Discrete-Time Model of a Two-Speed PowerShift suitable for Real-Time Control and Simulation
This work addresses a domain-specific problem in automotive control systems, offering an incremental improvement for real-time simulation and control applications.
The paper tackles the problem of modeling clutch engagement/disengagement in a two-speed powershift by proposing a discrete-time approach that computes exact torque requirements, including for single and simultaneous engagements, and develops control logic for these phases. The result demonstrates advantages in real-time applicability compared to continuous-time models through extensive simulations.
In this paper, a new discrete-time approach to model the clutches engagement/disengagement in a two-speed powershift is proposed. The core idea is the development of a model for the computation of the exact torque needed to achieve the clutches engagement, including both the cases of single clutch engagement and of simultaneous clutch engagement (full lock condition). Based on this, the control logic for the clutches engagement and disengagement phases is also developed. The advantages in terms of real-time applicability with respect to the continuous-time version are shown through extensive simulation results.