass hardness testing. |
| H108 | HRC | Hardness Rockwell C | Rockwell scale for measuring hardness of harder metals. | Hardened steel testing. |
| H109 | HRM | Heat Recovery Module | Device that captures and reuses heat energy in a system. | Heat exchangers in HVAC systems. |
| H110 | HRSG | Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Equipment that uses exhaust gases to produce steam. | Combined-cycle power plants. |
| H111 | HSC | High-Speed Cutting | Machining process with cutting speeds significantly above normal. | CNC milling with carbide tools. |
| H112 | HSE | Health, Safety, and Environment | Workplace standards for safety and environmental protection. | Safety compliance in oil refineries. |
| H113 | HSI | High-Speed Internet | Network capability for faster data transfer. | Internet-connected CNC machines. |
| H114 | HSM | High-Speed Machining | Machining method with higher spindle speeds for efficiency. | Aerospace component milling. |
| H115 | HSS | High-Speed Steel | Alloy steel used for cutting tools due to hardness at high temperature. | Drill bits and milling cutters. |
| H116 | HTA | Heat Transfer Area | The surface area available for heat exchange in a system. | Plate heat exchangers. |
| H117 | HTC | Heat Transfer Coefficient | Measure of heat transfer efficiency between surfaces. | Calculations in thermal engineering. |
| H118 | HTF | Heat Transfer Fluid | Fluid used to transfer heat in a system. | Thermal oil in solar power plants. |
| H119 | HTM | Heat Treatment Method | Process of heating and cooling metals to alter properties. | Tempering steel tools. |
| H120 | HTO | High-Temperature Operation | Equipment functioning under elevated temperatures. | Gas turbines in aviation. |
| H121 | HTS | Heat Treatment System | Complete setup for metal heat processing. | Induction hardening systems. |
| H122 | HVAC | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | System for indoor air quality and temperature control. | Climate control in manufacturing facilities. |
| H123 | HWB | Hot Water Boiler | Boiler designed to produce hot water instead of steam. | Heating systems in buildings. |
| H124 | HWC | Hot Water Cylinder | Storage tank for hot water. | Industrial wash systems. |
| H125 | HWH | Hot Water Heater | Device to heat water for industrial or domestic use. | Boiler rooms in factories. |
| H126 | HWR | Hot Water Return | Piping that returns hot water to the heating system. | Plumbing in process plants. |
| H127 | HWT | Hot Water Tank | Large storage vessel for heated water. | Chemical processing plants. |
| H128 | HYB | Hybrid | Combination of two or more technologies for improved performance. | Hybrid electric vehicles. |
| H129 | HYD | Hydraulic | Relating to machinery operated by fluid pressure. | Hydraulic lifts. |
| H130 | HYF | Hydraulic Fluid | Specialized fluid for hydraulic systems. | Hydraulic brakes in machinery. |
| H131 | HYH | Hydraulic Hose | Flexible hose carrying hydraulic fluid under pressure. | Excavator hydraulic lines. |
| H132 | HYK | Hydraulic Knock | Impact noise in hydraulic systems caused by fluid issues. | Troubleshooting pump noise. |
| H133 | HYL | Hydraulic Lift | Lift mechanism powered by hydraulic cylinders. | Car service lifts. |
| H134 | HYM | Hydraulic Motor | Motor driven by hydraulic fluid pressure. | Winches on cranes. |
| H135 | HYP | Hydraulic Pump | Pump supplying pressurized hydraulic fluid. | Injection molding machines. |
| H136 | HYS | Hydraulic System | Complete setup for hydraulic operations. | Aircraft landing gear. |
| H137 | HZT | Hertz | Unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. | Measuring motor speed. |
| H138 | HIC | Head Injury Criterion | Safety metric for impact testing. | Crash test dummy evaluations. |
| H139 | HIP | Hot Isostatic Pressing | Process of densifying materials using heat and pressure. | Manufacturing turbine blades. |
| H140 | HIS | High-Impact Strength | Ability of a material to absorb energy on impact. | Safety helmets. |
| H141 | HIT | Heat-Induced Transformation | Change in material structure due to heat. | Metallurgical phase change. |
| H142 | HLF | Hydraulic Load Factor | Ratio of load to hydraulic capacity. | Crane operation limits. |
| H143 | HLM | High Load Motor | Motor designed for heavy-duty operations. | Conveyor belt drives. |
| H144 | HLP | High Lift Pump | Pump designed for high head applications. | Water supply in tall buildings. |
| H145 | HLT | Holding Time | Duration for which a process parameter is maintained. | Heat treatment cycles. |
| H146 | HMA | Hot Mix Asphalt | Mixture of bitumen and aggregates for road construction. | Highway paving. |
| H147 | HMB | High-Mass Balance | Equipment balance for heavy loads. | Industrial weighing systems. |
| H148 | HMC | Horizontal Machining Center | CNC machine with a horizontal spindle. | Automotive engine block milling. |
| H149 | HMD | Head-Mounted Display | Wearable visual device for augmented or virtual reality. | Maintenance training simulations. |
| H150 | HME | Heat Management Equipment | Devices designed to control temperature. | Cooling systems for electronics. |
| H151 | HMG | Hydraulic Motor Generator | Combination of motor and generator in one unit. | Hybrid power systems. |
| H152 | HMI | Human-Machine Interface | Interface that connects operators with machines. | Touchscreen controls in CNC machines. |
| H153 | HMS | Hull Monitoring System | System that tracks structural health of ship hulls. | Offshore oil rigs. |
| H154 | HMT | Heat Management Technology | Technology for controlling and optimizing heat flow. | Automotive cooling systems. |
| H155 | HMV | High-Mean Velocity | Fluid velocity measurement in systems. | Pump flow analysis. |
| H156 | HMW | High Molecular Weight | Refers to large molecular mass in materials. | Polymers for engineering applications. |
| H157 | HNC | Horizontal Numerical Control | NC machine with a horizontal axis. | CNC lathes. |
| H158 | HND | Handheld Device | Portable device for field operations. | Handheld thermal scanners. |
| H159 | HNL | High Noise Level | Elevated sound levels that require protection. | Press shop operations. |
| H160 | HNS | High-Noise Suppression | Technology for reducing loud sounds. | Industrial ear protection systems. |
| H161 | HOC | Heat of Combustion | Energy released during combustion. | Fuel energy content measurement. |
| H162 | HOD | Head of Department | Senior role in engineering management. | Maintenance department leadership. |
| H163 | HOE | Hydraulic Oil Equivalent | Measure of hydraulic oil efficiency. | Oil consumption monitoring. |
| H164 | HOL | Hydraulic Oil Level | Measurement of oil level in hydraulic reservoirs. | Preventive maintenance checks. |
| H165 | HOM | High Output Motor | Motor delivering high torque and power. | Heavy-duty pumps. |
| H166 | HOP | High Operating Pressure | Elevated pressure rating for equipment. | Hydraulic presses. |
| H167 | HOR | Hour | Unit of time measurement. | Motor running hours. |
| H168 | HOT | High Operating Temperature | High thermal limit for machinery. | Furnace equipment. |
| H169 | HPB | High-Pressure Boiler | Boiler designed for high steam pressures. | Power plant steam generation. |
| H170 | HPC | High-Performance Coating | Coating designed for enhanced durability. | Anti-corrosion coatings in marine environments. |
| H171 | HPI | High-Pressure Injection | Injection process at high pressures. | Fuel injection in diesel engines. |
| H172 | HPLV | High-Pressure Low Volume | Fluid delivery with high pressure but low flow. | Spray painting equipment. |
| H173 | HPMV | High-Pressure Medium Volume | Pump type for medium volume flow. | Oil drilling rigs. |
| H174 | HPPD | High-Pressure Process Device | Equipment designed for high-pressure processing. | Food sterilization systems. |
| H175 | HPSU | Heat Pump System Unit | Device for heat exchange between two sources. | Residential HVAC. |
| H176 | HPVR | High-Pressure Valve Regulator | Device controlling high-pressure fluid flow. | Gas cylinder regulators. |
| H177 | HQC | High-Quality Control | Stringent inspection standards. | Aerospace part manufacturing. |
| H178 | HQS | High-Quality Standard | Standard requiring premium quality. | Precision medical devices. |
| H179 | HRA | Heat Resistant Alloy | Alloy capable of withstanding high temperatures. | Turbine blade materials. |
| H180 | HRF | Heat Recovery Furnace | Furnace designed to reclaim heat from exhaust gases. | Metallurgical plants. |
| H181 | HRK | Hydraulic Relief Kit | Kit for maintaining hydraulic safety valves. | Preventive maintenance tools. |
| H182 | HRL | High-Resolution Laser | Laser with fine beam precision. | Micro-machining applications. |
| H183 | HRM | Hydraulic Retention Module | Hydraulic unit for maintaining pressure. | Hydraulic door closers. |
| H184 | HRP | High-Resolution Printer | Printer capable of detailed image output. | Technical drawing prints. |
| H185 | HRS | High-Resolution Sensor | Sensor with fine measurement accuracy. | Temperature monitoring in labs. |
| H186 | HRT | Heat Recovery Turbine | Turbine utilizing waste heat for power generation. | Cogeneration systems. |
| H187 | HRV | Heat Recovery Ventilation | Ventilation system that conserves thermal energy. | Energy-efficient buildings. |
| H188 | HSB | Heat Shield Barrier | Barrier that resists heat transfer. | Fire protection in vehicles. |
| H189 | HSCF | High-Speed Centrifugal Fan | High-velocity fan for airflow applications. | Industrial cooling systems. |
| H190 | HSCP | High-Speed Control Processor | Processor for rapid data handling. | Robotic automation. |
| H191 | HSD | High-Speed Diesel | Diesel fuel for fast engine performance. | Marine diesel engines. |
| H192 | HSI | Heat Stress Index | Indicator of heat strain on workers. | Workplace safety monitoring. |
| H193 | HSMG | High-Strength Metal Grade | Grade classification for strong metals. | Structural steel in bridges. |
| H194 | HSP | High-Strength Polymer | Polymer with high mechanical properties. | Aerospace plastic parts. |
| H195 | HSR | High-Speed Rail | Rail system operating at high speeds. | Bullet trains. |
| H196 | HST | High-Strength Tool | Tool designed for extreme durability. | Mining drill bits. |
| H197 | HSV | High-Strength Valve | Valve designed for high-pressure operations. | Oil and gas pipelines. |
| H198 | HSW | High-Strength Wire | Wire designed for tensile strength. | Suspension bridge cables. |
| H199 | HTB | Heat Transfer Block | Block designed for thermal conductivity. | Laboratory heating systems. |
| H200 | HTX | Heat Exchanger | Device for transferring heat between fluids. |
