Original scientific paper

Design and Testing of an Experimental Magnetorheological Fluid Clutch

Zvonko HEROLD ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Domagoj LIBL ; INETEC Institute for Nuclear Technology, Zagreb, Croatia
Joško DEUR ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Owing to very good controllability, simple design, and durability,
magnetorheological fluid (MRF) clutches become attractive solutions for
various industrial and automotive applications. An experimental MRF
clutch has been developed at the University of Zagreb, in order to support
MRF clutch modeling, and control research. The clutch design facilitates
MRF handling, change of fluid gap width, and testing various types of seals.
The paper first presents calculation of the main clutch design parameters.
Next, design of the overall clutch mechatronic system is described. Finally,
the main results of testing the clutch static and transient behaviors are
presented and compared with the design parameters.

Keywords

Clutch; Control; Design; Experimental analysis; Magnetorheological fluid; Testing

Hrčak ID:

67589

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/67589

Publication date:

31.12.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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