Performance study of magnetorheological (MR) fluid actuators

Overview

RESEARCH DIRECTION: Jean-Sébastien Plante, Professeur - Department of Mechanical Engineering
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT(S): Faculté de génie
Département de génie mécanique
Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique (3IT)

LEVEL(S): 2e cycle
3e cycle
LOCATION(S): 3IT - Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique

Project Description

Project

Experimental study of the performance of magnetorheological (MR) fluid actuators in transistor mode, i.e., when a small MR actuator (which acts as a "gate") controls a large conventional clutch (which acts as a source) .

The project requires the design, manufacture and integration of a prototype MR actuator in transistor mode for an automated gearbox application. Experimental tests will be carried out on a real car (Mustang 1200 HP) in collaboration with the company Exonetik. (www.exonetik.com).


TEAM AND ENVIRONMENT

The student will evolve within the Createk research group (www.createk.co), with 9 teachers, 15 professionals, 1 technician and more than 80 students, all passionate about the development of new technologies for tomorrow. For his day to day, the student will work with a team of engineers in the new Exonetik building located in the industrial district of Sherbrooke.

Ideal candidate

- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Be a creative, passionate and action-oriented person
- Have the ability to work in a team


Start in January or May 2023

$17,500/year (master's), $21,000/year (doctorate) paid in scholarships
MITACS Corporate Internships and CoRoM Scholarship Eligibility


Are you interested? Send your resume and transcript to info@createk.co

Discipline(s) by sector

Sciences naturelles et génie

Génie mécanique

Funding offered

Yes

$ 17 500

Partner(s)

Exonetik

The last update was on 12 March 2024. The University reserves the right to modify its projects without notice.