Study of Flow-Induced Vibration Phenomena in Automotive Shock Absorbers

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to develop a model of the dynamic behavior of a hydraulic vehicle double-tube shock absorber. The model accounts for the effects of compressibility, valve stiction, inertia, etc. and can be suitable for use in the analyses on flow-induced pressure fluctuations in the device. The author highlights all major variables to influence the output of the shock absorber, and then proceeds by performing a series of simulations using the developed model. The model is demonstrated to operate well in the large amplitude and low frequency range as well as the small amplitude and high frequency excitation operation regimes. The results are presented in the form of time histories of pressures in each fluid volume of the damper, flow rates through the valves, piston rod acceleration and force. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) graphs are presented, too, in order to identify major components of the pressure fluctuation phenomena in frequency domain.

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volume 248)
• Pages: 204-210
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.248.204
• Online since: March 2016
• Authors: Marian Sikora*
• Keywords: Automotive, Double-Tube Shock Absorber, Lumped Parameter Model, Vibration

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