Abstract:

The objective of this effort is to study the

Magnetic Refrigeration which uses solid materials as the

refrigerant. These materials demonstrate the unique
property known as caloric effect, which means that they
increase or decrease the temperature when
magnetized/demagnetized. This effect has been observed for
many years and was used for cooling near absolute zero.
Recently materials are being developed which have sufficient
temperature and entropy change to make them useful for a
wide range temperature applications.
Magnetic Refrigeration is an emerging technology that
exploits the magneto caloric effect found in solid state
refrigerants. The combination of solid-state refrigerants,
water based heat transfer fluids and high efficiency leads to
environmentally desirable products with minimal
contribution to global warming. Among the numerous
application of refrigeration technology air conditioning
applications provide the largest aggregate cooling power and
use of the greatest quantity of electric energy.

Introduction :

Magnetic refrigeration is a cooling

technology based on the magnetocaloric effect. This
technique can be used to attain extremely low temperatures,
as well as the ranges used in common refrigerators.
Compared to traditional gas-compression refrigeration,
magnetic refrigeration is safer, quieter, more compact, has a
higher cooling efficiency, and is more environmentally
friendly because it does not use harmful, ozone-depleting
coolant gases. The effect was first observed by French
physicist P. Weiss and Swiss physicist A. Piccard in 1917 The
fundamental principle was suggested by P. Debye (1926) and
W. Giauque (1927) The first working magnetic refrigerators
were constructed by several groups beginning in 1933.

Magnetic refrigeration was the first method developed for

cooling below about 0.3K

Acknowledgement: I take this opportunity to express our deep

sense of gratitude and respect towards my guide Er. Suhail Shahzad,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSM college of Engineering and
Technology, Parihaspora Patan. I am very much indebted to him for the
generosity, expertise and guidance i have received from him while
collecting the data on this seminar and throughout our studies. Without
his support and timely guidance,the completion of my seminar would
have seemed a far fetched dream. In this respect I find myself lucky to
have him as my guide. He has guided me not only with the subject
matter, but also taught us a proper style and technique of working and
representation.
It is a great pleasure for me to express my gratitude towards those who
are involved in the completin of my seminar report. I whole heartedly
thank our HOD Er. Mohammad Nayeem for his guidance and his
consistent support. I am also indebted to my parents and all my dear
friends for providing a moral support.
Mohammad Anzar Draboo
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