MAGNETO RHEOLOGICAL

FLUIDS

A smart fluid

A smart fluid is a fluid whose properties can be changed by applying an electric field or
a magnetic field.
 CONTENTS

 INTRODUCTION

 WORKING PRINCIPLE

 MODES OF OPERATION

 APPLICATIONS

 ADVANTAGES

 DISADVANTAGES

 FUTURE SCOPE

 CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION

 RHEO (Greek word) = to FLOW (English

word)

 RheoLOGY= Science of material flow under

external condition

 MAGNETOrheological FLUID= Fluid,whose

viscosity increases, with application of
MAGNETIC field.
 INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS A MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL FLUID? ?

A magneto rheological fluid (MR fluid) is a type of smart fluid in a carrier fluid,
usually a type of oil. When subjected to a magnetic field, the fluid greatly increases its
apparent viscosity,
 WORKING PRINCIPLE

 WORKING:

The magnetic particles which are typically micrometer or nano meter

scale When a magnetic field is applied, however, the microscopic
particles (usually in the 0.1–10 µm range) align themselves along the
lines of magnetic flux
Due to this magnetic flux viscosity of magneto rheological fluid gets
increases and helps to reduce shock.
Thus it acts as a Bingham plastic.
 MODES OF OPERATION

 Flow mode

The fluid is located between a pair of stationary poles. The

resistance to the fluid flow is controlled by modifying the
magnetic field between the poles, in a direction perpendicular
to the flow Devices using this mode of operation include servo-
valves, dampers, shock absorbers and actuators.
 MODES OF OPERATION

 Shear mode

The fluid is located between a pair of moving poles (translation or

rotation motion). The relative displacement is parallel to the poles. The
apparent viscosity, and thus the “drag force” applied by the fluid to the
moving surfaces can be controlled by modifying the magnetic field
between the poles. Devices using this mode of operation include clutches,
brakes, locking devices
 MODES OF OPERATION

 Squeeze-flow mode

The fluid is located between a pair of moving poles. The relative displacement is
perpendicular to the direction of the fluid flow .The compression force applied to the
fluid is varying periodically. Displacements are small compared to the other modes
but resistive forces are high. As for the two other modes, the magnitude of these
resistive forces can be controlled by modifying the magnetic field between the poles.
While less well understood than the other modes, the squeeze mode has been
explored for use in small amplitude vibration and impact dampers.
 APPLICATIONS

 Mechanical engineering

 Military and defense

 Optics

 Automotive

 Human prosthesis
 ADVANTAGES

 It can used in Dampers & shock absorber.

 It is high quality fluid.

 MR fluids can operate at temperatures

from -40 to 150 ºC with only slight
variations
 DISADVANTAGES

High density, due to presence of iron

Fluids are subject to thickening after prolonged use

and need replacing.

It is expensive
 FUTURE SCOPES

 The U.S. Army Research Office is currently funding

research into using MR fluid to enhance body armor
 Can be used in the construction of the Hubble Space
Telescope's corrective lens.
 Magneto rheological dampers are under development
for use in military and commercial helicopter cockpit
seats, as safety devices in the event of a crash
 Magneto rheological dampers are utilized in semi-
active human prosthetic legs
 CONCLUSION

 future technology used in motor damping, operator

seat/cab damping in construction vehicles, and
more.
 ability to make any building earthquake-proof, or at
least earthquake-resistant.
 It was used in the construction of the Hubble Space
Telescope's corrective lens.
 Magneto rheological dampers are utilized in semi-
active human prosthetic legs.
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