By: Katja Klinar, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana
When: October, 21 - 12.30PM
Where: Sala de Seminarios, 182
Abstract: The most widely used technology for active heating and cooling, known for its energy efficiency, is vapor compression. However, this established technology faces challenges related to the environmental footprint, toxicity, flammability and explosion hazards associated with refrigerants. This talk will look at the latest advances and challenges in non-vapor compression technologies- magnetocaloric and electrocaloric technologies. Caloric materials that exhibit temperature changes when exposed to magnetic or electric fields offer great potential for sustainable, energy-efficient cooling and heating technologies. We will look at advances in materials, manufacturing of the devices and improving performance efficiency. In addition, the main challenges related to material stability, scalability, and device integration will be addressed, with a focus on overcoming these obstacles and promoting the commercialization of these technologies
