Direct Yaw Moment Control for Distributed Drive Electric Vehicle Handling Performance Improvement

For a distributed drive electric vehicle（DDEV） driven by four in-wheel motors, advanced vehicle dynamic control methods can be realized easily because motors can be controlled independently, quickly and precisely. And direct yaw-moment control（DYC） has been widely studied and applied to vehicle stability control. Good vehicle handling performance： quick yaw rate transient response, small overshoot, high steady yaw rate gain, etc, is required by drivers under normal conditions, which is less concerned, however. Based on the hierarchical control methodology, a novel control system using direct yaw moment control for improving handling performance of a distributed drive electric vehicle especially under normal driving conditions has been proposed. The upper-loop control system consists of two parts： a state feedback controller, which aims to realize the ideal transient response of yaw rate, with a vehicle sideslip angle observer; and a steering wheel angle feedforward controller designed to achieve a desired yaw rate steady gain. Under the restriction of the effect of poles and zeros in the closed-loop transfer function on the system response and the capacity of in-wheel motors, the integrated time and absolute error（ITAE） function is utilized as the cost function in the optimal control to calculate the ideal eigen frequency and damper coefficient of the system and obtain optimal feedback matrix and feedforward matrix. Simulations and experiments with a DDEV under multiple maneuvers are carried out and show the effectiveness of the proposed method： yaw rate rising time is reduced, steady yaw rate gain is increased, vehicle steering characteristic is close to neutral steer and drivers burdens are also reduced. The control system improves vehicle handling performance under normal conditions in both transient and steady response. State feedback control instead of model following control is introduced in the control system so that the sense of control intervention to drivers is relieved.

Research on Direct Yaw Moment Control Strategy of Distributed-Drive Electric Vehicle Based on Joint Observer

Combined with the characteristics of the distributed-drive electric vehicle and direct yaw moment control,a double-layer structure direct yaw moment controller is designed.The upper additional yaw moment controller is constructed based on model predictive control.Aiming at minimizing the utilization rate of tire adhesion and constrained by the working characteristics of motor system and brake system,a quadratic programming active set was designed to optimize the distribution of additional yaw moments.The road surface adhesion coefficient has a great impact on the reliability of direct yaw moment control,for which joint observer of vehicle state parameters and road surface parameters is designed by using unscented Kalman filter algorithm,which correlates vehicle state observer and road surface parameter observer to form closed-loop feedback correction.The results show that compared to the“feedforward+feedback”control,the vehicle’s error of yaw rate and sideslip angle by the model predictive control is smaller,which can improve the vehicle stability effectively.In addition,according to the results of the docking road simulation test,the joint observer of vehicle state and road surface parameters can improve the adaptability of the vehicle stability controller to the road conditions with variable adhesion coefficients.

Effects of drive current rise-time and initial load density distribution on Z-pinch characteristics

A two-dimensional, three-temperature radiation magneto-hydrodynamics model is applied to the investigation of evolutional trends in x-ray radiation power, energy, peak plasma temperature and density as functions of drive current rise-time and initial load density distribution by using the typical experimental parameters of tungsten wire-array Z- pinch on the Qiangguang-I generator. The numerical results show that as the drive current rise-time is shortened, x-ray radiation peak power, energy, peak plasma density and peak ion temperature increase approximately linearly, but among them the x-ray radiation peak power increases more quickly. As the initial plasma density distribution in the radial direction becomes gradually flattened, the peak radiation power and the peak ion-temperature almost exponentially increase, while the radiation energy and the peak plasma density change only a little. The main effect of shortening drive current rise-time is to enhance compression of plasma, and the effect of flattening initial load density distribution in the radial direction is to raise the plasma temperature. Both of the approaches elevate the x-ray peak radiation power

LOAD DISTRIBUTION ON DRUMS OF DOUBLE DRIVE BELT CONVEYOR

The double drum drive is widely used on the mine belt conveyor, which are divided the rigid connected double drums and separately driving double drums according to connected method of two drums. Because of the change of real work condition, the load distribution is changed on the two drive drums, which may produce a slippage between a drum and belt. Slippage may intensify the wear of the drum, and sometimes causing the fire of the belt. This restricts the development toward narrow belt, high velocity and large power of belt conveyor. In this paper, the factors affecting the load distribution of two drums of double drum belt conveyor are systematically analyzed and some computing formulas derived, by these formulas, the actual lcad distribution on the two drums of rigid connected or separately driving belt conveyor can be separately calculated.These formulas also can be as the theory base for adjusting the driving force of two drums.

Fuzzy Adaptive State Estimation of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles with Random Missing Measurements and Unknown Process Noise

Accurate estimation of sideslip angle and vehicle velocity is crucial for effective control of distributed drive electric vehicles.However,as these states are not directly measured,Kalman-based approaches utilizing in-vehicle sensors have been developed to estimate them.Unfortunately,existing methods tend to ignore the impact of data loss on estimation performance.Furthermore,the process noise,which changes dynamically due to varying driving conditions,is not adequately considered.In response to these constraints,we propose a novel method called the fuzzy adaptive fault-tolerant extended Kalman filter(FAFTEKF).Initially,a fault-tolerant EKF is devised to handle missing measurements.Additionally,a fuzzy logic system that dynamically updates the process noise matrix,is built to improve estimation accuracy under different driving conditions.Extensive experimental results validate the superiority of the FAFTEKF over the traditional EKF across various scenarios with different degrees of data loss.

A new braking force distribution strategy for electric vehicle based on regenerative braking strength continuity

Regenerative braking was the process of converting the kinetic energy and potential energy, which were stored in the vehicle body when vehicle braked or went downhill, into electrical energy and storing it into battery. The problem on how to distribute braking forces of front wheel and rear wheel for electric vehicles with four-wheel drive was more complex than that for electric vehicles with front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. In this work, the frictional braking forces distribution curve of front wheel and rear wheel is determined by optimizing the braking force distribution curve of hydraulic proportional-adjustable valve, and then the safety brake range is obtained correspondingly. A new braking force distribution strategy based on regenerative braking strength continuity is proposed to solve the braking force distribution problem for electric vehicles with four-wheel drive. Highway fuel economy test(HWFET) driving condition is used to provide the speed signals, the braking force equations of front wheel and rear wheel are expressed with linear equations. The feasibility, effectiveness, and practicality of the new braking force distribution strategy based on regenerative braking strength continuity are verified by regenerative braking strength simulation curve and braking force distribution simulation curves of front wheel and rear wheel. The proposed strategy is simple in structure, easy to be implemented and worthy being spread.

Four Wheel Independent Drive Electric Vehicle Lateral Stability Control Strategy

In this paper,a kind of lateral stability control strategy is put forward about the four wheel independent drive electric vehicle.The design of control system adopts hierarchical structure.Unlike the previous control strategy,this paper introduces a method which is the combination of sliding mode control and optimal allocation algorithm.According to the driver’s operation commands(steering angle and speed),the steady state responses of the sideslip angle and yaw rate are obtained.Based on this,the reference model is built.Upper controller adopts the sliding mode control principle to obtain the desired yawing moment demand.Lower controller is designed to satisfy the desired yawing moment demand by optimal allocation of the tire longitudinal forces.Firstly,the optimization goal is built to minimize the actuator cost.Secondly,the weighted least-square method is used to design the tire longitudinal forces optimization distribution strategy under the constraint conditions of actuator and the friction oval.Beyond that,when the optimal allocation algorithm is not applied,a method of axial load ratio distribution is adopted.Finally,Car Sim associated with Simulink simulation experiments are designed under the conditions of different velocities and different pavements.The simulation results show that the control strategy designed in this paper has a good following effect comparing with the reference model and the sideslip angle is controlled within a small rang at the same time.Beyond that,based on the optimal distribution mode,the electromagnetic torque phase of each wheel can follow the trend of the vertical force of the tire,which shows the effectiveness of the optimal distribution algorithm.

Temporal and spatial distribution of phytoplankton functional groups and role of environment factors in a deep subtropical reservoir

Phytoplankton and environment factors were investigated in 2015 and phytoplankton functional groups were used to understand their temporal and spatial distribution and their driving factors in Wanfeng Reservoir. Seventeen functional groups(B, D, E, F, G, J, Lo, MP, P, S1, T, W1, W2, X1, X2, Xph, Y) were identified based on 34 species. The dominant groups were: J/B/P/D in dry season, X1/J/Xph/G/T in normal season and J in flood season. Phytoplankton abundance ranged from 5.33×10~4 cells/L to 3.65×10~7 cells/L, with the highest value occurring in flood season and lowest in dry season. The vertical profi le of dominant groups showed little differentiation except for P, which dominated surface layers over 20 m as a result of mixing water masses and higher transparency during dry season. However, the surface waters presented higher values of phytoplankton abundance than other layers, possibly because of greater irradiance. The significant explaining variables and their ability to describe the spatial distribution of the phytoplankton community in RDA diff ered seasonally as follows: dry season, NH4-N, NO_3-N, NO_2-N, TN:TP ratio and transparency(SD); normal season, temperature(WT), water depth, TN, NH4-N and NO_3-N; flood season, WT, water depth, NO_3-N and NO_2-N. Furthermore, nitrogen, water temperature, SD and water depth were significant variables explaining the variance of phytoplankton communities when datasets included all samples. The results indicated that water physical conditions and hydrology were important in phytoplankton community dynamics, and nitrogen was more important than phosphorus in modifying phytoplankton communities. Seasonal differences in the relationship between the environment and phytoplankton community should be considered in water quality management.

A Study on Transverse Load Distribution in New Type Timing Belt With ARC Teeth

The relation fomula for the transvers load distribution among the belt teeth is derived. Also the calculation method for determining the load distribution coefficient Kα is given. The method is based on the coordination relationship between the belt tooth deformation and the belt base deformation. The theoretical results are testified experimentally.

Distribution Orientation and Driving Mechanism of Geographical Pattern Change of China′s Banking Industry

By analyzing the relationship among government, market driving forces, distribution orientation of banking industry, service opportunity equality and spatial patterns, this paper proposes that it is distribution orientation that lead to the formation and evolution of spatial pattern of banking industry. The difference of the distribution orientation leads to the separation of the spatial pattern of banking industry, and the change of the distribution orientation leads to the change of spatial pattern. The degree of spatial pattern change is subject to the degree of change of distribution orientation, and the scale of bank resources in the regions, which supports the distribution orientation variation. Based on these theoretical frameworks, some indicators were designed to analyze the pattern change of China′s banking industry and its effects since 1995 under the change of the distribution orientation. This paper finds that the orientation of economic benefit maximization driven by market causes the banking industry to concentrate in economically developed regions.The government, which does not follow the orientation of economic benefit maximization, plays a role of stabilizer. Since the bank branches in the regions with the greatest change in bank branch distribution are too few, and regions with the greatest change in bank loan allocation are the regions with lots of loans, the pattern change of the banking industry in physical form is not as notable as that in economic form.

Experiments and Simulation of Thermal Behaviors of the Dual-drive Servo Feed System

The machine tool equipped with the dual-drive servo feed system could realize high feed speed as well as sharp precision. Currently, there is no report about the thermal behaviors of the dual-drive machine, and the current research of the thermal characteristics of machines mainly focuses on steady simulation. To explore the influence of thermal characterizations on the precision of a jib boring machine assembled dual-drive feed system, the thermal equilibrium tests and the research on thermal-mechanical transient behaviors are carried out. A laser interferometer, infrared thermography and a temperature-displacement acquisition system are applied to measure the temperature distribution and thermal deformation at different feed speeds. Subsequently, the finite element method （FEM） is used to analyze the transient thermal behaviors of the boring machine. The complex boundary conditions, such as heat sources and convective heat transfer coefficient, are calculated. Finally, transient variances in temperatures and deformations are compared with the measured values, and the errors between the measurement and the simulation of the temperature and the thermal error are 2 ~C and 2.5 pm, respectively. The researching results demonstrate that the FEM model can predict the thermal error and temperature distribution very well under specified operating condition. Moreover, the uneven temperature gradient is due to the asynchronous dual-drive structure that results in thermal deformation. Additionally, the positioning accuracy decreases as the measured point became further away from the motor, and the thermal error and equilibrium period both increase with feed speeds. The research proposes a systematical method to measure and simulate the boring machine transient thermal behaviors.

STUDY ON LOADS AND CONTACT STRESSES FOR TOROIDAL DRIVE

The load distribution and calculating formulae of the contact stresses in the rotor worm and stator helical surface for toroidal drive are given. The effecting factors on contact stresses and their effects are analyzed. The results is useful for reference purposes in manufacture and design of the drive.

The research of load spectrum between flexible gear and wave generator of harmonic drive

The harmonic drive is a kind of gear transmission that uses wave generator to produce controllable soft round elastic deformation and engages with rigid gear to transmit motion and power. The load distribution on the surface of the flexible gear and wave generator is an important parameter of studying the deformation of flexible gear and flexible bearing outside the wave generator and is also a necessary condition for studying the fatigue damage of flexible gear under alternating load. In this paper, a 3D model of 32-type 80：1 harmonic drive is build. Based on the generalized Hooke law, a hypothesis of load distribution which is proved to be validity by using finite element simulation is proposed on the interface of flexible gear and wave generator. On this base, the mathematic model and the quantitative calculation formula of the load distribution on the surface of the flexible gear and wave generator are proposed which provide a basis for the dynamic analysis and the fatigue damage of harmonic gear drive.

煤巷掘进过程中煤岩破裂微震事件研究

目的为了监测和预警煤矿掘进巷道前方可能发生的危险,方法利用微震监测技术实时监测,利用监测系统捕获到的数据信息研究掘进影响下微震事件的空间分布规律、发生时间、频次和能量关键点,然后利用短时傅里叶变换和S变换方法分析典型煤岩破裂微震信号的时频特征。结果结果表明:(1)微震事件主要分布在沿掘进巷道前方50~100 m区域,大多为中低能量微震事件,仅在掘进工作面前方出现少量强度较大的煤岩破裂事件,且震级多为-2~0;(2)掘进速度和发生微震事件的数量及能量大小成正相关,同时掘进速度也影响着煤岩动力灾害的发生;(3)巷道掘进会造成煤岩体失稳,其中岩体破裂信号频率高,为0~2000 Hz,比重值大,主频约700 Hz;煤岩破裂微震事件信号频率为90~1000 Hz,主频约250 Hz;岩体破裂后,支撑力下降,压力转移给煤体,导致煤体破裂,煤体破裂微震事件信号频率为90~1000 Hz,主频约350 Hz。结论微震事件能够综合反映煤岩体受力破坏程度,判别掘进过程中煤岩破裂类型,为矿井生产中煤岩动力灾害的预警提供理论基础。

考虑周车主观侵略性的智能车辆换道优化策略

智能车辆换道策略是智能驾驶技术的重要组成部分,在不同场景下的适应能力对于高品质自动驾驶尤为重要。在异质交通流中,智能车辆认知属性的不同会引起换道车辆换道意图及轨迹规划的差异。该策略利用车辆行驶空间、行驶效率参数建立车辆的决策代价函数,采用模糊理论从速度系数、空间系数、车道分布等角度实现对周围车辆主观侵略性的量化描述,在此基础上,通过智能驾驶员模型(IDM)预测周车对换道车辆换道意图的行为响应,并根据预测信息优化换道决策。在轨迹规划过程中,将车辆换道轨迹解耦为车辆换道路径及行驶速度,利用车辆主观侵略性及车辆行驶安全场评估车辆换道行驶风险,并将行驶安全场与二次规划相融合,从安全性、舒适性、参考线偏差等角度进行路径及速度优化。仿真结果表明,该优化策略通过换道决策可以有效提高道路通行效率,相较固定五次多项式与单独的安全场换道轨迹,可以有效降低换道过程中横向速度与横向加速度的幅值,改善换道过程中的行驶舒适性。

分布式驱动车辆操纵稳定性控制综述

为研究分布式驱动车辆的驱动控制问题,从转向控制、独立驱动控制及2个系统联合控制等3个角度入手,分析了分布式驱动车辆操纵稳定性控制策略的研究进展。首先,基于转向控制技术对影响操纵稳定性的方面进行分类;其次,分析了分层式与集中式控制结构的特点;然后,分析了基于控制结构的操纵稳定性研究;最后,结合分布式驱动车辆操稳性改善的研究现状和技术进展,展望了未来的发展趋势。

分布式电动车转向横向稳定性力矩适应性分配策略

为了提高分布式驱动电动汽车转向行驶的横向稳定性,基于Matlab/Simulink和CarSim建立了分布式驱动电动汽车二自由度动力模型,并设计了车辆的横向稳定性控制策略。控制系统由上下两部分组成:上层力矩计算控制器,主要基于PID控制策略计算车辆所需的附加横摆力矩;下层力矩分配控制器,根据车辆转向行驶时所需附加横摆力矩的大小,在差动驱动、差动制动、摩擦制动3种力矩分配方式中选取相适应的分配方式将力矩合理分配到各个轮毂电机上。研究结果表明:所设计的横向稳定性控制系统最大能够使车辆横摆角速度减小58%,并且可以良好地追踪理想质心侧偏角,且波动减少,有效提高了车辆转向行驶时的横向稳定性。在差动驱动分配方式控制下车辆对追踪期望速度具有良好的效果;车辆所需附加横摆力矩较大时,下层力矩分配控制器采用差动制动、摩擦制动分配方式将牺牲对期望速度的追踪。

多轴分布式电驱动车辆电液复合制动控制研究

针对多轴分布式电机驱动车辆电液复合制动中易出现的车辆制动抖动问题,提出了一种建压阶段电机制动力修正策略和一种基于前馈-反馈的协调控制策略,分别在建压阶段和其他阶段通过协调复合制动力来解决制动抖动的问题。针对防抱死控制系统与电机制动系统共同作用时的制动矛盾,提出了一种基于PID控制的ABS控制策略,主要通过改变电机制动力来解决制动矛盾的问题。通过TruckSim、Matlab/Simulink及AMESim联合仿真验证,制动冲击度在建压阶段下降了20.66%,在电机退出阶段下降了92.59%,驾驶感觉得到明显改善。而ABS控制策略也可在保证理想滑移率的同时完成制动能量回收;结合整车制动试验,表明协调控制策略在保证制动效果良好的同时实现了制动能量回收,效果显著。

跟车工况下基于风险评估的人机共驾策略

为了避免驾驶辅助系统对驾驶员造成不必要的干预,结合碰撞风险与驾驶操纵能力引出了纵向跟车工况下的风险评估区的概念,基于驾驶数据的正态分布特性确定了风险评估区边界,进而提出一种新的人机共驾纵向驾驶权分配策略,该策略以碰撞时间倒数(TTCi)为判断前提,如果TTCi超过其阈值,则以风险评估区上边界代表驾驶操纵能力的最大偏差值,根据驾驶员操纵能力的偏差程度分配辅助驾驶系统的控制权。结合Prescan、Matlab/Simulink与罗技G29驾驶模拟器搭建了驾驶员在环仿真平台,以分心驾驶模拟驾驶员操纵能力下降情况,对策略的有效性进行了验证。结果表明,在高速道路跟车工况下,所提出的人机共驾策略能有效避免由于驾驶员操纵能力下降导致的碰撞事件发生。

分布式驱动电动汽车横向稳定性抗饱和滑模控制

【目的】探讨轮毂电机输出转矩的幅值和响应速度饱和的问题。【方法】以分布式电动驱动汽车为研究对象,结合二阶嵌套饱和函数对滑模控制进行抗饱和设计,并基于轮毂电机的峰值转矩及其在台架试验中的实际响应设计抗饱和滑模控制器的上下限参数。【结果】抗饱和滑模控制器能严格限制直接横摆力矩的幅值和变化速率,能极大地提高极限工况下车辆的横向稳定性。【结论】本文提出的方法有效解决了极限工况下轮毂电机易陷入饱和的问题,避免了因车轮滑移导致车辆失稳。