Model-based dimensionless neural networks for fin-and-tube condenser performance evaluation

International Journal of Refrigeration

Volumn 48, Issue , 2014, Pages 1-9

  Yang, Liang ^a   Li, Ze Yu ^a   Shao, Liang Liang ^a   Zhang, Chun Lu ^a  

^a TONGJI UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Condenser; Dimensional analysis; Model; Neural network

Indexed keywords

MODELS; NEURAL NETWORKS;

DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS; TUBE CONDENSER;

CONDENSERS (LIQUEFIERS);

EID: 84908402844     PISSN: 01407007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2014.01.006     Document Type: Article

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