Abstract
Previous studies showed that magnetocaloric heat pump,
based on the active magnetic regenerator technology,
can be used for space heating of low energy buildings.
This innovative solution has performances comparable
to conventional vapour-compression systems. However,
magnetocaloric heat pumps have limited temperature
span between heat source and heat sink. That
compromises their use for high temperature span
purposes such as domestic hot water production. To
overcome this issue, the authors suggest a cascading
configuration of several magnetocaloric heat pumps. The
results of the current numerical study show that such
cascading network can provide for the hot water needs of
a single-family house with coefficient of performance
which is similar to conventional heat pump systems.
based on the active magnetic regenerator technology,
can be used for space heating of low energy buildings.
This innovative solution has performances comparable
to conventional vapour-compression systems. However,
magnetocaloric heat pumps have limited temperature
span between heat source and heat sink. That
compromises their use for high temperature span
purposes such as domestic hot water production. To
overcome this issue, the authors suggest a cascading
configuration of several magnetocaloric heat pumps. The
results of the current numerical study show that such
cascading network can provide for the hot water needs of
a single-family house with coefficient of performance
which is similar to conventional heat pump systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019 : 16th Conference of IBPSA |
Editors | V. Corrado, E. Fabrizio, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi |
Publisher | International Building Performance Simulation Association |
Publication date | 2020 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-7750520-1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Event | 16th IBPSA International Conference and Exhibition Building Simulation - Rome, Italy Duration: 2. Sep 2019 → 4. Sep 2019 http://buildingsimulation2019.org |
Conference
Conference | 16th IBPSA International Conference and Exhibition Building Simulation |
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Country | Italy |
City | Rome |
Period | 02/09/2019 → 04/09/2019 |
Internet address |
Series | Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Association |
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ISSN | 2522-2708 |