Protocol to evaluate a (magneto)caloric device with static thermal switches using a 1D numerical model

What is it about?

- Python-based open-source code for testing static thermal switches in caloric devices - Step-by-step guide for running simulations on a local PC or an HPC - Parametric analyses of caloric materials and static thermal switches - Evaluate performance of the caloric device via temperature span and COP

Featured Image

Why is it important?

This protocol describes the use of a simple 1D numerical model to evaluate a single-stage (magneto)caloric refrigerating device with static thermal switches. The model can be used to find appropriate values of parameters that lead to a significant refrigerating effect and COP of the device. The modeled device can comprise any type of static thermal switch in combination with any kind of magnetocaloric or electrocaloric material. Simulation parameters need to be set with care for acceptable computational time.