Internal Combustion Engine Control Parameter Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for adjusting control parameters in internal combustion engines are complex and costly, requiring extensive testing and resulting in high time and wear expenditures due to the use of complex PID controllers and characteristic diagrams.

Innovation Solution

A method that determines an optimum steady-state and dynamic combination of setting parameters using a functional dynamic relationship, allowing for real-time adjustment of control parameters with reduced expenditure, leveraging simulation models and optimization loops within the control loop.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If complex PID controllers and characteristic diagrams are used for adjusting control parameters, then the adjustment precision can be improved, but the device complexity and development cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol parameter adjustment precisionVSAvoidcontroller complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy of the engine system through simulation models. Instead of using complex physical controllers and conducting extensive physical testing, the invention uses a virtual model that replicates engine behavior to determine setting parameters. This virtual copy allows for precise adjustment calculations without requiring complex physical controller hardware.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/controller-based adjustment system with a computational approach. Instead of relying on PID controllers and characteristic diagrams that require physical testing infrastructure, the invention uses computer-based optimization algorithms that run simulations to determine optimal setting parameters, substituting physical control mechanisms with information processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If extensive test series are conducted on test engines or vehicles to verify relationships between control parameters, then the adjustment accuracy can be improved, but the time expenditure and engine wear increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter relationship verification accuracyVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by creating and validating simulation models before actual engine testing. The virtual model is developed and tested in advance to establish accurate relationships between control parameters and setting parameters. This preliminary virtual validation eliminates the need for extensive subsequent physical testing, saving time and reducing engine wear.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a virtual copy (simulation model) to perform all necessary verification and validation that would otherwise require physical test engines. The simulation model replicates engine behavior accurately, allowing for comprehensive parameter relationship verification without subjecting physical engines to extensive testing, thereby reducing time expenditure and wear.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple setting parameters are used to control a single control parameter, then the control flexibility can be improved, but the complexity of determining the optimal combination increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol flexibilityVSAvoidparameter combination determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamics by using iterative optimization algorithms that adaptively determine the combination of setting parameters. Instead of relying on static characteristic diagrams or complex pre-programmed control logic, the system dynamically calculates optimal parameter combinations based on current operating conditions and the virtual simulation model, simplifying the control structure while maintaining flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through the optimization algorithm that uses the virtual simulation model to evaluate different setting parameter combinations. The system receives feedback from the simulated engine response and iteratively adjusts the setting parameters to find the optimal combination, replacing complex open-loop control strategies with a simpler closed-loop optimization approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10146192B2Method for adjusting at least one control parameter of an internal combustion engine
Publication Date: 2018.12.04 FEV
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for adjusting at least one control parameter (KP) of an internal combustion engine (200) by means of at least two setting parameters (SP), having the following steps:determining an optimum steady-state combination (110) of the at least two setting parameters (SP) in order to obtain the setpoint value (104) under steady-state boundary conditions,producing a functional dynamic relationship (120) between the control error (100), a setting expenditure (130) for the at least two setting parameters (SP) and the determined steady-state combination (110),optimizing the dynamic relationship (120) in order to determine an optimum dynamic combination (140) of the at least two setting parameters (SP), andusing the optimum dynamic combination (140) for the following adjustment step during the adjustment of the at least one control parameter (KP).