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A new methodology is presented, based on energy-flow analysis on systems. The aim is to obtain a representation of energy flows between the various sources of a complex system, via energy storage devices connected together with electrical and mechanical converters. Coupling elements can be added to allow the connection of various subsystems. From such a representation, inversion rules lead to the establishment of a maximal control structure that allow an easy identification of the controls needed for the considered system. From this methodology, application example will be given, related to hybrid vehicles.
Thomas Keller, Lulu Liu, Xin Wang