Abstract
A new systematic method for idle speed control of uncertain automobile engines with a time delay is developed. The method is based on obtaining a describing-function model of the internal combustion engine. This is followed by designing a classical controller via an algebraic approach. The design method and the associated software are applied to a specific automobile engine, and it is shown that the results compete with the observer-based design of Bengea et al. Stability is demonstrated by successful generation of describing-function models of the final non-linear closed-loop system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 533-545 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering |
Volume | 224 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Algebraic design
- Engine control
- Ford V8 engine
- Multi-variable control
- Optimization
- Time delay systems