Research at Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) could lead to the replacement of mechanical compressors in refrigerators and air conditioners. The new technology could lead to a threefold increase in the efficiency of these devices. The principle is quite simple – thermoacoustic compressors work in the same way as traditional mechanical compressors. They compress or expand gases with high-intensity sound waves. Compressing gases generates heat, while letting the gases expand cools things off.
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Chris Mason
General Manager at Prosig
Chris' early love of computers & technology (Sinclair ZX80's, Commodore PETs & Apple ]['s) grew into a career in software development, product development, team leadership, web development, and marketing. He is now General Manager at Prosig, part of CMTG. Chris graduated with an HND from Portsmouth Polytechnic and in 2019 completed an Executive MBA at the University of Winchester where he focused on innovation and strategy.
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plz send full matter about this system . how it produse ?