Published: 31 December 2010

Research of the flexible bellow with the magnetorheological fluid

D. Mažeika1
J. Kunevicius2
V. Volkovas3
E. Dragašius4
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Abstract

MR fluids are widely used in various structures such as controlled dampers, brakes, clutches, etc. Application of these fluids can reduce energy costs and weight as well as increase device operational speed and lifetime. In order to exploit all the qualities of MRS and ERS properties it is necessary to occasionally mix the fluids and monitor them. These systems are still under research and development in laboratories worldwide. This article describes the developed and tested flexible bellow, which can determine whether the MR fluid is under influence of sedimentation and whether it can operate correctly or it is necessary to perform the mixing

About this article

Received
20 August 2010
Accepted
09 December 2010
Published
31 December 2010
Keywords
magnetorheological fluid
flexible bellow
sedimentation