Magnetocaloric Energy Conversion From Theory to Applications
This book provides the latest research on a new alternative form of technology, the magnetocaloric energy conversion. This area of research concerns magnetic refrigeration and cooling, magnetic heat pumping, and magnetic power generation. The book’s systematic approach offers the theoretical basis o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2015, 2015
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015 |
| Series: | Green Energy and Technology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Thermodynamics of Magnetocaloric Energy Conversion
- Magnetocaloric materials for freezing, cooling, heat pump and power generation applications
- Magnetic field sources
- Magnetocaloric regenerators and Working fluids
- Magnetocaloric fluids
- Special heat transfer mechanisms – Thermal diodes
- Overview of existing magnetocaloric prototype devices
- Theoretical concepts and design issues for magnetocaloric prototypes
- Economic and ecologic aspects of the magnetocaloric energy conversion
- Alternative Solid State Energy Conversion