Optimal energy management of a series hybrid vehicle with combined fuel economy and low-emission objectives

Abstract

A series hybrid powertrain provides ultimate freedom in controlling the engine. The flexibility enabled with hybridization creates chances for a synergistic approach, in which the hybrid supervisory control can be augmented to address both the emissions and the efficiency. In this paper, two policy optimization techniques are proposed, namely stochastic dynamic programming and neurodynamic programming, for designing power management controllers. These controllers are then compared with a baseline rule-based controller. The intention is to investigate the additional benefits possible through application of policy optimization algorithms and a systematic framework capable of representing complex system-level effects. The power management of a series hydraulic hybrid vehicle is pursued as a sequential decision-making problem under uncertainty (stochastic control). The low energy density of the hydraulic accumulator adds to the control challenge. First, stochastic dynamic programming and neurodynamic programming are applied to design a controller based on the fuel economy objective. The problem is subsequently expanded to include minimization of transient diesel engine emissions. This poses additional challenges due to the increased state space. The problem is computationally intractable by stochastic dynamic programming and is solved using the newly proposed neurodynamic programming framework. Finally, the supervisory controllers are implemented and evaluated using simulations and an engine-in-the-loop facility. It is shown that, by designing an intelligent multi-objective controller, significant reduction in both the fuel consumption and the emissions can be achieved compared with strategies which focus solely on the fuel consumption.

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