Magnetorheological Fluid Characterization and Applications

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the magnetorheological (MR) fluid characteristics especially its operational modes and its application on MR devices such as MR damper, valve, brake, clutch and mount. Four pure MR fluid operational modes and two types of mixed-modes of the MR fluid are explained. Each of these operational modes has a distinct characteristic than can be applicable for a specific system. We describe the structure design of the MR devices and their utilized operational modes. This chapter provides a good knowledge about the MR fluid characteristics and applications.