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A novel approach to the control of a GDI engine is presented. The controller consists of a combination of subcontrollers, where torque feedback is a central part. The subcontrollers are with a few exceptions designed using simple linear feedback and feedforward control design methods, in contrast to traditional table-based engine control. An extremum controller is used to minimize the fuel consumption in stratified mode. The controller has been evaluated with good results on the European driving cycle using a dynamic simulation model.

A novel approach to the control of a GDI engine is presented. The controller consists of a combination of sub-controllers, where torque feedback is a central part. The sub-controllers are with a few exceptions designed using simple linear feedback and feedforward control design methods. Special mode switch strategies are used to minimize the torque bumps during combustion mode changes. The controller has been evaluated on the European driving cycle using a dynamic simulation model, including a powertrain model and a driver model, with good results.