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Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications
An International Journal of Computation and Methodology
Volume 84, 2023 - Issue 4
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Numerical simulation and conceptual design of an MW-grade space heat pipe radiator

Peng Lua College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jiangsu, P.R. ChinaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Xiaodie Yana College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jiangsu, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Rong Wua College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jiangsu, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Shaozheng Wangb College of Astronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jiangsu, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Hulin Huangb College of Astronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jiangsu, P.R. ChinaView further author information
Pages 400-411 | Received 18 Dec 2021, Accepted 26 Jul 2022, Published online: 09 Aug 2022

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