The growing importance of model-based powertrain control for green transport
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Powertrain control systems are the brains of the combined engine and drivetrain. These electronic control systems give the powertrain a specific feel and its characteristics, in terms of torque response, fuel consumption and emissions. Driven by societal concerns about global warming and energy security, dramatic reductions in fuel consumption and a transition towards renewable fuels are required in the upcoming decades. At the same time, increasingly strict targets for real-world pollutant emissions have to be met. This sets challenging requirements for future powertrain control systems. Questions like the following arise. How can we guarantee minimal fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions, adapt to varying, real-world operating conditions, and still avoid increasing development time and costs? Model-based control development is key to address these questions. In this lecture, Frank Willems will illustrate its potential by successful applications for emission control and energy management. In his vision, this is an important step towards the ultimate goal: self-learning powertrains.
TNO Identifier
992925
ISSN
2405-8963
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