Reliable information on the current NOx is vitally important not only for the control of efficient exhaust-gas cleaning systems, but also for OBD requirements.
This paper describes the development of a NOx model, with real time capability, suitable to work as replacement or signal monitor of the NOx sensor.
The model calculates the NOx emissions based on data currently available to the Control Unit. Other variables which are difficult to record during engine operation, such as air mass and EGR rate, were made available to the model as result of an advanced physics simulation. The first step was to create a detailed one-dimensional model of the engine. Subsequently, the model was upgraded to be able to calculate in real-time those variables needed for predicting the level of oxides of nitrogen, e.g. EGR, which otherwise are unknown during conventional engine operation. The NOx emissions are calculated by means of a polynomial equation.
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Reliable information on the current NOx is vitally important not only for the control of efficient exhaust-gas cleaning systems, but also for OBD requirements.
This paper describes the development of a NOx model, with real time capability, suitable to work as replacement or signal monitor of the NOx sensor.
The model calculates the NOx emissions based on data currently available to the Control Unit. Other variables which are difficult to record during engine operation, such as air mass and EG...
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