Research Article

Two-Stroke Thermodynamic Cycle Optimization of a Single-Cylinder Free-Piston Engine Generator

Table 2

The specific parameters of the simulation model.

ComponentsParametersValue

Air cleanerTotal volume3.1 L
ThrottleThrottle angle18.5°
CylinderBore102 mm
Stroke126 mm
Connecting rod length150 mm
Compression ratio9.3
Intake valveValve opening48.5 ms
Valve closing50.2 ms
Exhaust valveValve opening19.1 ms
Valve closed23.4 ms
CatalystMonolith volume0.3 L
System boundary 1Pressure1.1 bar
Gas temperature24.85°C
System boundary 2Pressure1.0 bar
Gas temperature126.85°C