分布式驱动电动汽车转矩节能优化分配

为了提高分布式驱动电动汽车的经济性和续航里程,对4个轮毂电机驱动转矩优化分配问题进行研究。通过轮毂电机台架试验得到轮毂电机的驱动效率特性,分析转矩优化分配实现节约整车能耗的可行性;建立侧重提高电机效率的目标函数,使电机转矩处于电机效率Map图中的高效区;建立侧重提高电机响应速度的目标函数,减小转矩分配瞬间电流波动过大带来的能耗;基于模糊理论设计以电机效率为变量的权重函数,实时调节权重来协调2种目标函数,提出一种转矩节能优化分配方法,得到最优的轴间转矩分配系数。在后轴驱动、平均分配、优化分配3种分配方式下进行整车能耗的ECE城市循环工况对比仿真分析。结果表明：提出的节能优化分配方法通过实时优化驱动电机的转矩,避免了电机工作在转矩过大和过小的低效区,提高了整个驱动系统的能量利用率,相比于后轴驱动和平均分配整车能耗效率提高了5.91%和10.54%;实车试验验证了转矩节能优化分配算法的节能效果,优化分配相比另外2种分配方式整车能耗效率分别提高了3.66%和8.58%。     

基于效率最优的四驱纯电动转矩分配仿真分析

文章针对前、后双电机动力分布式纯电动汽车,以优化能量消耗为目标,如何合理的动态分配前、后轴转矩的问题进行了研究。首先依照制动法规、驱动电机动态响应和车辆纵向平顺性等要求,提出切实可行的分配计算与优化方法,并且区分驱动和制动两种工况。之后采用循环工况仿真验证的方法,进行能耗分析。通过与固定分配方法结果的对比,验证了所提分配方法有效性。     

Dynamics characteristics analysis and control of FWID EV

Compared with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, four-wheel-independently-drive electric vehicles (FWID EV) have significant advantages, such as more controlled degree of freedom (DOF), higher energy efficiency and faster torque response of an electric motor. The influence of these advantages and other characteristics on vehicle dynamics control need to be evaluated in detail. This paper firstly analyzed the dynamics characteristics of FWID EV, including the feasible region of vehicle global force, the improvement of powertrain energy efficiency and the time-delays of electric motor torque in the direct yaw moment feedback control system. In this way, the influence of electric motor output power limit, road friction coefficient and the wheel torque response on the stability control, as well as the impact of motor idle loss on the torque distribution method were illustrated clearly. Then a vehicle dynamics control method based on the vehicle stability state was proposed. In normal driving condition, the powertrain energy efficiency can be improved by torque distribution between front and rear wheels. In extreme driving condition, the electric motors combined with the electro-hydraulic braking system were employed as actuators for direct yaw moment control. Simulation results show that dynamics control which take full advantages of the more controlled freedom and the motor torque response characteristics improve the vehicle stability better than the control based on the hydraulic braking system of conventional vehicle. Furthermore, some road tests in a real vehicle were conducted to evaluate the performance of proposed control method.     

Cooperative regenerative braking control for front-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle based on adaptive regenerative brake torque optimization using under-steer index

In this study, cooperative regenerative braking control of front-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle is proposed to recover optimal braking energy while guaranteeing the vehicle lateral stability. In front-wheel-drive hybrid electric vehicle, excessive regenerative braking for recuperation of the maximum braking energy can cause under-steer problem. This is due to the fact that the resultant lateral force on front tire saturates and starts to decrease. Therefore, cost function with constraints is newly defined to determine optimum distribution of brake torques including the regenerative brake torque for improving the braking energy recovery as well as the vehicle lateral stability. This cost function includes trade-off relation of two objectives. The physical meaning of first objective of cost function is to maximize the regenerative brake torque for improving the fuel economy and that of second objective is to increase the mechanical-friction brake torques at rear wheels rather than regenerative brake torque at front wheels for preventing front tire saturation. And weighting factor in cost function is also proposed as a function of under-steer index representing current state of the vehicle lateral motion in order to generalize the constrained optimization problem including both normal and severe cornering situation. For example, as the vehicle approaches its handling limits, adaptation of weighting factor is possible to prioritize front tire saturation over increasing the recuperation of braking energy for driver safety and vehicle lateral stability. Finally, computer simulation of closed loop driver-vehicle system based on Carsim? performed to verify the effectiveness of adaptation method in proposed controller and the vehicle performance of the proposed controller in comparison with the conventional controller for only considering the vehicle lateral stability. Simulation results indicate that the proposed controller improved the performance of braking energy recovery as well as guaranteed the vehicle lateral stability similar to the conventional controller.     

Effect of the front and rear weight distribution ratio of a Formula car during maximum-speed cornering on a circuit

Because Formula cars are lighter than ordinary cars, the optimal settings for this type of car are thought to be different from those of a ordinary car. The front and rear weight distribution ratio of a vehicle is an important parameter that exerts a significant influence on critical cornering. The tendency of a ordinary car to under-steer during critical cornering is determined by the front and rear weight distribution ratio of the vehicle. Specifically, when the front of an ordinary FR (front-engine, rear wheel drive) vehicle is slightly heavier than the rear, the car tends to understeer during critical cornering. However, the optimal weight distribution ratio for critical cornering is not obvious for a formula car because of its lightness. This observation was investigated using a driving course similar to a real driving course to perform a maximum speed cornering simulations. It was found that a front to rear weight distribution ratio of 40:60 resulted in the fastest lap time. This ratio also gave the best results in the maximum-speed driving experiment performed using a driving simulator. Moreover, the maximum lateral acceleration during turning, the driving force, and the load movement of the inside and outside wheels was calculated using experimental driving force data and the concept of a tire friction circle. As a result, driving mechanics have been determined for a vehicle having a front/rear weight distribution ratio of 40:60 while traveling at maximum speed.     

基于非线性模型预测控制的车辆纵向队列协调控制

本文中针对基于分层控制结构的车辆队列上、下层控制缺少联系的问题,提出了车辆队列跟驰与个体车辆动力学稳定性协调控制的思路,其基本思想是在保证队列中个体车辆安全稳定行驶的同时,尽可能实现队列跟驰控制的目标。基于非线性模型预测控制(nonlinear model predictive control,NMPC)方法设计了车辆队列协调控制方案,设计了包括跟驰间距误差、跟驰速度误差以及车速与车轮圆周速度差3个子目标的优化目标函数,将队列跟驰与车辆动力学稳定性的协调控制转化为约束优化控制问题;基于序列二次规划(sequential quadratic programming,SQP)方法进行求解,得到车辆前、后轴的制动/驱动力矩来实现上层决策输出的期望跟驰加速度。基于由3车辆组成的非线性队列模型对控制方案进行了仿真分析,结果表明,所提出的基于NMPC的车辆队列协调控制策略可以在大范围操纵工况下,在保证车辆安全稳定行驶的基础上实现队列的跟驰控制。     

一种提高轮边驱动客车经济性的驱动控制方法

轮边驱动电动客车采用4个永磁同步电机,通过减速器将驱动力传递至驱动轮。合适的转矩分配控制策略可以提升行车经济性。以轮边驱动电动客车为研究对象,采用加速踏板平滑处理和基于电机电动效率Map图的转矩优化分配方法,并通过AVL Cruise/Simulink联合仿真、dSPACE硬件在环和实车试验进行验证。结果表明,相比于平均转矩分配,采用加速踏板平滑处理和基于电机电动效率Map图的转矩最优分配方法可降低2.35%的能耗,且该控制算法在硬件在环和实车试验中有着较好的实时性,能够满足实车行驶的需求。     

Development of equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy for hybrid electric vehicles

Power distribution between an internal combustion engine and electric motors is one of main features of hybrid electric vehicles that improves their fuel economy. An equivalent fuel consumption minimization strategy can instantaneously identify the optimal power distribution by converting the battery power into the equivalent fuel power and minimizing the overall fuel consumption. To guarantee the effectiveness of the strategy, it is essential to find the proper value of the conversion factor used to obtain the equivalent fuel power. However, finding the proper value is not a straightforward process because it is necessary to consider the overall power conversion efficiencies and battery charge sustaining strategy for the target driving cycle in advance. In this study, a model-based parameter optimization method is introduced to find the optimal conversion factor. A hybrid electric vehicle simulation model capable of estimating fuel consumption was developed, and the optimal conversion factor was discovered using a genetic algorithm that evaluates its population members using the simulation model. A series of simulations and vehicle tests was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the optimized strategy, and the results show a distinct improvement in fuel economy.     

基于实际载重的汽车前后轴制动力分配系统设计

汽车在生活和生产中日益变得不可或缺,对汽车安全性又提出了更高的要求。汽车前后轴制动力分配对汽车安全性具有重大影响。针对前后轴制动力分配的问题,分析比较了目前各种分配方式的不足,并建设性地提出了基于实际载重的汽车前后轴制动力分配的控制方法。建立并详细阐述了该控制方法的理论模型及相关的约束条件。对该控制方法进行了实例计算分析和仿真实验,并对实验结果做了说明和总结。     

双电机耦合驱动电动汽车驱动模式划分与优化

为充分发挥一款双电机耦合驱动系统电动汽车(DMCP-EV)多驱动模式的节能优势,制定了基于系统效率最优的驱动模式控制策略。根据该双电机耦合驱动系统的结构特点,定义了电机4种驱动模式并分别建立其动力学驱动模型和系统效率模型。在满足动力性要求的前提下,分析并划分了各驱动模式的工作范围,以系统效率为优化目标,采用粒子群优化算法进行优化,获得最佳的驱动模式切换控制和转矩分配策略。开展了Matlab/Simulink仿真和硬件在环试验验证。结果表明,经系统效率优化的驱动模式在满足动力性要求的前提下,有效提高了双电机耦合驱动系统的经济性,能耗降低11%。     

电动汽车驱动系统再生制动特性分析与仿真

电动汽车行驶时对能量的需求以及延长续驶里程要求驱动电机具有再生制动能力,既可以提供制动力,又可以将制动过程中的能量回收。通过对汽车制动模式及其产生的能量进行分析。以永磁无刷直流电机系统在作电动汽车动力时实现电气制动为控制策略,仿真了回馈制动,并对仿真结果进行了分析、探讨。结果表明,再生制动的算法是可行的,能满足能量回收要求。     

Traction/Braking Force Distribution for Optimal Longitudinal Motion During Curve Following

The optimal tire force distribution to maximize acceleration/deceleration of a four-wheel vehicle during cornering is studied. The objective of this research is to investigate the improvement one can expect from the implementation of different vehicle steering and driving mechanisms. We first identify the upper limit imposed by physical laws by assuming all the four wheels can be individually steered and driven. Practical vehicle configurations such as four-wheel-steering (4WS) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) are then considered. The optimization involves equality and inequality constraints and are solved by nonlinear programming techniques.     

Drive control system design for stability and maneuverability of a 6WD/6WS vehicle

This paper describes a drive controller designed to improve the lateral vehicle stability and maneuverability of a 6-wheel drive / 6-wheel steering (6WD/6WS) vehicle. The drive controller consists of upper and lower level controllers. The upper level controller is based on sliding control theory and determines both front and middle steering angle, additional net yaw moment, and longitudinal net force according to the reference velocity and steering angle of a manual drive, remotely controlled, autonomous controller. The lower level controller takes the desired longitudinal net force, yaw moment, and tire force information as inputs and determines the additional front steering angle and distributed longitudinal tire force on each wheel. This controller is based on optimal distribution control and takes into consideration the friction circle related to the vertical tire force and friction coefficient acting on the road and tire. Distributed longitudinal/lateral tire forces are determined as proportion to the size of the friction circle according to changes in driving conditions. The response of the 6WD/6WS vehicle implemented with this drive controller has been evaluated via computer simulations conducted using the Matlab/Simulink dynamic model. Computer simulations of an open loop under turning conditions and a closed-loop driver model subjected to double lane change have been conducted to demonstrate the improved performance of the proposed drive controller over that of a conventional DYC.     

An optimal torque distribution control strategy for four-independent wheel drive electric vehicles

In this paper, an optimal torque distribution approach is proposed for electric vehicle equipped with four independent wheel motors to improve vehicle handling and stability performance. A novel objective function is formulated which works in a multifunctional way by considering the interference among different performance indices: forces and moment errors at the centre of gravity of the vehicle, actuator control efforts and tyre workload usage. To adapt different driving conditions, a weighting factors tuning scheme is designed to adjust the relative weight of each performance in the objective function. The effectiveness of the proposed optimal torque distribution is evaluated by simulations with CarSim and Matlab/Simulink. The simulation results under different driving scenarios indicate that the proposed control strategy can effectively improve the vehicle handling and stability even in slippery road conditions.     

发动机制动工况下汽车制动器摩擦性能分析

建立了基于恒速制动车辆纵向力平衡方程、制动器耗散功率及其温度变化微分方程、管路压力调节等子模型的恒速长下坡汽车制动器摩擦性能分析系统.以两轴中型汽车为例,对前后制动器在不同挡位发动机制动时的温度、制动副摩擦因数、制动力分配及管路压力变化进行了计算.结果表明,在不影响车速情况下,合理使用各挡发动机制动可改善汽车前、后制动器热负荷,减小或避免制动摩擦力矩热衰退,保证汽车下长坡安全行驶.     

4WID/4WIS电动车建模和特殊工况仿真

介绍了四轮独立驱动/四轮独立转向(4WID/4WIS)电动车的特点,基于Matlab/Simulink搭建了各子系统及整车的动力学仿真模型,设置了该类型电动车特有的驾驶模式选择功能。模型允许对4个车轮输入不同的驱动转矩和转角;考虑了驱动电机、转向电机的动态响应特性。针对4WID/4WIS电动车特有的蟹行、斜行和原地转向工况进行了仿真。结果表明,模型能够较好地反映4WID/4WIS电动车的动力学响应特性。     

Experimental investigations on continuous regenerative anti-lock braking system of full electric vehicle

Functions of anti-lock braking for full electric vehicles (EV) with individually controlled wheel drive can be realized through conventional brake system actuating friction brakes and regenerative brake system actuating electric motors. To analyze advantages and limitations of both variants of anti-lock braking systems (ABS), the presented study introduces results of experimental investigations obtained from proving ground tests of all-wheel drive EV. The brake performance is assessed for three different configurations: hydraulic ABS; regenerative ABS only on the front axle; blended hydraulic and regenerative ABS on the front axle and hydraulic ABS on the rear axle. The hydraulic ABS is based on a rule-based controller, and the continuous regenerative ABS uses the gain-scheduled proportional-integral direct slip control with feedforward and feedback control parts. The results of tests on low-friction road surface demonstrated that all the ABS configurations guarantee considerable reduction of the brake distance compared to the vehicle without ABS. In addition, braking manoeuvres with the regenerative ABS are characterized by accurate tracking of the reference wheel slip that results in less oscillatory time profile of the vehicle deceleration and, as consequence, in better driving comfort. The results of the presented experimental investigations can be used in the process of selection of ABS architecture for upcoming generations of full electric vehicles with individual wheel drive.     

电动汽车动力性及续驶里程仿真研究

根据整车的性能参数及指标,进行了电动汽车动力系统的参数匹配计算。利用ADVISOR建立了整车及动力各部件的仿真模型,在不同工况下进行整车性能仿真,主要分析了动力性能、续驶里程及能量消耗,通过台架测试与仿真结果对比,两者基本吻合。在样车设计开发阶段,利用该方法进行研究,具有一定的参考价值和指导意义。     

Integrated chassis control for a three-axle electric bus with distributed driving motors and active rear steering system

This paper describes an integrated chassis control framework for a novel three-axle electric bus with active rear steering (ARS) axle and four motors at the middle and rear wheels. The proposed integrated framework consists of four parts: (1) an active speed limiting controller is designed for anti-body slip control and rollover prevention; (2) an ARS controller is designed for coordinating the tyre wear between the driving wheels; (3) an inter-axle torque distribution controller is designed for optimal torque distribution between the axles, considering anti-wheel slip and battery power limitations and (4) a data acquisition and estimation module for collecting the measured and estimated vehicle states. To verify the performances, a simulation platform is established in Trucksim software combined with Simulink. Three test cases are particularly designed to show the performances. The proposed algorithm is compared with a simple even control algorithm. The test results show satisfactory lateral stability and rollover prevention performances under severe steering conditions. The desired tyre wear coordinating performance is also realised, and the wheel slip ratios are restricted within stable region during intensive driving and emergency braking with complicated road conditions.     

汽车列车电控制动系统制动力分配的控制算法

为汽车列车提出了一种基于滑移率的电控制动系统制动力分配算法,即根据不同情况,使牵引车后轮和半挂车车轮的目标滑移率随牵引车前轮滑移率而变化.运用Matlab/Simulink和Trucksim软件进行列车在高附着和低附着路面上行驶的联合仿真,结果表明该算法能缩短汽车列车的制动距离,提高了制动稳定性.