Potential Use of Bamboo as Resonator Tube in The Development of Thermoacoustics Refrigeration: A State of the Art Review

Abstract

Thermoacoustics refrigeration is considered as one of cooling method, which recently developed. This method can be applied for cooling of foods in particular vegetables. The important components in thermoacoustics refrigeration are: resonator tube, Stack, acoustics driver and working fluid. The advantages of thermoacousic refrigeration include the use of relatively simple components, consequent energy saving, and most importantly thing is environmentally friendly. Recent researches has highlighted the necessity to develop resonator tube and stack concerning shape, design, size and basic material which is used to produce resonator tube and stack. This paper comprehensively reviews the current state of technology to develop shape, design, size, and basic material in the development of thermoacoustics refrigeration. It is concluded that the use of bamboo as basic material can be applied with continuing research of its application may lead to the use of thermoacoustic refrigeration for food and vegetables.