金属带式无级变速器速比变化机理

在金属带式无级变速器的动态分析模型基础上,综合分析与速比变化相关的量,提出一种速变器处于蠕动滑移状态时的速比变化机理模型.采用MATLAB Simulink软件,以无级变速器实车测试工况作为仿真模型的输入,得到的仿真结果与实车实验数据一致性高.新模型克服了以往模型在速比变化过程中,速比变化率响应范围过大、速比变化率振荡的不足.

无级变速器整车滑移控制建模与仿真

金属带式无级变速器(CVT,Continuously Variable Transmission)中的速变器(Variator)是靠摩擦传递扭矩,所以关于速变器的滑移研究实质上是十分重要的。从CVT速变器滑移率定义入手,建立速变器状态空间数学模型,详细研究滑移率与牵引系数之间的关系,提出速变器滑移控制策略,进一步采用MATLAB/Simulink/SimDriveline建立带有金属带式无级变速器整车仿真模型,通过仿真结果分析得出:在相同滑移率工况下,采用滑移控制比采用传统的夹紧力控制能够使用更小的安全系数,有效地降低了CVT液压控制系统的压力,提高了CVT自身效率,同时也提高了CVT传递扭矩的能力。

OPTIMAL DESIGN OF DUAL STATOR-WINDING INDUCTION GENERATOR WITH PWM CONVERTER

To minimize the reactive power of the converter of the control winding in the novel dual stator-winding induction generator based on the PWM converter, design features of the induction generator with a rectified load are proposed. The optimization method of excited capacitors to minimize the reactive power of the control winding at a variable speed is given. The calculation capacity of the machine with a diode bridge rectifier load is proposed. To achieve global searching, the integrated method with the improved real-coded genetic algorithm and the twodimensional finite element method （FEM） is introduced. Design results of the sample show that reactive power can be reduced by the method, and the converter capacity can be decreased to 1/3 of output rated power at the speed ratio of 1 ： 3, thus reducing the volume and the mass of the inverter.

Automatic Control of Automobile Transmission Performance Test Stand

To realize automatic control of automobile transmission performance test stand Methods The automatic control technique of the lubricant temperature,the program- controll- edautomaticshifting of the transmission,the continuous adjusting of revolution speed and load, data-acquisition and data real-time processing were adopted.Results The lubricant temperature was controlled at the set temperature ±2℃.The automatic shifting of the trans- mission is simple,reliable and accurate.The automatic adjusting of load and rotation speed is rapidandaccurate,the torque divergence is ±1N·m,the rotation speed divergence is ±5r/min Conclusion The four kinds of techniques are applied into the automobile transmission perfor- mance test stand successfully. mancetest stand successfully.

Powertrain Torque Control Based on Torque Observer

To reduce shock during transmission gear shift, a transmission torque feedback closed loop control system is proposed based on the powertrain system model and a torque observer. The ignition time of engine was delayed to reduce transmission output shaft torque during gear shift. In contrast to traditional control method, the closed loop control system based on torque observer can obviously reduce the transmission output shaft torque during gear shift. It can be concluded that by way of torque feedback closed loop control, transmission shift shock can be reduced.

EFFECTIVE DOUBLE LOOP CONTROL FOR A SQUARE WAVE BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR

A new type of brushless DC motor has been developed by using a square wave rare earth permanent magnet synchronous motor with its double loop control circuit. The double loop control scheme of the drive system yields a combination of desired characteristics including simplified control structure, small ripple torque, high speed accuracy, wide operating speed range, and fast dynamic response. Experimental results confirm excellent characteristics of the motor.

IMPROVEMENT IN WAVEFORM OF SWITCHING POINT-PRESET SPWM INVERTERS

Total harmonic distortion (THD) is one of the key technical indexes of inverter output voltage. Optimization o f switching points and filter parameters could ensure the switching-point-preset sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) inverters with low harmonyic content in theory.The THD value would be increased by switching time delay of power devices and control circuit. A new control coecuit with delay time compensation is presented in this paper. With this control scheme, the output of the inverter could be basically identified with the theory given.Test results of experimental circuit verify that the control circuit presented in this paper is feasible. The THD of the inverter output voltage could be reduced to a certain extent by this method.

The Outer-Performance Distortion of the Suspension Shock Absorber and Its Critical Velocity

On the basis of analysing the outer performance degradation of shock absorber on suspenson and from the relationship between outer and inner performances of the shock absorber, an internal relationship between the structure design and degradation of the shock absorber is discussed in the paper. From dynamic property, analysed the dynamic cause for degradation, the paper proposes a technical method of improving outer performance and a concept of critical velocity, and discusses what effects the critical velocity and the outer performance mance degradation has.

Advances in Studies and Applications of Centroidal Voronoi Tessellations

Centroidal Voronoi tessellations(CVTs) have become a useful tool in many applications ranging from geometric modeling,image and data analysis,and numerical partial differential equations,to problems in physics,astrophysics,chemistry,and biology. In this paper,we briefly review the CVT concept and a few of its generalizations and well-known properties.We then present an overview of recent advances in both mathematical and computational studies and in practical applications of CVTs.Whenever possible,we point out some outstanding issues that still need investigating.

Edge-Weighted Centroidal Voronoi Tessellations

Most existing applications of centroidal Voronoi tessellations(CVTs) lack consideration of the length of the cluster boundaries.In this paper we propose a new model and algorithms to produce segmentations which would minimize the total energy—a sum of the classic CVT energy and the weighted length of cluster boundaries.To distinguish it with the classic CVTs,we call it an Edge-Weighted CVT(EWCVT).The concept of EWCVT is expected to build a mathematical base for all CVT related data classifications with requirement of smoothness of the cluster boundaries.The EWCVT method is easy in implementation,fast in computation,and natural for any number of clusters.

Performance Optimization of Torque Converters Based on Modified 1D Flow Model

A methodology for performance optimization of torque converters is put forward based on the one-dimensional (1D) flow model. It is found that the inaccuracy of 1D flow model for predicting hydraulic performance at the low speed ratio is mainly caused by the separation phenomenon at the stator cascade which is induced by large flow impinging at the pressure side of the stator blades. A semi-empirical separation model is presented and incorporated to the original 1D flow model. It is illustrated that the improved model is able to predict the circumferential velocity components accurately, which can be applied to performance optimization. Then, the Pareto front is obtained by using the genetic algorithm (GA) in order to inspect the coupled relationship among stalling impeller torque capacity, stalling torque ratio and efficiency. The efficiency is maximized on the premise that a target stalling impeller torque capacity and torque ratio are achieved. Finally, the optimized result is verified by the computational fluid dynamics(CFD) simulation, which indicates that the maximal efficiency is increased by 0.96%.

Application of clutch to clutch gear shift technology for a new automatic transmission

For the purpose of engineering development for a new 8-step speed automatic transmission,a simplified dynamic model for this gearbox was established and key parameters which affected the shift quality were analyzed.Aiming at four different shift types,the ideal characteristics of shift clutch and engine control were set up.By using torque estimation method,PI slip control algorithm and engine coordinated control principle,the control model and transmission controller were well developed for three shift phases which included rapid-fill phase,torque phase and inertia phase.The testing environment on the rig and prototype vehicle level was built and the testing results obtained in ultimate condition could verify the accuracy and feasibility of this shift control strategy.The peak jerk during shift process was controlled within ±2 g/s where the smooth gearshift was obtained.The development proposal and algorithm have a high value for engineering application.

The cycloconverter based on fuzzy controller for lift

In order to ensure the lift can go up and down steadily and safely, a cycloconverter based on fuzzy control algorithm for lift was introduced, which can keep the output voltage to be symmetric sine wave. In this cycloconverter system, the main circuit structure was designed as circumfluence mode, with the strong DSP as the control unit, the fuzzy control policy of average weight accumulation decision was used to control the tuning of the triggering angle for thyristor in the main circuit, and then, the output voltage of the cycloconverter can be controlled. The experiment and simula-tion prove that the performance of the fuzzy cycloconverter is improved a lot and the output voltage is very similar to symmetric sine wave. This kind of cycloconverter can help the lift stop accurately, and the shock can be decreased.

Design and dynamic simulation of hydraulic system of a new automatic transmission

A new hydraulic system of a novel automatic transmission (AT) was designed. The dimension and structure of valves and cylinders were designed by theoretical calculation. The dynamic simulation model of hydraulic system of AT was established by ITI-SimulationX. Simulation results and theoretical design results were compared to confirm the simulation model. Based on the confirmed simulation model, the simulation results of pressure and flow of the hydraulic system were analyzed. The dynamic simulation method is very helpful for designing and analyzing the performance of hydraulic system and further optimization design. The theoretical design method and dynamic simulation model are feasible for the real industrial applications. The research results can be used in hydraulic system design and optimization.

Simulation of automobile fuel consumption and emissions for various driver's manual shifting habits

The effects of different habits of the drivers on gear shifting strategies for manual powertrain were investigated. For the realization of simulation, the shifting habits of the drivers were conducted in the Advisor software to investigate and compare the emission rates. Simulation was developed based on the optimal gear shifting strategy and criteria and was validated both in fuel economy and emissions by analyzing the results in the various driving cycle and driving styles. To explore an optimal gear shifting strategy with best fuel economy and lowest emission for a manual transmission, a strategy was designed with a highest possible gear criterion as long as the torque requirement can be satisfied. Based on two different criteria, namely the engine working conditions and the driver's intention, the governing parameters in decision making for gear shifting of manual transmission in conventional engine were discussed. It is also shown that the optimum gear shifting strategy is based on that both the engine state and the driver's intention eliminates unnecessary shiftings that are present when the intention is overlooked. The optimum shifting habit and the best driving cycle in terms of minimum emissions and fuel consumption were proposed.

Design and application of electric oil pump in automatic transmission for efficiency improvement and start–stop function

For the purpose of improving efficiency and realizing start–stop function, an electric oil pump(EOP) is integrated into an 8-speed automatic transmission(AT). A mathematical model is built to calculate the transmission power loss and the hydraulic system leakage. Based on this model, a flow-based control strategy is developed for EOP to satisfy the system flow requirement. This control strategy is verified through the forward driving simulation. The results indicate that there is a best combination for the size of mechanical oil pump(MOP) and EOP in terms of minimum energy consumption. In order to get a quick and smooth starting process, control strategies of the EOP and the on-coming clutch are proposed. The test environment on a prototype vehicle is built to verify the feasibility of the integrated EOP and its control strategies. The results show that the selected EOP can satisfy the flow requirement and a quick and smooth starting performance is achieved in the start–stop function. This research has a high value for the forward design of EOP in automatic transmissions with respect to efficiency improvement and start–stop function.

Resistance Analysis of Unsymmetrical Trimaran Model with Outboard Sidehulls Configuration

The application of multi-hull ship or trimaran vessel as a mode of transports in both river and sea environments have grown rapidly in recent years.Trimaran vessels are currently of interest for many new high speed ship projects due to the high levels of hydrodynamic efficiency that can be achieved,compared to the mono-hull and catamaran hull forms.The purpose of this study is to identify the possible effects of using an unsymmetrical trimaran ship model with configuration（S/L） 0.1-0.3 and R/L=0.1-0.2.Unsymmetrical trimaran ship model with main dimensions： L=2000mm,B=200 mm and T=45 mm.Experimental methods（towing tank） were performed in the study using speed variations at Froude number 0.1-0.6.The ship model was pulled by an electric motor whose speed could be varied and adjusted.The ship model resistance was measured precisely by using a load cell transducer.The comparison of ship resistance for each configuration with mono-hull was shown on the graph as a function of the total resistance coefficient and Froude number.The test results found that the effective drag reduction could be achieved up to 17% at Fr=0.35 with configuration S/L=0.1.

Principle and characteristics of original hydraulic traction drive CVT

A new CVT(continuously variable transmission) design which is a traction drive variator has been introduced. Analytical predictions and experimental results of the steady state which demonstrate higher efficiencies and power capacities of the new design are presented. The traction and power loss are then predicted by using models including evaluation of creep and spin in the contact patch. Analytical predictions of the transmission reach reasonable agreement with the experimental data, and the transmission efficiency of the system increases as the input torque increases while the input speed is certain. The research results can be further used in hydraulic traction drive CVT design and optimization.

Effect of Transmission Design on Electric Vehicle （EV） Performance

The aim of this paper is to develop a simple EV model and predict its energy consumption with a variable and fixed ratio gearbox over a standard driving cycle in order to understand whether this could offer significant efficiency gains. The powertrain of a generic electric vehicle was modelled in Matlab / Simulink using the QSS Toolkit. The electric vehicle was then fitted with different transmissions with different levels of complexity. Simulations were done to investigate the energy consumptions across 6 standard driving cycles. The emerging conclusions are that it is possible to improve overall energy consumption levels by around 5 to 12 % with a variable ratio gearbox depending on the driving cycle used. However, there are many other practical considerations which must be weighed against this positive result - and the paper discusses the impact of several of these such as, gearbox efficiency, additional weight, cost and complexity, effect on drivability and potential for motor downsizing.

Fast Multilevel CVT-Based Adaptive Data Visualization Algorithm

Efficient data visualization techniques are critical for many scientific applications. Centroidal Voronoi tessellation(CVT) based algorithms offer a convenient vehicle for performing image analysis,segmentation and compression while allowing to optimize retained image quality with respect to a given metric.In experimental science with data counts following Poisson distributions,several CVT-based data tessellation algorithms have been recently developed.Although they surpass their predecessors in robustness and quality of reconstructed data,time consumption remains to be an issue due to heavy utilization of the slowly converging Lloyd iteration.This paper discusses one possible approach to accelerating data visualization algorithms.It relies on a multidimensional generalization of the optimization based multilevel algorithm for the numerical computation of the CVTs introduced in[1],where a rigorous proof of its uniform convergence has been presented in 1-dimensional setting.The multidimensional implementation employs barycentric coordinate based interpolation and maximal independent set coarsening procedures.It is shown that when coupled with bin accretion algorithm accounting for the discrete nature of the data,the algorithm outperforms Lloyd-based schemes and preserves uniform convergence with respect to the problem size.Although numerical demonstrations provided are limited to spectroscopy data analysis,the method has a context-independent setup and can potentially deliver significant speedup to other scientific and engineering applications.