A mathematical model for heat transfer in fire fighting suits containing phase change materials
Authors:
- Hannah PhelpsHPHannah Phelps
- Harvinder SidhuHSHarvinder Sidhu
- 1 May 2015
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Fire Safety Journal
- Vol. 74, 43-47
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