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Thesis etd-02052024-100541


Thesis type
Tesi di laurea magistrale
Author
MATTEUZZI, TOMMASO
URN
etd-02052024-100541
Thesis title
Active magnetic refrigeration for hydrogen liquefaction: description of material properties and comparison of two 1D models
Department
INGEGNERIA DELL'ENERGIA, DEI SISTEMI, DEL TERRITORIO E DELLE COSTRUZIONI
Course of study
INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA
Supervisors
relatore Prof. Desideri, Umberto
correlatore Prof. Bjork, Rasmus
correlatore Liponi, Angelica
Keywords
  • hydrogen liquefaction
  • magneto-caloric refrigeration
Graduation session start date
21/02/2024
Availability
Withheld
Release date
21/02/2094
Summary
This thesis delves into the exploration of active magnetic regeneration as a sustainable and efficient approach for hydrogen liquefaction at cryogenic temperatures. The primary objective is to provide a thorough investigation of magneto-caloric material properties, critical for accurately predicting the performance of an active magnetic regenerator (AMR). The study employs two distinct 1D models, one considering the heat transfer fluid as an incompressible fluid and the other taking into account the compressibility of the fluid. A comparison of the device performances predicted by the two models is presented for different operational conditions. The research seeks to enhance the understanding of AMR systems in the context of hydrogen liquefaction by exploring various configurations. Starting with an AMR device employing a single layer of magneto-caloric material, the investigation progresses to the addition of a second layer, ultimately aiming to develop a multiple-layer device capable of operating across a broader cryogenic temperature range.
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