A Mean-Value Model for Estimating Exhaust Manifold Pressure in Production Engine Applications

Peter M. Olin

doi:10.4271/2008-01-1004

2008-04-14

A Mean-Value Model for Estimating Exhaust Manifold Pressure in Production Engine Applications 2008-01-1004

A key quantity for use in engine control is the exhaust manifold pressure. For production applications it is an important component in the calculation of the engine volumetric efficiency, as well as EGR flow and residual fraction. For cost reasons, however, it is preferable to not have to measure the exhaust manifold pressure for production applications. For that reason, it is advantageous to develop a model for estimating the exhaust manifold pressure in production application software that is small, accurate, and simple to calibrate.

In this paper, a mean-value model for calculating the exhaust manifold pressure is derived from the compressible flow equation, treating the exhaust system as a fixed-geometry restriction between the exhaust manifold and the outlet of the tailpipe. Validation data from production applications is presented.

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A Mean-Value Model for Estimating Exhaust Manifold Pressure in Production Engine Applications 2008-01-1004

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