Simulation and control of an automotive dry clutch

• Published in: 2004 American Control Conference Proceedings; Volume 5 of 6 Vol. 5; pp. 4078 - 4083 vol.5
• Main Authors: Serrarens, A., Dassen, M., Steinbuch, M.
• Format: Conference Proceeding Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Piscataway NJ IEEE 01.01.2004; Evanston IL American Automatic Control Council
• Subjects: Adhesives; Applied sciences; Automotive engineering; Computer science; control theory; systems; Control systems; Control theory. Systems; Drives; Exact sciences and technology; Internal combustion engines; Mechanical engineering. Machine design; Mechanical power transmission; Shafts, couplings, clutches, brakes; Torque control; Vehicle driving; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicles; Wheels; Wheel; Motor car; Road vehicle; dynamic control; Motor torque; Adhesion; Vehicle dynamics; Modeling; Clutch; Tyre; Moving load; Comfort; Internal combustion engine; Dynamic model
• ISBN: 9780780383357; 0780383354
• ISSN: 0743-1619
• DOI: 10.23919/ACC.2004.1383947

In this work the dynamic behavior and control of an automotive dry clutch is analyzed. Thereto, a straight-forward model of the clutch is embedded within a dynamic model of an automotive powertrain comprising an internal combustion engine, drivetrain and wheels moving a vehicle through tire-road adhesion. The engagement of the clutch is illustrated using the model best suited for simulation, based on work of Karnopp. These simulation results are used for conceiving a decoupling controller for the engine and clutch torque. Simulation results with the controller showing significant improvement over the un-controlled case in terms of vehicle launch comfort. A modified controller is proposed that results in even more appreciated drive comfort while not deteriorating other system behavior.