Optimal design of a vehicle magnetorheological damper considering the damping force and dynamic range

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 015013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quoc-Hung Nguyen ◽  
Seung-Bok Choi
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Damping Force

scholarly journals Design and multi-physics optimization of a novel magnetorheological damper with a variable resistance gap

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (17) ◽  
pp. 3152-3168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiajia Zheng ◽  
Yancheng Li ◽  
Jiong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Variable Resistance ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Electromagnetic Coils ◽  
Vibration Performance

This paper presents the design and multi-physics optimization of a novel multi-coil magnetorheological (MR) damper with a variable resistance gap (VRG-MMD). Enabling four electromagnetic coils (EMs) with individual exciting currents, a simplified magnetic equivalent circuit was presented and the magnetic flux generated by each voltage source passing through each active gap was calculated as vector operations. To design the optimal geometry of the VRG-MMD, the multi-physics optimization problem including electromagnetics and fluid dynamics has been formulated as a multi-objective function with weighting ratios among total damping force, dynamic range, and inductive time constant. Based on the selected design variables (DVs), six cases with different weighting ratios were optimized using Bound Optimization BY Quadratic Approximation (BOBYQA) technique. Finally, the vibration performance of the optimal VRG-MMD subjected to sinusoidal and triangle displacement excitations was compared to that of the typical multi-coil MR damper.

scholarly journals Design and Multiobjective Optimization of Magnetorheological Damper considering the Consistency of Magnetic Flux Density

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhizhen Dong ◽  
Zhimin Feng ◽  
Yuehua Chen ◽  
Kefan Yu ◽  
Gang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Multiobjective Optimization ◽  
Flux Density ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Magnetic Flux Density ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Mr Dampers

The consistency of magnetic flux density of damping gap (CMDG) represents the balancing magnetic flux density in each damping gap of magnetorheological (MR) dampers. It can make influences on the performances of MR dampers and the accuracy of relevant objective functions. In order to improve the mechanical performances of the MR damper with a two-stage coil, the function for calculating CMDG needs to be found. By establishing an equivalent magnetic circuit model of the MR damper, the CMDG function is derived. Then, the multiobjective optimization function and the working flow of optimal design are presented by combining the parallel-plate model of the MR damper with the function posed before. Taking the damping force, the dynamic range, the response time, and the CMDG as the optimization objective, and the external geometric dimensions of the SG-MRD60 damper as the bound variable, this paper optimizes the internal geometric dimensions of MR damper by using a NSGA-III algorithm on the PlatEMO platform. The results show that the obtained scheme in Pareto-optimal solutions has existed with better performance than that of SG-MRD60 scheme. According to the results of the finite element analysis, the multiobjective optimization design including the CMDG function can improve the uniformity of magnetic flux density of the MR damper in damping gap, which meets the requirements of manufacture and application.

Optimal design of magnetorheological fluid-based dampers for front-loaded washing machines

2013 ◽  
Vol 228 (2) ◽  
pp. 294-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
QH Nguyen ◽  
SB Choi ◽  
JK Woo
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Friction Force ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Magnetorheological Fluid ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Magnetorheological Dampers ◽  
Washing Machine ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Element Analysis

In this research, a magnetorheological fluid-based damper to attenuate vibration due to unbalanced laundry mass from a front-loaded washing machine is proposed and optimally designed with experimental validation. First, rigid vibration mode of the washing machine due to an unbalanced mass is analyzed, and an optimal positioning of the suppression system for the washing machine is figured out. In order to attenuate vibration from the washing machine, several configurations of magnetorheological damper are proposed considering available space and the required damping force of the system. Based on the Bingham rheological model of magnetorheological fluid, damping force of the proposed magnetorheological dampers is then derived. An optimal design problem for the proposed magnetorheological damper is constructed considering its zero-field friction force and the maximum damping force. The optimization objective is to minimize the zero-field friction force of the magnetorheological damper while the maximum value of damping force is kept being greater than a required value. An optimization procedure based on finite element analysis integrated with an optimization tool is employed to obtain optimal geometric dimensions of the magnetorheological dampers featuring different types of magnetorheological fluid. Optimal solutions of the magnetorheological dampers are then presented and the optimized damper is figured out. In addition, performance characteristics of the optimized magnetorheological damper are presented and discussed.

Optimal Design of Magneto-Rhological Damper

2012 ◽  
Vol 220-223 ◽  
pp. 1865-1870
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Pin Qi Xia
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Nonlinear Property ◽  
Structure Parameter ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Mr Fluid ◽  
Maximal Output ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Magneto Rheological

For the complex nonlinear property and a lot of regulatory parameter, it is difficult to design a reasonable magneto-rheological (MR) damper by simply process or experience. To solve this problem a structural optimization has been presented in this article. Three stages have been discussed in the article. By calculate the flux of MR fluid based on the yield stress of MR fluid, selected common design targets such as maximal output damping force, dynamic range and consult volume of damper has been presented in formula respectively with the parameter according to damper structure. By approximate the magnetic circle, the power of excitation also has been presented as an expression of structure parameter. An optimum method named multi-goal attach has been applied to solve the optimum problem. Finally some confirmation and experiment results have been presented. The experiment results indicated that the method presented in the article was effectively.

Design Optimization of a Bi-Fold Magnetorheological Damper Subject to Impact Loads

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muftah Saleh ◽  
Ramin Sedaghati ◽  
Rama Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Impact Velocity ◽  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Mr Fluid ◽  
Bingham Plastic ◽  
Turbulent Condition ◽  
The Impact

Dynamic range (ratio of the maximum on-state damping force to the off-state damping force), is an important index characteristic of the performance of the Magnetorheological Energy Absorbers (MREAs). In high speed impact, the dynamic range may fall into the uncontrollable zone (≤ 1) due to the increase in the off-state damping force which is associated with the transition of the flow from laminar to turbulent condition. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to design optimize the MREA in order to increase its dynamic range while accommodating the geometry, MR fluid flow and magnetic field constraints. In this study, a design optimization problem has been formulated to optimally design a bi-fold MREA to comply with the helicopter crashworthiness specifications for lightweight civilian helicopters. It is required to have a minimum dynamic range of 2 at 5 m/s impact velocity while satisfying the constraints imposed due to the geometry, volume of the device, magnetic field and the flow of the magnetorheological fluid in the MR valve. Meanwhile in order to comply with the helicopter crashworthiness requirement, the MREA device should be designed to generate 15 kN field-off damping force at the design impact velocity if the MREA is to be integrated with skid landing gear systems. The magneto-static analysis of the MREA valve has been conducted analytically using simplified assumptions in order to obtain the relation between induced magnetic flux in the MR fluid gaps in active regions versus the applied current and MREA valve geometrical parameters. Both Bingham plastic models, with and without minor loss factors, have been utilized to derive the dynamic range and the results are compared in terms of the generated off-state damping force, on-state damping force, and dynamic range. The Bingham plastic model with minor loss coefficients was found to be more accurate due to the turbulent condition in the MREA caused by the impact. Finally, the performance of the optimized bi-fold MREA has been evaluated under different impact speeds.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Study on the Optimal Design of Magnetorheological Dampers for Improved Damping Capacity and Dynamical Adjustability

Actuators ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Liankang Wei ◽  
Hongzhan Lv ◽  
Kehang Yang ◽  
Weiguang Ma ◽  
Junzheng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Hysteretic Characteristics ◽  
Gap Width ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Purpose: We aim to provide a systematic methodology for the optimal design of MRD for improved damping capacity and dynamical adjustability in performing its damping function. Methods: A modified Bingham model is employed to model and simulate the MRD considering the MR fluid’s compressibility. The parameters that describe the structure of MRD and the property of the fluid are systematically examined for their contributions to the damping capacity and dynamically adjustability. A response surface method is employed to optimize the damping force and dynamically adjustable coefficient for a more practical setting related to the parameters. Results: The simulation system effectively shows the hysteretic characteristics of MRDs and shows our common sense understanding that the damping gap width and yoke diameter have significant effects on the damping characteristics of MRD. By taking a typical MRD device setup, optimal design shows an increase of the damping force by 33% and an increase of the dynamically adjustable coefficient by 17%. It is also shown that the methodology is applicable to other types of MDR devices. Conclusion: The compressibility of MR fluid is one of the main reasons for the hysteretic characteristics of MRD. The proposed simulation and optimization methods can effectively improve the MRD’s damping performance in the design stage.

Damping characteristics of a magneto-rheological damper with dual independent controllable ducts

2021 ◽  
pp. 1045389X2110188
Author(s):  
Jianqiang Yu ◽  
Xiaomin Dong ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Zhengmu Zhou ◽  
Yaqin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Range ◽  
Fluid Flows ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Viscous Damping ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Magneto Rheological ◽  
The Mathematical Model

This paper presents the damping characteristics of a linear magneto-rheological (MR) damper with dual controllable ducts based on numerical and experimental analysis. The novel MR damper consisting of a dual-rod cylinder system and a MR valve is used to reduce the influences of viscous damping force and improve dynamic range. Driven by the dual-rod cylinder system, MR fluid flows in the MR valve. The pressure drop of the MR valve with dual independent controllable ducts can be controlled by tuning the current of two independent coils. Based on the mathematical model and the finite element method, the damping characteristics of the MR damper is simulated. A prototype is designed and tested on MTS machine to evaluate its damping characteristics. The results show that the working states and damping force of the MR damper can be controlled by the two independent coils.

scholarly journals MR Damper-Based Vibration Suppression Method for Control Moment Gyroscope

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 884-889
Author(s):  
Wendong Wang ◽  
Xing Ming ◽  
Yang Chu ◽  
Minghui Liu ◽  
Yikai Shi
Keyword(s):  
Active Control ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Vibration Suppression ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Magnetic Flux Density ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Control Moment Gyroscope ◽  
Control Moment ◽  
Suppression Method

To restrain the interference of micro-vibration caused by Control Moment Gyroscope, a new control method based on Magnetorheological damper was proposed in this paper. A mechanical model based on the structure of the presented design was built, and the semi-active control algorithm of damping force was proposed for the designed Magnetorheological damper. The magnetic flux density and other magnetic field parameters were considered and analyzed in Maxwell, and also the related hardware circuit which implements the control algorithm was prepared to test the presented design and algorithm. The results of simulation and experiments show that the presented Magnetorheological damper model and semi-active control algorithm can complete the requirements, and the vibration suppression method is efficient for Control Moment Gyroscope.

Realization of desired damping characteristics based on an open-loop-controlled magnetorheological damper

2021 ◽  
pp. 107754632110388
Author(s):  
Hongwei Lu ◽  
Zhifei Zhang ◽  
Yansong He ◽  
Zhi Li ◽  
Jujiang Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Bench Test ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Damping Characteristics

The realization of the desired damping characteristics based on magnetorheological (MR) dampers is important for semi-active control and useful for the matching process of suspension damper. To reduce the cost of the control system and improve the output accuracy of the desired damping force, this study proposes an open-loop control method featuring an accurate inverse model of the MR damper and a tripolar current driver. The reversible sigmoid model is used to accurately and quickly calculate the desired current. Furthermore, the change characteristic of the desired current is analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively, which shows that the desired current needs to change suddenly to make the actual damping force velocity curve quickly approach the desired one. To meet the demand of the desired current, a tripolar current driver controlled by an improved PI control algorithm is proposed, which is with fast response and low noise. Finally, the bench test verifies that the control system can achieve different desired damping characteristics well, and the inherent error in this process is explained through the gap between the available damping force area and the desired damping characteristic curve and the crossover phenomenon of the dynamic characteristic curves of the MR damper.

scholarly journals Design of a Novel Magnetorheological Damper Adaptable to Low and High Stroke Velocity of Vehicle Suspension System

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 5586
Author(s):  
Bo-Gyu Kim ◽  
Dal-Seong Yoon ◽  
Gi-Woo Kim ◽  
Seung-Bok Choi ◽  
Aditya Suryadi Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Function ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Effective Area ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Damping Coefficient ◽  
Vehicle Suspension ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Piston Velocity ◽  
Suspension Systems ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System

In this study, a new class of magnetorheological (MR) damper, which can realize desired damping force at both low and high speeds of vehicle suspension systems, is proposed and its salient characteristics are shown through computer simulations. Unlike conventional MR dampers, the proposed MR damper has a specific pole shape function and therefore the damping coefficient is changed by varying the effective area of the main orifice. In addition, by controlling the opening or closing the bypass orifice, the drastic change of the damping coefficient is realizable. After briefly describing the operating principle, a mathematical modeling is performed considering the pole shape function which is a key feature of the proposed MR damper. Then, the field-dependent damping force and piston velocity-dependent characteristics are presented followed by an example on how to achieve desired damping force characteristics by changing the damping coefficient and slope breaking point which represents the bilinear damping property.

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