A particle pair model for magnetorheological fluids

Constantin Ciocanel, Glenn Lipscomb, Nagi G. Naganathan

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

A microstructural model of the motion of particle pairs in MR fluids is proposed that accounts for both hydrodynamic and magnetic field forces. A fluid constitutive equation is derived from the model that allows prediction of velocity, particle structure and yield stress. Results for simple shear and elongational flows are presented for cases where particle pairs remain in close contact so they are hydrodynamically equivalent to an ellipsoid of aspect ratio two. In this limiting case, only the magnetic force component normal to the vector connecting the centers of a particle pair affects motion. Shear flow results indicate particle pairs rotate continuously with the flow at low magnetic fields while a steady state is reached at high fields. For elongational flows, when the applied magnetic field is parallel to the elongation direction, particle pairs orient in the field/flow direction. Either orientation is possible when the field is perpendicular to the flow. A second theoretical approach to the prediction of the yield stress is presented. Predictions for various shear rates and magnetic fields are compared with experimental data. The comparison indicates a good agreement between model predictions and experimental data at low to moderate magnetic fields.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSmart Structures and Materials 2006 - Active Materials
Subtitle of host publicationBehavior and Mechanics
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventSmart Structures and Materials 2006 - Active Materials: Behavior and Mechanics - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Feb 27 2006Mar 2 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6170
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherSmart Structures and Materials 2006 - Active Materials: Behavior and Mechanics
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period2/27/063/2/06

Keywords

  • Constitutive equations
  • Magnetorheological fluids
  • Particle suspensions
  • Yield stress

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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