Review of recent advances of free-piston internal combustion engine linear generator

C Guo, Z Zuo, H Feng, B Jia, T Roskilly - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Free piston internal combustion engine linear generator (FPELG) is a novel energy
conversion device. Compared with traditional rotary internal combustion engines, FPELG …

Advances in free-piston internal combustion engines: A comprehensive review

C Guo, Z Zuo, H Feng, T Roskilly - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Free-piston internal combustion engines (FPICEs) have many potential advantages, such as
simple structure, high conversion efficiency, multi-fuel feasibility and multi-output power …

[HTML][HTML] A study and comparison of frictional losses in free-piston engine and crankshaft engines

B Jia, R Mikalsen, A Smallbone, AP Roskilly - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …

Performance prediction and parameters optimization of an opposed-piston free piston engine generator using response surface methodology

F Yang, H Feng, L Wu, Z Zhang, J Wang - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The opposed-piston free-piston engine generator (FPEG) has high energy conversion
efficiency, but its thermodynamic performance is significantly affected by various system …

[HTML][HTML] Piston motion control of a free-piston engine generator: A new approach using cascade control

B Jia, R Mikalsen, A Smallbone, Z Zuo, H Feng… - Applied energy, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

Optimisation of operating parameters on the performance characteristics of a free piston engine linear generator fuelled by CNG–H2 blends using the response …

AT Raheem, ARA Aziz, SA Zulkifli, MB Baharom… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] A review of free piston engine control literature—taxonomy and techniques

AT Raheem, ARA Aziz, SA Zulkifli, AT Rahem… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Investigation of the optimum operating condition of a dual piston type free piston engine generator during engine cold start-up process

H Feng, Z Zhang, B Jia, Z Zuo, A Smallbone… - Applied Thermal …, 2021 - Elsevier
The free-piston engine generator (FPEG) is a new type of energy conversion device that
converts chemical energy of fossil fuel into electric energy and eliminates the limitation of …

Exploring piston dynamics and combustion characteristics of free-piston engine linear generator with hydrogen-rich fuel

C Guo, D Shi, L Tong, H Deng, H Feng - International Journal of Hydrogen …, 2024 - Elsevier
Free-piston engine linear generator (FPELG) is an innovative energy conversion device,
offering multifuel adaptability and a simple structure. With the piston motion characteristics of …

Quantitative comparison of the operating characteristics and engine performances of typical configurations of free-piston engine linear generator

C Guo, Y Wang, L Tong, H Deng, H Feng - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Due to their unique operating characteristics and high thermal efficiencies, free-piston
engine linear generator (FPELG) has attracted research interest in recent years, thanks to …