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Original Articles

LES Modeling of Premixed Deflagrating Flames in a Small-Scale Vented Explosion Chamber with a Series of Solid Obstructions

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Pages 1936-1955 | Received 01 Oct 2007, Accepted 17 Feb 2008, Published online: 02 Oct 2008

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