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A theory for the design of thin heat flux meters

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Heat flux meters are analysed asymptotically for small thickness/width ratios. The gain of the meter is calculated for several examples, both two-dimensional and axisymmetric. Ideal and optimum designs for meters are suggested.

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide, Australia

    E. O. Tuck

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Tuck, E.O. A theory for the design of thin heat flux meters. J Eng Math 6, 355–368 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01535196

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