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A. L. London 1913-2008
Pages 282-285

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... l. loNdoN 1913–2008 elected in 1979 "For contributions to the theory and applications of compact heat exchangers, especially in the gas turbine field." By saloMoN leVy aLEX LOUIS ("LOU")
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... He was helped by Bill Kays, a former student who eventually became dean of engineering at stanford University. Together, they wrote the book Compact Heat Exchangers (academic Press, 1978)
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... Professor london was awarded the asMe Heat Transfer Memorial award in 1952, the asMe gas Turbine division Best Paper award in 1964, its r. Tom sawyer award in 1977, and its James Harry Potter award gold Medal in 1980.
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