Multi-physics coupling in thermoacoustic devices: A review

G Chen, L Tang, B Mace, Z Yu - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Latest developments in thermoacoustic devices have demonstrated comparable power
output and efficiency, but higher reliability and lower cost when compared to conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Harnessing sound waves for sustainable energy: advancements and challenges in thermoacoustic technology

U Ali, O Al-Mufti, I Janajreh - Energy Nexus, 2024 - Elsevier
In the face of urgent global environmental challenges, the pursuit of sustainable
technologies has become of utmost importance. Thermoacoustic technology has emerged …

[HTML][HTML] Travelling-wave thermoacoustic electricity generator using an ultra-compliant alternator for utilization of low-grade thermal energy

Z Yu, AJ Jaworski, S Backhaus - Applied Energy, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel concept of a travelling-wave thermoacoustic electricity
generator, which employs a looped-tube travelling-wave thermoacoustic engine to convert …

Waste thermal energy harvesting from a convection-driven Rijke–Zhao thermo-acoustic-piezo system

D Zhao - Energy conversion and management, 2013 - Elsevier
In this work, a convection-driven Rijke–Zhao thermo-acoustic-piezo system is designed and
experimentally tested to demonstrate its potential for harvesting thermal energy. For this, a …

Development of a 3 kW double-acting thermoacoustic Stirling electric generator

Z Wu, G Yu, L Zhang, W Dai, E Luo - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
In this paper, a double-acting thermoacoustic Stirling electric generator is proposed as a
new device capable of converting external heat into electric power. In the system, at least …

[HTML][HTML] Freeze desalination via thermoacoustic cooling: System analysis and cost overview

U Ali, H Zhang, S Abedrabbo, I Janajreh - Energy Nexus, 2023 - Elsevier
Clean, drinkable water is essential for human health and well-being. However, access to
clean water is becoming a global problem due to climate change and over exploitation of …

A multi-stage travelling wave thermoacoustic engine driven refrigerator and operation features for utilizing low grade energy

X Zhang, J Chang, S Cai, J Hu - Energy Conversion and Management, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper mainly investigated a looped tube refrigerator driven by a three-stage travelling
wave thermoacoustic engine (later simply called as thermacoustic engine-refrigerator …

Investigation on a 1 kW traveling-wave thermoacoustic electrical generator

Z Wu, L Zhang, W Dai, E Luo - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Traveling-wave thermoacoustic heat engine is a special device capable of converting
external heat to acoustic work with high reliability and high potential efficiency. By coupling …

[HTML][HTML] Energy conversion performance in looped and stirling traveling-wave and standing-wave thermoacoustic engines

L Guo, D Zhao, G Yu, J Xu, Y Su, D Sun… - Applied Thermal …, 2025 - Elsevier
This present study conducts a comprehensive comparison of looped traveling-wave
thermoacoustic engines (TWTAEs) and Stirling TWTAEs using two-and three-dimensional …

Circumferential film thickness measurement in journal bearings via the ultrasonic technique

S Beamish, X Li, H Brunskill, A Hunter… - Tribology …, 2020 - Elsevier
A key parameter in hydrodynamic journal bearing performance is lubricant layer thickness
around the circumference of the shaft-bearing interface. In the present work, the ultrasonic …