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Non-linear and multi-domain modelling of a permanent magnet linear synchronous machine for free piston engine generators

Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2022
The Free Piston Engine (FPE) can be considered a viable and promising option in future low-carbon technology development. When coupled to the Linear Electric Machine (LEM) to produce electrical energy, its characteristic non-linear dynamics typically ...
Patrick Brosnan, Guohong Tian, Hongguang Zhang, Zhong Wu, Yaochu Jin   +4 more
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Investigating the Effect of Engine Lubricant Viscosity on Engine Friction and Fuel Economy of a Diesel Engine [PDF]

Fuel economy is affected, both by fuel and engine lubricant quality. Engine lubricant quality plays a vital role in reduction of fuel consumption by effective reduction of friction between the contact surfaces of engine parts (piston ring assembly ...
Singh, Devendra
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Investigation into the Influence of Parallel Offset Wear on Stirling Engine Piston Rod Oil-Free Lubrication Seal

Machines, 2022
The oil-free lubrication seal of a piston rod plays an important role in the application of a Stirling engine. Parallel offset in a piston rod ruins the symmetry of the seal and affects the sealing performance when the seal is worn.
Wenhan Cao, Zhou Chang, Ao Zhou, Xuqiang Dou, Gui Gao, Jun Gong   +5 more
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Effect of Nonlinear Spring Characteristics on the Efficiency of Free-Piston Engine Generator

Energies, 2022
Piston motion is an important factor in improving the energy conversion efficiency of free-piston engine generators (FPEGs), and an air cylinder is an important component affecting piston motion.
Shoma Irie, Mitsuhide Sato, Tsutomu Mizuno, Fumiya Nishimura, Kaname Naganuma   +4 more
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Characterising the friction and wear between the piston ring and cylinder liner based on acoustic emission analysis [PDF]

, 2014
In this paper, an experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the friction and wear between the cylinder liner and piston ring using acoustic emission (AE) technology.
Gu, Fengshou, Ball, Andrew, Li, Guoxing, Wang, Tie, Wei, Nasha   +4 more
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Performance Analysis of a Flexi-Fuel Turbine-Combined Free-Piston Engine Generator

Energies, 2019
The turbine-combined free-piston engine generator (TCFPEG) is a hybrid machine, generating both mechanical work from the gas turbine and electricity from the linear electric generator for battery charging.
Boru Jia, Andrew Smallbone, Rikard Mikalsen, K.V. Shivaprasad, Sumit Roy, Anthony Paul Roskilly   +5 more
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Development of a Heat Transfer Model for a Free Double Piston and Identification of Thermal Management Challenges

Engineering Proceedings
The Free Double-Piston Composite Cycle Engine (FDP-CCE) integrates the turbofan engine architecture with the characteristics of piston engines with the aim of improving engine efficiency and decreasing CO2 emissions.
Konstantinos Fotis, Zinon Vlahostergios, Dimitrios Misirlis, Kyros Yakinthos   +3 more
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Research on the Combustion Characteristics of a Free-Piston Gasoline Engine Linear Generator during the Stable Generating Process

Energies, 2016
The free-piston gasoline engine linear generator (FPGLG) is a new kind of power plant consisting of free-piston gasoline engines and a linear generator. Due to the elimination of the crankshaft mechanism, the piston motion process and the combustion heat
Yuxi Miao, Zhengxing Zuo, Huihua Feng, Chendong Guo, Yu Song, Boru Jia, Yuyao Guo   +6 more
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development of a Free-Piston Linear Generator for use in an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle [PDF]

, 2012
This paper presents the development methodology of the Free-Piston Linear Generator. The FPLG is a free-piston combustion engine with an integrated linear generator. The engine can be used as a range-extending device in an electric vehicle.
Friedrich, Horst E., Ferrari, Cornelius
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Effect of Injection Timing on the Operation of Hydrogen-Fuelled Free-Piston Linear Generator Engine during Starting

International Journal of Automotive Engineering, 2013
A linear engine type with piston assembly that swings between two oppositely placed combustion chambers considered in this study. The study investigated the effect of injection timing on starting of the engine.
Ibrahim Abdulwehab A., Abidin Ezrann Zharif B. Zainal, Aziz Rashid A., Zulkifli Saiful A.   +3 more
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