Enhancing sustainability of heating systems in humid regions: A framework for flue system design based on thermal-acoustic-aerodynamic performance
By: Figen Balo and Ahmet Karahan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2026-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 (formerly 1899-0142) | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 10 - 30
Submitted on: Aug 24, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 4, 2025
Published on: Aug 26, 2026
Published by: Silesian University of Technology
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