Annual Summary of Basic Research Thermoacoustic Heat Transport: 1992

Abstract

This annual report details progress in basic research in thermoacoustic heat transport made during the period October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. Our major research efforts were concentrated in two areas during FY1992: (1) a standing wave analysis of the low amplitude performance of thermoacoustic prime movers both below and above the onset of self-oscillation and (2) a study of finite amplitude standing waves in both harmonic and anharmonic tubes. In addition to these areas, FY1992 research efforts also included the investigation of heat driven refrigerators and preliminary work on investigations of thermoacoustic engines with laser Doppler anemometry. This technical report summarizes the important results of these projects. A publications, patents, presentations, and honors report is also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA261334

Entities

People

  • Anthony A. Atchley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Properties
  • Acoustics
  • Boundary Layer
  • Doppler Effect
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • Gain
  • Heat Engines
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Reflection
  • Standing Waves
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Traveling Waves

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy