Enhancing the Closed Loop Performance of Semi-active Suspension System with I-PD Controller

Abstract This paper aims to investigate for the control quarter car semi-active suspension system using PID controller. In the study, simulation and transfer function models are constructed and used for the control of relative displacement of semi-active suspension system. The conventional PID controller is designed by using Ziegler-Nichols method and it used for the control of suspension system. The closed loop performance of PID controller is improved through reducing the derivative gain value. It shows that, the peak overshoot of closed loop responses are sluggishly reduced. The modified forms PID controller such as PI-D and I-PD controllers are furthermore used for the control of suspension system. From the results, the I-PD controller deliver better closed loop performance compared with PID and PI-D controllers. The control of suspension system using I-PD controller provide superior closed loop performance by means of minimization of peak overshoot and settling time.