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Impact of Release Temperature on Hydrogen Jet Mixing with Ambient Air Cover

Impact of Release Temperature on Hydrogen Jet Mixing with Ambient Air

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|Sep 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 284 - 304
Submitted on: May 14, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 24, 2026
Published on: Sep 10, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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