Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems

Hydropneumatic suspension systems combine the excellent properties of gas springs with the favourable damping properties of hydraulic fluids. The advantages of these systems are particularly appropriate for mobile applications such as agricultural and construction equipment as well as passenger cars trucks and busses. Based on his 20 years of experience with this technology Dr. Bauer provides in this book an extensive overview of hydropneumatic suspension systems. Starting with a comparison of different types of suspension systems the author subsequently describes the theoretical background associated with spring and damping characteristics of hydropneumatic systems. Furthermore he explains the design of the most important system components and gives an overview of level control systems various special functions patents and design examples. Finally an outlook for future hydropneumatic suspension systems is discussed. Compared to the first edition this new editionputs an additional focus on damping functions as well as applications / projects and contains various additional details such as proportional valves all-wheel suspension or dediated power supply. Furthermore suspension testing has been added as a new chapter.