Vehicle ride performance with semi-active suspension system using modified skyhook algorithm and current generator model

• Main Authors: Abu Bakar, Saiful Anuar, Jamaluddin, H., Rahman, R. A., Samin, P. M., Hudha, K.
• Format: Article
• Published: Inderscience Publishers 2008
• Subjects: TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8469/; http://www.inderscience.com/offer.php?id=23577

This paper presents the simulation of a semi-active suspension system by using designed parameter model of magnetorheological (MR) damper. The design is based on the performance of the original equipment shock absorber of a passenger vehicle. A 7DOF of vehicle ride model was developed and validated in order to study the performance of a passive suspension system and the designed semi active suspension system. A controller known as modified skyhook algorithm and current generator model was used in the semi-active suspension system. The simulation results show that the semi active suspension system give significant improvement on vehicle's ride comfort.