ABSTRACT
The upgrading of mechanical systems into electronic systems has made it possible to develop electronically controlled mechanical systems like magneto rheological brakes (MRB). The MRB consist of magneto rheological fluids (MRFs) and operate in the direct shear mode. Due to rapid improvement of such MRB technologies, various configurations of the same have been developed. The paper presents an experimental approach towards the evaluation of the MRB technology. The MRB is designed for a two-wheeler electric bike considering its allocation at the front wheel. The experimentation is carried out by using a designed test rig and planned procedures. The experimental setup design, elements, and assembly have been explained in this article. Experimentation strategy and procedures adopted for experimentation have been illustrated in detail in this paper. Also, the experimental evaluation of MRB is carried out and the data has been presented. The experimental results considering three types of MRFs show lower torque generation than required.
