Optimised design for magnetorheological brake using DOE methods. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thanikachalam, J.; Nagaraj, P.
• Is Part Of: International journal of energy technology and policy. Volume 11:Number 4(2015)
• Page Start: 394
• Page End: 406
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: magnetorheological brakes -- MRB -- design optimisation -- finite element analysis -- FEA -- simulation -- COMSOL multiphysics -- DOE -- design of experiments -- vehicle brakes -- weight reduction -- response time -- magnetorheological brake design -- magnetorheological fluids -- MRF -- materials selection -- analytical modelling -- braking torque; Power resources -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Energy policy -- Periodicals; 621.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-8923

Abstract

Nowadays, the automobile systems like suspension, transmission, braking and clutch systems are controlled through the wire concept. To overcome the drawbacks of the existing conventional hydraulic braking system (CHB), magnetorheological brake (MRB) is introduced in this project. CHB require complex mechanical parts to dissipate energy. A magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake is more efficient than conventional braking system in terms of weight reduction and response time. The research work is concerned with the development of a new braking system which employs MRF as working medium. MRB design proposed in earlier studies is to be further improved according to additional practical design criteria and constraints and more in-depth electromagnetic finite element analysis. The design procedure comprises the selection of materials for MRB, creating an analytical model for finding the braking torque produced by the MRB and finite element analysis of the MRB.