Research on an Approximate Model Based Virtual Calibration Method With DoE and Optimization Algorithm for Transmission Control Unit

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangqiang Wu ◽  
Lu Sun ◽  
Sheng Zhu ◽  
Kuankuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Automatic Transmission ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Approximate Model ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Latin Hypercube Design ◽  
Transmission Control ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Optimal Latin Hypercube Design

In order to solve the problems arising from the manual calibration method in the developing process of vehicle automatic transmission control unit (TCU), known as time-consuming, heavy workload, high cost and over-dependence on subjective experience, this article researches on a virtual calibration method based on an approximate model to obtain optimal parameters for TCU. The neural network approximate model is established from the test data chosen with the method of DoE (Design of Experiment). The virtual calibration method is then conducted through Optimal Latin Hypercube Design (OLHD) and multi-island genetic algorithm (MIGA) to search the optimal parameters. By comparing the new calibration method with original manual one on the condition of gear 1 up to gear 2, the result shows that the new method can increase the efficiency significantly.

A Systematic Approach for Dynamic Analysis of Vehicles With Eight or More Speed Automatic Transmission

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangchul Lee ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Dohoy Jung ◽  
Byungchan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Automatic Transmission ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Torque Converter ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Transmission Control ◽  
Engine Torque ◽  
Shift Quality

In this study, a dynamic model of a vehicle with eight or more speed automatic transmission (A/T) has been developed for the analysis of shift quality and dynamic behavior of the vehicle during shift events. Subsystem models for engine, torque converter, automatic transmission, drivetrain, transmission control unit (TCU), and vehicle are developed and integrated with signal information interface. The subsystems included in the model were carefully selected to improve the accuracy of the model by comparing the simulation results with the test data. The systematic modeling approach based on matrix operation proposed in the study enables calibrating and fine-tuning the transmission control unit for shift quality in a virtual vehicle environment. The model presented in the study is validated with the vehicle test data and the comparison shows very good agreement. This paper presents a generalized modeling methodology for multiratio automatic transmissions that require both direct and indirect shifts. The model developed in the study provides a valuable analytical tool for the calibration and tuning of the transmission control unit by allowing quantitative analysis on the dynamic behavior and the performance metrics of an automatic transmission.

Design of an Intelligent Multi-Gyro Measurement Device

2005 ◽  
Vol 295-296 ◽  
pp. 589-594
Author(s):  
J.P. Wang ◽  
W. Zhou ◽  
W.F. Tian ◽  
Z.H. Jin
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Test System ◽  
Measurement Device ◽  
Logic Control ◽  
Hardware Description ◽  
Thermal Resistors ◽  
Inertial Unit

This paper describes the design of an intelligent multi-gyro measurement device to measure and monitor an inertial unit composed of three dynamically tuned gyros (DTGs). A 16-bit microprogrammed control unit is programmed to fulfill the functions of signal processing, logic control and serial communication with a master computer. An FPGA, designed by using Verilog Hardware Description Language, is used to realize high speed 16-bit reversible counters for output pulses of the DTG digital dynamic balance circuits. The count values represent the angular motion of the inertial unit. A stepping electric bridge is employed to measure the resistance of thermal resistors within the gyros in a wide temperature environment. The resistance represents the working temperature of the gyros. An effective calibration method for the bridge is developed to eliminate the resistance measurement error. A test system is established to examine whether the device meets the user requirements. Results of the tests show that the device has a good performance. A trial use has proved that the device is stable and reliable and that it satisfies the demand of the user.

scholarly journals Virtual Calibration Method for Diesel Engine by Software in The Loop Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 6940-6957
Author(s):  
M. C. Cameretti ◽  
E. Landolfi ◽  
T. Tesone ◽  
A. Caraceni
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Economy ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Engine Control ◽  
Start Of Injection ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Valid Solution

The calibration of the engine control unit is increased for the development of the whole automotive system. The aim is to calibrate the electronic engine control to match the decreasing emission requirements and increasing fuel economy demands. The reduction of the number of tests on vehicles represents one of the most important requirements for increasing efficiency of the engine calibration process. However, the definition of the design of experiment is not straightforward because the data is not known beforehand, so it is difficult to process and analyse this data to achieve a globally valid model. To reduce time effort and costs the virtual calibration can be a valid solution. This procedure is called software in the loop (SIL) calibration able to develop a process to systematically identify the optimal balance of engine performance, emissions and fuel economy. In this work, a virtual calibration methodology is presented by using a two-stage model to get minimum exhaust emissions of a diesel engine. The data used are from a GT-Power model of a 3L supercharged diesel engine. The model is able to calculate the engine emissions for different engine parameters (such as the start of injection, EGR fraction and rail pressure) and from optimisation process, new injection start maps that reduce pollutant emissions are created.

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