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Road-friendliness of Fuzzy Hybrid Control Strategy Based on Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulations

  • Yan, Tian Yi (Dept. of Vehicle Engineering, Qingdao University) ;
  • Li, Qiang (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Taian Wuyue Special Vehicle Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Ren, Kun Ru (Dept. of Vehicle Engineering, Qingdao University) ;
  • Wang, Yu Lin (Dept. of Vehicle Engineering, Qingdao University) ;
  • Zhang, Lu Zou (Dept. of Vehicle Engineering, Qingdao University)
  • Received : 2012.05.26
  • Accepted : 2012.06.29
  • Published : 2012.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: In order to improve road-friendliness of heavy vehicles, a fuzzy hybrid control strategy consisting of a hybrid control strategy and a fuzzy logic control module is proposed. The performance of the proposed strategy should be effectively evaluated using a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation model of a semi-active suspension system based on the fuzzy hybrid control strategy prior to real vehicle implementations. Methods: A hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation system was synthesized by utilizing a self-developed electronic control unit (ECU), a PCI-1711 multi-functional data acquisition board as well as the previously developed quarter-car simulation model. Road-friendliness of a semi-active suspension system controlled by the proposed control strategy was simulated via the HIL system using Dynamic Load Coefficient (DLC) and Dynamic Load Stress Factor (DLSF) criteria. Results: Compared to a passive suspension, a semi-active suspension system based on the fuzzy hybrid control strategy reduced the DLC and DLSF values. Conclusions: The proposed control strategy of semi-active suspension systems can be employed to improve road-friendliness of road vehicles.

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