Search for dissertations about: "free-piston energy converter"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words free-piston energy converter.

  2. 1. Modeling of a Free Piston Energy Converter

    Author : Jakob Fredriksson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Free piston engine; detailed chemistry; variable compression; computational fluid dynamics CFD ; combustion;

    Abstract : ABSTRACTThe Free Piston Energy Converter (FPEC) is a new type of automotive prime mover, offering high efficiency in conjunction with low emissions. The FPEC essentially consists of two opposing cylinders with a linear alternator incorporated in-between that produces electric power directly. READ MORE

  4. 2. Analysis and control of a hybrid vehicle powered by free-piston energy converter

    Author : Jörgen Hansson; Mats Leksell; Chandur Sadarangani; Anders Malmquist; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; free-piston energy converter; FPEC; series hybrid electric vehicle; SHEV; power management; energy management; powertrain evaluation; equivalent consumption minimisation; ECMS; linear engine; Electrical engineering; Elektroteknik;

    Abstract : The introduction of hybrid powertrains has made it possible to utilise unconventional engines as primary power units in vehicles. The free-piston energy converter (FPEC) is such an engine. It is a combination of a free-piston combustion engine and a linear electrical machine. READ MORE

  5. 3. Analysis of a novel Transversal Flux Machine with a tubular cross-section for Free Piston Energy Converter application

    Author : Alija Cosic; Chandur Sadarangani; Nicola Bianchi; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electronic measurement and instrumentation; Elektronisk mät- och apparatteknik;

    Abstract : Constantly growing need for oil, all over the world, has caused oil price to rise rapidly during the last decade. High oil prices have made fuel economy as one of the most important factors when consumers are buying their cars today. READ MORE