EP1336742A2 - Method for stimulating a lambda control loop - Google Patents

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EP1336742A2
EP1336742A2 EP03002339A EP03002339A EP1336742A2 EP 1336742 A2 EP1336742 A2 EP 1336742A2 EP 03002339 A EP03002339 A EP 03002339A EP 03002339 A EP03002339 A EP 03002339A EP 1336742 A2 EP1336742 A2 EP 1336742A2
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F02D41/14Introducing closed-loop corrections
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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    • F02D41/14Introducing closed-loop corrections
    • F02D41/1438Introducing closed-loop corrections using means for determining characteristics of the combustion gases; Sensors therefor
    • F02D41/1439Introducing closed-loop corrections using means for determining characteristics of the combustion gases; Sensors therefor characterised by the position of the sensor
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  • the invention relates to a method for positive excitation Lambda control with which an error in a lambda probe is detected becomes.
  • a Diagnosed Lambda probe located upstream of a catalyst.
  • the lambda probe to be diagnosed has a constant characteristic in its output signal.
  • the lambda probe becomes a periodic lambda setpoint Forced excitation with a given frequency and amplitude superimposed.
  • a model of the lambda control loop forms its line behavior, with one of the model parameters represents the sensor delay time. From the amplifications of the amplitudes, which are for the model and system for forced excitation result, the model values, especially the model value adapted for the sensor delay time.
  • the lambda sensor is recognized as defective if the value for the change in the model parameter has a predetermined threshold exceeds. This means that if you are too strong Adaptation of the sensor delay time is a malfunction of the Lambda sensor is recognized. This way it can be continuous the functioning of the lambda probe in the lambda control circuit be checked.
  • the stoichiometric setpoint for the air ratio is subjected to a positive excitation.
  • the deviation from the stoichiometric setpoint alternately have a lean and fat shift.
  • the oxygen storage of the catalyst is filled, O 2 is stored, while the catalyst is emptied again during the fat shift.
  • This filling and emptying process depends on the setpoint shift (amplitude of the forced excitation) and the duration of the shift. It is known to carry out the forced stimulation in a time-based approach with the same amplitude and the same duration for fat and lean stimulation.
  • the invention has for its object a method for Forced excitation of a lambda probe in an internal combustion engine provide that is not detrimental to exhaust emissions affects and a good exhaust gas conversion over wide operating areas ensures.
  • the values for amplitude are selected and frequency of the forced excitation depending on an operating temperature the internal combustion engine.
  • This solution of the invention The task is based on the knowledge that the known forced excitation for some operating conditions to a leads to poor conversion of the exhaust gases.
  • By amplitude and frequency of the forced excitation adapted to the operating temperature are, according to the invention, also in low load and Idling range and increased exhaust emission values after a cold start avoided.
  • the values for amplitude preferably depend and / or frequency of the forced excitation from the operating temperature of the cooling water. So far it is common for the Amplitude and frequency of the forced excitation relate to a cooling water temperature from 85 ° C.
  • the values for amplitude and / or frequency can also be dependent the temperature of the cylinder head and / or the oil temperature be determined for the forced excitation. Prefers In addition to the operating temperature, the air mass and the speed of predetermined temperature values is taken into account.
  • the one from the internal combustion engine 10 leaked air is in through an exhaust tract 14 in a three-way catalyst 16 passed.
  • a first oxygen probe 18 is provided for catalytic converter 16, whose output signal steadily depends on the air ratio lambda in the Exhaust gas flow depends.
  • the oxygen sensors are also called Called lambda sensors.
  • a second lambda probe 20 is arranged which measures the catalyst efficiency checked and as a linear probe or one so-called jump probe can be formed.
  • the signals from the lambda probes 18 and 20 are sent to a lambda control device 22 forwarded from the two delivered signals on the efficiency of the catalyst 16 and thus concludes the conversion of the exhaust gases.
  • the lambda control device determines a desired lambda value as a manipulated variable and passes this on to the engine control 24. Furthermore, the lambda control device can be a model for the behavior of the control system.
  • the model includes, as a model parameter, the sensor delay time. As known from DE 195 16 239 C2, has the transfer function the lambda control system behaves like series connection two first order delay elements and a dead time link. To make as little change as possible to maintain the exhaust emission during the forced excitation Frequency and amplitude depending on speed and load as well the operating temperature of the internal combustion engine.
  • the lambda setpoint fluctuates with the known forced excitation around the mean 26 at which stoichiometric combustion he follows.
  • the forced excitation can be in a fat part 28 and a lean part 30 can be divided.
  • the amplitudes 32 and 34 of each suggestion are the same size. Own as well the lean and the fat half-wave 28 and 30 respectively same duration 36 or 38.
  • the lambda setpoint is set at 0.998 to reduce the risk of NOx breakthroughs.
  • the forced excitation according to the invention has a lean half-wave 40 with a duration t lean 42 and an amplitude A lean 44.
  • a fat half-wave 46 follows the lean half-wave 40.
  • the bold half-wave 46 has a duration t bold 48 and an amplitude A bold 50.
  • the four parameters characterizing the forced excitation: t lean , A lean , t rich , A rich can be selected independently of one another.
  • a first characteristic map 52 determines the values for a first frequency and a first amplitude as a function of speed and load.
  • the frequency is defined as an inverse period, the period being the time period of a defined exhaust gas sequence of lean and rich exhaust gas packages, which is repeated regularly under steady-state operating conditions (ie with the same amount of exhaust gas per time and the same exhaust gas composition).
  • Lean / rich amplitude is understood to mean the lambda values of individual exhaust gas packets of the exhaust gas packet sequence.
  • the map 52 determines the frequency and amplitude for a first temperature T 1 .
  • the map 54 determines the values for a second frequency and a second amplitude depending on the speed and load.
  • the tuples of frequency and amplitude are forwarded to a calculation unit 56.
  • the calculation unit 56 determines the tuple of nominal values for frequency and amplitude 60 by means of a linear or a non-linear interpolation.
  • the calculation method shown in FIG. 4 can also be carried out by a three-dimensional map can be replaced.
  • the method according to the invention shows particular advantages operating temperature-dependent forced excitation also related in a so-called electronic thermal management, at which the operating temperature of the engine with the aim of a low fuel consumption and good exhaust gas values is varied.
  • thermal management works through a targeted adaptation of the forced control to the operating temperature supported.
  • the limit with which to change the model parameter selected in a preferred embodiment also depends on the operating temperature.
  • the Limit value of the speed and the load of the internal combustion engine depend.
  • a square wave or a sinusoidal vibration can be used. Is also it is possible to use excitation with a sawtooth To provide vibration or another excitation pattern.
  • the sawtooth-shaped vibration is by amplitude, frequency and Marked rise time.
  • the rise time can also be the inventive method depending on the operating temperature to get voted.

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The forced stimulation method has a forced stimulation with at least one frequency and amplitude superimposed on the lambda required value, for providing weak and rich sections, the amplitude and/or frequency of the forced stimulation dependent on the operating temperature of the IC engine (10), e.g. the IC engine coolant temperature.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Zwangsanregung einer Lambdaregelung, mit dem ein Fehler bei einer Lambdasonde erkannt wird.The invention relates to a method for positive excitation Lambda control with which an error in a lambda probe is detected becomes.

Aus DE 198 44 994 A1 ist ein Verfahren zur Diagnose einer Lambdasonde bekannt. Bei dem bekannten Verfahren wird eine stromaufwärts eines Katalysators angeordnete Lambdasonde diagnostiziert. Die zu diagnostizierende Lambdasonde besitzt eine in ihrem Ausgangssignal stetige Charakteristik. Zur Diagnose der Lambdasonde wird zu einem Lambda-Sollwert eine periodische Zwangsanregung mit vorgegebener Frequenz und Amplitude überlagert. Ein Modell des Lambdaregelungskreises bildet dessen Streckenverhalten ab, wobei einer der Modellparameter die Sensorverzögerungszeit darstellt. Aus den Amplitudenverstärkungen, die sich für Modell und System bei der Zwangsanregung ergeben, werden die Modellwerte, insbesondere der Modellwert für die Sensorverzögerungszeit adaptiert. Die Lambdasonde wird hierbei als defekt erkannt, wenn der Wert für die Änderung des Modellparameters einen vorgegebenen Schwellenwert überschreitet. Dies bedeutet, dass bei einer zu starken Adaption der Sensorverzögerungszeit eine Störung der Lambdasonde erkannt wird. Auf diese Weise kann kontinuierlich die Funktionsweise der Lambdasonde in dem Lambdareglungskreis überprüft werden.DE 198 44 994 A1 describes a method for diagnosing a Lambda sensor known. In the known method, a Diagnosed Lambda probe located upstream of a catalyst. The lambda probe to be diagnosed has a constant characteristic in its output signal. For diagnosis the lambda probe becomes a periodic lambda setpoint Forced excitation with a given frequency and amplitude superimposed. A model of the lambda control loop forms its line behavior, with one of the model parameters represents the sensor delay time. From the amplifications of the amplitudes, which are for the model and system for forced excitation result, the model values, especially the model value adapted for the sensor delay time. The lambda sensor is recognized as defective if the value for the change in the model parameter has a predetermined threshold exceeds. This means that if you are too strong Adaptation of the sensor delay time is a malfunction of the Lambda sensor is recognized. This way it can be continuous the functioning of the lambda probe in the lambda control circuit be checked.

Neben dem vorstehenden spezifischen Einsatz der Zwangsanregung kann diese vorrangig zur Steigerung des Wirkungsgrades eines Dreiwegekatalysators eingesetzt werden, wie beispielsweise in DE 43 44 892 C2 beschrieben. Hierbei wird für die lineare Lambdaregelung der stöchiometrische Sollwert für die Luftzahl mit einer Zwangsanregung beaufschlagt. Die Abweichung von dem stöchiometrischen Sollwert besitzen abwechselnd eine Mager- und Fettverschiebung. Bei der Magerverschiebung wird der Sauerstoffspeicher des Katalysators gefüllt, es wird O2 eingelagert, während bei der Fettverschiebung der Katalysator wieder geleert wird. Dieser Füll- und Leervorgang ist abhängig von der Sollwertverschiebung (Amplitude der Zwangsanregung) und der Dauer der Verschiebung. Es ist bekannt, die Zwangsanregung in einem zeitbasierten Ansatz mit gleicher Amplitude und gleicher Dauer für Fett- und Mageranregung durchzuführen.In addition to the above-mentioned specific use of forced excitation, this can primarily be used to increase the efficiency of a three-way catalytic converter, as described for example in DE 43 44 892 C2. For the linear lambda control, the stoichiometric setpoint for the air ratio is subjected to a positive excitation. The deviation from the stoichiometric setpoint alternately have a lean and fat shift. During the lean shift, the oxygen storage of the catalyst is filled, O 2 is stored, while the catalyst is emptied again during the fat shift. This filling and emptying process depends on the setpoint shift (amplitude of the forced excitation) and the duration of the shift. It is known to carry out the forced stimulation in a time-based approach with the same amplitude and the same duration for fat and lean stimulation.

Als nachteilig an der bisherigen rein last- und drehzahlabhängigen Zwangsanregung, auch als forced stimulation bezeichnet, hat sich herausgestellt, dass durch die Änderung der Lambda-Sollwerte es zu einer erhöhten Abgasemission kommt, dies insbesondere bei Katalysatoren, die über längere Zeit benutzt worden sind, oder bei Katalysatoren mit geringer Edelmetallbeladung.As a disadvantage of the previous purely load and speed dependent Forced stimulation, also called forced stimulation, has been shown to change the Lambda setpoints there is an increased exhaust emission, this is particularly the case with catalysts that are used over a long period of time have been used, or for catalysts with low precious metal loading.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zur Zwangsanregung einer Lambdasonde in einer Brennkraftmaschine bereitzustellen, das sich nicht nachteilig auf die Abgasemission auswirkt und über weite Betriebsbereiche eine gute Abgaskonvertierung sicherstellt.The invention has for its object a method for Forced excitation of a lambda probe in an internal combustion engine provide that is not detrimental to exhaust emissions affects and a good exhaust gas conversion over wide operating areas ensures.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen aus Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen bilden den Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.According to the invention, the object is achieved by a method with the Features solved from claim 1. Advantageous configurations form the subject of the subclaims.

Gemäß Anspruch 1 erfolgt die Auswahl der Werte für Amplitude und Frequenz der Zwangsanregung abhängig von einer Betriebstemperatur der Brennkraftmaschine. Dieser Lösung der erfindungsgemäßen Aufgabe liegt die Erkenntnis zugrunde, dass die bekannte Zwangsanregung für einige Betriebszustände zu einer schlechten Konvertierung der Abgase führt. Indem Amplitude und Frequenz der Zwangsanregung an die Betriebstemperatur angepasst sind, werden erfindungsgemäß auch im Niedriglast- und Leerlaufbereich sowie nach einem Kaltstart erhöhte Abgasemissionswerte vermieden. Bevorzugt hängen die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung von der Betriebstemperatur des Kühlwassers ab. Bisher ist es üblich, dass die Amplitude und Frequenz der Zwangsanregung sich auf eine Kühlwassertemperatur von 85°C beziehen. Weicht die Temperatur des Kühlwassers hiervon ab, ergeben sich deutlich andere Konvertierungsraten für den Katalysator und mithin ein anderes Verhalten des geschlossenen Lambdaregelkreises. Um eine wirkungsvolle Zwangsanregung in dem Lambdaregelkreis durchzuführen, ohne eine zusätzliche Erhöhung der Abgasemission zu erzielen, werden Frequenz und Amplitude an den geänderten Lambdaregelkreis angepasst.According to claim 1, the values for amplitude are selected and frequency of the forced excitation depending on an operating temperature the internal combustion engine. This solution of the invention The task is based on the knowledge that the known forced excitation for some operating conditions to a leads to poor conversion of the exhaust gases. By amplitude and frequency of the forced excitation adapted to the operating temperature are, according to the invention, also in low load and Idling range and increased exhaust emission values after a cold start avoided. The values for amplitude preferably depend and / or frequency of the forced excitation from the operating temperature of the cooling water. So far it is common for the Amplitude and frequency of the forced excitation relate to a cooling water temperature from 85 ° C. Does the temperature of the Cooling water from this, there are significantly different conversion rates for the catalyst and therefore a different behavior of the closed lambda control loop. To be effective To perform forced excitation in the lambda control loop, without achieving an additional increase in exhaust gas emissions, frequency and amplitude on the modified lambda control loop customized.

Die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz können auch abhängig von der Temperatur des Zylinderkopfs und/oder der Öltemperatur für die Zwangsanregung bestimmt werden. Bevorzugt werden neben der Betriebstemperatur auch die Luftmasse und die Drehzahl vorbestimmter Temperaturwerte berücksichtigt.The values for amplitude and / or frequency can also be dependent the temperature of the cylinder head and / or the oil temperature be determined for the forced excitation. Prefers In addition to the operating temperature, the air mass and the speed of predetermined temperature values is taken into account.

Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Zwangsanregung wird anhand der nachfolgenden Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

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schematische Ansicht einer Brennkraftmaschine mit Abgassystem,
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Verlauf einer Zwangsanregung nach dem Stand der Technik,
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Berechnung von Frequenz und Amplitudensollwerten.
A preferred embodiment of the forced excitation according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. It shows:
Fig. 1
schematic view of an internal combustion engine with exhaust system,
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Course of a forced stimulation according to the prior art,
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a forced stimulation according to the invention and
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Calculation of frequency and amplitude setpoints.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zur Zwangsanregung wird nachfolgend anhand von Figur 1 näher erläutert. Eine schematisch dargestellte Brennkraftmaschine 10 saugt über einen Ansaugtrakt 12 in Pfeilrichtung Luft an. Die aus der Brennkraftmaschine 10 ausgetretene Luft wird über einen Abgastrakt 14 in einen Dreiwegekatalysator 16 geleitet. Stromaufwärts von dem Katalysator 16 ist eine erste Sauerstoffsonde 18 vorgesehen, deren Ausgangssignal stetig von der Luftzahl Lambda in dem Abgasstrom abhängt. Die Sauerstoffsensoren werden auch als Lambdasonden bezeichnet. Stromabwärts von dem Katalysator 16 ist eine zweite Lambdasonde 20 angeordnet, die den Katalysatorwirkungsgrad überprüft und als eine lineare Sonde oder eine sogenannte Sprungsonde ausgebildet sein kann.The method of forced excitation according to the invention is as follows explained with reference to Figure 1. A schematic Internal combustion engine 10 shown sucks through an intake tract 12 in the direction of the arrow. The one from the internal combustion engine 10 leaked air is in through an exhaust tract 14 in a three-way catalyst 16 passed. Upstream of that A first oxygen probe 18 is provided for catalytic converter 16, whose output signal steadily depends on the air ratio lambda in the Exhaust gas flow depends. The oxygen sensors are also called Called lambda sensors. Downstream of the catalyst 16 a second lambda probe 20 is arranged which measures the catalyst efficiency checked and as a linear probe or one so-called jump probe can be formed.

Die Signale der Lambdasonden 18 und 20 werden an eine Lambdaregelungseinrichtung 22 weitergeleitet, die aus den beiden gelieferten Signalen auf den Wirkungsgrad des Katalysators 16 und damit auf die Konvertierung der Abgase schließt.The signals from the lambda probes 18 and 20 are sent to a lambda control device 22 forwarded from the two delivered signals on the efficiency of the catalyst 16 and thus concludes the conversion of the exhaust gases.

Die Lambdaregelungseinrichtung bestimmt einen Lambda-Sollwert als Stellgröße und gibt diesen an die Motorsteuerung 24 weiter. Ferner kann die Lambdaregelungseinrichtung ein Modell für das Verhalten der Regelungsstrecke besitzen. Das Modell beinhaltet, als einen Modellparameter die Sensorverzögerungszeit. Wie aus DE 195 16 239 C2 bekannt, hat die Übertragungsfunktion der Lambdaregelstrecke ein Verhalten wie das Hintereinanderschalten zweier Verzögerungsglieder erster Ordnung und einem Totzeitglied. Um eine möglichst geringe Änderung der Abgasemission bei der Zwangsanregung zu erhalten, werden Frequenz und Amplitude abhängig von Drehzahl und Last sowie der Betriebstemperatur der Brennkraftmaschine festgelegt.The lambda control device determines a desired lambda value as a manipulated variable and passes this on to the engine control 24. Furthermore, the lambda control device can be a model for the behavior of the control system. The model includes, as a model parameter, the sensor delay time. As known from DE 195 16 239 C2, has the transfer function the lambda control system behaves like series connection two first order delay elements and a dead time link. To make as little change as possible to maintain the exhaust emission during the forced excitation Frequency and amplitude depending on speed and load as well the operating temperature of the internal combustion engine.

In Fig. 2 ist der Lambda-Sollwert über die Zeit dargestellt. Der Lambda-Sollwert schwankt bei der bekannten Zwangsanregung um den Mittelwert 26, bei dem stöchiometrische Verbrennung erfolgt. Die Zwangsanregung kann in einen fetten Teil 28 und einen mageren Teil 30 unterteilt werden. Die Amplituden 32 und 34 der jeweiligen Anregung sind gleich groß. Ebenso besitzen die magere und die fette Halbwelle 28 bzw. 30 die gleiche Dauer 36 bzw. 38. 2 shows the lambda setpoint over time. The lambda setpoint fluctuates with the known forced excitation around the mean 26 at which stoichiometric combustion he follows. The forced excitation can be in a fat part 28 and a lean part 30 can be divided. The amplitudes 32 and 34 of each suggestion are the same size. Own as well the lean and the fat half-wave 28 and 30 respectively same duration 36 or 38.

Fig. 3 zeigt beispielhaft die Lambda-Sollwerte bei der erfindungsgemäßen Zwangsanregung. Der Lambda-Sollwert ist hierbei zu 0,998 vorgegeben, um die Gefahr von NOx-Durchbrüchen zu verringern. Die erfindungsgemäße Zwangsanregung besitzt eine magere Halbwelle 40, mit einer Dauer tmager 42 und eine Amplitude Amager 44.3 shows an example of the lambda target values in the case of the forced excitation according to the invention. The lambda setpoint is set at 0.998 to reduce the risk of NOx breakthroughs. The forced excitation according to the invention has a lean half-wave 40 with a duration t lean 42 and an amplitude A lean 44.

An die magere Halbwelle 40 schließt sich eine fette Halbwelle 46 an. Die fette Halbwelle 46 besitzt eine Dauer tfett 48 und eine Amplitude Afett 50. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Zwangsanregung können die vier die Zwangsanregung charakterisierenden Parameter: tmager, Amager, tfett, Afett unabhängig voneinander gewählt werden.A fat half-wave 46 follows the lean half-wave 40. The bold half-wave 46 has a duration t bold 48 and an amplitude A bold 50. With the forced excitation according to the invention, the four parameters characterizing the forced excitation: t lean , A lean , t rich , A rich can be selected independently of one another.

Die Bestimmung der Parameter wird an einem Blockschaltbild zu Fig. 4 verdeutlicht. Ein erstes Kennfeld 52 bestimmt abhängig von Drehzahl und Last die Werte für eine erste Frequenz und eine erste Amplitude. Die Frequenz ist als inverse Periodendauer definiert, wobei die Periodendauer der Zeitabschnitt einer definierten Abgaspaketfolge von mageren und fetten Abgaspaketen ist, die sich bei stationären Betriebsbedingungen (d.h. bei gleicher Abgasmenge pro Zeit und gleiche Abgaszusammensetzung) regelmäßig wiederholt. Unter Mager-/Fett-Amplitude werden die Lambdawerte von einzelnen Abgaspaketen der Abgaspaketfolge verstanden. Das Kennfeld 52 bestimmt Frequenz und Amplitude für eine erste Temperatur T1. Das Kennfeld 54 bestimmt abhängig von Drehzahl und Last die Werte für eine zweite Frequenz und eine zweite Amplitude. Die Tupel aus Frequenz und Amplitude werden an eine Berechnungseinheit 56 weitergeleitet. Die Berechnungseinheit 56 bestimmt abhängig von dem Istwert 58 für die Betriebstemperatur durch eine lineare oder eine nicht lineare Interpolation das Tupel von Sollwerten für Frequenz und Amplitude 60.The determination of the parameters is illustrated on a block diagram of FIG. 4. A first characteristic map 52 determines the values for a first frequency and a first amplitude as a function of speed and load. The frequency is defined as an inverse period, the period being the time period of a defined exhaust gas sequence of lean and rich exhaust gas packages, which is repeated regularly under steady-state operating conditions (ie with the same amount of exhaust gas per time and the same exhaust gas composition). Lean / rich amplitude is understood to mean the lambda values of individual exhaust gas packets of the exhaust gas packet sequence. The map 52 determines the frequency and amplitude for a first temperature T 1 . The map 54 determines the values for a second frequency and a second amplitude depending on the speed and load. The tuples of frequency and amplitude are forwarded to a calculation unit 56. Depending on the actual value 58 for the operating temperature, the calculation unit 56 determines the tuple of nominal values for frequency and amplitude 60 by means of a linear or a non-linear interpolation.

Die in Fig. 4 gezeigte Berechnungsweise kann ebenfalls durch ein dreidimensionales Kennfeld ersetzt werden. The calculation method shown in FIG. 4 can also be carried out by a three-dimensional map can be replaced.

Besondere Vorzüge zeigt das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren der betriebstemperaturabhängigen Zwangsanregung auch im Zusammenhang bei einem sogenannten elektronischen Thermomanagement, bei dem die Betriebstemperatur des Motors mit dem Ziel eines geringen Kraftstoffverbrauchs und guter Abgaswerte gezielt variiert wird. Die Wirkungsweise des Thermomanagements wird durch eine gezielte Anpassung der Zwangsregelung an die Betriebstemperatur unterstützt.The method according to the invention shows particular advantages operating temperature-dependent forced excitation also related in a so-called electronic thermal management, at which the operating temperature of the engine with the aim of a low fuel consumption and good exhaust gas values is varied. The way thermal management works through a targeted adaptation of the forced control to the operating temperature supported.

Der Grenzwert, mit dem die Änderung des Modellparameters gewählt wird, hängt in einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ebenfalls von der Betriebstemperatur ab. Zusätzlich kann der Grenzwert von der Drehzahl und der Last der Brennkraftmaschine abhängen.The limit with which to change the model parameter selected in a preferred embodiment also depends on the operating temperature. In addition, the Limit value of the speed and the load of the internal combustion engine depend.

Für die Zwangsanregung können eine Rechteckschwingung oder eine sinusförmige Schwingung eingesetzt werden. Ebenfalls ist es möglich eine Zwangsanregung mit einer sägezahnförmigen Schwingung oder einem anderem Anregungsmuster vorzusehen. Die sägezahförmige Schwingung ist durch Amplitude, Frequenz und Anstiegszeit gekennzeichnet. Auch die Anstiegszeit kann bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren abhängig von der Betriebstemperatur gewählt werden.A square wave or a sinusoidal vibration can be used. Is also it is possible to use excitation with a sawtooth To provide vibration or another excitation pattern. The sawtooth-shaped vibration is by amplitude, frequency and Marked rise time. The rise time can also be the inventive method depending on the operating temperature to get voted.

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Verfahren zur Zwangsanregung einer Lambdaregelung bei einer Brennkraftmaschine, das die folgenden Verfahrensschritte aufweist: zu einem Lambda-Sollwert wird eine Zwangsanregung mit mindestens einer Frequenz und einer Amplitude überlagert, die einen mageren und einen fetten Abschnitt besitzt, die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung werden abhängig von einer Betriebstemperatur der Brennkraftmaschine bestimmt. Method for the positive excitation of a lambda control in an internal combustion engine, which has the following method steps: A forced excitation with at least one frequency and an amplitude, which has a lean and a rich section, is superimposed on a lambda setpoint. the values for the amplitude and / or frequency of the forced excitation are determined as a function of an operating temperature of the internal combustion engine. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung abhängig von der Betriebstemperatur des Kühlwassers bestimmt werden.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the values for the amplitude and / or frequency of the forced excitation are determined depending on the operating temperature of the cooling water. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung zusätzlich abhängig von der Betriebstemperatur des Zylinderkopfes bestimmt werden.Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the values for the amplitude and / or frequency of the forced excitation are additionally determined as a function of the operating temperature of the cylinder head. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung zusätzlich anhängig von der Betriebstemperatur des Öls bestimmt werden.Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the values for the amplitude and / or frequency of the forced excitation are additionally determined depending on the operating temperature of the oil. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Werte für Amplitude und/oder Frequenz der Zwangsanregung abhängig von der Luftmasse und der Drehzahl bei vorbestimmten Temperaturen bestimmt werden.Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the values for the amplitude and / or frequency of the forced excitation are determined as a function of the air mass and the speed at predetermined temperatures. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein erstes Kennfeld (52) für eine erste Temperatur abhängig von Last und Drehzahl erste Sollwerte für Frequenz und Amplitude bestimmt und ein zweites Kennfeld (54) für eine zweite Temperatur abhängig von Last und Drehzahl zweite Sollwerte für Frequenz und Amplitude bestimmt und eine Vergleichseinrichtung (56) abhängig von der Betriebstemperatur (58) den Sollwerte für die vorliegende Betriebstemperatur interpoliert oder extrapoliert.Method according to Claim 5, characterized in that a first characteristic map (52) for a first temperature determines first setpoints for frequency and amplitude as a function of load and speed and a second characteristic map (54) for a second temperature as a function of load and speed determines second setpoints for Frequency and amplitude are determined and a comparison device (56) interpolates or extrapolates the setpoints for the present operating temperature depending on the operating temperature (58).
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