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 …
Performance prediction and parameters optimization of an opposed-piston free piston engine generator using response surface methodology
The opposed-piston free-piston engine generator (FPEG) has high energy conversion
efficiency, but its thermodynamic performance is significantly affected by various system …
efficiency, but its thermodynamic performance is significantly affected by various system …
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 …
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 …
Research on the intermediate process of a free-piston linear generator from cold start-up to stable operation: Numerical model and experimental results
The free-piston linear generator (FPLG) has more merits than the traditional reciprocating
engines (TRE), and has been under extensive investigation. Researchers mainly …
engines (TRE), and has been under extensive investigation. Researchers mainly …
Research on the operation characteristics of a free-piston linear generator: Numerical model and experimental results
Free piston linear generator (FPLG) shows unique operation characteristics due to the
elimination of crankshaft and connecting rod mechanism. This paper investigates its …
elimination of crankshaft and connecting rod mechanism. This paper investigates its …
Effect of fuel injection characteristics on the performance of a free-piston diesel engine linear generator: CFD simulation and experimental results
The free-piston diesel engine linear generator (FPDLG), as a novel energy conversion
device, is investigated by many researcher groups. The injection characteristics are …
device, is investigated by many researcher groups. The injection characteristics are …
Effect of the stroke-to-bore ratio on the performance of a dual-piston free piston engine generator
The free piston engine generator (FPEG) is considered as one of the next generation
efficient energy conversion device because of its compact structure, high geometric power …
efficient energy conversion device because of its compact structure, high geometric power …
Identification and analysis on the variation sources of a dual-cylinder free piston engine generator and their influence on system operating characteristics
Stable combustion is a huge challenge for dual-cylinder free-piston engine generator
(FPEG). Combustion variations are easy to occur, because the piston movement is only …
(FPEG). Combustion variations are easy to occur, because the piston movement is only …
Influence analysis of position error to the operating characteristics of opposed-piston free-piston engine generator with position observation optimization
Stable operation is a crucial challenge for opposed-piston free-piston engine generator
(FPEG). Due to the absence of mechanical constraints, variations position-based operation …
(FPEG). Due to the absence of mechanical constraints, variations position-based operation …