International Journal of Automotive Technology

ARTICLE RESEARCH ON MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SIMULATION MODEL FOR INTELLIGENT VEHICLE
Radar simulation models can effectively overcome the drawbacks of real vehicle experiment and speed up the development process of intelligent vehicle technologies based on millimeter wave radar via virtual testing. However, there are still many gaps between the radar model using...

ARTICLE LANE DETECTION AND TRAJECTORY TRACKING CONTROL OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BASED ON MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL
A novel approach of combining lane detection and model predictive control (MPC) is presented to maintain the accuracy and stability of trajectory tracking control for autonomous vehicles. For the approach, the autonomous vehicles equipped with a camera act as the research object...

ARTICLE LCF/TMF MODEL BASED APPROACH FOR THE PREDICTION OF FATIGUE LIFE OF COMPONENTS IN LIGHTWEIGHT AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES
The life prediction of mechanical components in presence of Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue (TMF) is a crucial issue of the design activity. In the combustion engine, that action looks rather difficult because of a superposition of several damage phenomena. Some TMF models are current...

ARTICLE INFLUENCE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS ON FATAL ROAD ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS AND URBAN AND RURAL ROADS IN ROMANIA
This paper investigates the relationship between different weather conditions and the monthly road traffic accidents (Nacc) that caused injuries and fatalities between 2011 and 2014 on the Romanian highways and urban and rural roads. The monthly average temperatures (MAT) and pr...

ARTICLE EFFECT OF HOLES ON BRAKE-BLEEDING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN THE EPB CALIPER
Brake-bleeding is the process of removing air bubbles present on hydraulic brake systems. In particular, the existence of air content within the EPB caliper deteriorates bleeding performance, causing a high-level compressibility of the brake fluid. This paper presents numerical ...

ARTICLE THERMAL AGEING EFFECTS IN A COMMERCIAL THREE-WAY CATALYST: PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF WASHCOAT AND ACTIVE METAL EVOLUTION
The main system to reduce engine emissions of gasoline-fueled vehicles is represented by the three-way catalyst (TWC). The main catalyst of this system usually works in extreme conditions which induce a phenomenon called thermal ageing, the major way of catalyst deactivation. In...

ARTICLE RESEARCH ON THE INTEGRATED INTERCOOLER INTAKE SYSTEM OF TURBOCHARGED DIESEL ENGINE
In order to improve the compactness and performance of the intake system of turbocharged diesel engines, an integrated intercooler intake system is provided. Porous media computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is used to analyze the flow and heat exchange performance of the in...

ARTICLE PARTIAL AND FULL BRAKING ALGORITHM ACCORDING TO TIME-TO-COLLISION FOR BOTH SAFETY AND RIDE COMFORT IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
In this study we developed an autonomous braking algorithm to satisfy both safety and ride comfort of a vehicle. The proposed algorithm is composed of two-step braking strategies depending on the value of time-to-collision. The first step is a partial braking strategy to provide...

ARTICLE VEHICLE YAW STABILITY CONTROL AT THE HANDLING LIMITS BASED ON MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL
This study proposes a double linear model predictive control (DLMPC) structure to improve the tyre force utilization of active front steering (AFS) vehicle at the handing limits. The DLMPC structure consists of a linear model predictive control (LMPC) and a linear time-varying m...

ARTICLE EFFECT OF SHAFT MISALIGNMENT ON HYPOID GEAR PAIR DRIVEN THROUGH A UNIVERSAL JOINT
An enhanced hypoid geared rotor system model incorporating a universal joint that connects driveline propeller shaft and pinion shaft is introduced in this study. The effect of shaft misalignment and pinion mass unbalance on hypoid gear dynamic response is evaluated under differ...

ARTICLE DESIGN AND GENERATION OF A TARGET SOUND TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED SOUND QUALITY INSIDE A CAR CABIN
This paper presents a novel method to design and generate a target interior sound to achieve the desired sound qualities of “powerfulness” and “pleasantness” inside a car cabin. A powerfulness index and pleasantness index were developed to evaluate the perceptions of inte...

ARTICLE REAL-FLUID MODELING FOR TURBULENT MIXING PROCESSES OF N-DODECANE SPRAY JET UNDER SUPERCIRITICAL PRESSURE
The multi-environment probability density function (MEPDF) approach using the real-fluid Equation of State (EoS) has been developed to numerically investigate the physical processes of the non-cryogenic n-dodecane fuel spray jet under the supercritical pressure. The MEPDF approa...

ARTICLE CONTROL STRATEGY FOR SHIFT SCHEDULE CORRECTION BASED ON DRIVING HABITS FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A shift schedule modification program is an intelligent system for automatic transmission. This program can adjust shift points to cater to drivers with different driving habits. An important prerequisite in designing a personalized shift schedule is identifying the driving habi...

ARTICLE DESIGN OF A ROBUST RACK POSITION CONTROLLER BASED ON 1-DIMENSIONAL AMESIM MODEL OF A STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM
This paper presents a robust rack position control method based on a disturbance observer to enhance maneuverability and steering robustness during steering situation. It is shown that the rack and pinion system of Steer-by-Wire system with irregular parameters and external dist...

ARTICLE SITUATION ASSESSMENT FOR LANE-CHANGING RISK BASED ON DRIVER’S PERCEPTION OF ADJACENT REAR VEHICLES
With advancements in sensors and communication technologies, hazardous lane-changing can be readily identified, by analyzing driving behavior and vehicle data. Most traditional approaches to assess hazardous lane-changing depend on surrogate safety measures, such as gap acceptan...

ARTICLE IMPROVEMENT OF FUEL ECONOMY AND GREENHOUSE GASES REDUCTION IN GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES THROUGH THE TWC-NOx TRAP CATALYST
The three way catalyst NOx trap catalyst (TWC-NT) is consisted of a conventional three way catalyst (TWC) compositions and NOx storage material (NSM) to mitigate NOx breakthrough occurred during the fuel cut event to improve fuel economy of stoichiometric (A/F=14.6) gasoline pow...

ARTICLE COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF GASEOUS EMISSIONS AND PARTICLE EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS FROM TURBO-CHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (DI) ENGINE WITH GASOLINE AND LPG FUEL DEPENDING ON ENGINE CONTROL PARAMETERS
To meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target, automotive manufacturers should promote low carbon emission technology, including gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems. However, recent studies have shown that excessive levels of nanoparticles were emitted from GDI vehicles compa...

ARTICLE UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF RESONANT FREQUENCY USING ULTRASONIC-ASSISTED MEASUREMENT IN GAS FUEL SYSTEM FOR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE
This work is the experimental study to use the ultrasonic sensor which can seek the optimum sensitivity of pure methane gas used in natural gas vehicle (NGV). This research is to experimentally analyze the acoustic characteristics using an impedance analyzer and three different ...

ARTICLE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE REDESIGN OF A METALLIC CAR HOOD BY USING COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Nowadays, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are topical issues in the automotive field, as environmental safeguard legislation constraints are going to get tougher. Indeed, one of the most efficient methods to contain fuel consumption and emissions is the weight reduction o...

ARTICLE VISUALIZATION RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY FOR COMBUSTION PROCESS AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SMALL NON-ROAD DIESEL ENGINE
Based on a small non-road diesel engine, internal exhaust gas recirculation (IEGR) was realized by the exhaust valve re-opening (2EVO). The influences of IEGR on combustion and emission performance were analyzed. The results showed that in-cylinder pressure peak decreased, the s...

ARTICLE MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE CONSIDERING INPUT AND STATE CONSTRAINTS
This paper suggests a novel model-based control scheme for an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle. Using transfer case, AWD system is able to transfer the engine torque to all the wheels mechanically, helping the vehicle to maintain traction on a slippery road or to climb a hill. Rece...

ARTICLE SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF THIN-WALLED CROSS SECTION FOR AUTOMOBILE BODY CONSIDERING STAMPING COST, MANUFACTURABILITY AND STRUCTURAL STIFFNESS
At the conceptual design stage, the cross-sectional shapes of thin-walled beams (TWBs) need to be optimized to improve the performance of automobile structure. Therefore, this paper innovatively proposes a cross-sectional shape optimization method to acquire a low cost, high sti...

ARTICLE INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT REDUCTION OF ROD-END IN DRAG-LINK PRODUCT WITH FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, FATIGUE TEST, AND A CASE STUDY
The connection surfaces of drag-link must be tough and safe enough to carry transmitted forces that exert on the product in service conditions. Therefore, undulated forming takes place in machining process to stay the rod-ends in the rod. In the rod-end, after forming process, a...

ARTICLE ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE OF CONTROL PILOT SIGNAL LINES FOR CHARGING COMMUNICATION IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES
To avoid degradation of transmission performance associated with the lengths of control pilot (CP), protective earth (PE) and the earth structures of chassis in charging-communication between electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and electric vehicle (EV), the dependence of C...

ARTICLE DCTF FLOW DISTRIBUTION DESIGN IN CLUTCH PACKS OF WET DCTS
Wet clutch pads require temperature control on contact surface because increased frictional heat abruptly decreases friction coefficient, and eventually, the desired torque transfer becomes difficult to control. Generation of frictional heat is inevitable during clutch engagemen...

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Articles

Vision and Sensors, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

275

RESEARCH ON MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SIMULATION MODEL FOR INTELLIGENT VEHICLE

Xin Li, Weiwen Deng, Sumin Zhang, Yaxin Li, Shiping Song, Shanshan Wang, Guanyu Wang

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):275-284.

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Vision and Sensors

285

LANE DETECTION AND TRAJECTORY TRACKING CONTROL OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BASED ON MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

Jianjun Hu, Songsong Xiong, Junlin Zha, Chunyun Fu

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):285-295.

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants

297

LCF/TMF MODEL BASED APPROACH FOR THE PREDICTION OF FATIGUE LIFE OF COMPONENTS IN LIGHTWEIGHT AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES

Eugenio Brusa, Enrico Ossola, Raffaele Bonavolontà, Andrea Mazzetto

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):297-308.

Human Factors and Ergonomics, Other Fields of Automotive Engineering

309

INFLUENCE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS ON FATAL ROAD ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS AND URBAN AND RURAL ROADS IN ROMANIA

Alin Drosu, Corneliu Cofaru, Mihaela Virginia Popescu

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):309-317.

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants

319

EFFECT OF HOLES ON BRAKE-BLEEDING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN THE EPB CALIPER

Jang-oh Mo

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):319-328.

329

THERMAL AGEING EFFECTS IN A COMMERCIAL THREE-WAY CATALYST: PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF WASHCOAT AND ACTIVE METAL EVOLUTION

Mattia Giuliano, Gabriele Ricchiardi, Alessandro Damin, Mauro Sgroi, Giovanna Nicol, Flavio Parussa

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):329-337.

339

RESEARCH ON THE INTEGRATED INTERCOOLER INTAKE SYSTEM OF TURBOCHARGED DIESEL ENGINE

Sheng Liu, Yangjun Zhang

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):339-349.

Vehicle Dynamics and Control

351

PARTIAL AND FULL BRAKING ALGORITHM ACCORDING TO TIME-TO-COLLISION FOR BOTH SAFETY AND RIDE COMFORT IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Jong-Jin Bae, Min-Su Lee, Namcheol Kang

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):351-360.

361

VEHICLE YAW STABILITY CONTROL AT THE HANDLING LIMITS BASED ON MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

Shaosong Li, Guodong Wang, Bangcheng Zhang, Zhixin Yu, Gaojian Cui

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):361-370.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Transmission and Driveline

371

EFFECT OF SHAFT MISALIGNMENT ON HYPOID GEAR PAIR DRIVEN THROUGH A UNIVERSAL JOINT

Zhenghong Shi, Teik Chin Lim

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):371-383.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness

385

DESIGN AND GENERATION OF A TARGET SOUND TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED SOUND QUALITY INSIDE A CAR CABIN

Seung Min Lee, Jiseon Back, Kanghyun An, Sang Kwon Lee

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):385-395.

Heat Transfer, Fluid and Thermal Engineering

397

REAL-FLUID MODELING FOR TURBULENT MIXING PROCESSES OF N-DODECANE SPRAY JET UNDER SUPERCIRITICAL PRESSURE

Kiyoung Jung, Yongmo Kim, Namsu Kim

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):397-406.

Transmission and Driveline

407

CONTROL STRATEGY FOR SHIFT SCHEDULE CORRECTION BASED ON DRIVING HABITS FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Guang Xia, Jun Gao, Xiwen Tang, Shaojie Wang, Baoqun Sun

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):407-418.

Chassis, Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Electrical and Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

419

DESIGN OF A ROBUST RACK POSITION CONTROLLER BASED ON 1-DIMENSIONAL AMESIM MODEL OF A STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM

Haseo Hwang, Kanghyun Nam

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):419-425.

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS

427

SITUATION ASSESSMENT FOR LANE-CHANGING RISK BASED ON DRIVER’S PERCEPTION OF ADJACENT REAR VEHICLES

Jie Ni, Jinwen Han, Zhiqiang Liu, Fei Dong

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):427-439.

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants

441

IMPROVEMENT OF FUEL ECONOMY AND GREENHOUSE GASES REDUCTION IN GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES THROUGH THE TWC-NOx TRAP CATALYST

Jinwoo Song, Muyoung Choi, Jun Lee, Ji Man Kim

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):441-449.

451

COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF GASEOUS EMISSIONS AND PARTICLE EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS FROM TURBO-CHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (DI) ENGINE WITH GASOLINE AND LPG FUEL DEPENDING ON ENGINE CONTROL PARAMETERS

Seungho Ahn, Jaeho Cho, Sungha Baek, Kangjin Kim, Jinyoung Ko, Cha-Lee Myung, Simsoo Park

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):451-457.

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Electrical and Electronics

459

UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF RESONANT FREQUENCY USING ULTRASONIC-ASSISTED MEASUREMENT IN GAS FUEL SYSTEM FOR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE

Ho Kil Lee, Kwon Se Kim, Seok Yeon Im

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):459-469.

Materials and Recycling

471

FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE REDESIGN OF A METALLIC CAR HOOD BY USING COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Andrea Sellitto, Aniello Riccio, Giustino Magno, Giuseppe D’Errico, Gianluca Monsurrò, Alessandro Cozzolino

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):471-479.

Engine and Emissions, Fuels and Lubricants

481

VISUALIZATION RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY FOR COMBUSTION PROCESS AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERNAL EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SMALL NON-ROAD DIESEL ENGINE

Jia Hekun, Liu Zhiyuan, Yin Bifeng, Zhang Xin, Xu Yi

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):481-492.

Transmission and Driveline, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

493

MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE CONSIDERING INPUT AND STATE CONSTRAINTS

Hojin Jung, Beomjoon Pyun, Seibum Choi

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):493-502.

Body and Safety, Manufacturing, Materials and Recycling

503

SHAPE OPTIMIZATION OF THIN-WALLED CROSS SECTION FOR AUTOMOBILE BODY CONSIDERING STAMPING COST, MANUFACTURABILITY AND STRUCTURAL STIFFNESS

Yanhua Ma, Rui Chen, Jiantao Bai, Wenjie Zuo

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):503-512.

Other Fields of Automotive Engineering (Steering System)

513

INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT REDUCTION OF ROD-END IN DRAG-LINK PRODUCT WITH FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, FATIGUE TEST, AND A CASE STUDY

Erinç Uludamar, Mustafa Taş, Sami Gökberk Biçer, Cihan Yıldırım, Ebru Aykut Yıldırım, Kerimcan Çelebi

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):513-518.

Connected Automated Vehicles and ITS, Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Vehicle Dynamics and Control

519

ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE OF CONTROL PILOT SIGNAL LINES FOR CHARGING COMMUNICATION IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Do-Hyeong Kim, Jae-Hoon Choi

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):519-525.

Electric, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicle, Transmission and Driveline

527

DCTF FLOW DISTRIBUTION DESIGN IN CLUTCH PACKS OF WET DCTS

Dongwook Kim, Siyoul Jang

Int J Automot Technol. 2020;21(2):527-533.

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