ECE 5554
Transcript Abbreviation:
Powertrain Control
Course Description:
Application of digital control system theory, from viewpoints of input-output and state variable representations, to realistic problems in automotive powertrain systems.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3551 or 5551, or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Gain a basic understanding of automotive electronics, sensors, and typical control modes for internal combustion engines and automatic transmission systems
Learn principles of control-oriented modeling of realistic automotive powertrain systems
Develop tools for analysis and design of discrete-time control systems, using Z transforms
Develop tools for analysis and design of discrete-time control systems, using state-variable techniques
Become proficient in computer-aided analysis and design using Matlab and Simulink
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain systems, automotive electronics, sensors and actuators | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Control-oriented modeling of powertrain systems (input-output and state variables) | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Overview and review of digital control principles as applied to powertrain systems, including Z-transform for design, and state variable techniques | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The idle speed control problem, analysis, modeling, and control system design (multivariable control) | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The air-to-fuel ratio control problem, analysis, modeling, and control system design | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Estimator design and observability for idle speed control and air-to-fuel ratio control | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduce students to Linear Quadratic Regulator (optimal control) as applied to multivariable powertrain control systems | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transmission systems control modes | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 50% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Project | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Electronics | Jurgen | |
| Digital Control of Dynamic Systems | Franklin, Powell and Workman |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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