Using Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) as a measure of engine performance and derived from the engine’s speed, torque and fuel rate, an engine’s optimal operating points allow engineers to develop control systems to regulate the engine close to its optimal operation. This enhanced engine performance positively impacts fuel consumption. This paper illustrates how engineers can take advantage of Maple’s unmatched computation capabilities and MapleSim’s advanced modelling and simulation capabilities to: design, test and validate a control system for optimal engine performance.
IEA report claims batteries are ‘changing the game’
Batteries come with major weight penalties in vehicles and to date have only achieved very limited application in the rail sector where range and...