This paper introduces a Hydraulic Linear Engine (HLE) concept and describes a model to simulate instantaneous engine behavior. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has developed an HLE prototype as an evolution of their previous six-cylinder, four-stroke, free-piston engine (FPE) hardware. The HLE design extracts work hydraulically, in a fashion identical to the initial FPE, and is intended for use in a series hydraulic hybrid vehicle. Unlike the FPE, however, the HLE utilizes a crank for improved timing control and increased robustness. Preliminary experimental results show significant speed fluctuations and cylinder imbalance that require careful controls design. This paper also introduces a model of the HLE that exhibits similar behavior, making it an indispensible tool for controls design. Further, the model's behavior is evaluated over a range of operating conditions currently unobtainable by the experimental setup.
Design and Modeling of a Novel Internal Combustion Engine with Direct Hydraulic Power Take-off
Sae Int. J. Alt. Power
SAE 2013 World Congress & Exhibition ; 2013
Sae International Journal of Alternative Powertrains ; 2 , 1 ; 204-216
2013-04-08
13 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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