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The system, set to revolutionise engines with more efficient and greener technology, will be one of a number of breakthroughs discussed at the world’s first technology forum for linear power systems technology researchers and application developers.

‘Linear Power 2015’ at the university from 7-8 September will debate how free piston linear power systems could transform how electrical power is generated, how vehicles are powered, and how heating and cooling are provided.

The university and Libertine’s heat recovery project, part-funded by the UK government through Innovate UK, uses a pair of Libertine's linear free-piston expanders to convert waste exhaust heat into electrical power.

Dr Rob Morgan, Reader in the university’s School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, is leading the project for the university. He said: “The free piston system offers efficiency and cost benefits over conventional turbine and screw expanders, thereby increasing market uptake of the technology in the commercial vehicle market and reducing CO2 emissions.

“The potential reduction in CO2 emissions from successful commercialisation of the technology would benefit the road haulage industry through reduced operating costs and society as a whole in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

The project, scheduled to complete its first test programme by the end of this year, will be on display for forum delegates and visitors.

The forum is being hosted by the university’s Centre for Automotive Engineering, housed in the world-leading Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories at the university’s Moulsecoomb campus in 91抖阴.

Co-sponsored by Libertine FPE and Nidec SR Drives, a UK division of Nidec Corporation, Linear Power 2015 has attracted international speakers including representatives from Sandia National Labs in the US and the German Aerospace Centre, both of whom are working on potential power units for hybrid electric vehicles.

Sam Cockerill, Libertine FPE Chief Executive Officer, said: “Not only will we be showcasing our own technology but we expect to gain a great deal from the experiences of others working with linear power systems.”

Linear power technologies include linear electrical machines, linear free piston expanders and compressor systems, linear valves and bearings and linear motion control systems.

Mr Cockerill said: “The rapid pace of development in these areas is overcoming the obstacles that have held back progress for several decades, which makes the timing of Linear Power 2015 even more appropriate.”

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