[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 …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of the free piston engine generator and its control

P Brosnan, G Tian, U Montanaro… - International Journal of …, 2023 - sciltp.com
The Free Piston Engine (FPE) is a unique machine with a higher thermal efficiency than its
counterpart, the Conventional Reciprocating Piston Engine (CPE). The unique piston motion …

[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 …

Development and validation of a free-piston engine generator numerical model

B Jia, Z Zuo, G Tian, H Feng, AP Roskilly - Energy Conversion and …, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

An experimental investigation into the starting process of free-piston engine generator

B Jia, G Tian, H Feng, Z Zuo, AP Roskilly - Applied Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

[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 …

Experimental study of the operation characteristics of an air-driven free-piston linear expander

Y Wang, L Chen, B Jia, AP Roskilly - Applied energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Free-piston engine is a kind of linear internal combustion engine, and shows advantages on
simple mechanical structure, low frictional losses, high thermal efficiency and operational …

A fast response free-piston engine generator numerical model for control applications

B Jia, A Smallbone, H Feng, G Tian, Z Zuo, AP Roskilly - Applied energy, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents a linearization of the dynamic equation for a free-piston engine
generator (FPEG), and simplifies it to a one-degree forced vibration system with viscous …

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 …