How do cars work?
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Schematic-of-the-air-intake-and-exhaust-system-of-the-engine_fig2_242175997
What does the ECU (Electronic control unit) do?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/electronic-control-unit-ecu-vijay-tharad
How is it currently programmed?
https://linkecu.com/getting-started/start-up-maps/
What are the problems associated with static tuning maps?
Limited Adaptability
Static tuning relies on fixed settings, failing to adjust in real-time to changes in driving conditions, fuel quality, or environmental factors, leading to suboptimal performance.
Wear and Tear
It overlooks the aging and wear of engine components, which can degrade performance and increase maintenance costs over time.
Environmental Impact
Static tuning's inability to dynamically optimize engine functions contributes to higher emissions, conflicting with environmental sustainability goals.
Real-time engine tuning with machine learning
- Resolves all issues mentioned previously
- Scalability and Learning Over Time with the driver
What would the system look like now?
How would we achieve this?
Related work
eSTORM: Enhanced Self Tuning On-board Real-time Engine Model
Project Outline
Hybrid Modeling Approach: Combines physics-based and empirical modeling methodologies to create a robust engine performance model for real-time diagnostics and prognostics.
Real-time Performance Tracking: Utilizes integrated sensor data to monitor and track changes in engine module performance on-board, enabling immediate adjustments.
Fault Detection and Accommodation: Employs the hybrid model to synthesize engine parameters, enhancing the system’s ability to detect and accommodate faults during operation.
Pitfalls & Differences in the project
Technology Age: eSTORM's 2003-based technology may not match current advances in machine learning and sensors.
Engine Specificity: Designed for aircraft turbofan engines, eSTORM's methods may not directly transfer to the varied engines in today's vehicles.
Complexity and Cost: The sophisticated and costly nature of eSTORM may be impractical for the simpler, cost-sensitive engines in modern automobiles.