Optimization of fuel consumption and vehicle emission by simulating the integrated air conditioning and engine controls

随着公众对环境保护的关注增加，将实施更严格的车辆排放和燃料消耗规定，可能会进一步限制运行空调系统时的燃料消耗。目前，空调和发动机系统由两个独立的程序控制，彼此之间缺乏有效的沟通。本研究旨在深入了解汽车空调系统对燃油消耗和各种空气污染物排放的定量影响，并开发一种将空调、发动机燃油消耗和排放联系起来的集成仿真工具，以帮助实现最佳的汽车能源和排放管理。

As public interest on environmental conservation increases, tougher regulations on vehicle emission and fuel consumption will be implemented causing likely further restrictions on fuel consumption while operating the air conditioning system. Currently air conditioning and engine systems are controlled by two separate programs and lack effective communication between each other. This research aims to gain better understanding of the quantitative effects of car air-conditioning systems on fuel consumption and various air pollutant emissions, and develop an integrated simulation tool that links the air conditioning, engine fuel consumption and emission to assist the achievement of optimum vehicle energy and emission management.