MoBEO: Model based Engine Development and Calibration Innovative ways to increase calibration quality within the limits of acceptable development effort! Dr. Prakash Gnanam, AVL Powertrain UK Ltd 1 25 Feb 215
Outline Challenges AVL Approach MoBEO: Model Overview Model Accuracy Application Environment Use Cases 2
Powertrain Development Challenges CO2 / Fuel Consumption Real Driving Emissions Broad Vehicle Portfolio Reduction of development costs Increased system complexity (EAS, OBD, Hybridization) Reduction of development time 1 Keep quality standards 3
AVL APPROACH 4
Diesel Calibration Methodology and Tools for a more efficient calibration Measuring Post Processing Validation Actual effort Quality Management Calibration Process, CRETA, Quality Dashboard, CVP Planning / Monitoring MOBEO Methodology Advanced Test Automation Advanced Post Processing Quality Management Dataset Management Test Field Host Vehicle Data Extension to the Virtual Environments MOBEO Methodology Test Environments 5
MOBEO Model overview 6
Changing Calibration Paradigm Overview Model based development using a real time capable engine model Starting from concept phase until SOP calibration Engine model based on semi-physical modeling approach empirical model components derived from AVL experience and test bed data physical components increase the range of application due to better extrapolation Easy usability due to the use of suitable simulation environments Increasing system robustness within given development duration and budget by transferring development from real to virtual testing 7
DoE and Beyond The evolution of the methodology approach Area of Optimization Extraploration 1 Engine n Variants n Conditions Real Driving Optimization Models Neural Network Semi- Physical Global DoE Dynamic Global Optimization 1 Engine n Variants Polynomial Model Best Point Experiment Designs 1 Engine 1 Variant Local Points Optimization FF E2 / E3 Turbo / EGR E3 / E4 Common Rail E4 / E5 n actuators n variants EU6 Measurement Effort Legislation / Technology 8
Definitions - Model Accuracy Levels Maturity Level Description Use Cases Level 1 Only the main geometrical data of the engine are used as input for model set-up Concept study and decision ECU algorithm design Exhaust gas aftertreatment (EAS) concept Level 2 Level 3 Measurement data is used to make a refinement of the model to increase accuracy. Model is adapted to steady state and transient data, measured at AVL. Highest accuracy which is needed for model based calibration. Pre-Calibration: the possible calibration tasks depends on focus of the model parameterization Used for specific calibration tasks Variant calibration support Ambient correction calibration (altitude/hot/cold) EAS calibration strategy OBD calibration support Robustness investigations ECU algorithm verification 9 9
Development Process Consequent usage of real-time system simulation Concept / Layout Component and system development Endurance testing Calibration / Validation Consequent usage of real-time system simulation Start of Production AVL data base, measurements of single components Data engine test bed Data vehicle testing Model quality 1
Model Based Development Modelling Approach Virtual Basic model setup MoBEO Semi-physical Basic Model without measurement data refined model setup MoBEO Semi-physical Thermodynamic NOx-Emission EAS System (DOC, DPF, SCR, NLT) Empirical static global HC, CO, Soot, SPL, Cameo M&M Combinedmodel Increased number of engine specific outputs Model refinement HiL Setup MiL Setup fox Cal Model-based calibration of various variants Variant specific hardware change (e.g. intake piping, ) (No combustion HW change) Robustness analysis Pre-calibration Testbed results DoE Test Results Pre-calibration Field data Emission validation First engine Run Puma / Cameo T&M Base engine testbed development Puma / Cameo T&M DoE Measurements Puma / Cameo T&M Environmental validation Real Extension to the Virtual Environments Advanced Test Automation Post- Processing 11
MOBEO Model accuracy 12
MOBEO Model Based Development ACCURACY IN DIFFERENT CYCLES NEDC engine speed [rpm] 35 29 23 17 11 5 urban 1 extra urban NOx [g/h] engine torque [Nm] 2 15 1 5 6 5 4 3 2 urban 1 extra urban 1 CO2 [kg/h] Temp. us. TC [ C] 6 45 3 15 6 4 2 5 1 15 2 time [s] 75 8 85 9 95 1 15 11 115 12 time [s] 13
MOBEO Model Based Development ACCURACY IN DIFFERENT CYCLES engine speed [rpm] 35 29 23 17 11 5 WLTC CO2 [kg/h] Temp. us. TC [ C] NOx [g/h] engine torque [Nm] 2 15 1 5 12 1 8 6 4 2 6 45 3 15 6 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 time [s] 14
MOBEO Model Based Development ACCURACY IN DIFFERENT CYCLES engine speed [rpm] 3 25 2 15 1 5 ARTEMIS gesamt CO2 [kg/h] Temp. us TC [ C] NOx [g/h] engine torque [Nm] 2 15 1 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 4 8 12 16 2 24 28 32 36 time [s] 15
MOBEO - Model Based Development Model Accuracy Commercial Vehicle Engine Speed [%] Intake Air Massflow [%] Opacity [%] 1 5 1 8 6 4 2 5 4 3 2 1 Measurement Simulation 4 45 5 55 6 65 7 75 8 Time [s] 1 8 6 4 2 1 8 6 4 2 55 5 45 4 35 3 Torque [%] NOx Concentration [ppm] T. Turbine-Inlet [ C] Typical deviations of the cycle emissions and fuel consumption as well as achievable temperature accuracy: Fuel Consumption < 3% NOx Emission < 1% Insoluble Particulate Emission < 1% Temperature Intake Side < 1 C Temperature Exhaust Side < 2 C 16
MOBEO Application environment 17
Changing Calibration Paradigm The right application environment at the right time MiL Setup HiL Setup Model in the Loop (MiL) Advantages + Simulation faster than real time (app. 5 to 1 times faster) + No hardware parts needed + Simulation on normal PC possible Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Advantages + All ECU functions available + Pre-Calibration of all ECU functions possible + Possibility of ECU software and dataset validation Disadvantages - Availability of software ECU - Often not all ECU functionalities available Disadvantages - Only real time simulation possible - Need of hardware in the loop test bed Both environments can be used for pre-calibration of specific tasks 18
WORK ENVIRONMENTS - XIL-STATION HiL Cabinet, including AVL Load-Drawer + HIL Base System (e.g. dspace, ETAS) with RTPC and I/O boards Operator Station, including 4 x 24inch Monitors PUMA CAMEO PUMA Testbed Workstation HIL SW INCA CAMEO Workstation HiL Host PC including, HiL Operator Software and ECU Application Software 19
Sil System integrating Mobeo AVL Mobeo Engine Model Transient Cycle from the Testbed 2 2
Sil System integrating Mobeo ECU Parameters _ : Engine model output - - : Measurement 21 21
Sil System integrating Mobeo Reduction of the Demand EGR rate Increase of the NOx Emissions -- : Engine model output - - : Measurement 22 22
Sil System integrating Mobeo Reduction of the ambient pressure (from 1 to 7 mbar) Increase of the exhaust gas temperature _ : Engine model output - - : Measurement 23 23
Generic Mobeo SIL Environment Import Model Manual Changes Cycle Definition Import Calibration Data Ambient Conditions Output Folder Run Simulation Simulation results 5-1x real time!! 24
MOBEO Use Cases 25
Model Based Development Concept Investigations Model based concept investigations Assessment of technology route Simulation of transient behaviour of engine in early concept phase on MiL environment Definition of possible concepts considering the interaction between engine exhaust after-treatment system software and calibration Sensors and actuators environmental conditions Vehicle & drivetrain simulation 26
MOBEO - Model Based Development USE CASES HW Testing & Calibration engine & EATS modeling Virtual Testing & Calibration Powertrain Calibration tasks for MiL/HiL: RDE Real Driving Emission evaluation EAS Simulation Calibration for non-standard ambient conditions Calibration of component protection In-Use Compliance - PEMS Sensitivity studies taking into account system interactions OBD Diagnoses, IUPR Software and dataset validation 27
Model Based Development Calibration of Ambient Corrections Simulation of full load altitude operation for validation of ambient correction and engine protection functions 97mbar = 35m (Graz) 75mbar = 25m 66mbar = 35m 54mbar = 5m Limits for component protection Temp. upstr.turbine [ C] Pressure upstr. Turbine [kpa] HP TC Speed [rpm] 8 6 4 2 5 375 25 125 15 125 1 75 5 Limit temperature upstream turbine Limit temperature downstream compressor Limit pressure upstream turbine Limit LP turbochargerspeed Limit HP turbochargerspeed 2 1 1 5 LP TC Speed [rpm] Temp. ds. Compressor [ C] 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 Engine Speed [1/min] No derating up to 25 m 15 16 17 18 19 2 24 16 8 BMEP [kpa] 28
Model Based Development Calibration of Component Protection Functions Simulation of engine failure at full load for validation of engine protection functions Limits for component protection HP TC Speed [rpm] Pressure upstr. Turbine [kpa] Temp. upstr.turbine [ C] 8 6 4 2 5 375 25 125 15 125 1 75 5 Limit temperature upstream turbine Limit temperature downstream compressor Limit pressure upstream turbine Limit LP turbochargerspeed Limit HP turbochargerspeed 2 1 1 5 Temp. ds. Compressor [ C] LP TC Speed [rpm] 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 Engine Speed [1/min] 16 17 18 19 2 24 16 8 BMEP [kpa] 29
Model Based Calibration on XiL - test beds Virtual Test Beds as Extension of Real Test Facilities Calibration Driving Cycle Environment Borders of applicability for HiL test bed Final Calibration Validation Certification Durability testing Pre-calibration of Start and Cold Start Idle stability Production Tolerances Aging Effects Missfire 3
Changing Calibration Paradigm: Innovative ways to increase xcu calibration quality AVL model based development methodology is the consequent usage of real-time system simulation from concept to SOP on suitable development environments with smart calibration tools 31
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