This paper deals with single-wheel suspension car model. We aim to prove the benefits of controlled semiactive suspensions compared to passive ones. The contribution relies on Hinfinity control design to improve comfort and road holding of the car under industrial specifications, and on control validation through simulation on an exact nonlinear model of the suspension. Note that we define semi-active suspensions as control systems incorporating a parallel spring and an electronically controlled damper. However, the type of damper used in automotive industry can only dissipate energy. No additional force can be generated using external energy. The control issue is then to change, in an accurate way, the damping (friction) coefficient in real-time. This is what we call semi-active suspension. For this purpose, two control methodologies, Hinfinity and Skyhook control approaches, are developed, using a linear model of the suspension, and compared in terms of performances using industrial specifications. The performance analysis is done using the control-oriented linear model first, and then using an exact nonlinear model of the suspension incorporating the nonlinear characteristics of the suspension spring and damper.
Skyhook and Hinfinity control of semi-active suspensions: Some practical aspects
Vehicle System Dynamics ; 39 , 4 ; 279-308
2003
30 Seiten, 33 Quellen
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