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  1. A. Kronberg, M. Glushenkov, S. Roosjen and S. Kersten. Isobaric Expansion Engine Compressors: Thermodynamic Analysis of the Simplest Direct Vapor-Driven Compressors. Energies 2022, 15, 5028.

  2. N. Mugge, A. Kronberg, M. Glushenkov and E. Y. Kenig. On heat regeneration limitations in heat engines with dense working fluids. HEAT POWERED CYCLES 2021 Conference Proceedings, Published by Heat Powered Cycles. June 16, 2022. Edited by Prof. Dr. Roger R. Riehl, pp. 72-87.

  3. A. Kronberg, M. Glushenkov. Piston compressors driven by isobaric expansion heat engines. HEAT POWERED CYCLES 2021 Conference Proceedings, Published by Heat Powered Cycles. June 16, 2022. Edited by Prof. Dr. Roger R. Riehl, pp. 572-586.

  4. S. Roosjen, M. Glushenkov, A. Kronberg and S.R.A. Kersten. Waste heat recovery systems with isobaric expansion technology using pure and mixed working fluids. HEAT POWERED CYCLES 2021 Conference Proceedings, Published by Heat Powered Cycles. June 16, 2022. Edited by Prof. Dr. Roger R. Riehl, pp. 102 – 116.

  5. Y. Slotboom, S. Roosjen, A. Kronberg, M. Glushenkov, S.R.A. Kersten. Methane to ethylene by pulsed compression. Chemical Engineering Journal 414 (2021) 128821.

  6. A. Kronberg, M. Glushenkov, T. Knoke, E. Y. Kenig. Theoretical limits on the heat regeneration degree.. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Vol. 161, November 2020, 120282. Elsevier, ISSN 0017-9310.

  7. Maxim Glushenkov, Alexander Kronberg, Torben Knoke and Eugeny Y. Kenig. Isobaric Expansion Engines: New Opportunities in Energy Conversion for Heat Engines, Pumps and Compressors. Energies 2018, 11(1), 154, 8 January 2018.

  8. Torben Knoke, Eugeny Y. Kenig, Alexander Kronberg, Maxim Glushenkov. Model-based Analysis of Novel Heat Engines for Low-Temperature Heat Conversion. Chemical Engineering Transactions, Vol. 57, 2017.

  9. M. Glushenkov, A. Kronberg, Th.H. vd Meer. Liquid compression chemical reactors. Natural Gas Conversion Symposium 10, 2-7 March 2013, Doha, Qatar.

  10. S. Roosjen, Th. vd Meer, M. Glushenkov, A. Kronberg. Pyrolysis and Dry Reforming of Methane. Natural Gas Conversion Symposium 10, 2-7 March 2013, Doha, Qatar.

  11. Maxim Glushenkov, Martin Sprenkeler, Alexander Kronberg, Valeriy Kirillov. Single-piston alternative to Stirling engines. Applied Energy 97, 2012.

  12. T. Roestenberg, B. Custers, M.J. Glushenkov, A.E. Kronberg, Th.H. van der Meer Steam reforming of methane by rapid compression-expansion. Fuel, vol. 94, 2012(04).

  13. T. Roestenberg, M.J. Glushenkov, A.E. Kronberg, H.J. Krediet, Th.H. van der Meer. Heat transfer study of the Pulsed Compression Reactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 65, 2010.

  14. T. Roestenberg, M.J. Glushenkov, A.E. Kronberg, Th.H. van der Meer. On the controllability and run-away possibility of a totally free piston, pulsed compression reactor. Chemical Engineering Science, 65, 2010.

  15. T. Roestenberg, M.J. Glushenkov, A.E. Kronberg, A.A. Verbeek, Th.H. van der Meer. Experimental study and simulation of syngas generation from methane in the Pulsed Compression Reactor. Fuel, 90, 2011.

  16. T. Roestenberg. The application of a pulsed compression reactor for the generation of syngas from methane. PhD Thesis, Twente University, ISBN 978-90-365-3142-9, January 2011

  17. M. Glushenkov, T. Roestenberg, M. Sprenkeler, A. Kronberg. New approach to conversion of natural gas to fuels and chemicals. 9th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium (NGCS 9), May 30 –June 3, 2010, Lyon, France

  18. Kronberg A. Pulsed compression reactor. European Roadmap of Process Intensification. Technology report. Technology Code: 3.2.4. See also European Roadmap for Process Intensification Appendix 1, Pulsed Compression Reactor. Ministry of Economic Affairs, www.creative-energy.org, 2008.

  19. M. Glushenkov, V. Tolstov, T. Roestenberg, and A. Kronberg. Direct conversion of natural gas to ethylene, acetylene and hydrogen. 20th International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE20), September 2008, Kyoto, Japan

  20. Maxim Glouchenkov, Alexander Kronberg. Pulsed compression: advanced technology for synthesis gas production. 8th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium (NGCS8), May 2007, Natal, Brazil

  21. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A. Pulsed compression: advanced technology for high temperature, high pressure processes. 19th International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE19), September 3-6, 2006, Potsdam, Germany

  22. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A. Pulsed compression technology: a breakthrough in production of hydrogen. 16th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC16), June 13 – 16 2006, Lyon, France

  23. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A. Pulsed compression: advanced technology for synthesis gas production. Abstract. International Conference Gas Fuel 05, November 13-16, 2005, Brugge, Belgium

  24. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A., Sint Annaland van M., and Kuipers J.A.M. Pulsed compression reactor concept for synthesis gas production. Abstracts. XVI International Conference on Chemical Reactors, 147-150, December, 1-5, 2003, Berlin, Germany

  25. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A., and Veringa H. Combustion of light hydrocarbons in the free piston pulsed compression reactor. Abstracts. 4th European Congress of Chemical Engineering, Topic 6, September, 21-25, 2003, Granada, Spain

  26. Glouchenkov M., and Kronberg A. Pulsed compression reactor. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Multifunctional Reactors, 246-249, 2003. August 27-29, 2003, University of Bath, U.K.

  27. Glouchenkov M., Kronberg A., and Veringa H. Free piston pulsed compression reactor. Chemical Engineering Transactions, Vol. 2, 983-988, 2002. 4th International Symposium on High Pressure Process Technology and Chemical Engineering, September, 22-25, 2002, Venice, Italy.

  28. Glouchenkov M.Y. Russian Pat., No 2097121, 29.01.1997; No 2115467, 02.12.1997; No 2142844, 05.04.1999

  29. Glouchenkov M.Y. Application of piston devices as chemical reactors. 1996. Manuscript registered in the Russian society of intellectual rights, No 2145, June 27, 1997 (in Russian)

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Regenerative heat to mechanical energy converter with a dense working fluid is a simple and economical alternative to state-of-the-art types of heat engines in power range up to several MW.
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