Design and Testing of Fuzzy Logic Based Controller for Active Suspension System of a Quarter Car Model
N. Vivekanandan1, A. M. Fulambarkar2
1Vivekanandan N.*, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Research Scholar, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Tech., & Asst. Prof., Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engg., Pune, India.
2Dr. A. M. Fulambarkar, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Prof. & Principal, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engg., Pune, India.
Manuscript received on January 23, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on February 05, 2020. | Manuscript published on February 30, 2020. | PP: 3522-3532 | Volume-9 Issue-3, February 2020. | Retrieval Number: C5994029320/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.C5994.029320
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Abstract: In today’s scenario, due to increase in sales of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV’s) more and more people are opting for off road drive. The main challenge is to improve the performance based on handling and comfort. Hence the conventional static spring and damper system are being modified to accommodate semi-active and active systems. In this paper to study the effectiveness of active suspension system, a quarter car model is developed and Fuzzy control strategy is proposed to reduce displacement of chassis. Hydraulic actuator is used to provide active control in the suspension system of the quarter car model. The fuzzy logic controller is interfaced with the hardware system by LabVIEW software. For connecting the hardware with LabVIEW software Arduino is used. The comparison of active and passive suspension system shows that the chassis displacement is decreased by 30% in case of active suspension system whereas the settling time decreases by 69%.
Keywords: Active suspension; Fuzzy control, Quarter Car, Hydraulic Actuator.