Mathematical modelling and experimental validation of a hybrid clutch combined with two modes: hydraulic and electrorheological fluid modes. (20th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Musiałek, I; Kesy, Z; Kesy, A; Kim, G W; Choi, S B
• Is Part Of: Smart materials and structures. Volume 30:Number 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2020-11-20
• Subjects: electrorheological (ER) fluid -- ER clutch -- hydrodynamic clutch -- viscous clutch -- mathematical model -- experimental evaluation; Smart materials -- Periodicals; Strucural design -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-665X/abc43f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-1726

Abstract

Abstract: The paper presents a mathematical modelling of a combined hydraulic clutch consisting of a hydrodynamic clutch and viscous clutches operating with electrorheological fluid and validates the mathematical model via an experimental evaluation. An electric field is generated in some of the clutches consisting in the combined hydraulic clutch, and it influences the electrorheological working fluid to alter characteristics of the clutch. The mathematical model formulated in this work, which is intended for analysis of different design solutions, is verified on the basis of the results achieved from bench testing. Based on the assessment of modelling errors, it is confirmed that the formulated mathematical model can be successfully employed in building clutches of this type applicable to torque transmission system.