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

► Presented a novel concept of a travelling-wave thermoacoustic electricity generator. ► Use of ultra-compliant alternator to convert acoustic power to electricity. ► New acoustic stub matching and phase adjustment techniques modelled and demonstrated. ► Principles and functionality demonstrated through modelling and experimentation. ► Guidelines for designing cheap and practical ultra-compliant alternators developed.