A Magnetorheological Vibration Isolator for Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
The M. Nguyen ◽  
Mohammad H. Elahinia
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Variable Yield ◽  
Carrier Fluid ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Motor Component

This paper presents the results of vibration isolation analysis for the pump/motor component of hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV). The hybrid subsystem can potentially improve the fuel efficiency of the vehicle by recovering some of the energy that is otherwise wasted in friction brakes. High pressure hydraulic fluid “assists” the engine in the initial acceleration period. Noise and vibration are an issue with these systems due to the variable hydraulic loads that are applied to the regenerative hybrid element. This study looks into the possibility of reducing the transmitted noise and vibration to the vehicle’s chassis by using smart magnetorheological (MR) dampers. MR dampers utilize MR fluid which is made of pure iron particles suspended in a carrier fluid. MR fluids deliver variable yield stress under the effect of a controllable electromagnetic field. To this end, an MR damper is modeled and simulated. In the simulation both shock and vibration loads are considered. The simulation results are compared with the performance of regular elastomer isolators. It is shown that the MR damper can effectively reduce the vibration for different working cycles of the regenerative system.

scholarly journals Vibration Isolation for Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
The M. Nguyen ◽  
Mohammad H. Elahinia
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Hydraulic Systems ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Heavy Duty Vehicle ◽  
Vibration Transmissibility

In recent decades, several types of hybrid vehicles have been developed in order to improve the fuel economy and to reduce the pollution. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) have shown a significant improvement in fuel efficiency for small and medium-sized passenger vehicles and SUVs. HEV has several limitations when applied to heavy vehicles; one is that larger vehicles demand more power, which requires significantly larger battery capacities. As an alternative solution, hydraulic hybrid technology has been found effective for heavy duty vehicle because of its high power density. The mechanical batteries used in hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) can be charged and discharged remarkably faster than chemical batteries. This feature is essential for heavy vehicle hybridization. One of the main problems that should be solved for the successful commercialization of HHV is the excessive noise and vibration involving with the hydraulic systems. This study focuses on using magnetorheological (MR) technology to reduce the noise and vibration transmissibility from the hydraulic system to the vehicle body. In order to study the noise and vibration of HHV, a hydraulic hybrid subsystem in parallel design is analyzed. This research shows that the MR elements play an important role in reducing the transmitted noise and vibration to the vehicle body. Additionally, locations and orientations of the isolation system also affect the efficiency of the noise and vibration mitigation. In simulations, a skyhook control algorithm is used to achieve the highest possible effectiveness of the MR isolation system.

Vibration Isolation Control for Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
The M. Nguyen ◽  
Mohammad M. Elahinia
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Hybrid Technology ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid

In recent decades, many types of hybrid vehicles have been developed to compensate for the limited sources of oil and gas production. Gasoline-electric hybrid technology shows a significant improvement in fuel efficiency for small and medium-sized passenger vehicles. However, that hybrid type is not economically beneficial for larger vehicles due to large, harmful and expensive battery packs. Hydraulic hybrid technology has been found effective for heavy duty vehicle because of its high power density. Other advantages of hydraulic hybrid are the lower cost and environmental friendliness over the electric batteries. The potential achievement in fuel efficiency has been proved in several studies and experiments by different schools, institutes and laboratories. The only problems preventing this hydraulic hybrid technology going to the market are noise and vibration involving with the hydraulic system. This study focuses on using magnetorheological (MR) technology to reduce the noise and vibration transmissibility from the hydraulic system to the vehicle body. MR technology has been well-known with automotive applications such as engine mounts, vehicle's main suspension system. In order to study the nature of the problem, structure of a hydraulic hybrid vehicle in series design is analyzed. The operational characteristics of the powertrain are carefully studied, and the vibration data is formulated. This research shows that not only MR elements play an important role in vibration suppression, but also the geometrical configurations of the mounting systems affect the efficiency in noise and vibration isolation. To this end, simulation results are also used to determine the most effective control method for the MR mounts.

scholarly journals A novel inverse dynamic model for a magnetorheological damper based on network inversion

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (15) ◽  
pp. 3434-3453 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJL Boada ◽  
BL Boada ◽  
V Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Inverse Model ◽  
Magnetorheological Damper ◽  
Hysteretic Behavior ◽  
Inverse Dynamic ◽  
Inverse Dynamic Model ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Highly Nonlinear

Semi-active suspensions based on magnetorheological (MR) dampers are receiving significant attention, especially for control of vibration isolation systems. The nonlinear hysteretic behavior of MR dampers can cause serious problems in controlled systems, such as instability and loss of robustness. Most of the developed controllers determine the desired damping forces which should be produced by the MR damper. Nevertheless, the MR damper behavior can only be controlled in terms of the applied current (or voltage). In addition to this, it is necessary to develop an adequate inverse dynamic model in order to calculate the command current (or voltage) for the MR damper to generate the desired forces as close as possible to the optimal ones. Due to MR dampers being highly nonlinear devices, the inverse dynamics model is difficult to obtain. In this paper, a novel inverse MR damper model based on a network inversion is presented to estimate the necessary current (or voltage) such that the desired force is exerted by the MR damper. The proposed inverse model is validated by carrying out experimental tests. In addition, a comparison of simulated tests with other damper controllers is also presented. Results show the effectiveness of the network inversion for inverse modeling of an MR damper. Thus, the proposed inverse model can act as a damper controller to generate the command current (or voltage) to track the desired damping force.

A 6-DOF vibration isolation system for hydraulic hybrid vehicles

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
The Nguyen ◽  
Mohammad Elahinia ◽  
Walter W. Olson ◽  
Paul Fontaine
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Vibration Isolation System ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid

Application of Smart Materials for Noise and Vibration of Hydraulic Systems

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin M. Motlagh ◽  
Mohammad H. Elahinia ◽  
Mohammad Abuhaiba ◽  
Walter W. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Hydraulic Systems ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Vehicle Technology ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle ◽  
Vibration Problems ◽  
Hybrid Technologies

As market demands vehicles with higher performance, lower fuel consumption, and less emission, hybrid vehicles receive increasing attention. Hybrid technologies have been developed for both passenger and heavy-duty vehicles. Hydraulic hybrid is a technology that is specifically suitable for heavy SUVs and trucks. Despite beneficial aspects of hydraulic systems in reducing the fuel consumption and increasing the launch acceleration for these vehicles, hydraulic vibration and noise is barrier in commercializing this technology. Many studies have been performed on noise and vibration problems of hydraulic systems and many solutions have been proposed. This paper, after introducing the hydraulic hybrid vehicle technology and conventional hydraulic systems in vehicles, reviews the state of the art of the solutions developed for hydraulic noise and vibration. The focus is on the sources of hydraulic noise and vibration. Different approaches for reducing the noise and vibration in hydraulic systems have been reviewed with an emphasis on the application of smart materials. These existing solutions are examined and evaluated for mitigating noise and vibration in hydraulic hybrid vehicles.

Parallel Vibration Isolation Platform Using Magnetorheological Technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 574 ◽  
pp. 596-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Zhao Bo Chen ◽  
Mehdi Ahmadian ◽  
Wen Tao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Nonlinear Hysteresis ◽  
Output Force ◽  
Axis Parallel ◽  
Active Vibration ◽  
Parallel Platform ◽  
Long Stroke ◽  
Large Output

Within this work, a six-axis parallel vibration isolation platform with semi-active control ability is investigated. Traditional magnetorheological (MR) dampers could supply large output force and long stroke, but it also comes with a large self-weight. This problem is more serious when several MR dampers are needed in a parallel platform. Firstly, a double-piston MR damper have been developed, which will brings a small self-weight feature to the damper. Hyperbolic tangent model have been used to describe damper's nonlinear hysteresis. Using six of this double-piston MR damper, a parallel vibration isolation platform based on a cubic Stewart platform mechanism has been designed. Dynamical model of this platform has been built and simulated. Numerical simulation results in frequency domain indicate that the parallel semi-active vibration isolation platform has desirable vibration isolation properties in all six axes.

A Magnetorheological Mount for Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
The Nguyen ◽  
Mohammad Elahinia ◽  
Constantin Ciocanel
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Wide Frequency Range ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Operating Frequency Range ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

Advanced vehicular technologies have been increasingly popular since they improve fuel economy. Automobiles with variable cylinder management are capable of turning on/off the cylinders in order to optimize the fuel consumption. Hybrid vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) or hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) allow the engines to operate in the most efficient region. Besides, the hybrid technology includes capturing the braking energy, otherwise wasted as heat, to aid the acceleration. However, the enhancement in fuel efficiency comes with unbalance, shock and wider range of frequency vibration. Noise and vibration is actually one of the main obstacles in commercializing the HHV technology. This study is to design a vibration isolator to work for HHVs effectively and economically. The vibration profile of HHVs is proven to include both shock load at the switches of power sources and wide frequency range of vibration. That the HHV’s engine is turned on/off frequently and the hydraulic pumps/motors operate between 0 and 2000RPM, corresponding to 0–300Hz, poses difficult challenges for the isolation system. Rubber mounts are cheap, but only good for static load support and suitable for low power engine. Passive hydraulic mounts are only effective for conventional engines with unvarying working schedules. On the other hand, the active mounts are responsive for any condition, but too costly for commercial vehicles. Semi-active mounts with magnetorheological fluid (MRF) have been researched and recognized as a highly potential solution for hydraulic hybrid vehicles. The semi-active MRF mount is constructed very similar to a conventional hydraulic mount. However, the working fluid is an MRF which can quickly change its characteristics when the magnetic field is present. The main features of the MRF mount include multiple controllable MR valves, utilizing the flow (valve) mode, to connect the top and bottom fluid chambers. In addition, the mount is also capable of employing the fluid in squeeze mode. The structure of the MRF mount allows the stiffness and damping to be controlled in real time. The controllability makes the mount tunable to particularly fit the requirements of the HHVs. In this study, a mathematical model was constructed to predict the performance of the mount. The parameters were tuned so that the mount is effective within the whole operating frequency range of the HHV’s vibration.

scholarly journals System Characteristics Analysis for Energy Management of Power-Split Hydraulic Hybrids

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1837
Author(s):  
Hyukjoon Kwon ◽  
Monika Ivantysynova
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Hybrid Powertrains ◽  
Power Split ◽  
System Temperature

Hydraulic hybrid powertrains provide an opportunity for specific applications, such as heavy-duty vehicles based on high-power density, which has not been included in other types of hybrid powertrains. Among the various architectures of hybrid vehicles, power-split hybrids have a greater possibility of producing better fuel efficiency than other hybrid architectures. This study analyzed the possible energy-saving characteristics of power-split hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs); this has not been comprehensively described in previous studies. A typical configuration of power-split HHVs was modeled with the FTP-72 driving cycle using a novel simulation method that considered the dynamic and thermal behaviors together. The characteristics were analyzed in comparison to a power-split hydrostatic transmission (HST), which is designed with the same conditions except for hydraulic energy storage. The power-split HHV not only has a better fuel efficiency, but it also shows system energy-saving characteristics. The power-split HHV has more chances for engine idling, which is directly related to fuel consumption savings due to engine stop. Additionally, more engine idling time enables the system to operate in a more efficient area on the engine map by load leveling. The results for the system temperature show that the power-split HHV offers the possibility to deliver better thermal management because it prevents the waste of braking power, which is especially crucial for hydraulic systems in comparison to other power systems such as electric or mechanical power systems. The ease of thermal management results in less energy consumption for cooling down the system temperature by minimizing the cooling system, as well as in a better thermal stability for the hydraulic system. The power-split HHV characteristics analyzed in this study can be used to design and organize the system control logic while developing power-split HHVs.

PAYLOAD/LAUNCHER VIBRATION ISOLATION: MR DAMPERS MODELING WITH FLUID COMPRESSIBILITY AND INERTIA EFFECTS THROUGH CONTINUITY AND MOMENTUM EQUATIONS

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (07n09) ◽  
pp. 1534-1541 ◽  
Author(s):  
PIERRICK JEAN ◽  
ROGER OHAYON ◽  
DOMINIQUE LE BIHAN
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Solid Mechanics ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Magneto Rheological ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Fluid Compressibility

During launching, a payload is submitted to large vibrations, which may damage it. To get rid of the problem, a solution would be to put an appropriate vibration isolator at the payload/launcher interface. Thus, a soft Isolating Payload Attach Fitting (IPAF) using Magneto-Rheological (MR) dampers is envisaged. In a pre-design phase for the launcher application, a preliminary study of the behaviour of a commercial MR damper (RD-1005-3) and its use in a 1-dof vibration isolator is carried out. In this paper, we report the MR damper behaviour analysis based on fluid and solid mechanics equations. In particular, we investigate chambers fluid compressibility and inertia effects. Then the damper model is used to evaluate the performance of a MR isolator in terms of equivalent transmissibility in passive mode and using skyhook control. The theoretical results will be soon compared to those from an experimental bench in construction.

A Reliability Assessment Model for MR Damper Components within a Smart Structural Control Scheme

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 218-224
Author(s):  
Maguid H.M. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Control ◽  
Inverse Dynamics ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Resistance Force ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Smart Control ◽  
Control Devices ◽  
Magneto Rheological

Smart control devices have gained a wide interest in the seismic research community in recent years. Such interest is triggered by the fact that these devices are capable of adjusting their characteristics and/or properties in order to counter act adverse effects. Magneto-Rheological (MR) dampers have emerged as one of a range of promising smart control devices, being considered for seismic applications. However, the reliability of such devices, as a component within a smart structural control scheme, still pause a viable question. In this paper, the reliability of MR dampers, employed as devices within a smart structural control system, is investigated. An integrated smart control setup is proposed for that purpose. The system comprises a smart controller, which employs a single MR damper to improve the seismic response of a single-degree-of-freedom system. The smart controller, in addition to, a model of the MR damper, is utilized in estimating the damper resistance force available to the system. On the other hand, an inverse dynamics model is utilized in evaluating the required damper resistance force necessary to maintain a predefined displacement pattern. The required and supplied forces are, then, utilized in evaluating the reliability of the MR damper. This is the first in a series of studies that aim to explore the effect of other smart control techniques such as, neural networks and neuro fuzzy controllers, on the reliability of MR dampers.

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