This book provides the latest research on a new alternative form of technology the
magnetocaloric energy conversion. This area of research concerns magnetic refrigeration and
cooling magnetic heat pumping and magnetic power generation. The book's systematic approach
offers the theoretical basis of magnetocaloric energy conversion and its various sub domains
and this is supported with the practical examples. Besides these fundamentals the book also
introduces potential solutions to engineering problems in magnetocalorics and to alternative
technologies of solid state energy conversion. The aim of the book is therefore to provide
engineers with the most up-to-date information and also to facilitate the understanding design
and construction of future magnetocaloric energy conversion devices. The magnetocaloric energy
conversion represents an alternative to compressor based refrigerators and heat pumps. It is a
serious alternative to power generation with low enthalpy heat sources. This green technology
offers an opportunity to use environmentally friendly solid refrigerants and the potentially
high energy efficiency follows the trends of future energy conversion devices. This book is
intended for postgraduate students and researchers of refrigeration heat pumping power
generation alternatives heat regenerators and advanced heat transfer mechanisms.
