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Journal of Basic Engineering
ISSN 0021-9223
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Research Papers
The Fluids Engineering Laboratory at the University of Michigan
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 251–256.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662563
Topics:
Fluids engineering
,
Education
,
Engineers
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Students
Flow Parameters in Hydrostatic Lubrication for Several Bearing Shapes
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 257–264.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662564
Topics:
Bearings
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Hydrostatics
,
Lubrication
,
Shapes
,
Load bearing capacity
,
Pressure
,
Thrust bearings
A General Method for Correlating Labyrinth-Seal Leak-Rate Data
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 265–272.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662567
Hydrostatic Gas Bearings
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 276–285.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662571
Topics:
Gas bearings
,
Hydrostatics
,
Bearings
,
Air bearings
,
Bellows (Equipment)
,
Compressibility
,
Design
,
Gas flow
,
Instrumentation
,
Load bearing capacity
Effect of Hardness, Surface Finish, and Grain Size on Rolling-Contact Fatigue Life of M-50 Bearing Steel
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 287–294.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662574
Topics:
Bearing steel
,
Fatigue life
,
Finishes
,
Grain size
,
Rolling contact
,
ASTM International
,
Bearings
,
Fatigue
,
Fatigue strength
,
Optimization
The Importance of Spinning Friction in Thrust-Carrying Ball Bearings
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 295–300.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662578
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Friction
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Thrust
,
Stress
,
Flat plates
,
Lubricants
,
Temperature
,
Thrust bearings
The Effect of Ball Bearing Steel Structure on Rolling Friction and Contact Plastic Deformation
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 302–306.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662583
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Deformation
,
Rolling friction
,
Steel
,
Stress
,
Instrumentation
A General Theory for Elastically Constrained Ball and Radial Roller Bearings Under Arbitrary Load and Speed Conditions
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 309–320.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662587
Topics:
Roller bearings
,
Stress
,
Ball bearings
,
Bearings
,
Computers
,
Displacement
,
Fatigue
A Sommerfeld Solution for Finite Bearings With Circumferential Grooves
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 321–326.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662589
Topics:
Bearings
,
Journal bearings
,
Algebra
,
Differential equations
,
Friction
,
Stress
Bearing Oil-Ring Performance
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 327–334.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662590
Topics:
Bearings
,
Viscosity
,
Weight (Mass)
Torque Produced by Misalignment of Hydrodynamic Gas-Lubricated Journal Bearings
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 335–340.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662591
Topics:
Journal bearings
,
Torque
,
Displacement
Friction Characteristics of Sliding Surfaces Undergoing Subsurface Plastic Flow
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 342–345.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662595
Topics:
Deformation
,
Friction
,
Metals
,
Extruding
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Metal cutting
,
Metal surfaces
,
Metalworking
,
Sliding friction
,
Stress
Machining Characteristics of Leaded Steel
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 347–359.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662598
Topics:
Machining
,
Steel
,
Cutting
,
Metal cutting
,
Cutting tools
,
Failure
,
Indium alloys
,
Lubricants
A General Flow Graph Technique for the Solution of Multiloop Sampled Systems
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 360–366.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662599
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Construction
,
Feedback
,
Signals
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
Control System Analysis and Design Via the “Second Method” of Lyapunov: I—Continuous-Time Systems
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 371–393.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662604
Control System Analysis and Design Via the “Second Method” of Lyapunov: II—Discrete-Time Systems
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 394–400.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662605
Topics:
Control systems
,
Design
,
Discrete time systems
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
Relations Between the Notch Tensile Strength of Cylindrical and Prismatic Specimens of Titanium Alloys and Heat-Treated Steels
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 401–410.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662606
Topics:
Heat
,
Steel
,
Tensile strength
,
Titanium alloys
,
Temperature
,
Alloys
,
Design
,
Geometry
,
Shapes
,
Stress
Nonmetallic Inclusions and Fracture Behavior of Steels
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 411–416.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662607
Topics:
Fracture (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Steel
,
Alloy steel
,
High temperature
Fracture Mode Transition for a Crack Traversing a Plate
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 417–423.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662608
Topics:
Fracture (Materials)
Use of the Moire´ Effect to Measure Plastic Strains
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 426–434.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662611
Topics:
Deformation
,
Glass
A Generalization of Cumulative Damage
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 435–440.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662612
Topics:
Damage
,
Excitation
,
Damping
,
Fatigue testing
,
Shock (Mechanics)
,
Stress
,
Vibration
Effect of Relaxation on the Behavior of Materials Under Combined Alternating and Static Stress
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 441–445.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662613
Topics:
Relaxation (Physics)
,
Stress
,
Temperature
,
Fatigue strength
,
Low temperature
,
Metals
Cyclic Operation of Pressure Piping With γ Heating
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 447–451.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662617
Topics:
Cycles
,
Heat
,
Heating
,
Pressure
,
Pressure pipes
,
Residual stresses
,
Tension
Creep Rupture Tests for Design of High-Pressure Steam Equipment
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 453–461.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662621
Topics:
Creep
,
Design
,
High pressure (Physics)
,
Rupture
,
Steam
,
Pressure
,
Stainless steel
,
Stress
,
Tension
Steady Creep of a Tube Under Combined Bending and Internal Pressure
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 462–464.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662622
Topics:
Creep
,
Pressure
,
Bending (Stress)
,
Steady state
,
Stress
Effect of Wall Thickness on Stress-Rupture Life of Tubular Specimens
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 465–473.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662624
Topics:
Rupture
,
Stress
,
Wall thickness
,
Design
,
Hoop stress
,
Pressure
,
Temperature
,
Tension
,
Thin wall structures
Design of Pressurized Cylinders for High-Temperature Applications
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 477–481.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662629
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Design
,
High temperature
,
Creep
,
Geometry
,
Materials properties
,
Plane strain
,
Steady state
,
Stress
The Response of a Pressure-Sensing System
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 482–488.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662632
Topics:
Pressure
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Fluid dynamics
,
Uncertainty
Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 489–500.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662633
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
,
Fluids
,
Frequency response
,
Pipes
,
Temperature
Discussions
Discussion: “Flow Parameters in Hydrostatic Lubrication for Several Bearing Shapes” (Raynor, S., and Charnes, A., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 257–264)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 264.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662565
Topics:
Bearings
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Hydrostatics
,
Lubrication
,
Shapes
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Flow Parameters in Hydrostatic Lubrication for Several Bearing Shapes’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, p. 264)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 264.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662566
Topics:
Bearings
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Hydrostatics
,
Lubrication
Discussion: “A General Method for Correlating Labyrinth-Seal Leak-Rate Data” (Heffner, F. E., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 265–272)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 272–273.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662568
Topics:
Leakage
Discussion: “A General Method for Correlating Labyrinth-Seal Leak-Rate Data” (Heffner, F. E., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 265–272)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 273–274.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662569
Topics:
Leakage
Closure to “Discussions of ‘A General Method for Correlating Labyrinth-Seal Leak-Rate Data’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 272–274)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 274–275.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662570
Topics:
Leakage
Discussion: “Hydrostatic Gas Bearings” (Laub, John H., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 276–285)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 285.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662572
Topics:
Gas bearings
,
Hydrostatics
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Hydrostatic Gas Bearings’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, p. 285)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 285–286.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662573
Topics:
Hydrostatics
Discussion: “Effect of Hardness, Surface Finish, and Grain Size on Rolling-Contact Fatigue Life of M-50 Bearing Steel” (Baughman, R. A., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 287–294)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 294.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662575
Topics:
Bearing steel
,
Fatigue life
,
Finishes
,
Grain size
,
Rolling contact
Discussion: “Effect of Hardness, Surface Finish, and Grain Size on Rolling-Contact Fatigue Life of M-50 Bearing Steel” (Baughman, R. A., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 287–294)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 294.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662576
Topics:
Bearing steel
,
Fatigue life
,
Finishes
,
Grain size
,
Rolling contact
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Effect of Hardness, Surface Finish, and Grain Size on Rolling-Contact Fatigue Life of M-50 Bearing Steel’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, p. 294)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 294.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662577
Topics:
Bearings
,
Fatigue life
,
Finishes
,
Grain size
,
Rolling contact
Discussion: “The Importance of Spinning Friction in Thrust-Carrying Ball Bearings” (Reichenbach, G. S., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 295–300)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 300.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662579
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Friction
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Thrust
Discussion: “The Importance of Spinning Friction in Thrust-Carrying Ball Bearings” (Reichenbach, G. S., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 295–300)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 300–301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662580
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Friction
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Thrust
Discussion: “The Importance of Spinning Friction in Thrust-Carrying Ball Bearings” (Reichenbach, G. S., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 295–300)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662581
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Friction
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Thrust
Closure to “Discussions of ‘The Importance of Spinning Friction in Thrust-Carrying Ball Bearings’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 300–301)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662582
Topics:
Friction
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Thrust
Discussion: “The Effect of Ball Bearing Steel Structure on Rolling Friction and Contact Plastic Deformation” (Drutowski, Richard C., and Mikus, Ernie B., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 302–306)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 307.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662584
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Deformation
,
Rolling friction
,
Steel
Discussion: “The Effect of Ball Bearing Steel Structure on Rolling Friction and Contact Plastic Deformation” (Drutowski, Richard C., and Mikus, Ernie B., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 302–306)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 307.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662585
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Deformation
,
Rolling friction
,
Steel
Closure to “Discussions of ‘The Effect of Ball Bearing Steel Structure on Rolling Friction and Contact Plastic Deformation’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, p. 307)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 307–308.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662586
Topics:
Ball bearings
,
Rolling friction
,
Steel
Discussion: “Torque Produced by Misalignment of Hydrodynamic Gas-Lubricated Journal Bearings” (Ausman, J. S., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 335–340)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 340.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662592
Topics:
Journal bearings
,
Torque
Discussion: “Torque Produced by Misalignment of Hydrodynamic Gas-Lubricated Journal Bearings” (Ausman, J. S., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 335–340)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 340–341.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662593
Topics:
Journal bearings
,
Torque
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Torque Produced by Misalignment of Hydrodynamic Gas-Lubricated Journal Bearings’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 340–341)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 341.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662594
Topics:
Torque
Discussion: “Friction Characteristics of Sliding Surfaces Undergoing Subsurface Plastic Flow” (Shaw, Milton C., Ber, Abraham, and Mamin, Pierre A., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 342–345)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 345–346.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662596
Topics:
Deformation
,
Friction
Discussion: “A General Flow Graph Technique for the Solution of Multiloop Sampled Systems” (Ash, R., Kim, W. H., and Kranc, G. M., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 360–366)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 366–367.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662600
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
Discussion: “A General Flow Graph Technique for the Solution of Multiloop Sampled Systems” (Ash, R., Kim, W. H., and Kranc, G. M., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 360–366)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 367–369.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662601
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
Discussion: “A General Flow Graph Technique for the Solution of Multiloop Sampled Systems” (Ash, R., Kim, W. H., and Kranc, G. M., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 360–366)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 369–370.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662602
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
Closure to “Discussions of ‘A General Flow Graph Technique for the Solution of Multiloop Sampled Systems’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 366–370)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 370.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662603
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
Discussion: “Fracture Mode Transition for a Crack Traversing a Plate” (Irwin, G. R., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 417–423)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 423–425.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662609
Topics:
Fracture (Materials)
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Fracture Mode Transition for a Crack Traversing a Plate’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 423–425)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 425.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662610
Topics:
Fracture (Materials)
Discussion: “Effect of Relaxation on the Behavior of Materials Under Combined Alternating and Static Stress” (Vitovec, F. H., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 441–445)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 445–446.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662615
Topics:
Relaxation (Physics)
,
Stress
Discussion: “Cyclic Operation of Pressure Piping With γ Heating” (Merckx, K. R., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 447–451)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 451.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662618
Topics:
Heating
,
Pressure pipes
Discussion: “Cyclic Operation of Pressure Piping With γ Heating” (Merckx, K. R., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 447–451)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 452.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662619
Topics:
Heating
,
Pressure pipes
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Cyclic Operation of Pressure Piping With γ Heating’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 451–452)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 452.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662620
Topics:
Pressure pipes
Discussion: “Steady Creep of a Tube Under Combined Bending and Internal Pressure” (Finnie, Iain, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 462–464)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 464.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662623
Discussion: “Effect of Wall Thickness on Stress-Rupture Life of Tubular Specimens” (Tucker, Jr., J. T., Coulter, E. E., and Kooistra, L. F., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 465–473)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 474.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662625
Topics:
Rupture
,
Stress
,
Wall thickness
Discussion: “Effect of Wall Thickness on Stress-Rupture Life of Tubular Specimens” (Tucker, Jr., J. T., Coulter, E. E., and Kooistra, L. F., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 465–473)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 474–475.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662626
Topics:
Rupture
,
Stress
,
Wall thickness
Discussion: “Effect of Wall Thickness on Stress-Rupture Life of Tubular Specimens” (Tucker, Jr., J. T., Coulter, E. E., and Kooistra, L. F., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 465–473)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 475.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662627
Topics:
Rupture
,
Stress
,
Wall thickness
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Effect of Wall Thickness on Stress-Rupture Life of Tubular Specimens’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 474–475)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 476.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662628
Topics:
Rupture
,
Stress
,
Wall thickness
Discussion: “Design of Pressurized Cylinders for High-Temperature Applications” (Traexler, J. F., 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 477–481)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 481.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662630
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Design
,
High temperature
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Design of Pressurized Cylinders for High-Temperature Applications’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, p. 481)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 481.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662631
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Design
,
High temperature
Discussion: “Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models” (Thal-Larsen, Herman, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 489–500)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 500.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662634
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
Discussion: “Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models” (Thal-Larsen, Herman, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 489–500)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 500–501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662635
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
Discussion: “Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models” (Thal-Larsen, Herman, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 489–500)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 501–502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662636
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
Discussion: “Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models” (Thal-Larsen, Herman, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 489–500)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662637
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
Discussion: “Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models” (Thal-Larsen, Herman, 1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 489–500)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662638
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers
Closure to “Discussions of ‘Dynamics of Heat Exchangers and Their Models’” (1960, ASME J. Basic Eng., 82, pp. 500–502)
J. Basic Eng. June 1960, 82(2): 502–504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3662639
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Heat exchangers