Numerical Investigation of Fin Number, Fin Spacing, and Air Velocity Effects on the Thermal Performance of Rotary Regenerative Heat Exchangers
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ezgi Muradoğlu
0000-0002-0399-0228
Türkiye
Hüsamettin Tan
*
0000-0003-2576-8166
Türkiye
Ali Erişen
0000-0001-7486-2357
Türkiye
Yahya Doğu
0000-0003-0474-2899
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 23, 2026
Submission Date
June 4, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 9, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: 1