Optimal Control of Semi-Active Suspension for Agricultural Tractors Using Linear Quadratic Gaussian Control

Autor: Da-Vin Ahn, Kyeongdae Kim, Jooseon Oh, Jaho Seo, Jin Woong Lee, Young-Jun Park
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 23, Iss 14, p 6474 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s23146474
Popis: In this study, a semi-active suspension based on a hydro-pneumatic mechanism was designed to minimize the ride vibration using a suspension control algorithm. The performance of the algorithm was critical for controlling the characteristics of the target tractor. A linear-quadratic-Gaussian (LQG) optimal control algorithm was designed as a semi-active suspension control algorithm. The plant model for developing this algorithm was based on the parameters of an actual tractor. The rear suspension deflection was represented by a Kalman-filter-based state observer feedback to estimate the state variables that were difficult to measure. The designed state observer of the LQG controller was validated in terms of an accuracy index. The estimated vertical velocity and acceleration accuracies of the cabin were 83% and 79%, respectively. The performance of the designed controller was validated in terms of a performance index by comparing the performance of a tractor equipped with a rear rubber mount with that of one equipped with a semi-active suspension. The peak and root-mean-square values of the vertical acceleration of the cabin were reduced by up to 48.97% and 47.06%, respectively. This study could serve as a basis for the application of the control algorithm to systems with similar characteristics, thereby reducing system costs.
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