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Examples of a modular compression chamber for use in a compression system are disclosed. The modular compression chamber comprises a plurality of individual modules and a plurality of fasteners to attach the plurality of modules in an interlocking fashion to form the chamber. The modules have a pre-

Examples of a modular compression chamber for use in a compression system are disclosed. The modular compression chamber comprises a plurality of individual modules and a plurality of fasteners to attach the plurality of modules in an interlocking fashion to form the chamber. The modules have a pre-determined geometry and size to form a compression chamber with a desired geometry and size. The plurality of fasteners keeps each of the individual modules in compression with neighboring modules so that the formed chamber maintains its integrity during operation. The modules can comprise a plurality of pressure wave generators to generate a pressure wave within the chamber. In one embodiment, the pressure wave generators have a pre-determined geometry and size and are configured to interlock with the neighboring generators forming the individual modules. The fasteners are configured to maintain intimate contact between side walls of the adjacent pressure wave generators.

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1. A modular compression chamber for use in a compression system for generating pressure waves in a fluid in the compression chamber, the compression chamber comprising: a plurality of individual modules, each having an outer face, an inner face, and a side wall between the inner and outer faces, at

1. A modular compression chamber for use in a compression system for generating pressure waves in a fluid in the compression chamber, the compression chamber comprising: a plurality of individual modules, each having an outer face, an inner face, and a side wall between the inner and outer faces, at least one individual module being surrounded with two or more neighboring modules in adjacent interlocking contact, wherein the plurality of individual modules are tapered such that an area of the outer face of each individual module is larger than an area of the inner face of each individual module; anda plurality of connecting means interlocking the individual modules together to form a wall of the chamber, wherein the inner face of the individual modules collectively form an inner surface of the wall of the chamber,wherein at least one of the individual modules comprises at least one pressure wave generator configured to generate the pressure wave in the fluid. 2. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the at least one of the individual modules comprising at least one pressure wave generation has a body with an opening extending through the side wall from the inner face, and the at least one pressure wave generator is inserted into the opening. 3. The modular compression chamber of claim 2, wherein the plurality of individual modules each have a geometry selected from a group consisting of a hexagonal geometry and a pentagonal geometry. 4. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein a shape of the compression chamber is spherical, and the tapered plurality of individual modules are interconnected to form the spherically shaped chamber. 5. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the pressure wave generator comprises a body with a housing having a first end, a second end, an elongated bore extending from the second end into the body, an anvil mounted at the second end of the body such that a second end of the anvil forms at least a part of the inner face of one of the individual modules and a piston inserted into the bore and being able to slide between the first and the second end of the housing, a cross-section at a first end of the anvil is smaller than a cross-section at the second end of the anvil, wherein the anvil comprises a shoulder between the first end and the second end, and wherein the shoulder and the second end protrude out of the bore when the anvil is mounted at the second end of the body. 6. The modular compression chamber of claim 5, wherein the second end of the anvil has a face with a geometry selected from a group consisting of a hexagonal geometry and a pentagonal geometry. 7. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the at least one of the individual modules is composed entirely of pressure wave generators in adjacent contact and interlocked together such that the bodies of the pressure wave generators define the side wall of the at least one of the individual modules. 8. The modular compression chamber of claim 7, wherein the plurality of connecting means comprise a dovetail shaped slot formed in a side wall of a housing of each of the plurality of pressure wave generators, the slot extending from a first end toward a second end of the housing of each pressure wave generator, the slot of one of the plurality of pressure wave generators facing the slot of an adjacent one of the plurality of pressure wave generators thereby forming a double dovetail shaped passage, the plurality of connecting means further comprising a double dovetail wedge mating with the double dovetail passage such that when inserted into the double dovetail passage the adjacent pressure wave generators are interlocked. 9. The modular compression chamber of claim 8, wherein the plurality of connecting means further comprise a locker contacting the double dovetail wedge such that a continuous pushing force is applied to a back side of the double dovetail wedge thereby keeping the wedge within the passage. 10. The modular compression chamber of claim 7, wherein the at least one of the individual modules comprising a plurality of pressure wave generators in adjacent interlocked contact have a hexagonal geometry, each such individual module comprises a central pressure wave generator and six outer pressure wave generators surrounding the central pressure wave generator, the central pressure wave generator having an anvil with a second end having a hexagonal face, and the six outer pressure wave generators each having an anvil with a second end having a pentagonal face. 11. The modular compression chamber of claim 7, wherein the at least one of the individual modules comprising a plurality of pressure wave generators in adjacent interlocked contact have a pentagonal cross-section geometry, each such individual module comprises a central pressure wave generator and five outer pressure wave generators surrounding the central pressure wave generator, the central and outer pressure wave generators each having an anvil with a second end having a pentagonal face. 12. The modular compression chamber of claim 7, wherein the plurality of pressure wave generators each have a housing with a first end and a second end, the housing having a tapered configuration narrowing from its first end toward its second end, such that an area of the outer face of the individual module is larger area than an area of the inner face of the individual module. 13. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting means comprise at least two elongated studs connected together via a pre-stressed spring to keep the studs tensioned, wherein one stud is inserted into the outside wall of one of the individual modules and another stud is inserted into a neighboring one of the modules. 14. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting means comprise cables each extending around one circumference of the chamber and forming a continuous loop in tension, such that a radial force is applied to the wall of the chamber. 15. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, wherein the plurality of connecting means comprise at least one dovetail-shaped slot formed in the side wall of each individual module, the slot extending from the outer face toward the inner face of the module, the at least one dovetail shaped slot of one of the individual modules facing the at least one dovetail shaped slot of an adjacent one of the individual modules and forming a double dovetail shaped passage, the plurality of connecting means further comprising a double dovetail wedge mating with the double dovetail shaped passage such that when inserted into the double dovetail passage the adjacent pressure wave generators are interlocked. 16. The modular compression chamber of claim 15, wherein the plurality of connecting means further comprise a locker contacting the double dovetail wedge such that a continuous pushing force is applied to a back side of the double dovetail wedge keeping the wedge within the passage. 17. The modular compression chamber of claim 1, further comprising at least one seal positioned between adjacent individual modules.