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Multiphysics Design of an Automotive Regenerative Eddy Current Damper

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  • Umid Jamolov

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy)

  • Francesco Peccini

    (AKKA Belgium, Avenue Jules Bordet 168, 1140 Evere, Belgium)

  • Giovanni Maizza

    (Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy)

Abstract

This research presents a finite element multi-physics design methodology that can be used to develop and optimise the inherent functions and geometry of an innovative regenerative eddy current (REC) damper for the suspension of B class vehicles. This methodology was inspired by a previous work which has been applied successfully for the development of an eddy current (EC) damper used for the same type of applications. It is based on a multifield finite element coupled model that can be used to fulfil the electromagnetic, thermal, and fluid dynamic field properties and boundary conditions of a REC damper, as well as its non-linear material properties and boundary conditions, while also analysing its damping performance. The proposed REC damper features a variable fail-safe damping force, while electric power is advantageously regenerated at high suspension frequencies. Its damping performance has been benchmarked against that of a regular hydraulic shock absorber (selected as a reference) by analysing the dynamic behaviour of both systems using a quarter car suspension model. The results are expressed in terms of damping force, harvested power, thermal field, comfort and handling, with reference to ISO-class roads. The optimisation analysis of the REC damper has suggested useful guidelines for the harmonisation of damping and regenerative power performances during service operation at different piston speeds.

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  • Umid Jamolov & Francesco Peccini & Giovanni Maizza, 2022. "Multiphysics Design of an Automotive Regenerative Eddy Current Damper," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:14:p:5044-:d:859862
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