This paper describes a new approach towards a model-based optimization of internal combustion engine control maps. The goals of the optimization are – at the same time – minimum fuel consumption, low emissions and a good driveability. First the structure of a torque-oriented engine management system based on control maps is described. Then, an optimization environment is developed, which calcul...

It is possible to improve vehicle vibration by tuning the parameters of engine mounting system. By optimization of mount characteristics or finding the optimal position of mounts, vibration of the engine and transmitted force from the engine to the chassis can be reduced. This paper examines the optimization of 6-degree-of-freedom engine mounting system based on torque roll axis (TRA) mode deco...

Chronious is an Open, Ubiquitous and Adaptive Chronic Disease Management Platform for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Renal Insufficiency. It consists of several modules: an ontology based literature search engine, a rule based decision support system, remote sensors interacting with lifestyle interfaces (PDA, monitor touch-screen) and a machine lear...

Reusable development can promote the productivity of large workflow systems development. However it has not precluded developers from designing workflow system tailoring to users’ specific needs, though workflow management coalition standardized the five kinds of abstract interfaces of workflow enactment service in workflow reference model. Specific business process characteristics are still su...

This paper presents an analytical work for better design system that contributes to the reduction of fuel consumption and emission for vehicle performance. The main technological issue on engines today is to comply with emission standards with cost-effective measures in order to keep the engine price still attractive to customer. The experimental research of engine performance are time consumin...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of injection parameters on a heavy duty diesel engine performance and emission characteristics. In order to analyze the injection and spray characteristics of diesel fuel with employing high-pressure common-rail injection system, the injection characteristics such as injection delay, injection duration, injection rate, number of nozzle hole...

The use of electric bikes (e-bikes) has grown in popularity, especially in large cities where overcrowding and traffic congestion are common. This paper proposes an intelligent engine management system for e-bikes which uses the information collected from sensors to optimize battery energy and time. The intelligent engine management system consists of a built-in network of sensors in the e-bike...

In this paper we discuss how an e-learning environment based on Learning Objects can be extended to cope with testing learners achievements. Provided that the learning management system is powerful enough to be able to handle complex relationships and process support, we found that the learning object framework is expressive enough to encapsulate reusable tests. By leveraging on a workflow engi...