This paper proposes a novel concept of a travelling-wave thermoacoustic electricity generator, which employs a looped-tube travelling-wave thermoacoustic engine to convert thermal energy into acoustic power, an ultra-compliant alternator within the engine loop to extract and convert the engine...

This research examines the long-run Initial Public Offerings (IPO) stock performance of a large Chinese sample, and in particular the relationship between initial reserves (capital reserves and revenue reserves immediately after the IPO) and long-run IPO stock performance. In general, Chinese...

A specifically designed solar desalinization system with a solar collector (about 2.01 m2 in area) has been developed and tested under practical weather conditions. In this system, a considerable fraction of the latent and sensible heat is successfully recycled and utilized for preheating the...

The optimum thickness of the gradient layer has been calculated for a solar pond. Maximum energy gains and optimal efficiency are estimated. The construction of a deep gradient layer is found to be desirable.