Magnetic Refrigeration which uses solid materials as the
refrigerant. These materials demonstrate the unique property known as caloric effect, which means that they increase or decrease the temperature when magnetized/demagnetized. This effect has been observed for many years and was used for cooling near absolute zero. Recently materials are being developed which have sufficient temperature and entropy change to make them useful for a wide range temperature applications. Magnetic Refrigeration is an emerging technology that exploits the magneto caloric effect found in solid state refrigerants. The combination of solid-state refrigerants, water based heat transfer fluids and high efficiency leads to environmentally desirable products with minimal contribution to global warming. Among the numerous application of refrigeration technology air conditioning applications provide the largest aggregate cooling power and use of the greatest quantity of electric energy.
Introduction :
Magnetic refrigeration is a cooling
technology based on the magnetocaloric effect. This technique can be used to attain extremely low temperatures, as well as the ranges used in common refrigerators. Compared to traditional gas-compression refrigeration, magnetic refrigeration is safer, quieter, more compact, has a higher cooling efficiency, and is more environmentally friendly because it does not use harmful, ozone-depleting coolant gases. The effect was first observed by French physicist P. Weiss and Swiss physicist A. Piccard in 1917 The fundamental principle was suggested by P. Debye (1926) and W. Giauque (1927) The first working magnetic refrigerators were constructed by several groups beginning in 1933.
Magnetic refrigeration was the first method developed for
cooling below about 0.3K
Acknowledgement: I take this opportunity to express our deep
sense of gratitude and respect towards my guide Er. Suhail Shahzad, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM college of Engineering and Technology, Parihaspora Patan. I am very much indebted to him for the generosity, expertise and guidance i have received from him while collecting the data on this seminar and throughout our studies. Without his support and timely guidance,the completion of my seminar would have seemed a far fetched dream. In this respect I find myself lucky to have him as my guide. He has guided me not only with the subject matter, but also taught us a proper style and technique of working and representation. It is a great pleasure for me to express my gratitude towards those who are involved in the completin of my seminar report. I whole heartedly thank our HOD Er. Mohammad Nayeem for his guidance and his consistent support. I am also indebted to my parents and all my dear friends for providing a moral support. Mohammad Anzar Draboo 3549