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Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Free Piston Linear Alternator

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5977· OSTI ID:5977

An experimental and theoretical investigation of a homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) free piston powered linear alternator has been conducted to determine if improvements can be made in the thermal and conversion efficiencies of modern electrical generator systems. Performance of a free piston engine was investigated using a rapid compression expansion machine and a full cycle thermodynamic model. Linear alternator performance was investigated with a computer model. In addition linear alternator testing and permanent magnet characterization hardware were developed. The development of the two-stroke cycle scavenging process has begun.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
5977
Report Number(s):
SAND99-8206; ON: DE00005977
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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