Papers by Keyword: Magnetic Simulation

Abstract: Magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) is a controllable smart material that demonstrates changes in rheological properties depending on the magnetic field strength. This paper presents thedevelopment of a new concept of MRE isolator in terms of design and magnetic simulation. All features of geometry parameters were considered and altered expeditiously in order to provide ample and uniform magnetic field. Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) was used to design the electromagnetic circuit to generate magnetic fluxes penetrate through the MRE. The study, eventually, leads to the conclusion of different design parameters approach; selection of materials, diameter of the shaft, shape of MRE, length of shaft and thickness of housing.

Abstract: A Magneto-rheological Fluid Clutch (MRC for short) which has a novel and simple structure is designed; the research on the magnetic field distribution is based on the finite element simulation software which is named Ansoft; In order to test the work performance, the electronic torsion testing machine is used for the torque transmission capability and controllability test. The experimental results reveal that the MRC could meet the torque transmission demand of high power machine and response quickly and reliably.

Abstract: This paper presents a magnetorheological (MR) brake design by using additional squeeze working mode to an existing conventional rotational shear. The MR brake was designed with consideration given to a new concept of braking mechanism with the help of magnetic simulation. Important parameters such as disc brake dimensions, clearance gap and electromagnetic coil configuration were taken into account when constructed the MR brake. Simulation results showed that the magnetic field strength was at best by having the magnetic coil beside the non-magnetic material, which was located at the end of the outer diameter. Meanwhile, the value of magnetic field was greater than when a small squeeze gap was applied. Eventually, the design will provide an opportunity to study and consequently understand on how the MR fluids react to such operating condition in order to be realized in the MR brake.

Abstract: In our earlier work, test equipment has been designed, simulated and fabricated to perform experiment on MR fluids in squeeze mode. Preliminary results were gathered and presented for the purpose of validating the test equipment. Therefore, in this paper, a further systematic investigation of MR fluids in squeeze mode has been carried out. As a result, MR fluids experienced rheological changes in three stages during compression and tension. Fluid-particles separation phenomenon was the main caused for the unique behaviour of MR fluids. Particle chains depended on the structure transformation in which the carrier fluid movement can be controlled by changing the magnetic field strength.

Abstract: In this study, a testing rig in squeeze was designed and developed with the ability to conduct various tests especially for quasi-static squeezing at different values of magnetic field strength. Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) was utilized to simulate the magnetic field distribution and magnetic flux lines generation from electromagnetic coil to the testing rig. Tests were conducted with two types of MR fluid. MRF-132DG was used to obtain the behaviour of MR fluid, while synthesized epoxy-based MR fluid was used for investigating the magnetic field distribution with regards to particle chains arrangement. Simulation results of the rig design showed that the magnetic flux density was well distributed across the tested materials. Magnetic flux lines were aligned with force direction to perform squeeze tests. Preliminary experimental results showed that stress-strain pattern of MR fluids were in agreement with previous results. The epoxy-based MR samples produced excellent metallographic samples for carbonyl iron particles distributions and particle chain structures investigation.