Simulation and experimental verification of solenoid valve characteristics for semi-active dampers Online publication date: Wed, 22-Oct-2008
by Gideon Jacobus De Wet, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Pieter Schalk Els
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 47, No. 1/2/3/4, 2008
Abstract: This paper deals with mathematical modelling and experimental verification of the steady state and transient characteristics of a solenoid valve required for the design and modelling of a two-state semi-active damper. Valve suppliers do not provide such characteristics. Experimental verification of a steady state mathematical model was performed on a hydraulic test bench. A transient response model was verified using a specially designed semi-active damper. Correlation between models and measured characteristics is acceptable and sufficiently accurate to be used in vehicle dynamics simulation for semi-active suspension design. Fluid compressibility has a significant influence on the valve's transient characteristics.
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:
Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.
If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com