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Jonathan Blake Vance1, Atmika Singh, Brian C Kaul

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409, USA.

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A neural network controller reduces cyclic variation in spark ignition engines using high exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). This improves fuel efficiency and significantly cuts emissions like oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

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Area of Science:

  • Combustion engines
  • Control systems engineering
  • Artificial intelligence

Background:

  • Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) effectively reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in spark ignition (SI) engines.
  • High EGR levels can cause cyclic dispersion in heat release, leading to engine instability and poor performance.
  • Existing methods struggle to maintain stable engine operation at high EGR rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a neural network (NN)-based output feedback controller to mitigate cyclic heat release variations.
  • To enable stable engine operation at high EGR levels without prior knowledge of engine dynamics.
  • To control exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) levels via a separate control loop.

Main Methods:

  • An adaptive, model-free neural network controller utilizing fuel as the control input was developed.
  • Online training of the NN eliminated the need for an offline training phase.
  • Stability analysis and boundedness of the control input were mathematically demonstrated.

Main Results:

  • Simulations showed significant reduction in cyclic dispersion on an experimentally validated engine model.
  • Experimental results on a Ricardo research engine (15% EGR) demonstrated a 33% reduction in cyclic dispersion.
  • The controller achieved a 2% fuel efficiency improvement, a 90% NOx reduction, and a 6% unburned hydrocarbon (uHC) decrease.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed NN-based controller effectively reduces cyclic dispersion and improves performance under high EGR conditions.
  • The model-free, online learning approach allows for easy application to different engines.
  • This technology offers a viable path for commercial engines to operate efficiently with high EGR rates, reducing emissions.