A simple magnetic refrigerator evaluation model

Abstract

The simple evaluation model utilizing the selective parameters for the preliminary analysis for magnetic refrigerator (MR) development is proposed in this paper. The magnetocaloric effect and the related magnetic field applied for MR are also discussed. The model and system analysis following the algorithm expressions and the material characteristics required for MR are arranged and derived in related evaluation terms. The simulation results verify the feasibility and applicability for this simple evaluation model. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.