Approximate dynamic programming solution for the optimal nitrogen oxides/particulate matter trade-off control of a WAPS engine

Abstract

Approximate dynamic programming is an effective optimal control method. This article researches a data-driven approximate dynamic programming. The method is extended to a nonlinear multi-input multi-output form. Using the data from a unique 4JB1-T weifu accumulator pump system (WAPS) engine, the developed approximate dynamic programming controller is trained to achieve its optimal trade-off emission control between the nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. The convergent proof of this method is given. The second-order training algorithm is introduced to promote the robust and convergent performance. The control objective is to let the WAPS engine pass the China State-IV emission test under the New European Drive Cycle. The bench test shows that an excellent control transient performance and significant promotion have been achieved. This article presents a new approach for the engine control and calibration. In addition, it also adds another dimension to the existing literature on the data-driven nonlinear multi-input multi-output trade-off emission control of the WAPS engine.

Advanced powertrain dynamic modelling and control for electrified vehicles

“…1 In the paper 'Approximate dynamic programming solution for the optimal nitrogen oxides/particulate matter trade-off control of a WAPS engine', a data-driven approximate dynamic programming controller is developed to achieve optimal trade-off between nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emission for a unique 4JB1-Tweifu accumulator pump system (WAPS) engine. 2 In the paper 'Experimental investigation of emission characteristics based on new alcohol-based gasoline fuel', emission characteristics of a new type alcohol-based fuel are investigated in a CA4G5 engine. 3 The gear system is of great importance to transmission and powertrain systems, and two papers in this area are selected in this Special Collection.…”