Geometrical optimisation of vehicle shock dampers with magnetorheological fluid. (15th November 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parlak, Zekeriya; Engin, Tahsin; Ari, Vedat; Sahin, Ismail; , Ismail Calli
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 54:Number 4(2010)
• Page Start: 371
• Page End: 392
• Publication Date: 2010-11-15
• Subjects: magnetorheological shock dampers -- MR dampers -- MR devices -- MR fluids -- optimisation -- Taguchi methods -- vehicle design -- suspension design -- optimal vibration control -- experimental design; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

Magnetorheological (MR) dampers have attracted interest from suspension designers and researchers because of their variable damping feature, mechanical simplicity, robustness, low power consumption and fast response. Therefore, optimisation of such devices is of particular interest to achieve optimal vibration control. This study deals with the geometrical optimisation of an MR shock damper using Taguchi experimental design approach. The optimal solutions of the MR damper were evaluated using analytical equations, which give the dynamic range of the damper under consideration. Optimal geometrical values obtained provided most performance in consideration of other nine alternatives of Taguchi experimental design specified for the study.