Research Article

Optimal Control of Diesel Engines: Numerical Methods, Applications, and Experimental Validation

Table 1

Main data of the engines used.

Engine A B

Displ. volume (l) 8.7 3.0
Cylinders (—) 6 4
Bore/stroke (mm) 117/135 96/104
Compression ratio (—) 15.8 17.6
EGR High pressure
Rated power (kW) 300 (1,650 rpm) 130 (2,900 rpm)
Max. torque (Nm) 1,720 (1,200 rpm) 420 (1,400 rpm)