Sökning: "Magnetocaloric"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 11 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Magnetocaloric.

  1. 1. Exploring magnetocaloric materials by ab-initio methods

    Författare :Rafael Martinho Vieira; Heike C. Herper; Torbjörn Björkman; Olle Eriksson; Markus Gruner; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; magnetocaloric; magnetism; ab-initio;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis explores the characterization of magnetocaloric materials from first-principles calculations, emphasizing entropy variation associated with the magnetocaloric effect. The study happens in the context of the search for new magnetocaloric materials to be applied in domestic magnetic refrigerators,  as environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternatives to conventional vapor-compression devices. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Direct and indirect magnetocaloric properties of first- and second-order phase transition materials

    Författare :Sagar Ghorai; Peter Svedlindh; Martin Sahlberg; Gabriella Andersson; Ekkes Brück; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :Magnetocaloric effect; Adiabatic temperature change; Direct measurement of magnetocaloric effect; Griffiths phase; Magneto-elastic transition; Magneto-structural transition; Second-order magnetic phase transition; First-order magnetic phase transition; Isothermal magnetic entropy change; Fysik; Physics;

    Sammanfattning : The energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative cooling technology based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) is discussed in this thesis. The thesis has two major parts, one devoted to material characterization and the other to instrument development. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Structure-Magnetic Relationships in the Fe-Mn-P-Si System for Energy Applications

    Författare :Viktor Höglin; Yvonne Andersson; Per Nordblad; Martin Sahlberg; Mogens Christensen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Magnetocaloric; X-ray powder diffraction; Neutron powder diffraction; Magnetization measurements; Phase diagram; Crystal structure; Magnetic structure; Incommensurate structure; Ferromagnetic; Antiferromagnetic; Fe2P; Fe-Mn-P-Si.; Kemi med inriktning mot oorganisk kemi; Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry;

    Sammanfattning : Demands for new, energy-efficient appliances have greatly increased in response to our growing need for a more environmentally friendly society. Magnetic refrigeration is a technique that utilizes the magnetocaloric effect, with possible energy savings of up to 30% compared to commercial gas compression refrigerators. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Magnetic Refrigeration for Near Room-Temperature Applications

    Författare :Behzad A Monfared; Björn Palm; Joachim Claesson; Andrew Rowe; KTH; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Magnetic Refrigeration; Magnetic; Cooling; Magnetocaloric; Life Cycle Assessment; Modeling; Simulation; Optimization; Regeneration; Active Magnetic Regeneration; Bonded Regenerator; Heat Switch; Thermal Diode; Peltier; Solid-State; Prototype; Magnetisk Kylteknik; Magnetisk; Kylning; Magnetokalorisk; Livscykela-nalys; Modellering; Simulering; Optimering; Regenerering; Aktiv Mag-netisk Regenerering; Bunden Regenerator; Värmebrytare; Termodiod; Peltier; Solid-State; Prototyp; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Sammanfattning : Refrigeration plays a crucial role in many different sectors and consumes about 17% of the electricity produced globally. This significant energy consumption implies large share of refrigeration in primary energy consumption and other environmental impacts. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Magnetic materials with tunable thermal, electrical, and dynamic properties : An experimental study of magnetocaloric, multiferroic, and spin-glass materials

    Författare :Matthias Hudl; Per Nordblad; DD Sarma; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Magnetocalorics; multiferroics; spin glasses; magnetization; polarization; spin-dimensionality; Fasta tillståndets fysik; Solid State Physics;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis concerns and combines the results of experimental studies of magnetocaloric, multiferroic and spin-glass materials, using SQUID magnetometry as the main characteriza-tion technique. The magnetocaloric effect offers an interesting new technology for cooling and heating applications. LÄS MER