Abstract
Structure of magnetorheological (MR) fluids depends on the strength of the magnetic field applied and on the mode of its application. The ultrasonic wave propagation velocity changes under the effect of an external magnetic field as a result of formation of clusters arranged along the direction of the field in the MR fluids. Therefore, we propose a qualitative analysis of these clustering structures by measuring properties of ultrasonic propagation. Since the MR fluids are opaque, the non-contact inspection using this ultrasonic technique can be very useful. In this study, we measured ultrasonic propagation velocity in MR fluid influenced by an external magnetic field for different swept rate precisely. With increasing magnetic field intensity, the changes of the ultrasonic wave velocity are more pronounced. Sedimentation effect takes place in certain time for different swept rate due to magnetic particle size and it follows linear relationship in log scale. Significant differences of the ultrasonic wave velocity are established between the case when the field is swept at a constant rate and the case when it is stepped up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1330-1333 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 323 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 May 1 |
Keywords
- Cluster formation
- Magnetorheological fluid
- Swept rate
- Ultrasonic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics