Abstract
This work explores the use of thermo-acoustic system as
alternative technology for electricity generation. This technology is
proposed as a potential replacement for low-cost electrical power
generation because of its simplicity and lack of moving parts.
Thermo-acoustic generators providing clean electrical energy to
power small appliances. The energy conversion from heat into sound
wave is done within thermo-acoustic engine. The latter is coupled to
a linear alternator for electricity generation. The study investigates
the influence of the geometrical configuration of the device on to the
whole functionality of the generator. The paper studies the
technology through experimental trails performed using a simple
arrangement to simulate the generator. The experiment is conducted
in phases; the first phase identifies the best geometrical
configuration of the thermo-acoustic engine by measuring the sound
pressure level and the temperatures. The second phase consist of
measuring the electricity generated using a Loudspeaker. The results
obtained show the potential for this sustainable solution for
electricity generation.