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In this paper, a more sophisticated mathematical linear model for a roll-plane active hydraulically interconnected suspension (HIS) system was developed. Model parameters tuning were then carried out, which resulted in a model that is capable of producing rather accurate estimation of the system, with significant improvements over models built previously. For the verification of the new model, two simulations and corresponding experiments are conducted. Data comparisons between the simulations and experiments show high consistent responses of the model and the real system, which validated the robustness and accuracy of the new mathematical model. In this process, the characteristics of the pressure response and the rise time inside the actuators have been revealed due to the presence of the flow.

In order to make the active suspension more affordable, a novel low-cost active hydraulically interconnected suspension is developed, assembled and tested onto a sport utility vehicle. H∞ roll control strategy is employed to control vehicle body's roll motion. The hydraulic suspension model used for deriving the H∞ controller is estimated experimentally from the testing data. The active suspension model is then combined with the half-car model through their mechanical-hydraulic interface in the cylinders. The weighting function design of the H∞ control is provided. On a 4-post-test rig, the active suspension with H∞ control is validated with several road excitations. The test rig and experimental setup are explained and the obtained results are compared. The effectiveness of the designed H∞ controller is verified by the test data, with a considerable roll angle reduction in the three tests presented.