MR multi disc clutches - construction, parameters and field model

The paper describes construction and presents the finite element model of a multi-disc clutch employing MR fluid. The computer program is elaborated in Agros2D and scripts are written in PythonLAB language. Attention is focused on spatial distribution of magnetic flux density in the magnetic circuit. The authors proposed the concept of “average magnetic path”. This enabled us to determine: the most saturated point of the ferromagnetic core and to analyze the distribution of the magnetic field in the movement region, cover yoke, and cylinder yoke.