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ANSYS finite element design of an energy saving magneto-rheological damper with improved dispersion stability

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The magnetorheological (MR) damper is one of the utmost progressive applications of asemi-active damper. Uninterrupted controllability in both on and off state is an important factor of its plenitude application. Current research is attempting to make the damper more effective and efficient by minimizing the existing limitations such as MR fluid’s sedimentation, power consumption and temperature rising, and design optimization. We have broadly analyzed the optimization of MR dampers design with finite element simulation where various parameters of the MR damper have been considered for more accurate results. A prototype MR fluid has been prepared by coating the carbonyl iron particles with xanthan gum to reduce sedimentation. The SEM and Turbiscan results noticeably verify the improved sedimentation stability. In addition, a power-saving MR damper model has been developed by finite element analysis using ANSYS software. Prolonged operation raises the damper’s body temperature and degrades the performance. However, in this energy-saving MR damper model the temperature is not rising to a higher value compared to the conventional dampers, and consequently promotes damper efficiency.

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  1. Department of Mechatronics Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50728, Malaysia

    M. M. Rashid & Md Meftahul Ferdaus

  2. Department of Materials & Manufacturing Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50728, Malaysia

    Muhammad Hasibul Hasan

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 50728, Malaysia

    Ataur Rahman

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Muhammad Mahbubur Rashid (M’07) received the B.S. (Eng.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1992, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Since 2007, he has been an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. His research interests include advanced control system and simulation and nonlinear modeling, industrial automation, instrumentation, neural networks, artificial intelligence, power electronics, and renewable energy.

Mohammad Meftahul Ferdaus received the B.S. (Eng.) dgree in Electrical and Electronic engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh in 2011. His M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering is from International Islamic University Malaysia (2015). He is working as a research assistant in Mechatronics Engineering Department, International Islamic University Malaysia. His research interests are in vibration control, active and semi-active vehicle suspension system, smart materials and structure.

Muhammad Hasibul Hasan received his B.E. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, BUET, Bangladesh, M.S. (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, USA, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA. His current research interests are high temperature application of super alloys, ANN, creep-fatigue, fracture mechanics, reactive scheduling, value engineering and manufacturing engineering.

Ataur Rahman, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia since 1996. His research interests are green transportation system: EV/HEV, hybrid engine, intelligent power train for hybrid and electrical vehicle, intelligent steering system and traction control system, electromagnetic actuated CVT and intelligent air-cushion vehicle for swamp and peat terrain.

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Rashid, M.M., Ferdaus, M.M., Hasan, M.H. et al. ANSYS finite element design of an energy saving magneto-rheological damper with improved dispersion stability. J Mech Sci Technol 29, 2793–2802 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-015-0608-x

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