An incomplete list of powertrain related reports and publications - 1993 onwards.


Review of engine cooling technologies for modern engines

H H Pang and C J Brace

Proc IMechE part D 2004

1 November 2004, vol. 218, no. 11, pp. 1209-1215(7)

 

Potential of a controllable engine cooling system to reduce NOx emissions in diesel engines

H. H. Pang, C. J. Brace, S. Akehurst, SAE paper 2004-01-0054 

 

The application of multivariate correlation techniques to driveability analysis
Pickering S, Vaughan ND, Brace CJ
Presented at IMechE International Conference - Statistics and Analytical Methods in Automotive Engineering Sep-2002 ISBN 1860583873

The Characterization of Driveability of CVT Powertrains during Acceleration Transient
Dr. V. Wicke,  Dr. C. J. Brace,  Prof. N. D. Vaughan, Dr. Iain James, CVT 2002, Munich October 2002, Published by VDI

Bayesian Statistics in Engine Mapping

Ward M.C., Brace C.J.
Shaddick G., Finch A.J. Akehurst S.
University of Bath
Ceen R.
CP Engineering
Hale T. , Kennedy G.
Cosworth Technology


The potential for simulation of driveability of CVT vehicles
Volker Wicke , Chris J. Brace, Nick D. Vaughan
SAE Transactions - Journal of Passenger Car - Mechanical Systems
Previously published as SAE paper No 2000-01-0830, available in Book Number: SP-1522

Investigation of Sweep Mapping Approach on Engine Testbed  
Ward M.C., Brace C.J. , Vaughan N. D.
University of Bath
Ceen R.
CP Engineering
Hale T. , Kennedy G.
Cosworth Technology
Presented at SAE 2002 Detroit, Michigan
SAE paper number 2002-01-0615 

An Application of Bayesian Statistics to Engine Modelling
Alexander Finch
Thesis - MSc in Automotive Engineering 
September 2001

Integrated Control of Cooling Systems for Passenger Vehicles 
Brace CJ, Burnham-Slipper H, Wijetunge RS*, Wright K# 
*University of Bath #Airtex Products Ltd
SAE 2001, Detroit Michigan

Performance Investigations of a Novel Rolling Traction CVT
Akehurst S, Brace CJ, Vaughan ND
University of Bath
Peter Milner
Peter J Milner Consultant Engineers
Yukiharu Hosoi
Yamaha Motor Europe
SAE 2001, Detroit Michigan

Dynamic Behaviour Of A High Speed Direct Injection Diesel Engine
R.S.Wijetunge, C.J.Brace, J.G.Hawley, N.D.Vaughan
University of Bath
R.W.Horrocks, G.L.Bird
Ford Motor Company
Proceedings of the SAE, Journal of Engines Volume 108, Section 3, pp. 1120-1129,  isbn 0-7680-0694-5. September 2000
(Originally presented at SAE 99 as paper no 990829)

Integrated Powertrain Design and Control 
CJ Brace
Business Briefing - Global Automotive Manufacturing & Technology 2000
World Markets Research Centre wmrc.com

Fuzzy Logic Control of Diesel Engine Turbocharging and Exhaust Gas Recirculation
R.S.Wijetunge, C.J.Brace, J.G.Hawley, N.D.Vaughan
CONTROL 2000 UKACC International Conference on Control University of Cambridge 4-7 September 2000 Mini-Symposium on Engine Control Systems (6 September 2000) organised by UKACC member organisations (IEE, IMechE, InstMC)

The Effect of Lubricant Temperature on the Loss Mechanisms Associated with an Automotive Metal V-Belt CVT
S. Akehurst and N. D. Vaughan
University of Bath
D. Simner
BMW Group
International Spring Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition Paris, France June 19-22, 2000, Paper No 2000-01-1872

The potential for simulation of driveability of CVT vehicles
Volker Wicke , Chris J. Brace, Nick D. Vaughan
SAE 2000 SAE paper No 2000-01-0830, available in Book Number: SP-1522

A Contribution to the Establishment of Objective Measures of Drivability for CVT Vehicles
Wicke V, Brace CJ, Vaughan ND
CVT'99 - International Congress on Continuously Variable Power Transmission September 16-17, 1999, Eindhoven University of Technology, World Trade Center, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

The compromise in reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption  from a Diesel CVT powertrain over typical usage cycles
C.J. Brace, N.D. Vaughan and C.R. Burrows
CVT'99 - International Congress on Continuously Variable Power Transmission September 16-17, 1999, Eindhoven University of Technology, World Trade Center, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Integrated Control Strategies For A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine And CVT
CJ Brace, ND Vaughan, CR Burrows
University of Bath
M Deacon
Ford Motor Company
Barcelona 1999, EAEC European Automotive Congress 30 June - 2 July 1999

Investigation Into The Loss Mechanisms Associated With An Automotive Metal V-Belt CVT
S. Akehurst, N.D. Vaughan
University of Bath
D. Simner
Rover Group
Barcelona 1999, EAEC European Automotive Congress 30 June - 2 July 1999

Transient Investigation of Two Variable Geometry Turbochargers for Passenger Vehicle Diesel Engines
C. J. Brace, R.S.Wijetunge, A. Cox, J. G. Hawley, N. D. Vaughan and F. W. Wallace
University of Bath
R. W. Horrocks and G. L. Bird
Ford Motor Company
SAE International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan. March 1-4, 1999 paper no 991241

Dynamic Behaviour Of A High Speed Direct Injection Diesel Engine
R.S.Wijetunge, C.J.Brace, J.G.Hawley, N.D.Vaughan
University of Bath
R.W.Horrocks, G.L.Bird
Ford Motor Company
SAE International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan. March 1-4, 1999 paper no 990829

Prediction of Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions using Artificial Neural Networks
Chris Brace
Presented at 'Neural Networks in Systems Design' IMechE Seminar S591, Lucas Electrical and Electronic Systems, Solihull 10 June 1998

Combustion Related Emissions in CI Engines
Hawley JG, Brace CJ, Wallace FW
University of Bath
Horrocks RW,
Ford Motor Company
Chapter 10 of 'Handbook of Air Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines' edited by Eran Sher, Academic Press, ISBN 0-12-639855-0

An Operating Point Optimiser for the Design and Calibration of an Integrated Diesel/CVT Powertrain
CJ Brace*, M Deacon#, ND Vaughan*, RW Horrocks#, CR Burrows* *University of Bath #Ford Motor Company
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Journal of Automobile Engineering (Part D)  Vol 213, May 1999, pg 215-226, ISSN: 0954-4070

Impact of Alternative Controller Strategies on Emissions from a Diesel CVT Powertrain
Deacon M, Brace CJ, Vaughan ND, Burrows CR, Horrocks RW,
Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Journal of Automobile Engineering (Part D)  Vol 13, March 1999, pg 95-107, ISSN: 0954-4070

Integrated Passenger Car Diesel CVT Powertrain Control for Economy and Low Emissions
Deacon M, Brace CJ, Vaughan ND, Burrows CR, Horrocks RW,
IMechE International Seminar S540 'Advanced Vehicle Transmissions and Powertrain Management' 25 -26 Sept 1997

Dynamic Modelling and Validation of the Regime Change Characteristics of a Split Power, Infinitely Variable Transmission
James IB, Vaughan ND
IMechE International Seminar S540 'Advanced Vehicle Transmissions and Powertrain Management' 25 -26 Sept 1997

Diesel Emissions Reduction through Integrated Control of Engine and Transmission
Vaughan, ND, Brace, CJ, Deacon, M
Paper presented at Universities Internal Combustion Engines Group (UnICEG) meeting September 1993

Prediction of Emissions from a Turbocharged Passenger Car Diesel Engine Using a Neural Network
Brace, CJ, Deacon, M, Vaughan, ND, Charlton, SJ, Burrows, CR
IMechE International Conference 'Turbocharging and Turbochargers' 7-9 June 1994.

Vehicle Drivability Test Report - Appraisal & Test of Three Vehicles with CVT (Full and abridged versions)
Deacon, M
Internal Report 33/94 1994

Vehicle Drivability Test Report - Testing of a Vehicle Fitted with the CTXE Transmission (Full and abridged versions)
Deacon, M
Internal Report 35/94 1994

A Modular Approach to the Computer Simulation of a Passenger Car Powertrain Incorporating a Diesel Engine and Continuously Variable Transmission.
Deacon, M, Brace, CJ, Guebeli, M, Vaughan, ND, Burrows, CR, Dorey, RE
IEE Conference 'Control 94

Optimal Control of a Passenger Car Diesel Engine and Continuously Variable Transmission
Deacon,
M MPhil to PhD Transfer Report 34/94, 1994

Transient Modelling of DI TCi Diesel Engine Cylinder Using Neural Networks
Brace, CJ
MPhil to PhD Transfer Report, 1994

The Drivability of Vehicles with Continuously Variable Transmissions
James, IB
MPhil to PhD Transfer Report 31/95 1995

Transmission Stability Investigation
James,
IB Internal Report 42/95 1995

Pressure Control Valve Frequency Response Testing
James,
IB Appendix to Report 42/95

CVT and IVT Transmission Systems
James, IB, Vaughan, ND, Burrows, CR
Article - Design Engineering, September 1996, Miller Freeman Press

Operating Point Optimiser for Integrated Diesel/CVT Powertrain
Brace, CJ, Deacon, M, Vaughan, ND, Burrows, CR, University of Bath, Horrocks, RW, Ford Motor Company
Application of Powertrain and Fuel Technologies to Meet Emissions Standards for the 21st Century, Seminar code C517, 24-26 June 1996

Impact of Alternative Controller Strategies on Emissions from a Diesel CVT Powertrain - Preliminary Results
Deacon, M, Brace, CJ, Vaughan, ND, Burrows, CR, University of Bath, Horrocks, RW, Ford Motor Company
Application of Powertrain and Fuel Technologies to Meet Emissions Standards for the 21st Century, Seminar code C517, 24-26 June 1996

Transient Modelling of a DI TCi Diesel Engine
Brace, CJ
PhD Thesis 1996

Optimal Control of a Passenger Car Diesel Engine and Continuously Variable Transmission
Deacon, M
PhD Thesis, 1996

Design and component Matching of a Pressure Control Circuit
James, IB, Vaughan, ND
SAE International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress and Exposition August 1996, Indianapolis



Bath home page Chris Brace's homepage