Summary of Basic Research in Thermoacoustic Heat Transport: 1990

Abstract

This annual report details progress in basic research in thermoacoustic heat transport made during the period October 1, 1989 through September 30, 1990. Four projects are discussed. The first project involves measurements of thermoacoustic phenomena using thermoacoustic couples (TACs). The purpose of the second project is to examine means of visualizing thermoacoustic processes. The third project is an investigation of heat driven prime movers. The fourth project considers the performance of thermoacoustic heat engines that operate with an acoustic sound field that is not a perfect standing wave. A publications, patents, presentations, and honors report is also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA232223

Entities

People

  • Anthony A. Atchley
  • Thomas J. Hofler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Amplitude
  • Boundary Layer
  • Differential Equations
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Engines
  • Heat Pumps
  • Military Research
  • Physics
  • Resonators
  • Standing Waves
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermoacoustics
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.