An experimental and theoretical investigation of a small, high aspect-ratio, free-piston, two-stroke engine

This paper presents a design for a novel, palm sized, high-aspect-ratio engine. To simplify fabrication and keep the device unobtrusive, a design incorporating a two-cycle engine having a flat, rectangular piston with spring return was selected. An experimental engine based on this concept producing...

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Main Authors: Chiluwata E. Lungu, Mael Disseau, Daniel C. Stubbs, Jechiel Jagoda, David E. Scarborough
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Propulsion and Power Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212540X20300572