Conference paper
A numerical analysis of a reciprocating Active Magnetic Regenerator with a parallel-plate regenerator geometry
Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark1
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark2
Thermo Ceramics, Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark3
Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark4
Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark5
Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division. Management, Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark6
We have developed a two-dimensional model of a reciprocating Active Magnetic Regenerator(AMR) with a regenerator made of parallel plates arranged in a stack configuration. The time dependent,two-dimensional model solves the Navier-Stokes equations for the heat transfer fluid and the coupled heat transfer equations for the regenerator and the fluid.
The model is implemented using the Finite Element Method. The model can be used to study both transient and steady-state phenomena in the AMR for any ratio of regenerator to fluid heat capacity. Results on the AMR performance for different design choices and operating parameters are presented and the implications for optimal AMR operation are discussed.
| Language: | English |
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| Publisher: | International Institute of Refrigeration |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Pages: | 271-279 |
| Proceedings: | The Second IIF-IIR International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature |
| ISBN: | 2913149561 and 9782913149564 |
| Types: | Conference paper |
| ORCIDs: | Pryds, Nini , Smith, Anders and Bahl, Christian Robert Haffenden |
