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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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。

一种新型引磁式磁流变阻尼器研究

针对特定结构限制下磁流变阻尼器工作性能的优化问题,在传统磁流变阻尼器的基础上设计了一种新型引磁式磁流变阻尼器,建立了磁场与流场耦合动力学模型;以输出阻尼力和动态可调系数为优目标函数,基于多目标遗传算法对该型磁流变阻尼器内部活塞进行了优化;建立了多物理场耦合模型并进行了仿真和冲击试验。仿真结果表明:在相同外形尺寸条件下,新型磁流变阻尼器的有效阻尼通道长度为64 mm,相比普通磁流变阻尼器提高了60%;新型磁流变阻尼器的力学特性与动态可调性更加优越,当施加2.0 A电流、活塞运动速度为0.09 m/s时,新型磁流变阻尼器的输出阻尼力为55.9 kN,相比普通磁流变阻尼器(32.4 kN)提高了72.5%;施加不同大小电流时新型磁流变阻尼器的峰值压力与吸能容量均明显高于普通磁流变阻尼器。冲击试验结果表明:当施加2.0 A的电流、冲击速度为2.45 m/s时,相比普通磁流变阻尼器,其峰值压力达到11.64 MPa、峰值压力提高约41%。峰值压力试验结果与仿真结果对比表明:仿真结果和试验结果的趋势是一致的,其相对误差在0.1之内,表明了仿真模型的有效性。

喷油润滑球轴承流动特性的数值研究

基于流体体积(VOF)方法建立了喷油润滑球轴承的数值仿真模型.分别采用滑移网格法和多重参考系(MRF)方法对轴承油气两相流动进行了数值计算,得到了轴承内部流场分布和搅油力矩.搭建了轴承流场可视化试验台,对比分析了仿真流场与高速摄影实测流场.结果表明:滑移网格下的轴承内部油液体积分数大于用MRF方法的计算结果,且当转速逐渐增大时,轴承内部油液体积分数均逐渐减小,且在离心力作用下,润滑油更多地分布在轴承外圈滚道.滑移网格下的轴承内部流场油液分布更接近实测流场.仿真计算的搅油力矩随转速增大而增大,MRF方法下搅油力矩大于滑移网格下的搅油力矩,平均误差约为12.3%.两种方法对搅油力矩的计算均具有较好的一致性,但MRF时间成本更低.

基于最小二乘法和BP神经网络的磁流变阻尼器H-B模型参数辨识方法

针对Bingham模型磁流变阻尼器由于剪切稀化效应带来的阻尼力计算误差,在理论和仿真分析的基础上,提出一种最小二乘法和BP神经网络相结合的方法,对磁流变阻尼器H-B模型进行参数辨识,获得各参数与电流的关系,从而对磁流变阻尼器的阻尼力进行准确计算。最后通过磁流变阻尼器实验对理论方法进行验证。结果表明:借助于磁流变阻尼器的仿真分析,最小二乘法和BP神经网络相结合的磁流变阻尼器H-B模型参数辨识方法精确度高、吻合性好,验证了参数辨识结果的通用性及准确性。

磁流变抛光技术研究进展

表面质量是精密零部件最重要的性能之一,零件的表面质量主要是由加工过程中不同的工艺参数和方法决定的。传统的磨抛工艺由于作用在工件上的力很大、嵌入的磨料颗粒、对工艺的控制有限等原因很难使表面粗糙度降低到精密零部件的要求精度。磁流变抛光(MRF)提供了一种新型高效的方法使工件加工质量达到预期的精度水平。MRF对工艺控制具有更大的灵活性,并且可以在不破坏表面形貌的情况下完成加工。综述了磁流变抛光液组分对加工效果的影响、材料去除模型的建立和发展、不同的MRF加工方式和未来磁流变抛光技术发展的新方向,最后总结了目前MRF技术存在的问题总结,并提出了MRF技术未来可能的发展方向。

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。

多盘连续可变工作间隙磁流变制动器仿真与验证

为提高磁流变制动器制动能效,提出一种多盘连续可变磁流变液工作间隙结构的磁流变制动器。在ANSYS workbench环境下完成不同电流、间隙状态下的三维静态磁场仿真,对磁场沿工作间隙分布状况进行分析,通过试验台架对制动器性能进行测试。结果表明,磁流变液工作区域磁矢量分布相对均匀,无明显积聚现象,磁路设计合理。理论与实验结果变化趋势基本吻合,但在电流较大时,两者之间误差呈逐渐增大趋势。制动力矩在0~2.5 A电流变化区间增速较快,而在2.5~4.0 A区间明显放缓,最大力矩达到146.4 N·m,较间隙未改变状态增加25.80%。设计的制动器TVR值达到48.81 kN·m/m^(3),较传统磁流变制动器结构更紧凑,力矩调节范围更广,设计思路及实验结论对磁流变制动器结构的进一步研究具有借鉴意义。

结合布朗力与范德华力的磁流变液沉降模拟

为提升磁流变液沉降稳定性的研究效率,改善只能通过实验检测磁流变液沉降性能的现状,本文通过动力学方法模拟磁性颗粒的微观力学模型,提出了无磁场条件下的磁流变液沉降模拟方法,并以基于电感的沉降检测实验验证了模拟方法的有效性。磁流变液的沉降过程是在无磁场环境下进行的,因此,文章在磁场条件下磁流变液微观力学模型的基础上,引入布朗力与范德华力的作用,去除了磁场对磁性颗粒的影响,并提出了考虑布朗力与范德华力的磁流变液沉降模拟方法;将磁流变液的各项参数代入到前文提出的磁流变液沉降模拟方法中,并与基于电感的磁流变液沉降检测实验数据进行对比,以验证所提方法的有效性。结果表明,引入布朗力与范德华力的磁流变液沉降模拟方法可以较为准确地预测磁流变液的沉降速率,有效解决当前磁流变液沉降稳定性研究耗时较长的缺点。

双分散磁流变液稳定性与磁流变特性研究进展

磁流变液作为一种兼具磁性和流动性的智能流体,已在众多领域得到广泛应用。双分散磁流变液具有极佳的沉降稳定性、再分散能力和磁流变特性,是未来磁流变液最由前途的发展方向之一。结合近年来研究进展,重点介绍了双分散磁流变液的稳定化机制,并基于微观结构演变、实验影响因素和本构力学模型对双分散磁流变液磁流变特性进行了综述。最后,对双分散磁流变液的工业应用提出展望。