In this paper, a multiple model predictive controller (MPC) is proposed for the management
of passenger car start up through dry clutch in automated manual transmission. Based on a
high-order dynamic model of powertrain system, the feedback controllers are designed by
using the crankshaft angular speed and the clutch disk angular speed as measured
variables. Moreover, the MPC is developed to comply with constrains both on the input and
on the output. The aim of the controller is to ensure a comfortable lockup and to avoid the …

In this paper a multiple Model Predictive Controller (MPC) is proposed for controlling the dry
clutch start up phase for automotive applications. Based on high order dynamic model of
powertrain system, the feedback controllers are designed by using the crankshaft angular
speed and the clutch disk angular speed as measured variables. Moreover, the MPC is
developed to comply with constrains both on the input and on the output. The aim of the
controller is to ensure a comfortable lock-up and to avoid the stall of the engine as well as to …