Using hybrid automata to model four stroke engines with variable valve timing in Simulink/Stateflow

ABSTRACT

In this paper, I describe a Hybrid Systems Model implementation in Matlab, using Simulink and Stateflow, modeling a four stroke internal combustion engine, adding variable valve timing to increase power output, keeping other factors constant.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.5 Model Development

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Verification

Keywords:
hybrid and embedded systems, hybrid automata