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Rheological properties of magnetorheological fluids with different base fluids and a compatible additive

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Magnetorheological fluid is an excellent versatile smart fluid. The applied magnetic field acts as an impulsive force on the fluid and shows changes in the rheological properties of the magnetorheological fluids. The viscosity of the fluid changes in response to magnetization due to the soft magnetic particles present in the fluid. The main problems identified in magnetorheological fluids are sedimentation and agglomeration of the particles. These drawbacks can be improved by optimizing the conventional properties and functionalization of the fluid elements. The decisive pinpoint of this research is to study the performance of magnetorheological fluid synthesized using three variant base fluids (fork oil, engine oil, and silicone oil) blended including a compatible additive and with iron particles dispersed in the fluid. The synthesized fluid’s rheological properties are investigated in both static and dynamic modes, and the observations were verified, with aim to optimize the efficiency and potential of the MR fluid. This study helps to choose an efficient sample for future damping applications in automobile industries.

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Acknowledgements

I thank our institution, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, for carrying out this research work. I am grateful to acknowledge Dr RV Upadhyay and his research group from the Department of Applied Science, PDPIAS, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, for supporting instrumentation and analysis.

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  1. Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626126, India

    Sharmili P & Chokkalingam R

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, 626126, India

    Rajesh S

  3. Department of Physics, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 625015, India

    Mahendran M

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Statement of Novelty: This research work is focused on preparing low cost MRF with reduced sedimentation behavior. The fluid is prepared manually considering analytical necessity of cost efficiency, thermal stability, and durability with certainty. To reduce the sedimentation, the base fluid is functionalised with supported compatible Silicone additive. Three different non-magnetic base fluids were selected to prepare MRF and the synthesized fluids are analysed to determine the efficient fluid showing reduced sedimentation behavior. In regard, the efficient fluid was observed with 40% low sedimentation rate. This low level of sedimentation with preferred composition of homogenous fluid achieved in this research work is distinctive and discussed detailed in particular. Other dynamic rheological significant properties are purposefully studied in account of shear force behavior.

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Sharmili, P., Rajesh, S., Mahendran, M. et al. Rheological properties of magnetorheological fluids with different base fluids and a compatible additive. Indian J Phys 96, 4245–4252 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-022-02346-8

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