Diploma Thesis: Development of advanced control algorithm for genset speed control using Sliding Mode Control

AVL, Graz

With 11,000 employees worldwide, AVL is the world's largest independent company for the development, simulation andtesting of powertrain systems (hybrid, combustion engine, transmission, electric drive, batteries, fuel cell and control technology) for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction, large engines and their integration into the vehicle.

TASKS

Analysis of engine control system for genset application (with available plant model & simulation environment)
Definition of control objective, requirements and boundary conditions together with your AVL superviso
Selection of appropriate control plant model and evaluation of control model uncertainty
Control model generation and parameter estimation of approximated model
Design of the Control system, based on chosen approximate model using the Sliding Mode Control approach
Performance validation and benchmark (to existing controller) test based on appropriate test cases
Robustness Analysis and Control Optimization within the uncertainty conditions (Model uncertainties, disturbances,…)
Documentation and presentation of the results as well as short training of engineers on control model and controller parametrization workflow

FIELDS OF STUDY

Control Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer or a similar filed of study with focus and interest on control engineering

REQUIREMENTS

General knowledge of control theory and knowledge in Matlab/Simulink tool
Technical knowledge in engine and powertrain systems beneficial
You like to perform your master thesis within an innovative team and you are highly motivated to solve complex control problems
Interested to bring theoretical background knowledge into practice
Good communication skills and English knowledge
Teamwork skills as well as ability to work independently on challenging technical topics

Remuneration: The successful completion of the thesis is remunerated with a one-time fee of EUR 2,600 before tax.
According to the Austrian Employment of Foreign Nationals Act it is unfortunately not possible to assign graduate work to third-country citizens (Non-EU citizens) who study at a university abroad.