Modeling and Simulation of Electromagnetic Retarder for Vehicle Application

Abstract

Electromagnetic Retarders In Vehicles Have Become Increasingly Popular Over The Years. These Devices Control The Speed Of Vehicles During Braking, Providing A Safe And Reliable Means Of Deceleration. An Electromagnetic Retarder Is Described In This Study As An Additional Braking Device For Conventional Friction Brakes To Increase Efficiency And Service Life. The Main Aim Of This Study Is To Model And Simulate An Electromagnetic Retarder For Vehicle Application. An Accurate And Reliable Mathematical Model Is Evaluated For An Electromagnetic Retarder And Controllers Such As Flc And Pso Are Utilized And Its Performance Is Explored Through Simulations Using Matlab Software. The Settling Time For The Fuzzy Logic Controller Is 7.5 Seconds, While For The Pso It Is 3.5 Seconds; Additionally, The Peak Overshoot Is 30% With The Fuzzy Logic Controller And 12% With Pso. The Findings Revealed That The Emr Employing The Pso-Based Controller Exhibited Faster Settling Times Compared To The Emr Utilizing A Fuzzy Logic Controller, Along With A Reduced Peak Overshoot Value. For The Same Speed Change Value, The Pso Controller-Based Emr Demonstrates The Highest Em Current And, Consequently, The Greatest Braking Torque Resulting In Superior Braking Performance. The Study Showcases The Potential For The Controllers To Advance Electromagnetic Retarder Braking Technology, Offering Promising Prospects For Safer And More Efficient Braking Systems. Overall, The Study Contributes To Advancing Electromagnetic Retarders For Vehicle Applications.