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Advanced multi-layer active magnetic regenerator systems and processes for magnetocaloric liquefaction

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OSTI ID:1860139

A process for liquefying a process gas that includes introducing a heat transfer fluid into an active magnetic regenerative refrigerator apparatus that comprises a single stage comprising dual multilayer regenerators located axially opposite to each other.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA); Emerald Energy NW, LLC (Bothell, WA)
Patent Number(s):
11,193,696
Application Number:
15/937,776
OSTI ID:
1860139
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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