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Demonstration of a magnetic refrigerator for high temperature superconducting electric power applications

Conference ·
OSTI ID:98732
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
This presentation/paper gives an overview of the Oak Ridge National Lab`s collaboration with private industry in developing electric power applications for magnetic refrigeraters which use high temperature superconductors. Highlighted is the lab`s general approach and technical progress towards advancing magnetic refrigeration technology in the 20-80 K range by specifically developing a prototype magnetic cryocooler with could provide 50 W cooling at 40 K. Included is magnet schematics; a listing of the basic components; load points; magnet charge and cooldown; vendor for induction alloying elements; and performance testing. The projects are in collaboration with Astronautics Corporation of America and included are the proposed projects for FY 1995, key personnel, and the fiscal 1994 budgets.
Research Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
98732
Report Number(s):
CONF-9407153--Vol.2; ON: DE95005059
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English