Evaluation of active magnetic regenerator with Mn-based compound as magnetic refrigerant

T. Kawanami, T. Komiya, H. Wada, K. Yamashita, T. Onishi, K. Soejima

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Abstract

The primary objective of this paper is to discuss the fundamental cooling characteristics of a magnetic heat pump, which operates based on an active magnetic regenerator (AMR) with a MnFeRuPSi compound as the magnetic refrigerant. This paper investigates the performance of an AMR made of flat parallel plates of a MnFeRuPSi compound. The basic components of the target system are a magnetic circuit, a test section, a fluid blowing system, and the associated instrumentation. The magnetic circuit, which consists of two opposing permanent magnets placed 20 mm apart and a yoke, is installed on a PC-controlled slider stage to change the magnetic field from 0 to 1.1 T with a reciprocating motion. The temperatures at both sides of the regenerator are measured and compared, along with the results for gadolinium. The results reveal that the MnFeRuPSi compound is a refrigerant candidate for a magnetic heat pump.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th IIR/IIF International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature, THERMAG 2014
EditorsAndrew Rowe
PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
Pages65-66
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9782362150074
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event6th IIR/IIF International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature, THERMAG 2014 - Victoria, Canada
Duration: Sept 7 2014Sept 10 2014

Publication series

NameRefrigeration Science and Technology
Volume2011-January
ISSN (Print)0151-1637

Other

Other6th IIR/IIF International Conference on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature, THERMAG 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVictoria
Period9/7/149/10/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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