Thermoacoustic engines and refrigerators.

Author(s) : SWIFT G. W.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

On the heels of basic research, commercial developers are harnessing acoustic processes in gases to make reliable, inexpensive engines and cooling devices with no moving parts and a significant fraction of Carnot's efficiency. The author reviews realisations to date.

Details

  • Original title: Thermoacoustic engines and refrigerators.
  • Record ID : 1997-1464
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Phys. Today - 22-28; 5 fig.; 16 ref.
  • Publication date: 1995/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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