scholarly journals Generator Design Considering Mover Action to Improve Energy Conversion Efficiency in a Free-Piston Engine Generator

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 2142
Author(s):  
Mitsuhide Sato ◽  
Shoma Irie ◽  
Jianping Zheng ◽  
Tsutomu Mizuno ◽  
Fumiya Nishimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Engine Efficiency ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Generators

In a free-piston engine generator (FPEG), the power of the engine can be directly regenerated by linear generators without a crank. The mover motion of this system is interrelated with engine and power generation efficiencies due to the direct connection between the mover of the generator and the piston of the engine. The generator should be designed to improve the overall energy conversion efficiency. The dimensions and mass of the mover limit its operating stroke and drive frequency. Herein, we propose a method for designing linear generators and constructing FPEG systems, considering the mover operation to improve engine efficiency. We evaluated the effect of mover operation on the engine and generation efficiencies using thermal and electromagnetic field analysis software. The proposed design method improves the overall energy conversion efficiency compared with a generator that considers only the maximization of generation efficiency. Setting the mover operation for higher engine efficiency and designing a linear generator to realize the operation can effectively improve the energy conversion efficiency of FPEGs.

scholarly journals Design considerations of a linear generator for a range extender application

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 581-592
Author(s):  
Un-Jae Seo ◽  
Björn Riemer ◽  
Rüdiger Appunn ◽  
Kay Hameyer
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Linear Generator ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Range Extender ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Generators

Abstract The free piston linear generator is a new range extender concept for the application in a full electric vehicle. The free piston engine driven linear generators can achieve high efficiency at part and full load which is suitable for the range extender application. This paper presents requirements for designing a linear generator deduced from a basic analysis of a free piston linear generator.

Thermodynamic Simulation and Prototype Testing of a Four-Stroke Free-Piston Engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiming Lin ◽  
Zhaoping Xu ◽  
Siqin Chang ◽  
Ningxia Yin ◽  
Hao Yan
Keyword(s):  
Thermodynamic Simulation ◽  
Thermodynamic Cycle ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Simulation And Experiment ◽  
Intake Stroke ◽  
Engine System ◽  
Insight Into

In order to achieve higher-energy conversion efficiency, a free-piston engine with an improved four-stroke thermodynamic cycle is investigated in this paper. This cycle is optimized according to the variable strokes feature and is characterized by the short intake stroke, the complete expansion stroke, the external pressurization, and the intercooling. The development of a four-stroke free-piston engine system simulation model was described, and the effects of the cycle on the system performances were qualitatively analyzed. According to the experiment of the prototype, the generating efficiency of 33.4% can be achieved when the system is fueled with gasoline and the output power is significantly increased from 1.62 to 2.68 kW. The simulation and experiment results are analyzed in detail, giving insight into the performances of the system. Studies show that the energy-saving and environmental protection performances of the system can be significantly promoted by using the improved thermodynamic cycle.

scholarly journals Electromagnetic Loss Analysis of a Linear Motor System Designed for a Free-Piston Engine Generator

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunqin Hu ◽  
Zhaoping Xu ◽  
Lijie Yang ◽  
Liang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Motor System ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Linear Motor ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Free Piston Engine

A free-piston engine generator is a new type of power generating device, which has the advantages of high efficiency and simple structure. In this paper, a linear motor system composed of a moving-coil linear motor with axial magnetized magnets and a H-bridge pulse-width modulation (PWM) rectifier is designed for portable free-piston engine generators. Based on the finite-element model of the motor and physical model of the rectifier, the combined electromagnetic model is presented and then validated by the prototype-tested results. The electromagnetic processes of the linear motor system are simulated. The electromagnetic losses during the standard working cycle are analyzed. Under the rated reciprocating frequency of 50 Hz and the rated reciprocating stroke of 36 mm, the mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion efficiency of 86.3% can be obtained by the linear motor system, which meets the requirement of portable free-piston engine generators.

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of a Flexi-Fuel Turbine-Combined Free-Piston Engine Generator

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2657
Author(s):  
Boru Jia ◽  
Andrew Smallbone ◽  
Rikard Mikalsen ◽  
K.V. Shivaprasad ◽  
Sumit Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
System Performance ◽  
System Efficiency ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Engine Load ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Generators

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. In the present study, the system performance of the designed TCFPEG system is predicted using a validated numerical model. A parametric analysis is undertaken based on the influence of the engine load, valve timing, the number of linear generators adopted, and different fuels on the system performance. It is found that when linear electric generators are connected with the free-piston gas turbine, the bottom dead centre, the peak piston velocity, and engine operation frequency are all reduced. Very minimal difference on the in-cylinder pressure and the compressor pressure is observed, while the peak pressure in the bounce chamber is reduced. When coupled with a linear electric generator, the system efficiency can be improved to nearly 50% by optimising engine load and the number of the linear generators adopted in the TCFPEG system. The system is able to be operated with different fuels as the piston is not limited by a mechanical system; the output power and system efficiency are highest when hydrogen is used as the fuel.

Branched ZnO Nanowires for Enhancing Energy Conversion Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Ming Cheng ◽  
Wei-Hao Chiu ◽  
Chia-Hua Lee ◽  
Song-Yeu Tsai ◽  
Wen-Feng Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Zno Nanowires ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

First-principles study on the electronic and optical properties of the orthorhombic CsPbBr3 and CsPbI3 with Cmcm space group

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianhao Zhao ◽  
Tianyu Tang ◽  
Quan Xie ◽  
like gao ◽  
Limin Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Space Group ◽  
Absorbing Materials ◽  
Halide Perovskites ◽  
Lead Halide

The cesium lead halide perovskites are regarded as effective candidates for light-absorbing materials in solar cells, which have shown excellent performances in experiments such as promising energy conversion efficiency. In...

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