• ISSN: 2010-0248 (Print)
    • Abbreviated Title: Int. J. Innov.  Manag. Technol.
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    • DOI: 10.18178/IJIMT
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IJIMT 2013 Vol.4(4): 406-409 ISSN: 2010-0248
DOI: 10.7763/IJIMT.2013.V4.430

Intelligent Magneto-Rheological Fluid Directional Control Valve

Maher Yahya Salloom

Abstract— There are many configurations of directional control valve. Directional control valve has complex construction, such as moving spool to control the direction of actuator and desired speed. Magneto-rheological (MR) fluid is one of controllable fluids. Utilizing the MR fluid properties, direct interface can be realized between magnetic field and fluid power without the need for moving parts like spool in directional control valves. This paper presents the design of multi configuration MR directional control valve. The construction and the principle of work of the valve are presented. The experiment was conducted to show the working principle of the valve functionally. The valve worked proportionally to control the direction and speed of hydraulic actuator. The result demonstrated the operation of MR directional valve in eight configurations. The MR directional valve can replace many types of the spool directional control valve for controlling hydraulic actuator.

Index Terms— Magneto-rheological fluid, controllable fluid, MR directional control valve, MR valve design, smart material.

Maher Yahya Salloom is with the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad-IRAQ (e-mail: alabasy2001@yahoo.com).

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Cite: Maher Yahya Salloom, " Intelligent Magneto-Rheological Fluid Directional Control Valve," International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 406-409 , 2013.

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