TY - EJOU AU - Lu, Jiayu AU - Chang, Siqin TI - A Trajectory Planning-Based Energy-Optimal Method for an EMVT System T2 - Computer Modeling in Engineering \& Sciences PY - 2019 VL - 118 IS - 1 SN - 1526-1506 AB - In this paper, a trajectory planning-based energy-optimal method is proposed to reduce the energy consumption of novel electromagnetic valve train (EMVT). Firstly, an EMVT optimization model based on state equation was established. Then, the Gauss pseudospectral method (GPM) was used to plan energy-optimal trajectory. And a robust feedforward-feedback tracking controller based on inverse system method is proposed to track the energy-optimal trajectory. In order to verify the effectiveness of the energy-optimal trajectory, a test bench was established. Finally, co-simulations based on MATLAB Simulink and AVL Boost were carried out to illustrate the effect of energy-optimal trajectories on engine performance. Experimental results show that the robust tracking controller can achieve good position tracking performance. And these energy-optimal trajectories can save up to 40% of the energy consumption compared with the conventional camshaft valve trajectories. KW - Electromagnetic valve train KW - energy optimization KW - trajectory plan KW - robust tracking control KW - co-simulation DO - 10.31614/cmes.2019.04190