Rectangular current commutation and open-loop control for starting of a free-piston linear engine-generator

• Main Authors: S.A., Zulkifli, M.N., Karsiti, A.R.A., Aziz
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/276/1/paper.pdf; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-63049128041&partnerID=40&md5=85f217832da7b7db690a267bf07013e3; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/276/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Starting a free-piston linear engine-generator consists of reciprocating a freely moving piston-magnettranslator assembly between two oppositely placed engine cylinders to initiate combustion. To provide for the reciprocating force, the machine is operated as a brushless linear motor. A starting str...