Recuperator vs. Regenerator — What's the Difference?

A recuperator is a special purpose counter-flow energy recovery heat exchanger positioned within the supply and exhaust air streams of an air handling system, or in the exhaust gases of an industrial process, in order to recover the waste heat. Generally, they are used to extract heat from the exhaust and use it to preheat air entering the combustion system.

(Biology) To replace (a lost or damaged organ or part) by the formation of new tissue.

A person who recuperates, or regains their health.

To form, construct, or create anew

A regenerator (heating device).

To give new life or energy to; revitalize

Same as Regenerator.

To reform spiritually or morally

To effect regeneration

To become formed or constructed again.

To undergo spiritual conversion or rebirth; reform.

Spiritually or morally reformed.

Formed by regeneration

One who, or that which, regenerates.

(engineering) A device used in connection with hot-air engines, gas-burning furnaces, etc., in which the incoming air or gas is heated by being brought into contact with masses of iron, brick, etc., which have been previously heated by the outgoing, or escaping, hot air or gas.

One who, or that which, regenerates.

A device used in connection with hot-air engines, gas-burning furnaces, etc., in which the incoming air or gas is heated by being brought into contact with masses of iron, brick, etc., which have been previously heated by the outgoing, or escaping, hot air or gas.