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Minimization of the fuel consumption of a gasoline engine using dynamic optimization

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  • Saerens, B.
  • Vandersteen, J.
  • Persoons, T.
  • Swevers, J.
  • Diehl, M.
  • Van den Bulck, E.

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This paper discusses the minimization of the fuel consumption of a gasoline engine through dynamic optimization. The minimization uses a mean value model of the powertrain and vehicle. This model has two state variables: the pressure in the engine intake manifold and the engine speed. The control input is the throttle valve angle. The model is identified on a universal engine dynamometer. Optimal state and control trajectories are calculated using Bock's direct multiple shooting method, implemented in the software MUSCOD-II. The developed approach is illustrated both in simulation and experimentally for a generic test case where a vehicle accelerates from to in . The optimized trajectories yield minimal fuel consumption. The experiments show that a linear engine speed trajectory yields an extra fuel consumption of 13% when compared to the optimal trajectory. It is shown that, with a simple model, a significant amount of fuel can be saved without loss of the fun-to-drive.

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  • Saerens, B. & Vandersteen, J. & Persoons, T. & Swevers, J. & Diehl, M. & Van den Bulck, E., 2009. "Minimization of the fuel consumption of a gasoline engine using dynamic optimization," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 86(9), pages 1582-1588, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:86:y:2009:i:9:p:1582-1588
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