An idle speed regulator was designed and implemented for the Toyota Formula 1 racing car. The control variables are the throttle opening and spark advance, while the controlled variable is the crank shaft speed. First, a set of linear models has been identified from experimental data. Then, a nominal estimated model has been used to synthesize an idle speed regulator with the H2 approach, and its robustness properties have been tested both in the frequency domain and in simulation. Finally, the regulator has been implemented in the electronic control unit of the car and a number of tests have been performed to check its performances in steady-state conditions and in the entry and exit from the idle, which represents a challenging problem. All the tests performed in the engine dynamometric cell have shown very satisfactory results. The regulator has been mounted on the 2003 F1 Toyota racing car and has been used on race week ends.
Idle speed control of a F1 racing engine
Leerlaufdrehzahlregelung eines F1-Rennmotors
Control Engineering Practice ; 14 , 3 ; 251-257
2006
7 Seiten, 14 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 11 Quellen
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Idle Speed Control of a F1 Racing Engine
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