2002 · 26 citations · 0 references
Automotive EngineeringEngine SystemsEngineeringReal-time ControlAutomationMechatronicsComputer EngineeringProcess ControlSystems EngineeringAutomotive ManufacturingEngine Control SystemIndustrial Process ControlModeling And SimulationReal Time SimulatorsReal-time AutomationDevelopment ProcessFuel InjectionReal-time Simulation
In automotive manufacturing, precise control is increasingly used to meet customer demands for fuel economy and air quality, and engine control systems are becoming more complex to provide sufficient utility. The authors used two real‑time simulators: an engine‑and‑vehicle simulator that models actuator signals, engine operating conditions, and vehicle dynamics, and a control‑logic simulator that replaces part of the engine control logic on CPUs. Applying the simulators to a fuel‑injection control system demonstrated that they can efficiently improve the development process of engine control systems.
In automotive manufacturing, the use of precise control is increasing to satisfy customers' needs, such as fuel economy and air quality. To provide sufficient utility to customers, engine control systems are becoming complicated. We applied two types of real time simulators to the development of an engine control system. One is the engine and vehicle simulator which receives the actuator signals, calculates the engine operating conditions such as the engine output torque, air fuel ratio, engine speed and vehicle behavior, vehicle speed reaction force and outputs sensor signals. The other is the control logic simulator substituting for a part of the engine control logic on CPUs. An application of fuel injection control system was conducted and the simulators have the potential to efficiently improve the development process of engine control systems.