Parametric optimum analysis of an irreversible regenerative magnetic Brayton refrigeration cycle

With the help of thermodynamic properties of paramagnetic materials based on statistical mechanics, the performance of an irreversible regenerative magnetic Brayton refrigeration cycle is investigated. Expressions of some important parameters such as the coefficient of performance. refrigeration load and work input are derived analytically and are used to reveal the general performance characteristics of the cycle. Moreover, the minimum ratio and the lower bound of the optimal ratio of two magnetic fields are determined and the optimal criteria of the cyclic parameters obtained. Several special cases are discussed in detail. The results obtained will be helpful to deeply understand the performance of an irreversible regenerative magnetic Brayton refrigeration cycle. (c) 2005 Published by Elsevier B.V.