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ENCIT 2020
18th Brazilian Congress of Thermal Sciences and Engineering
Mathematical Model of a Thermomagnetic Motor
Submission Author:
Lorenzo Dos Santos Corrêa , MG , Brazil
Co-Authors:
Lorenzo Dos Santos Corrêa, Andrew Rowe
Presenter: Lorenzo Dos Santos Corrêa
doi://10.26678/ABCM.ENCIT2020.CIT20-0042
Abstract
Thermomagnetic motors can be applied as an alternative system to convert heat into mechanical energy. The main components of a thermomagnetic motor are the magnetic material, applied as heat exchanger, the external magnetic field source and the flow system. This research presents the mathematical model and numerical implementation of a thermomagnetic motor, coupled to a spring system, which use gadolinium as magnetic material. Initial results for the motor power and energy efficiency are presented.
Keywords
Thermomagnetic motor, magnetic material, Magnetization, back work ratio, mathematical model
