Engine Cycle-by-Cycle Cylinder Wall Temperature Observer-Based Estimation Using Cylinder Pressure Signals

Estimating cylinder wall temperature before start of fuel injection in a dynamic and cycle-by-cycle way is important for advanced combustion mode engine control, particularly during cold-start and transient operations. In this paper, two methods for cylinder wall temperature estimation, based on disturbance observer designs, are proposed. The heat transfer through cylinder wall is viewed as a disturbance in total heat release. With disturbance …