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Internal combustion engines still have a potential for substantial improvements, particularly with regard to fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility. These goals can be achieved with help of control systems. Modeling and Control of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) addresses these issues by offering an introduction to cost-effective model-based control system design for ICE. The primary emphasis is put on the ICE and its auxiliary devices. Mathematical models for these processes are developed in the text and selected feedforward and feedback control problems are discussed. The appendix contains a summary of the most important controller analysis and design methods, and a case study that analyzes a simplified idle-speed control problem. The book is written for students interested in the design of classical and novel ICE control systems.

Focusing on feedback control systems, this text serves as a foundational resource for engineering undergraduates. It covers essential topics such as systems modeling, open and closed-loop analysis, performance constraints, and control system synthesis. The material is structured into 'lectures' suitable for two-hour classes, complemented by small exercises with solutions in the appendix. A solid grasp of complex analysis, matrix algebra, calculus, and basic engineering physics is necessary for readers to fully engage with the content.