Research on control method of linear-generator system used for free-piston energy converter in range extenders

Yunqi Liu*, Zhengxing Zuo, Huihua Feng, Yao Wang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Free-Piston Energy Converter (FPEC) eliminates the crank connecting rod mechanism to realize variable compression ratio. This characteristic gives FPEC multi-fuel adaptability to achieve clean fuel power generation and higher efficiency. However, the lack of crank connecting rod mechanism makes FPEC susceptible to interference, and it is difficult to achieve stable operation. This paper focuses on the control method of Linear-Generator System (LGS) and the design of LGS controller. The LGS controller is composed of force controller and current controller. In Matlab / Simulink, we established the mathematical models of FPEC, where the LGS controller successfully realized the stable operation of FPEC with the target compression ratio, under the conditions of combustion fluctuations and external interference. And the tolerance of actual compression ratio is within 1%. Therefore, the control method is effective, and we can assume that FPEC as a range extender for hybrid vehicles has promising future adoption.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2020 3rd World Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, WCMEIM 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages527-531
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665441094
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2020
Event3rd World Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, WCMEIM 2020 - Virtual, Shanghai, China
Duration: 4 Dec 20206 Dec 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2020 3rd World Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, WCMEIM 2020

Conference

Conference3rd World Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing, WCMEIM 2020
Country/TerritoryChina
CityVirtual, Shanghai
Period4/12/206/12/20

Keywords

  • Free-piston energy converter
  • Linear-generator system
  • Range Extenders

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