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Heat Exchangers in Cryocoolers

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Cryocoolers

Part of the book series: The International Cryogenics Monograph Series ((ICMS))

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Heat exchangers are devices which enhance the transfer of heat and are vital components of all cryocoolers. They exist in a wide variety of types, shapes, sizes, and arrangements and are made of all kinds of material. Metals are commonly used because of high thermal conductivity and relative ease of fabrication.

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Walker, G. (1983). Heat Exchangers in Cryocoolers. In: Cryocoolers. The International Cryogenics Monograph Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4430-8_1

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