Generating performance of a tubular permanent magnet linear generator for application on free-piston engine generator prototype with wide-ranging operating …

J Li, Z Zuo, W Liu, B Jia, H Feng, W Wang, A Smallbone… - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a tubular permanent magnet linear generator (TPMLG) applied to the
free-piston engine generator and establishes a test rig of the TPMLG. A large amount of …

Demonstration of a single/dual cylinder free-piston engine generator prototype: Milestone achieved on system stability

Z Zhang, H Feng, H He, B Jia, Z Zuo, C Liu… - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Operating characteristics of a linear range extender with different energy consumption topologies

Y Wei, Z Zuo, B Jia, Z Zhang, B Mei, H Feng… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Thermoelectric coupling effect of secondary injection on gasoline fuel spray and mixing of a free vibration combustion alternator

C Yuan, J Lu, S Li - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This article focuses an unconventional energy transducer called free vibration combustion
alternator that directly utilizes mechanical vibration to convert fuel combustion heat energy …

Application of semi-direct fuel injection system to free piston engine generator for better performance: Simulation approach with validation results

C Liu, Z Zhang, P Ren, Y Wei, B Jia, Z Zuo, W Wang… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper explores methods to improve the fuel economy of a two-stroke free piston engine
generator (FPEG) with no additional cost. In order to solve the problem of low fuel capture …

A free piston engine generator powered hybrid wheel loader with independent electric drive

F Wang, Z Lin, J Li, C Zhang, J Xiao, B Xu - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Series hybrid powertrain is a practical way for wheel loader electrification.
Conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) technique is mature but the efficiency is …

Comprehensive review of innovation in piston engine and low temperature combustion technologies

R Allmägi, R Ilves, J Olt - Transport, 2024 - aviation.vgtu.lt
Global transport today is mainly powered by the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and
throughout its century and a half of development it has become considerably more efficient …

Effect of key parameter on the energy consumption and start-up time in the cold start-up process of an opposed-piston free-piston linear generator

F Yang, H Feng, Z Zhang, L Wu, J Wang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The opposed-piston free-piston linear generator exhibits considerable energy conversion
efficiency; however, its operational dynamics are highly sensitive to key parameters owing to …

Investigation on the oscillation characteristics and performance prediction of a linear range extender: An analytical and numerical combined method

Z Zhang, J Wang, L Xu, H Feng, B Jia, H He - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Linear range extender (LRE) system is directly coupled with free piston engine and linear
motor and has great application potential in extended-range electric vehicles. In this paper …

[HTML][HTML] Simulation methodology and numerical comparison of boxer and opposed free piston linear generator configuration in 0D/1D environment

A Maiello, C Beatrice, R Capuano, R Saviano… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Free Piston Linear Generators (FPLGs) are thermal machines suitable for both
stationary power generation unit (PU) and vehicle propulsion. They convert chemical energy …