R. Mikalsen

2.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
20 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

R. Mikalsen is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. According to data from OpenAlex, R. Mikalsen has authored 20 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 5 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 4 papers in Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. Recurrent topics in R. Mikalsen's work include Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines (16 papers), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies (14 papers) and Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems (6 papers). R. Mikalsen is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines (16 papers), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies (14 papers) and Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems (6 papers). R. Mikalsen collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, China and Malaysia. R. Mikalsen's co-authors include Anthony Paul Roskilly, Andrew Smallbone, Boru Jia, Yaodong Wang, Huihua Feng, Zhengxing Zuo, Sumit Roy and K. V. Shivaprasad and has published in prestigious journals such as Applied Energy, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and Applied Thermal Engineering.

In The Last Decade

R. Mikalsen

20 papers receiving 1.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A review of free-piston engine history and applications

2007 367 citations R. Mikalsen, Anthony Paul Roskilly Applied Thermal Engineering profile →

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Boru Jia China

Aman Mohd Ihsan Mamat Malaysia

Shoichi FURUHAMA Japan

David Chalet France

Jamil Ghojel Australia

S. Srinivasa Rao India

İsmail Hakkı Akçay Türkiye

Zuoqin Qian China

Qing-he Luo China

Alan Kruizenga United States

Boru Jia China

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R. Mikalsen

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20 of 20 papers shown

Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2022). The real-time interaction model for transient mode investigations of a dual-piston free-piston engine generator. Applied Thermal Engineering. 212. 118629–118629. 12 indexed citations

Jia, Boru, Andrew Smallbone, R. Mikalsen, et al.. (2019). Performance Analysis of a Flexi-Fuel Turbine-Combined Free-Piston Engine Generator. Energies. 12(14). 2657–2657. 3 indexed citations

Jia, Boru, R. Mikalsen, Andrew Smallbone, & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2018). A study and comparison of frictional losses in free-piston engine and crankshaft engines. Applied Thermal Engineering. 140. 217–224. 107 indexed citations

Jia, Boru, Andrew Smallbone, R. Mikalsen, et al.. (2016). Disturbance analysis of a free-piston engine generator using a validated fast-response numerical model. Applied Energy. 185. 440–451. 35 indexed citations

Mikalsen, R.. (2016). The scope of the Paris Convention’s temporary presence exception from patent infringement for visiting foreign vessels. Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice. 11(8). 612–618. 1 indexed citations

Jia, Boru, R. Mikalsen, Andrew Smallbone, et al.. (2016). Piston motion control of a free-piston engine generator: A new approach using cascade control. Applied Energy. 179. 1166–1175. 74 indexed citations

Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2014). Recent commercial free-piston engine developments for automotive applications. Applied Thermal Engineering. 75. 493–503. 102 indexed citations

Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2011). Patent protection in the marine industry: international legal framework and strategic options. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part M Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment. 225(3). 232–241. 1 indexed citations

Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2009). Predictive piston motion control in a free-piston internal combustion engine. Applied Energy. 87(5). 1722–1728. 116 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2009). The fuel efficiency and exhaust gas emissions of a low heat rejection free-piston diesel engine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A Journal of Power and Energy. 223(4). 379–386. 15 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2009). The control of a free-piston engine generator. Part 1: Fundamental analyses. Applied Energy. 87(4). 1273–1280. 139 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2009). The control of a free-piston engine generator. Part 2: Engine dynamics and piston motion control. Applied Energy. 87(4). 1281–1287. 132 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2009). An experimental study of a direct injection compression ignition hydrogen engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 34(15). 6516–6522. 217 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R., et al.. (2008). An investigation of hydrogen-fuelled HCCI engine performance and operation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 33(20). 5823–5828. 151 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2008). A computational study of free-piston diesel engine combustion. Applied Energy. 86(7-8). 1136–1143. 106 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R., Yaodong Wang, & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2008). A comparison of Miller and Otto cycle natural gas engines for small scale CHP applications. Applied Energy. 86(6). 922–927. 72 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2008). Coupled dynamic–multidimensional modelling of free-piston engine combustion. Applied Energy. 86(1). 89–95. 83 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2007). A review of free-piston engine history and applications. Applied Thermal Engineering. 27(14-15). 2339–2352. 367 indexed citations breakdown →

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2007). The design and simulation of a two-stroke free-piston compression ignition engine for electrical power generation. Applied Thermal Engineering. 28(5-6). 589–600. 175 indexed citations

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Mikalsen, R. & Anthony Paul Roskilly. (2007). Performance simulation of a spark ignited free-piston engine generator. Applied Thermal Engineering. 28(14-15). 1726–1733. 104 indexed citations

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