Sliding mode configurations for automotive engine control

Abstract

This paper addresses the design and implementation of sliding mode controllers with different structures for the idle speed control of an automotive engine. A non-linear controller design based on sliding mode theory is developed. Different strategies for the idle speed controller design are presented and they are compared through non-linear simulations. Finally, the controllers are evaluated on a test rig and conclusions are drawn. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.