Linear engines, or widely called free piston engines, have their advantages compared to
conventional engines with crankshafts, for example, lower friction loss, compact structure …

This paper introduces air, argon, and helium used as working fluids in a first-of-its-kind
closed-loop Linear Engine Generator (LEG) to reveal its performance map, energy flow …

Abstract The Linear Joule Engine Generator (LJEG) incorporates the Joule Engine
technology and the permanent magnet linear alternator design, which is a promising power …

The paper introduces a novel semi-closed-loop Linear Joule Engine Generator (LJEG)
using argon as the major working fluid and oxy-hydrogen combustion for heat addition. The …

In this paper, the friction characteristics of a novel Linear Joule Engine Generator operating
on dry friction mechanism is presented. A numerical model of the friction forces is …

In order to support the development of a novel linear engine generator (LEG), the
characteristics of ammonia/hydrogen premixed combustion are studied by using a detailed …

Abstract The Joule cycle Linear Engine Generator (LEG) is a promising power generation
technology with the potential to achieve zero carbon emissions. However, the LEG expander …

As an emerging micro-or small-scale energy conversion technology, linear Joule engine
generators (LJEGs) combine the advantages of external combustion engines and linear …

Abstract The Linear Joule Engine Generator is an energy conversion system made up from
a linear expander, a linear compressor, and a linear alternator. It is adaptable to variable …

A linear engine generator with a compact double-acting free piston mechanism allows for
full integration of the combustion engine and generator, which provides an alternative …