Geometrical optimisation of vehicle shock dampers with magnetorheological fluid Online publication date: Fri, 12-Nov-2010
by Zekeriya Parlak, Tahsin Engin, Vedat Ari, Ismail Sahin, Ismail Calli
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 54, No. 4, 2010
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.
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