Optimization of fuel consumption and NOx emission for mild HEV via hierarchical model predictive control

关键词:  Mild HEV · Energy management · Model predictive control · Hierarchical control

Key words:  Mild HEV · Energy management · Model predictive control · Hierarchical control

摘要:

In this paper, we consider the fuel economy optimization problem for a mild hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) using hierarchical model predictive control. In the proposed algorithm, two problems are addressed: eco-driving and torque distribution. In the eco-driving problem, vehicle speed was controlled. Considering the reduction in fuel consumption and NOx emissions, the torque required to follow the target speed was calculated. Subsequently, in the torque distribution problem, the distribution between the engine and motor torques were calculated. In this phase, engine characteristics were considered. These problems differ in terms of time scales; therefore, a hierarchical model predictive control is proposed. Lastly, the numerical simulation results demonstrated the efficacy of this research.

Abstract:

In this paper, we consider the fuel economy optimization problem for a mild hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) using hierarchical model predictive control. In the proposed algorithm, two problems are addressed: eco-driving and torque distribution. In the eco-driving problem, vehicle speed was controlled. Considering the reduction in fuel consumption and NOx emissions, the torque required to follow the target speed was calculated. Subsequently, in the torque distribution problem, the distribution between the engine and motor torques were calculated. In this phase, engine characteristics were considered. These problems differ in terms of time scales; therefore, a hierarchical model predictive control is proposed. Lastly, the numerical simulation results demonstrated the efficacy of this research.