Affiliations: [a] School of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, China | [b] Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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Corresponding author: Xing-Yan Yao, School of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China. E-mail: xyyao@ctbu.edu.cn
Abstract: Magnetorheological (MR) dampers are important devices for reducing and controlling vibration. Dynamic response time is one of the key factors that determines the control ability and application of the MR damper. Metal foam MR dampers are potentially superior to conventional dampers due to their low cost and fast response. The dynamic response time of metal foam MR dampers is distinct from conventional dampers. In this paper, the effects of different metal foam materials on the dynamic response time of metal foam dampers are studied. Three response time parameters were defined, and an experimental system including a DC motor, force sensor, damper, and time relay was designed to collect dynamic response time parameter values using metal foam Cu and Ni, respectively. The experimental results show that the response time of MR dampers is faster using Ni rather than Cu metal foam due to the different permeability of the materials. The magnetic resistance model and Ansys simulation further prove that magnetic flux density is the main contributor to the differences in response time.
Keywords: Magnetorheological (MR) fluid, MR damper, metal foam, dynamic response time
