Fuzzy modelling techniques applied to an air/fuel ratio control system

Fuzzy modelling techniques have been applied to the simulated control of the air/fuel ratio. The method enables the identification of structured nonlinear models, due to the existence of the G and H matrices, that could be readily adapted online. The model used within the control scheme has been selected using the Young information criteria, which is used to assess its appropriateness, normally linear models, for control. The performance of the model, as part of the combined feedforward/feedback controller, appears satisfactory. When the nonlinear and time varying nature of the automotive engine system is considered, the fuzzy modelling methods are considered to offer some potential for engine control applications