Basic Research in Thermoacoustic Heat Transport
Abstract
Research in topics to improve the efficiency of thermoacoustic chillers and heat engines is summarized: (1) model a waste heat driven chiller for use on a Navy surface combatant; (2) develop a theory for thermoacoustic devices that do not use a stack; (3) perform experiments on a no-stack device; (4) experimentally map out the heat transfer and drag performance of various heat exchanger types in the presence of oscillating flow; (5) construct a compact thermoacoustic-Stirling engine for use in electrical power generation; (6) investigate Rayleigh streaming; (7) study the time-averaged pressure change across an abrupt change in resonator cross section.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417390
Entities
People
- Anthony A. Atchley
- Robert M. Keolian
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University