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Performance characteristics of a magnetic Stirling cooler
Author(s) -
Wu Feng,
Wu Chih,
Chen Lingen,
Sun Fengrui
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.777
Subject(s) - stirling engine , coefficient of performance , stirling cycle , cooling load , cooling capacity , mechanics , evaporative cooler , thermodynamics , mechanical engineering , physics , engineering , air conditioning , heat pump , heat exchanger
The quantum mechanics model of a magnetic Stirling cooler is established. The optimal relation between the cooling load and the coefficient of performance (COP) is obtained. The maximum cooling load and corresponding COP as well as the maximum COP and the corresponding cooling load are derived. The optimization criteria for a magnetic Stirling cooler are determined. The results obtained here will be useful for the further understanding and the selection of the optimal operating conditions for a magnetic Stirling cooler. Published in 2002 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.