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Single-phase convective heat transfer enhancement by spacer grids in a rod bundle

Sang-Ki MoonThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jongrok KimThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Seok ChoThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Byoung Jae KimThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Jong Kuk ParkThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Young-Jung YounThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Chul-Hwa SongThermal Hydraulics Safety Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daedeok-daero 989-111, Yusong-gu, Daejeon305-353, Republic of KoreaView further author information
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Pages 543-557 | Received 12 Aug 2013, Accepted 24 Dec 2013, Published online: 31 Jan 2014

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