Review of recent advances of free-piston internal combustion engine linear generator
Free piston internal combustion engine linear generator (FPELG) is a novel energy
conversion device. Compared with traditional rotary internal combustion engines, FPELG …
conversion device. Compared with traditional rotary internal combustion engines, FPELG …
[HTML][HTML] A study and comparison of frictional losses in free-piston engine and crankshaft engines
Friction work in free-piston engines is expected to be lower than in crankshaft engines due
to the elimination of the crank mechanism. In this paper, friction mechanisms were reviewed …
to the elimination of the crank mechanism. In this paper, friction mechanisms were reviewed …
Design and simulation of a two-or four-stroke free-piston engine generator for range extender applications
Free-piston engines (FPEs) are known to have a greater thermal efficiency (40–50%) than
an equivalent and more conventional four-stroke reciprocating engines (30–40%). Modern …
an equivalent and more conventional four-stroke reciprocating engines (30–40%). Modern …
[HTML][HTML] Piston motion control of a free-piston engine generator: A new approach using cascade control
The free-piston engine generator (FPEG) is a linear energy conversion system, which is
known to have greater thermal efficiency than an equivalent and more conventional …
known to have greater thermal efficiency than an equivalent and more conventional …
Optimisation of operating parameters on the performance characteristics of a free piston engine linear generator fuelled by CNG–H2 blends using the response …
The free piston engine linear generator (FPELG) is a simple engine structure with few
components, making it a promising power generation system. However, because the engine …
components, making it a promising power generation system. However, because the engine …
Demonstration of a single/dual cylinder free-piston engine generator prototype: Milestone achieved on system stability
Free-piston engine generator (FPEG) is a new type of energy conversion system directly
coupled with the free piston engines and linear motors, and it is expected to be the next …
coupled with the free piston engines and linear motors, and it is expected to be the next …
[HTML][HTML] A review of free piston engine control literature—taxonomy and techniques
The free piston engine linear generator (FPELG) is a simple structure engine with only two
main parts, ie, the linear generator and a free piston engine, which has less friction, low …
main parts, ie, the linear generator and a free piston engine, which has less friction, low …
Effect of closed-loop controlled resonance based mechanism to start free piston engine generator: Simulation and test results
Two general methods to start the engine are investigated by the linear electric machine
operating as a linear motor and identified one for a specific FPEG prototype configuration …
operating as a linear motor and identified one for a specific FPEG prototype configuration …
Operating characteristics of a linear range extender with different energy consumption topologies
The free-piston linear generator is a new energy transformation technology with compact
structure, multi-fuel adaptability, low friction loss, and simple modular configuration. To …
structure, multi-fuel adaptability, low friction loss, and simple modular configuration. To …