Analysis of Heat Transfer Coefficients for a Micro-Jet Heat Exchanger
By: Artur Rusowicz and Andrzej Grzebielec
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2026-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 (formerly 2255-8845) | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 422 - 432
Submitted on: Mar 17, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 29, 2026
Published on: Sep 11, 2026
Published by: Riga Technical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
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