Finite element analysis of the magnetorheological fluid brake transients

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 758-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Szeląg
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnetorheological Fluid ◽  
Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis of a Simply Supported MR Fluid Sandwich Beam Based on ANSYS

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 902-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Xin Zhang ◽  
Fang Lin Huang ◽  
Yan Bin Wu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Shear Modulus ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Magnetorheological Fluid ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Simply Supported ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Element Type

This paper presents a method to simulate the mechanical behavior of magnetorheological fluid (MRF) subjected to magnetic field in the pre-yield region in ANSYS. The main idea is to devide an MRF element into two coincident elements, one of them has density and viscosity without shear modulus while another has shear modulus without density and viscosity. Taking a simply supported MRF sandwich beam as an example, good results and reasonable conclusion are obtained by comparing the results with the theoretical analysis and experimental study of Ref.[1]. The validity of finite element analysis is also investigated in this paper. At present, there is no exactly appropriate element type in ANSYS to model MRF, this kind of method called coincident elements method (CEM) will provide a new way to model the structures with MRF or MR dampers in ANSYS, and it also has reference roles for the future development of related elements in ANSYS.

Design of a safety escape device based on magnetorheological fluid and permanent magnet

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bintang Yang ◽  
Tianxiang Chen ◽  
Guang Meng ◽  
Zhiqiang Feng ◽  
Jie Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Magnetic Field Intensity ◽  
Magnetorheological Fluid ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Braking Torque ◽  
The Magnetic Field

In this research, a novel safety escape device based on magnetorheological fluid and permanent magnet is designed, manufactured, and tested. The safety escape device with magnetorheological fluid and permanent magnet can provide an increasing braking torque for a falling object by increasing the magnetic field intensity at the magnetorheological fluid. Such increase is realized by mechanically altering the magnetic circuit of the device when the object is falling. As a result, the falling object accelerates first and then decelerates to stop in the end. Finite element analysis is used to determine some of the specifications of the safety escape device for larger braking torque and smaller size. Finite element analysis results are also used for theoretical study and establishment of the dynamic model of the safety escape device. A prototype is realized and tested finally. The experimental test results show that the operation of the prototype conforms to the prediction by the dynamic model and validates the feasible application of magnetorheological fluids in developing falling devices.

Finite Element Analysis of Electromagnetic Device in Magnetorheological Fluid Brake

2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 1448-1452
Author(s):  
Guang Jie Xiong ◽  
Ling Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Magnetorheological Fluid ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Braking Performance ◽  
Optimum Parameters ◽  
Braking Torque

Magnetorheological fluid (MRF) Brake is a newly-developed intelligent brake in which traditional mechanical brake friction pairs are replaced by MRF materials and the electromagnetism devices are very important components. The controllable magnetic fields are generated by electromagnetism devices which can make MRF materials create related braking torque to control the braking performance of the MRF Brake. In this paper, the electromagnetism device consists of several coil sets which can generate electromagnetic fields for MRF Brake. By using finite element analysis, the magnetic fields generated by electromagnetism devices are compared analytically under the different conditions, and then the optimum parameters are obtained such as coil arrangements, excitation currents and air gap distances and etc. All these evidences are helpful to design the structure of electromagnetism devices in MRF Brake.

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