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We begin our study of regenerators by reviewing some past applications that demonstrate the operation of a regenerator and its unique features. A chronology of key events in the development of regenerator theory and applications is presented in Table 1.1.
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Ackermann, R.A. (1997). Introduction. In: Cryogenic Regenerative Heat Exchangers. The International Cryogenics Monograph Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9891-3_1
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