Refrigerators To Cool With Sound (Cool!)

T-Kir writes "A very interesting report from the BBC where researchers at Penn State University are developing a prototype fridge that cools using metal plates and sound waves. If successful, this technology would help remove the dependance on gases that contribute to global warming. Talk about Cool!"

Comments

pollution is pollution

[elmegil]

So we substitute noise pollution for gaseous pollution. Joy. Am I going to want to open my fridge to hear it chilling at me? The noise of a compressor motor is annoying enough most of the time. Is the cost of soundproofing going to be cheaper than the current insulation? Esp given that you'll need temp AND sound insulation now? Is this going to drive my animals crazy even if I can't hear the sound?

All around, it sounds like a brilliant idea.

Re:But they still can solve the *real* problem...

[jakobk]

fridges would have to be damn hot to cause global warming by adding heat. A lot hotter than car engines or computers, for example. are you a troll or something?