Visualization of Behavior of Magnetic Particles in a Simple Shear Flow of a MR Fluid

Abstract

Behavior of magnetic fine particles in a MR fluid in the presence of magnetic field was investigated using the hybrid method of .HSMAC method and discrete particle method. Simple shear flows of MR fluid between two parallel plates were calculated when magnetic field perpendicular to the flow direction was applied. Many chain-like clusters are formed in the field direction and clusters are broken and reconnected around the central area in the relatively strong shear flows.