| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advanced Soft Magnets and Magnetocaloric Materials: An FMD Symposium in Honor of Victorino Franco
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| Presentation Title |
Advancements in the Development of Magnetic Refrigerators Operating at Near Room Temperature |
| Author(s) |
Jader R. Barbosa |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jader R. Barbosa |
| Abstract Scope |
The magnetocaloric effect (MCE) refers to the thermal response of a magnetic substance to a changing magnetic field. Magnetic refrigeration (MR) utilizes this effect in a thermodynamic cycle to transfer heat from a low-temperature source to a higher-temperature sink. MR offers advantages like MCE reversibility in certain materials, use of permanent magnets for magnetization work, and absence of hazardous substances.
This paper presents recent findings on the development, implementation, and evaluation of two MR prototypes. The first is a compact wine cooler, while the second is a TRL-6 9000-BTU/h magnetic air conditioner. The key aspects are:
1. Advancement of AI-based methodologies for designing and optimizing magnetic circuit-AMR assemblies with high precision.
2. Optimization and integration of supplementary subsystems like heat exchangers, insulated cabinets, and hydraulic management systems.
3. Establishment of standardized thermodynamic performance evaluation criteria and test procedures for magnetic refrigerators, inspired by existing standards for conventional systems. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Energy Conversion and Storage, |