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MODELING OF SEMI-ACTIVE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DAMPER FOR AUTOMOBILE SUSPENSION SYSTEM BY MAHMUDUR RAHMAN A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering International Islamic University Malaysia DECEMBER 2014

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MODELING OF SEMI-ACTIVE

MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DAMPER FOR

AUTOMOBILE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

BY

MAHMUDUR RAHMAN

A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for

the degree of Master of Science in Mechatronics

Engineering

Kulliyyah of Engineering

International Islamic University Malaysia

DECEMBER 2014

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ABSTRACT

The design of vehicle suspension systems is an active research field in which one of

the objectives is to improve the passenger’s comfort through the vibration reduction of

the internal engine and external road disturbances. Comfort and road handling in car

can be improved by including a semi-active suspension system, controlled by varying

the damping based on measurements of the vehicle motions. This research deals with

design and development of a quarter-car suspension using magneto-rheological

damper (MR). A quarter-car of two degree-of-freedom (DOF) system is designed and

constructed on the basis of the concept of a four-wheel independent suspension to

simulate the actions of a semi-active vehicle suspension system. The selection of an

appropriate MR damper model is crucial, since it provides the suitable current and

force relationship and allows finding the appropriate force to the system. The

behavioral characteristic of selected MR damper model is simulated and analyzed

with different current input. An effective control structure is a key function of this

research to determine the complexity of the control design and parameter tuning

process. The performance of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) and Linear

Control Regulator (LQR) controller is designed based on the system requirements. In

this research, the PID controller is verified experimentally under different road

excitations to improve the ride quality and vehicle safety.

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APPROVAL PAGE

I certify that I have supervised and read this study and that in my opinion, it conforms

to acceptable standards of scholarly presentation and fully adequate, in scope and

quality, as a dissertation for the degree of Master of Science in Mechatronics

Engineering.

….………………..……………

Muhammad Mahbubur Rashid

Supervisor

I certify that I have read this study and that in my opinion it conforms to acceptable

standards of scholarly presentation and is fully adequate, in scope and quality, as a

dissertation for the degree of Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering.

.……………..…………………

Iskandar Al-Thani

Examiner

This dissertation was submitted to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering and is

accepted as a fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in

Mechatronics Engineering.

……………..………………….

Md. Raisuddin Khan

Head, Department of

Mechatronics Engineering

This dissertation was submitted to the Kulliyyah of Engineering and is accepted as a

fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Mechatronics

Engineering.

..……………………………….

Md. Noor Bin Saleh

Dean, Kulliyah of Engineering

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that this dissertation is the result of my own investigations, except

where otherwise stated. I also declare that it has not been previously or concurrently

submitted as a whole for any other degrees at IIUM or other institutions.

Mahmudur Rahman

Signature ………………………………. Date ......…………………

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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

DECLARATION OF COPYRIGHT AND AFFIRMATION

OF FAIR USE OF UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH

Copyright © 2014 by International Islamic University Malaysia. All rights

reserved.

MODELING OF SEMI-ACTIVE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DAMPER

FOR AUTOMOBILE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

I hereby affirm that the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) hold all

the rights in the copyright of this Work and henceforth any reproduction or use in

any form or by means whatsoever is prohibited without the written consent of

IIUM. No part of this unpublished research may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval

system, or transmitted, in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the

copyright holder.

Affirmed by Mahmudur Rahman

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Signature Date

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TO MY BELOVED PARENTS AND WIFE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First of all, praise to Allah (swt), for His blessing to give me the ability and

knowledge to complete the research work fruitfully.

I would like express my deepest gratitude to my supervisor Dr. Muhammad Mahbubur

Rashid, for his effort, guidance and support throughout the project. Also I must thank

him for his kindness to take me as a research assistant.

Also I must mention my co-supervisor Dr. Asan Gani Abdul Muthalif for his

extensive guidance and support, without him the project would have not been

successful to achieve the objectives of this research.

Thanks to all lectures who have taught me and guide to successfully finish the

research. Also I must remember all of my friends for theirs ideas and support

especially S.M Hasanul Banna Kasemi. Thank to him for his valuable suggestion and

co-operation as not only a colleague but also a good friend.

Finally, I proudly mention my parents family members who are always there for me

when matters most, especially my mother for her love and inspiration throughout my

study.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract ...................................................................................................................... ii

Approval Page ............................................................................................................ iii

Declaration ................................................................................................................. iv

Copyright Page ........................................................................................................... v

Acknowledgments ...................................................................................................... vii

List of Tables ............................................................................................................. xi

List of Figures ............................................................................................................ xii

List of Symbols ......................................................................................................... xv

List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................. xvi

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1

1.1 Motivation................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Overview................................................................................................... 2

1.2.1 Background of MR damper and its applications ........................... 3

1.2.2 Keywords ....................................................................................... 4

1.2.2.1 Semi-active .......................................................................... 4

1.2.2.2 Magnetorheological (MR) ................................................... 5

1.2.2.3 Quarter-car ........................................................................... 6

1.2.2.3 Controller Design ................................................................ 6

1.3 Literature Review Technique ................................................................... 7

1.4 Problem Statement .................................................................................... 8

1.4 Research Objectives.................................................................................. 8

1.4 Research Methodology ............................................................................. 9

1.5 Scope of Research..................................................................................... 10

1.6 Outline of the Dissertation ........................................................................ 11

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................... 12

2.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 12

2.2 Vehicle Suspension ................................................................................... 12

2.2.1 Ride Comfort .................................................................................. 13

2.2.2 Vehicle Handling ............................................................................ 14

2.3 Vibration Control Strategy ....................................................................... 15

2.3.1 Passive Vibration Control Strategy ................................................ 15

2.3.2 Active Vibration Control Strategy ................................................. 15

2.3.3 Semi-active Vibration Control Strategy ......................................... 16

2.4 Magnetorheological Dampers ................................................................... 18

2.4.1 Magnetorheologfical Fluid ............................................................. 18

2.4.1.1 MR fluid Components ........................................................ 20

2.4.1.2 MR Fluid Modes of Operation ........................................... 20

2.4.1.3 Application of MR fluid ..................................................... 22

2.4.2 Magnetorheological Fluid Damper ................................................ 23

2.4.2.1 Applications of MR damper ................................................ 24

2.4.2.2 Operating Principle of MR damper ..................................... 25

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2.5 Models For MR Damper ........................................................................... 26

2.5.1 Overview of MR damper Models .................................................. 26

2.5.2 MR Damper Models ....................................................................... 29

2.5.2.1 Bingham Model ................................................................... 29

2.5.2.2 Gaomota and Filisko Model ................................................ 31

2.5.2.3 Li Model .............................................................................. 33

2.5.2.4 Bouc-wen Model ................................................................. 35

2.5.2.5 Modified Bouc-wen Model ................................................. 37

2.5.3 Selection of MR Damper Model .................................................... 41

2.6 Quarter-car Model .................................................................................... 42

2.7 Different Control Schemes ....................................................................... 44

2.7.1 Overview of Different Control Policies .......................................... 44

2.7.2 Selected Control Schemes .............................................................. 46

2.7.2.1 PID Control ......................................................................... 46

2.7.2.2 LQR Control ....................................................................... 48

2.8 Summary ................................................................................................... 51

CHAPTER THREE: MODELING, CONTROLLER DESIGN AND

SIMULATION ......................................................................................................... 52

3.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 52

3.2 Simulation of MR damper Model ............................................................. 52

3.3 Modeling of Semi-active Quarter-car System .......................................... 55

3.4 Controller Design...................................................................................... 57

3.5.1 Design of Quarter-car Control Structure with PID Controller ....... 58

3.5.2 Design of Quarter-car Control Structure with LQR Controller ..... 59

3.5 Simulation Results .................................................................................... 60

3.6 Summary ................................................................................................... 62

CHAPTER FOUR: EXPERIMENTAL SETUP ................................................... 64 4.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 64

4.2 Structural Design of Quarter-car .............................................................. 65

4.2.1 Materials for Prototype ................................................................... 66

4.3 MR Damper .............................................................................................. 68

4.4 Controller Device for MR Damper ........................................................... 71

4.5 Sensory Information and Data Acquisition System.................................. 73

4.5.1 Sensory Information ....................................................................... 73

4.5.2 Data Acquisition (DAQ) System .................................................... 74

4.6 Vibration Test System .............................................................................. 75

4.7 Experimental Setup ................................................................................... 75

4.8 Summary ................................................................................................... 77

CHAPTER FIVE: EXPERIMENTAL TESTS AND RESULTS ........................ 78

5.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 78

5.2 Experimental Input ................................................................................... 78

5.2.1 Excitation Input .............................................................................. 78

5.3 Experimental Results ................................................................................ 79

5.3.1 Sine Input ....................................................................................... 79

5.3.1.1 Damper off (Uncontrolled) .................................................. 79

5.3.1.2 Damper on (Controlled) ...................................................... 82

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5.3.2 Random Input ................................................................................. 85

5.4 Summary ................................................................................................... 87

CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ........................ 88 6.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................ 88

6.2 Recommendation ...................................................................................... 90

REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 92

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS .................................................................................... 96

APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................... 97

APPENDIX B ........................................................................................................... 100

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No Page No.

2.1 Comparison among passive, active and semi-active

strategies

17

2.2

2.3

2.4

Comparison of rheological structure among five MR

damper models

Calculated error for MR damper models

MR fluid behavioral scenarios for MR damper models

40

41

42

2.5 Effect of increasing the PID gains

47

2.6 Ziegler-Nichols tuning rules

48

3.1 The system parameters

57

3.2 Performance of the system with and without controllers

61

4.1 Materials for prototype development

66

4.2 Typical properties of RD-8041-1 MR damper

71

4.3 Electrical properties of RD-8041-1 MR damper

71

5.1 Comparison of acceleration and displacement between

Controlled and Uncontrolled system

85

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No Page No.

1.1 Literature Review Flowchart 7

1.2 Block diagram showing research methodology 10

2.1 Typical construction of (a) Passive, (b) Active and (c)

Semi-active suspension system

17

2.2 The behavior of MR fluid with and without magnetic field. 19

2.3 MR fluid particles. 20

2.4 MR fluid modes: (a) Valve mode, (b) Shear mode, and (c)

Squeeze mode

22

2.5 Basic operating principle of MR dampers 26

2.6 Rheological structure for Bingham Model 30

2.7 Comparison between predicted and experimental response

for Bingham model.

31

2.8 Structure of Gamota-Filisko model. 32

2.9 Comparison between the predicted and experimental

response for Gamota-Filisko model

33

2.10 The rheological structure of MR damper for Li model 34

2.11 Comparison between (a) predicted and (b) experimental

response for Li model

35

2.12 Rheological structure for Bouc-wen model 36

2.13 Comparison between predicted and experimental response

for Bouc-wen model

37

2.14 Rheological structure for Modified Bouc wen model 37

2.15 Comparison between predicted and experimental response

for Modified Bouc-wen model

38

2.16 Quarter-car model 43

2.17 A typical PID control structure 46

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3.1 Schematic of MR damper model in Simulink 53

3.2 MR damper force response versus Time 54

3.3 MR damper force response versus displacement 54

3.4 The Quarter-car model 55

3.5 Schematic of Quarter-car model 56

3.6 Block diagram of Semi-active control system 57

3.7 Quarter-car system with PID controller 58

3.8 Relative body displacements for step response 61

3.9 Relative displacement for controlled and uncontrolled

system under sine excitation

62

4.1 Schematic diagram of Test rig set up 64

4.2 Prototype design of Quarter car 65

4.3 Materials for Quarter car prototype 67

4.4 (a) Schematic MR damper and (b) RD-8041-1 MR damper 69

4.5 MR damper assembly drawing 70

4.6 Wonder Box Device Controller- RD-3002-03 72

4.7 Voltage and current relationship (Measured) in the Wonder

Box Device Controller- RD-3002-03

73

4.8 Typical ICP sensor system 74

4.9 Components of DAQ system 74

4.10 Vibration Test system 75

4.11 Experimental set-up 76

5.1 Frequency responses at 20-30Hz 80

5.2 Body and wheel acceleration (m/s2) 81

5.3 When damper is off: (a) Relative acceleration (m/s2) and

(b) Relative displacement (m)

82

5.4 Semi-active quarter-car with PID controller 83

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5.5 Relative acceleration 83

5.6 Comparison between controlled and uncontrolled relative

displacement of the vehicle body

84

5.7 Compare between controlled and uncontrolled system for

(a) acceleration and (b) displacement under random signal

86

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LIST OF SYMBOLS

𝛾 Fluid shear strain rate

𝜏 Shear stress

𝜏𝑦 Yield stress

𝜂 Plastic viscosity

𝑐0 Damping coefficient

𝑓𝑐 Frictional force

𝑥 Velocities

𝛼 Bouc-Wen model design parameter

𝛽 Bouc-Wen model design parameter

k Spring coefficient

c Damping coefficient

z Hysteresis variable component

𝛼𝑎 Coulomb force of MR damper

v Applied voltage

I Input current to MR damper

𝛿 Scale factor that determines the width of the hysteresis

𝐹𝑦 Yield force

𝑥 𝑦 Yield velocity

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

et al. (et alia): and others

Hz Hertz (Unit of frequency)

Kg Kilogram (Unit of mass)

m Meter (Unit of length)

mm Millimeter

MR

ER

Magnetorheological

Electrorheolgical

N Newton (Unit of force)

PID Proportional Integral Derivative

s

LQR

PSD

RMS

DAQ

Second (Unit of time)

Linear Quadratic Regulator

Power Spectral Density

Root Mean Square

Data Acquisition

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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

The objective of this chapter is to deliver the reader a background of this research. The

importance to design suspension system to provide passenger comfort is highlighted.

To design suitable suspension, extensive literatures are studied which motivates to

research to improve the system. The basic background of magneto-rhetorical fluid and

damper are provided with brief idea of main keywords of this research. The objectives

are set based on the problem statement. The methodology and research flowchart are

also presented in this chapter.

1.1 MOTIVATION

Drivers and passengers of vehicles are often exposed with vibrations. People spend

long time inside cars to travel for various work purposes. So the continuous vibrations

of the car not only harm health and physical conditions but also become a reason for

early fatigue and decline of ride performance. Moreover, depending on the present

necessity to drive fast in critical situations, safety car with reduced vibration is

important. In this situation, improving the passenger comfort and safety of vehicles is

essential. This upgrading can be accomplished with developing an efficient

suspension system.

At present days most vehicles contains only the tires as the elastic element

between vehicles and road, where tires sometimes fail to deliver appropriate

suspension features. However, some recent vehicles are developed with the different

types of suspension; those include simple seat suspension with improved chassis

suspension. This types of suspension is capable of improving only the passenger

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comfort, however, chassis suspension provides satisfactory road performance with the

quality ride of vehicles.

A suspension system of vehicles is one of the main research works for many

researchers nowadays. Recent works on suspension systems provides ride comfort and

stability with reduction of vibration. However, there was still a need to improve the

quality of design and control of suspension systems which offers more reliability in

terms of ride performance. Various inventions have been adopted to cope up with

vibration in the past. One of them is semi-active magnetorheological (MR) damper.

There are several works have been introduced to reduce vibration but still there is

various way to reduce it more in a flexible and reliable methods.

The efficiency of semi-active vehicle suspension is very well known to

stabilize the whole car body. In order to achieve ride comfort and drive safety, the

idea of MR damper controlled suspension systems is implemented recently. This idea

is getting more popular and acceptable with recent advancement of technology,

especially in automotive industry. In this research, the knowledge of semi-active

suspension in quarter car model is considered.

1.2 OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH

This section provides a brief idea about the background of the research which includes

semi-active vibration control approach, quarter-car vehicle, MR fluid damper and its

application and controller design. The aim is to orient the history and development of

MR fluid devices and its necessity at the automotive system especially at suspension

development. Main keywords of this research works are discussed to provide the

reader a complete impression about the findings and results of this research.

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1.2.1 Background of MR damper and its applications

For nearly in two decades, vibration reduction in different dynamic systems has

received huge concern from industry and academic as well. Improving the passenger

comfort and achieving the vehicle stability are the most significant features in

automotive industry to evaluate the performance of the vehicles. In industry and

vehicle application, damper has been used to reduce and absorb vibration. Usually,

spring is used for this purpose as it is easily available in the market. In recent years,

the development of MR damper has increased rapidly due to its larger application and

robustness. A semi-active control damper, MR damper, has recently been well-known

feature in the vibration control of vehicles. Low energy consumption and quick

response make the MR damper so efficient in suspension design. MR fluids are one

kind of controllable fluids and the ability to change reversibly to semi-solids with

manageable yield strength in a magnetic field is main characteristics of MR fluid. It

offers fewer complexes, rapid-response interfaces between mechanical systems and

electrical controls.

Nowadays, the MR fluid damper becomes very attractive components in semi-

active suspension system for its advantageous features. Some years ago, MR dampers

and it applications was proposed for implementation to control vibration of vehicles,

to minimize the damage at building structure due to seismic waves, and for varying

stiffness of sports machineries. MR damper is similar to a standard damper filled with

MR fluid which has electromagnetic wire wrap coils around the piston. MR fluid

contains polarizable material with minute suspended particles that change the

rheological properties drastically when involves in a magnetic field. The particles

remain suspended in the MR fluid and the damper behaves similar to a simple viscous

damper when no current involved in the piston. However, when current is applied,

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then these particles are organized in a columnar trend with the change of the viscosity

of the fluid and increase of the resistance provided by it to the motion of the piston.

This project focuses on active vibration control, characteristics and the design and

fabrication of the damper itself. MR damper has unique features and characteristics

such as fast response time, dynamic yield strength, temperature resistant and these

make it a better option than conventional damper.

1.2.2 Keywords

The four main keywords discussed in this section are a) Semi-active, b)

Magnetorheological, c) Quarter-car, and d) Controller design.

1.2.2.1 Semi-active

A suspension system is mainly known as active, passive, and semi-active depending

on the amount of external power required for the damping system to perform its

function. Characteristics of the components (springs and dampers) are fixed in passive

suspension systems whereas in an active suspension system, the passive damper or

both passive damper and springs are replaced with force actuator. But in a semi-active

suspension system, conventional spring is retained but the damper is replaced/added to

a controllable damper. Unlike an active suspension system which requires an external

source to power the actuator and control the vehicle, a semi-active suspension system

used the external energy source only to adjust the damping levels and operate an

embedded controller and a set of sensors. The level of damping is controlled by

designed controller and it automatically adjusts the damper to gain required damping.

One of the most semi-active control strategies is Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)

which adjusts the damping level to reduce the vibration level of a vehicle. In case, the

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controllable damper of semi-active damper fails to provide required damping, it

automatically works as a conventional damper although the failure rate is very low.

Semi-active suspension systems are very less complex, and requires much lower

power compared to active systems.

1.2.2.2 Magnetorheological (MR)

Magnetorheological (MR) fluid is widely known for various purposes in civil

engineering, automotive systems, and safety engineering and so on. Many papers have

been studied to acknowledge the characteristics, properties and applications of MR

fluid. Typical magnetorheological fluids are the suspensions of micron sized,

magnetizable particles (mainly iron) suspended in an appropriate carrier liquid such as

mineral oil, synthetic oil, water or ethylene glycol(Kciuk & Turczyn, 2006). It carried

out that the rheological properties of controllable fluids depend on concentration and

density of particles, particle size and shape distribution, properties of carrier fluid,

additional additives, applied field, temperature and other factors(M. Jolly, Bender, &

Carlson, 1999).

Next few studies will describe about the design and application of MR fluid. A

study shows that MR fluids provide a dynamic yield stress over Electro-rheological

fluids(ER) and wider operational temperature range. Also it shows the application of

MR fluid to vibration control which offers MR damper to control vibration of vehicle

(Ashfak, Saheed, Rasheed, & J. Abdul Jaleel, 2009). Carlson et al. studied the

advantages of MR over ER fluid devices in several areas such as required volume of

fluid, power and the yield strength. Also operational modes of MR fliud are presented

in this paper with addition of linear fluid damper, and the vibration damper (Carlson,

Catanzarite, & St. Clair, 1996). A verification study designed the magnetic circuit of

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MR devices which works in different operation mode of MR fluid(Bolter & Janocha,

1997).

Another study developed a concept of MR converter and it is applied to create

devices such as MR damper, lnear damper and MR seal which are often used

today(Kordonsky, 1996). Finally, Jolly et al. developed a model to predict the

characteristics of MR fluid and MR elastomer and it is verified experimentally(M. R.

Jolly, Carlson, & Munoz, 1996).

1.2.2.3 Quarter-car

When designing any suspension of a vehicle, generally there types of car model are

used such as full car, half car and quarter car model. A quarter car means 1/4 of a full

car which is widely used to design of a damper in simulation and experiment. Two

degree-of-freedom quarter-car models, based on different types of road excitations are

widely introduced in many areas of automotive industry. This is mostly because of the

simplicity of the quarter-car models and the best correct information they provide,

especially for vehicle handling and passenger comfort. Currently, many researchers

are using the quarter-car models to get the exact information on vibration reduction

and then they can easily apply it to other part of the vehicle.

1.2.2.4 Controller design

When we design a suspension system, controller design becomes a very important tool

to assist the damper offer ride comfort and improved vehicle handling with vibration

reduction. Designing a controller for a suspension system is key tool to assure the

better performance of a vehicle. There are various techniques have been introduced

which are capable of controlling the vehicle system. Proportional Integral Derivative

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(PID) controller is well known for semi-active suspension system which has the three

(Kp, Ki and Kd) gain parameter to stabilize and improve the overshoot, settling time

of a system. Also a full state feedback controller, Linear Quadrative Regulator (LQR)

is common in controller design of a suspension system. Finally, among other

controllers, Fuzzy and Skyhook controllers are widely used in automotive industry.

Using above control techniques, hybrid controller also developed in recent years.

1.3 LITERATURE REVIEW TECHNIQUE

A literature search was conducted to find out the past research done in the area of my

research interests. The primary interests are the areas of semi-active control strategy,

magneto-rheological damper, quarter-car, controller design, simulation and

experiments on MR dampers on quarter-car. Figure 1.1 shows a flowchart of my

literature review works based on my keywords. Few databases were taken into

account for this search of these research works.

As expected, there are plenty of works done with relevant keywords but some

are repeated with minor changes. Many books and other papers related to vehicle

dynamics, control, and semi-active suspension, MR damper models have been read

and consulted with supervisors in addition to the papers reviewed.

Figure 1.1. Literature Review Flowchart

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1.4 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Semi-active and MR damper are two important elements in improving ride quality.

The performance of MR damper depends on some key parameter based on MR

properties. Previously, many researchers proposed different models to find the

optimum values of these parameters. The models are tested experimentally to find the

best response separately. But there is no comparison among these models to find the

suitable model which fit semi-active MR damper properly based on the requirements.

A proper investigation is necessary to find best model for semi-active MR damper of

vehicles. However, many researcher also trying to design different controllers to

obtain optimum results, although, few controllers have been proposed already. There

are some key parameters which influence the MR damper‟s performance. There are

some limitations of those control systems which does not have proper response to

reduce vibration of the suspension system. There are so many uncertainties on road

profile.

Therefore this would be a good opportunity to select a suitable MR damper

model to implement at semi-active quarter-car model to design a new control

algorithm which deals with different road excitation to solve the uncertainties of the

road.

1.5 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this research work are as follows:

1. Evaluating the performance of different control policies numerically and

design an appropriate control policy to suit performance requirements.