Passive Magnetorheological Fluid Filled Hydraulic Engine Mount

Using magnetorheological (MR) fluids in hydraulic engine mount for damping vehicle noise and vibration is opposed firstly, the structure of passive type and its mechanical model are described. The analysis of the experimental data show that the dynamic characteristics of MR mount such as dynamic stiffness and loss angles vary distinctly as the excitation frequency, and MR fluids as one type of attracting controllable fluids are fit for hydraulic engine mounts. The author advises to work out potentialities of MR fluids, the semi control or active control MR fluids filled hydraulic engine mount must be developed.

Friction Behavior of Magnetorheological Fluids with Different Material Types and Magnetic Field Strength

Magnetorheological （MR） fluid is a type of a smart material that can control its mechanical properties under a magnetic field. Iron particles in MR fluid form chain structures in the direction of an applied magnetic field, which is known as MR effect, resulting in variation of stiffness, shear modulus, damping and tribological characteristics of MR fluid. As MR effect depends on the density of particles in the fluid or the strength of a magnetic field, the experiments are conducted to evaluate the friction property under reciprocating motion by changing the types of MR fluid and the strength of a magnetic field. The material of aluminum, brass, and steel are chosen for specimen as they are the most common material in mechanical applications. The surfaces of specimen are also observed by optical microscope before and after experiments to compare the surfaces with test conditions. The comparing results show that the friction coefficient increases as the strength of a magnetic field increases in regardless of types of MR fluid or the material. Also the density of particle in MR fluid affects the friction characteristic. The results from this research can be used to improve the performance of mechanical applications using MR fluid.

Optimizing Control for Rotor Vibration with Magnetorheological Fluid Damper

The aim of this work is to analyze and design a control system for vibration reduction in a rotor system using a shear mode magnetorheological fluid(MRF)damper.A dynamic model of the MRF damper-rotor system was built and simulated in Matlab/Simulink to analyze the rotor vibration characteristics and the vibration reduction effect of the MRF damper.Based on the numerical simulation analysis,an optimizing control strategy using pattern search method was proposed and designed.The control system was constructed on a test rotor bench and experiment validations on the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy were conducted.Experimental results show that rotor vibration caused by unbalance can be well controlled whether in resonance region(70%)or in non-resonance region(30%).An irregular vibration amplitude jump can be suppressed with the optimization strategy.Furthermore,it is found that the rapidity of transient response and efficiency of optimizing technique depend on the pattern search step.The presented strategies and control system can be extended to multi-span(more than two or three spans)rotor system.It provides a powerful technical support for the extension and application in target and control for shafting vibration.

Squeeze-Strengthening Effect of Silicone Oil-based Magnetorheological Fluid

In order to study the squeeze-strengthening effect of silicone oil-based magnetorheological fluid （MRF）, theoretical basis of disc squeezing brake was presented and a squeezing braking characteristics test-bed for MRF was designed. Moreover, relevant experiments were carded out and the relationship between squeezing pressure and braking torque was proposed. Experiments results showed that the yield stress of MRF improved linearly with the increasing of external squeezing pressure and the braking torque increased three times when external squeezing pressure achieved 2 MPa.

DESIGN METHOD OF MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID SHOCK ABSORBER FOR CAR SUSPENSION

The Bingham constitutive model, which is previously used in depiction of magnetorheological （MR） fluids rheological behaviors for design devices, exhibits discontinuous characteristics in representation of pre-yield behaviors and post-yield behaviors. A Biviscous constitutive model is presented to depict rheological behaviors of MR fluids and design automotive shock absorber. Quasi-static flow equations of MR fluids in annular channels are set theoretically up based on Navier-Stokes equations and several rational simplifications are made. And both flow boundary conditions and flow compatibilities conditions are established. Meantime, analytical velocity profiles of MR fluids though annular channels are obtained via solution of the quasi-static flow equations using Biviscous constitutive model. The prediction methodology of damping force offered by MR fluid shock absorber is formulated and damping performances are predicated in order to determine design parameters. MR fluid shock absorber for Mazda 323 car suspension is designed and fabricated in Chongqing University, China. Measurements from sinusoidal displacement cycle by Shanchuan Shock Absorber Ltd. of China North Industry Corporation reveal that the analytical methodology and design theory are reasonable.

Sliding wear behavior of magnetorheological fluid for brass with and without magnetic field

A pin-on-disc wear apparatus was used to carry out the tribological experiment of brass to investigate the effect of a magnetorheological （MR） fluid on the interfacial surface with and without magnetic field. A series of tests were performed at the loads of 20-100 N and rotating speeds of 127-425 r/min for 2 h. The friction coefficient and wear rate were monitored by the wear apparatus, while the microstructures of the worn surfaces were observed by scanning electron microscope （SEM）. In addition, the chemical composition of worn surfaces was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. Test results show different friction and wear performance of the MR fluid with and without magnetic field. At the same time, the effects of various normal loads and rotating speeds on the tribological behavior were investigated. Through the investigation of the morphologies of the wom surfaces under the magnetic field, it is found that the MR particles are clearly evident on the wom surface and the plastic flow of ridges causes the lateral extrusion. This directly indicates that abrasive wear is the predominant wear mechanism observed with MR fluid.

Optimizing control of a two-span rotor system with magnetorheological fluid dampers

A control system aims at vibration reduction in a two-span rotor system with two shear mode magnetorheological （MRF） dampers is designed. A finite element model of the MRF damper- rotor system is built and used to analyze the rotor vibration characteristics. Based on Hooke and Jeeves algorithm and the numerical simulation analysis, an optimal appropriate controller is proposed and designed. Experimental results show that rotor vibration caused by unbalance is well controlled （ first critical speed region 37% , second critical speed region 42% ）. To reflect advantages of optimi- zing strategy presented and validate the intelligent optimization control technology, detailed experi- ments were developed on a two-span rotor-vibration-control platform. The influence on accuracy, rapidity and stability of optimizing control for rotor vibration are analyzed. It provides a powerful technical support for the extension and application in target and control for shafting vibration.

First order sensitivity analysis of magnetorheological fluid damper based on the output damping force

With many features,the magnetorheological fluid( MRF) damper is widely applied in the semiactive vibration control system. And sensitivity analysis is an important method to study the influence weight of various parameters on damping force characteristics. A mathematical model of the output damping force on the MRF damper is established by the mechanism modeling method,a first order output sensitivity equation is deduced and the expression of the first order output sensitivity function is obtained. The first-order sensitivity functions of ten design parameters are solved,and the influence degree of system parameters change on the output force of MRF damper is analyzed by comparing the sensitivity index of the parameters. Two sensitivities of vibration velocity and control current are obtained through experiment to prove the other parameters sensitivity analysis conclusion by analogy verification,which provides guidance for the structure optimization design of MRF damper.

Characteristic analysis of magnetorheological fluid based on different carriers

In order to prepare special MRFs to satisfy the demands of tracked vehicle,two different carrier fluids were used to prepare MRFs.Preparation of MRF,which are based on carrier of special shock absorption fluid and 45# transformer oil,was finished.And characteristics of these samples were tested and analyzed.The results show that Tween-80 and Span-80 can improve the sedimentary stability,and the larger mass fraction can also increase the sedimentary stability.Using 45# transformer oil instead of special shock absorption fluid as a carrier of MRF,the shear yield stress remains nearly constant but the viscosity and the sedimentary stability are reduced.The MRF with diameter of 2.73 μm shows better sedimentary stability than that of the MRF with diameter of 2.30 μm,or 4.02 μm.Stearic acid obviously improves sedimentary stability and off-state viscosity,but has no function on the shear yield stress.In magnetic field of 237 kA/m,the shear yield stress of MRF based on special shock absorption fluid is 18.34 kPa and the shear yield stress of MRF based on 45# transformer oil is 14.26 kPa.

A New Theoretical Model about Shear Stress in Magnetorheological Fluids with Small Shear Deformation

Based on the single-chain structure model of magnetorheological fluids, a formu la for the calculation of shear stresses was established. The interaction force of two magnetic particles in an infinite single-chain was deduced using a new theoretical model which is founded on Ampere' molecular curr ent hypothesis, dipole theory and Ampere' law. Furthermore, the resultant force on a particle was then deduced by taking into account of the action caused by al l the other particles in the single-chain. A predictive formula for shear stres ses was made corresponding to the case that MR fluids were sheared by a small an gle and the calculating results fit well on the order with the yield stresses of the commercial MR fluids.

A Novel Dual Helical Magnetorheological Fluid Micro-Robot

To address the problem of flexible drive control of gastrointestinal(GI)tract micro-capsule robot posture,a novel dual helix magnetorheological fluid(MRF)micro-robot(DHMRFMR)is proposed and developed in this paper.Based on the mechanical properties of magnetorheological fluid,the relationship model of magnetic field force is obtained,and the thrust model is established.Double micro DC deceleration motor is used to drive the two ends of the helical actuator to make the DHMRFMR forward and backward,by changing the external magnetic field rotation speed,direction and distance,adjust the attitude direction of the robot.Numerical simulation software ANSYS is used to analyze the motion law of external fluid of DHMRFMR,and the visualization of fluid velocity and pressure distribution is realized.The front-end helix actuator can change the flow path of the fluid,and the middle and tail of the DHMRFMR bear less pressure,which improves the stability and flexibility of the robot.The novel DHMRFMR is suitable for internal drive in bending environment,and has a good application prospect in biomedical engineering field in human intestinal unstructured environment.

磁流变体(MRF)材料的制备及性能研究

以羰基铁粉为磁性粒子，硅油或烃油为载液，对高浓度、微米级的磁流变体材料进行了研究，并对其各项性能及影响因素进行了分析，通过添加剂的加入，合成工艺的改进，可以得到性能良好的磁流变体材料，该磁流变体在汽车智能减振器的应用试验中取得较好效果。

两结构联系体系MRFD半主动控制系统优化设计

本文对用磁流变流体阻尼器 (MRFD)联系两结构的半主动控制系统进行了优化设计 ,提出了一种权矩阵的选取方法 ,并通过仿真分析表明 ,在两个子结构层间设置磁流变流体阻尼器 (MRFD)可以使这种两结构半主动控制体系的总体动力响应显著降低 。

磁流变抛光（MRF）技术的发展

对磁流变抛光技术20多年来的发展作了简要的回顾，介绍了磁流变液的组成、抛光机理及磁流变抛光技术的产生、发展和最新研究情况，并对其发展未来进行了展望。

叶片式MRF减振器的工作原理及磁路设计

介绍了一种基于传统叶片式液压减振器设计的叶片式MRF减振器的工作原理和磁路设计,利用Ansoft工程电磁场有限元分析软件对两种不同结构的叶片式MRF减振器的磁路进行了有限元分析。通过深入分析该型减振器的磁场分布,为其在车辆悬挂系统半主动控制中的应用奠定了基础。

基于MRF柔性辅助支撑的弱刚性零件铣削加工

设计了一套基于磁流变液的柔性辅助支撑装置,用于提高弱刚性零件的加工精度。利用有限元方法通过Comsol软件对装置磁感应强度进行仿真,研究其提供的支撑力大小,运用工程力学知识对加工工件进行力学分析、理论变形量计算以及对加工工件进行有限元加工变形仿真,研究不同加载电流状态下磁流变液辅助支撑装置对加工工件变形情况的影响。最后搭建试验台,在不同铣削参数以及磁流变辅助支撑装置加载不同电流的条件下进行铣削实验并测量加工工件的表面粗糙度以及平面度,研究铣削参数以及磁流变辅助支撑对工件加工表面质量的影响。结果表明,MRF辅助支撑装置可提高弱刚性工件的刚度,抑制加工变形,改善工件加工质量。

Research on the dynamic performance of ship isolator system that use magnetorheological dampers

Isolator systems on ships should ideally be able to simultaneously reduce low frequency vibration response and high frequency shock response. Conventional isolator systems are unable to do so To solve the problem, a new style isolator system was created. This isolator system consists of a steel coil spring component and a magnetorheological （MR） damper component working in parallel. Experiments on this isolator system were carried out, including tests of vibration reduction and shock resistance. The vibration load frequencies were set from 1-15 Hz, and force amplitudes from 2.94-11.76kN. The maximum shock input acceleration was 20 g, and impulse width was lores. Both the vibration and shock loads were applied using MTS Systems Corporation＇s hydraulic actuators. The experimental results indicated that the isolator system performs well on system vibration response, with resonance humps of the vibration response obviously reduced after using the MR damper. For the shock experiment, the attenuation of shock response was much faster with increased MR damping. The MR damper＇s effect on shock moments was very different from its performance in vibration mode. The correlation between MR force and control current was not as evident as it was during vibration loads.

Experimental Investigation and Semi-Active Control Design of A Magnetorheological Engine Mount

In this paper;the dynamic characteristics of a semi-active magnetorheological fluid(MRF)engine mount are studied.To do so,the performance of the MRF engine mount is experimentally examined in higher frequencies(50~170 Hz)and the various amplitudes(0.01~0.2 mm).In such an examination,an MRF engine mount along with its magnetically biased is fabricated and successfully measured.In addition,the natural frequencies of the system are obtained by standard hammer modal test.For modelling the behavior of the system,a mass-spring-damper model with tuned PID coefficients based on Pessen integral of absolute error method is used.The parameters of such a model including mass,damping ratio,and stiffness are identified with the help of experimental modal tests and the recursive least square method(RLS).It is shown that using PID controller leads to reducing the vibration transmissibility in the resonance frequency(=93.45 Hz)with respect to the typical passive engine mount by a factor of 58%.The average of the vibration transmissibility decreasing is also 43%within frequency bandwidth(50~170 Hz).

基于MRF的遥操作机器人触觉反馈装置设计与仿真

力反馈或触觉反馈在人与环境交互中是一种十分重要的感知形式,能够给予感觉器官真实的反馈信息,使得操作者能够及时调整操作方向或操作力大小。在医疗、工业、微操作等领域,力反馈或触觉反馈具有广泛的应用前景。设计一种基于磁流变液(MRF)的遥操作机器人主端触觉反馈装置。该装置可应用在远程微装配、微操作等领域,能够给予遥操作者真实的触觉反馈,实现临场操作感,提高操作安全性。此外,该装置能够解决磁流变液阻尼器的漏液问题,减小操作杆与磁流变液容器外壳之间所产生的摩擦力的影响。针对研究时间最长、应用最广的阻尼器Bingham模型,搭建Simulink力学仿真模型并对该机器人主端触觉反馈装置所能提供的感知力进行仿真分析。结果表明:所设计的机器人主端触觉反馈装置可为操作者提供一个易于感知的触觉力,验证了该研究中遥操作机器人主端触觉反馈装置设计方案的可行性。

Autoregressive trispectrum and its slices analysis of magnetorheological damping device

A combined magnetorheological damper combined with rubber spring and magnetorheological damper is addressed.This type of damping device has inherited the merits of rubber spring and the magnetorheological damper.The test damping device is made up of combined magnetorheological damper,amplitude controller,signal collecting device,computer software for dynamic analysis,etc.When a zeromean and non-Gaussian white noise interfere with the device,a time series autoregressive(AR) model is conducted by using the sampled experimental data.Trispectrum and its slices analysis are emerging as a new powerful technique in signal processing,which is put forward for investigating the dynamic characteristics of the magnetorheological vibrant device.The present of trispectrum and its slices analysis change with the variation of controllable working magnetic field of the damper correspondingly.It is indicated that AR trispectrum and its slices analysis methods are feasible and effective for investigation of magnetorheological vibrant device.