Influence of Ambient Temperature Variation on the Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance of Cooling Systems in Critical Environments: A Thermodynamic Analysis of Mining Facilities and Data Centers
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Language: English
Page range: 127 - 144
Submitted on: Aug 31, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 15, 2026
Published on: Oct 6, 2026
Published by: University of Petrosani
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