Nature

Flood Algorithm-Tuned PID-F Controller with a Modified Objective Function for Robust and Noise-resilient Speed Control of Nonlinear SparkIgnition Engines

Spark ignition (SI) engines remain an integral part of various industries due to their versatility, reliability, and cost-effectiveness 1. Predominantly used in automobiles, motorcycles, power tools, ...
Truckinginfo

How Truck Drivers Can Effectively Use an Engine Brake

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...
Nature

Nonlinear 2-DOF PID controller optimized by artificial lemming algorithm for robust engine speed regulation in spark-ignition systems

Precise and stable regulation of engine speed in spark-ignition (SI) systems has long been a central issue in automotive control engineering due to the inherently nonlinear, time-varying, and ...
Hot Rod

Engine Control Modules - The Revolution Has Begun

-it seems that those three little letters strike fear into many a promoter, track owner, or sanction head whenever they hear it. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. Also called an ECM (Engine Control ...
SlashGear

4 Common Signs Of A Bad Engine Control Module (ECM)

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is a crucial component in a car, as it acts as the brain that controls various engine functions. It works in conjunction with multiple sensors, wires, and connectors to ...