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A linear reciprocating thermomagnetic motor powered by water heated using solar energy

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Ferreira, L. D. R. ; Bessa, C. V. X. ; Silva, I. ; Gama, S. ; Bartolo, HM ; Bartolo, PJD ; Alves, NMF ; Mateus, AJ ; Almeida, HA ; Lemos, ACS ; Craveiro, F ; Ramos, C ; Reis, I ; Durao, L ; Ferreira, T ; Duarte, JP ; Roseta, F ; Costa, ECE ; Quaresma, F ; Neves, JP
Total Authors: 20
Document type: Journal article
Source: GREEN DESIGN, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES; v. N/A, p. 5-pg., 2013-01-01.
Abstract

The most common use of solar energy is for household solar water heating mainly because the cost and the efficiency of these heaters are attractive notably in those countries with large solar radiation rate per year. In this context this paper presents the development stages followed by experimental results that demonstrate the viability of a thermomagnetic motor powered by water heated by solar energy. The motor main part is formed by one arrangement of permanent magnets and by two equally spaced magnetocaloric compound plates having a Curie temperature (Tc) around 50 degrees C and that remain stationary relatively to the moving magnets. As hot water (70 degrees C) crosses one plate its magnetic state change, releasing the magnets toward the other magnetocaloric plate. In order to make the permanent magnets movement continuous, hydraulic valves, a sensor and one board control are used to toggle the water flow through the plates. Water at room temperature is used as refrigerant fluid. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/09486-0 - Development of tesla thermomagnetic motors running on solar energy or industrial heat rejects: part II
Grantee:Sergio Gama
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 09/00013-0 - Development of Thermomagnetic Tesla Motor Driven by Solar Energy or by Industrial Thermal Rejects
Grantee:Sergio Gama
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants