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Welcome to the UK Heat Transfer Society. Founded in 1964, the society members include engineers, designers and researchers of heat transfer equipment. The society organises forum events, throughout the year, on all aspects of heat transfer and associated equipment, providing a place to meet and discuss subjects of common interest.

The society's members range from heat exchanger designers and manufactures through to software companies, consultants and universities. With over a hundred members, we are the community for heat transfer in the UK. 

 

Latest Reports

  • Two Past Presidents Gain Life Time Achievement Awards In One Night

    The UK National Heat Transfer Committee hold a dinner every two years, coinciding with the UK National Heat Transfer Conference, at which two Life Time Achievement Awards are given to members of the heat transfer community, that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the science. 

    We are pleased to announce that this year, two Past Presidents of the Heat Transfer Society were awarded the Life Time Achievement Awards.
     

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  • 2026 Undergraduate Award - Newcastle University entitled "Modeling A Novel Solar Receiver for Steam Production"

    The 2026 Undergraduate Award for best thesis in Heat Transfer was awarded to Lykourgos Saravanos from Newcastle University entitled "Modeling A Novel Solar Receiver for Steam Production."

    The award was presented at the 19th UK Heat Transfer Conference Dinner held at the Newcastle Civic Centre.

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  • UKNHTC - The 19th UK Heat Transfer Conference

    The 19th UK Heat Transfer Conference was held at Newcastle University from the 7th to the 9th September 2026. The HTS has been working closely with the UK National Heat Transfer Committee to strengthen our collaboration within the heat transfer community. Every two years, the UK National Heat Transfer Committee organise the UK Heat Transfer Conference. As part of this partnership, the HTS, for the second time, hosted a dedicated industrial session.

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  • 60th HTS Annual Dinner

    A big thank you to all our guests and members who joined us for our 60th Dinner. A magical (literally) evening was had by all. The outgoing president, Simon Earland, welcomed the incoming president Hans U. Zettler of HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.). Hans gave a stirring speech, which can be found below, highlighting the Society’s 60-year legacy of engineering excellence and its crucial role in enabling industries from petrochemicals to renewable energy. He outlined his vision for the future, focusing on strengthening collaboration, supporting emerging researchers, and driving innovation in areas like advanced materials and sustainable thermal systems – with a continued emphasis on tackling the persistent challenge of fouling.
     

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Upcoming Events

2027 Mar 19
61st HTS Annual Dinner

Date: Friday 19th March 2027 , Time: 6.00 for 7.00...