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Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications
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Numerical Investigation of PCM Based Heat Sinks with Embedded Metal Foam/Crossed Plate Fins

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Pages 1131-1153 | Received 03 May 2013, Accepted 25 Jan 2014, Published online: 16 Jul 2014

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