Conference paper
Developing a Magnetocaloric Domestic Heat Pump
If the field of magnetocalorics is to progress beyond lab-scale demonstrations showcasing the technology at a small scale, it is important to develop prototype devices aimed at specific applications. Several groups and companies around the world are addressing cooling applications, including beverage coolers, A/Cs for cars and electronics cooling.
Devices for heating have not been extensively demonstrated. Here we consider a promising application of magnetocaloric heat pumps for domestic heating. The task of designing and building such a device is a multidisciplinary one encompassing materials development and characterization, magnet design and construction, as well as device modelling, design and construction.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | International Institute of Refrigeration |
Year: | 2014 |
Proceedings: | 6th IIR/IIF International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration |
Types: | Conference paper |
ORCIDs: | Bahl, Christian R.H. |