Experimental and Numerical Study of Magnetorheological Clutch with Sealing at Larger Radius Disc

Authors

  • Manish Kumar Thakur Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patna - 801 106
  • Chiranjit Sarkar Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patna - 801 106 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1616-0351

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.70.15778

Keywords:

Magnetorheological clutch, Magnetorheological fluid, Seal, Computational fluid dynamics, Particle migration, Transmission torque

Abstract

In the existing magnetorheological clutch, there is a problem of improper transmission of torque or inefficiency in the transmission of torque. Research is carried out to improve the design of the magnetorheological clutch. Using simulation techniques and experimental study, a new seal at the outer radius is designed to improve the torque transmission of the magnetorheological clutch. The fluid flow between the input and output shafts are studied using COMSOL Multiphysics v5.3a software. The optimized design of the seal is subjected to experimental study and torque transmitted is measured. The results show an improvement in the torque transmission with the introduction of the new seal.

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Published

2020-10-12

How to Cite

Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Experimental and Numerical Study of Magnetorheological Clutch with Sealing at Larger Radius Disc. Defence Science Journal, 70(6), 575–582. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.70.15778

Issue

Vol. 70 No. 6

Section

Aeronautical Systems

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