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Fink, L. C.

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Systems improved numerical differencing analyzer

Analyzer is software system that possesses capabilities which make it well suited for solving lumped-parameter representations of physical problems governed by diffusion-type equations, such as Fourier, Poisson, or La Place.

Fink, L. C.

SINDA, Systems Improved Numerical Differencing Analyzer

Computer program has been written to analyze group of 100-node areas and then provide for summation of any number of 100-node areas to obtain temperature profile. SINDA program options offer user variety of methods for solution of thermal analog modes presented in network format.

Fink, L. C.

Evaluation of thermal network correction program using test temperature data

An evaluation process to determine the accuracy of a computer program for thermal network correction is discussed. The evaluation is required since factors such as inaccuracies of temperatures, insufficient number of temperature points over a specified time period, lack of one-to-one correlation between temperature sensor and nodal locations, and incomplete temperature measurements are not present in the computer-generated information. The mathematical models used in the evaluation are those that describe a physical system composed of both a conventional and a heat pipe platform. A description of the models used, the results of the evaluation of the thermal network correction, and input instructions for the thermal network correction program are presented.

Ishimoto, T.