Heat exchanger (1) comprising at least a first module (2) and a second module (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72) for heat exchange between a first fluid medium and a second fluid medium, wherein the first fluid medium can be guided through a closed channel
system (3) separated from the second fluid medium, wherein the closed channel
system can be surrounded by the second fluid medium, wherein the second fluid medium is gaseous. A first
wetting device (4) for the first module and a second
wetting device (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74) for the second module is provided, by means of which the first module and the second module can be wetted with a third fluid medium, wherein the first
wetting device (4) for the first module (2) can be actuated independently of the wetting device (14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74) for the second module (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72).