A review of range extenders in battery electric vehicles: Current progress and future perspectives
Emissions from the transportation sector are significant contributors to climate change and
health problems because of the common use of gasoline vehicles. Countries in the world …
health problems because of the common use of gasoline vehicles. Countries in the world …
Internal combustion engines: Progress and prospects
A Alagumalai - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2014 - Elsevier
Indeed, the engine industries have seen a tremendous growth in the research and
development of new-age technologies over the past ten years or so. Even though a huge …
development of new-age technologies over the past ten years or so. Even though a huge …
[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 …
Development and validation of a free-piston engine generator numerical model
This paper focuses on the numerical modelling of a spark ignited free-piston engine
generator and the model validation with test results. Detailed sub-models for both starting …
generator and the model validation with test results. Detailed sub-models for both starting …
Recent commercial free-piston engine developments for automotive applications
Free-piston engines have been under extensive investigation in recent years, however have
not yet seen commercial success in modern applications. This paper reviews some of the …
not yet seen commercial success in modern applications. This paper reviews some of the …
The control of a free-piston engine generator. Part 1: Fundamental analyses
R Mikalsen, AP Roskilly - Applied Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
Free-piston engines are under investigation by a number of research groups due to potential
fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions advantages over conventional technology. The main …
fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions advantages over conventional technology. The main …
An experimental investigation into the starting process of free-piston engine generator
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the starting process of a prototype free
piston engine generator (FPEG). Experimental test results show that during the motoring …
piston engine generator (FPEG). Experimental test results show that during the motoring …
The control of a free-piston engine generator. Part 2: Engine dynamics and piston motion control
R Mikalsen, AP Roskilly - Applied Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
Free-piston engines are under investigation by a number of research groups due to potential
fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions advantages over conventional technology. The main …
fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions advantages over conventional technology. The main …
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 …