Title: The design and hardware-in-the-loop simulation test of a parallel hybrid transmission control system

Authors: J. Marco, R. Ball, R.P. Jones, A. Roxburgh

Addresses: Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. School of Engineering, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

Abstract: Presented within this paper is the design and hardware-in-the-loop simulation test, HILST, of the transmission control system for the HERO vehicle. The acronym HERO refers to hybrid electric realised off-road, which constitutes a parallel hybrid derivative of a Land Rover Defender. The powertrain comprises of an electrical machine mechanically coupled to the gearbox input shaft. The transmission control system employs the electrical machine to actively assist in the gear change process. The simulated performance of the control system is compared to the results obtained when the control algorithms have been converted to a source code program and compiled to the control module operating within a HILST environment.

Keywords: automotive electronic systems; hardware-in-the-loop; simulation; testing.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2002.002042

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2002 Vol.30 No.4, pp.362-385

Published online: 15 Aug 2003 *

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