High Efficient Magnetic Heat Pump for Air Conditioning of Low-Energy Buildings
Benjamin Podmiljšak, Spomenka Kobe Jozef Stefan Institute Jamova 39 SI-1000 Ljubljana
Abstract: Our goal is to develop a magnetic heat pump for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of buildings. The magnetic heat pump uses the magnetocaloric effect, making it 30% more efficient than compressor based heat pumps. To do this we will develop the magnetocaloric composites material that will be used in a newly constructed magnetic heat pump with a special focus on regenerator design and the magnetic field source. This would lead to a more efficient energy use in low-energy buildings.
Keywords: Heat Pump, Magnetic Pumbs, Ventilation, Energy efficiency High Efficient Magnetic Heat Pump for Air Conditioning of Low-Energy Buildings
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