Experimental Validation to a Prototype Magnetorheological (MR) Semi-Active Damper for C-Class Vehicle

Authors

  • H. Unuh Intelligent Dynamics and System Research Laboratory, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6006-8048
  • P. Muhamad Intelligent Dynamics and System Research Laboratory, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • F. Yakub Intelligent Dynamics and System Research Laboratory, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • M. A. Ismail Intelligent Dynamics and System Research Laboratory, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Z. Tanasta Intelligent Dynamics and System Research Laboratory, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.16.3.2019.15.0527

Keywords:

MR damper, semi-active damper, MR fluid, finite element modelling, real working environment

Abstract

In this study, a semi-active damper with OEM technical standard featuring MR fluid was fabricated to assess its use as potential reinforcement in enhancing c-class vehicle ride comfort. The finite element modelling was employed to investigate the capability of the MR semi-active damper prototype design in altered the damping utilizing unique rheological properties of MR fluid. The quarter car test rig completes with DYTRAN accelerometer and LMS Scadas mobile was operated to measure the RMS sprung mass acceleration of the MR semi-active damper prototype caused by a 5cm sinusoidal bump at speed of 10km/h. The finite element modelling gave the best representation of the ability of the design to manifest the shear stress development of MR fluid used. Indeed, the MR semi-active damper model prototype was able to enhance ride comfort by decreasing the acceleration of sprung mass compare to OEM passive damper. It was found that the applied current had the greatest influence on RMS sprung mass acceleration when measured over a range of frequency.

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Published

2019-10-03

How to Cite

[1]
H. Unuh, P. Muhamad, F. Yakub, M. A. Ismail, and Z. Tanasta, “Experimental Validation to a Prototype Magnetorheological (MR) Semi-Active Damper for C-Class Vehicle”, Int. J. Automot. Mech. Eng., vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 7034–7047, Oct. 2019.

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2019): July-Sept

Section

Articles