摘要 |
The heat exchanger includes a large number of small, closely-spaced modules. Within each module of one embodiment, the fuel flows through a series of parallel micro-channels, while the air flows externally over rows of short, straight fins perpendicular to the direction of fuel flow. A theoretical model was developed to predict the thermal performance of the module for various operating conditions. To confirm the accuracy of the model, a module was constructed and tested using water to simulate the aircraft fuel.
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