Research Team for Rheology, Magnetic Fluids and Special Seals

The scope of the Team's activities includes comprehensive studies of the rheology of fluids, suspensions, and gels. Both typical viscosity studies and dynamic investigations are conducted, which are particularly significant in identifying the rheological properties of structural materials such as gels, pastes, and substances with complex mechanical properties. One of the main research topics is to conduct research on the rheology of magnetically active fluids containing nano- and micro-particles of magnetic materials. Fundamental as well as applied research is carried out. The work related to the study of magnetic fluids is conducted in two laboratories equipped with either commercial measurement equipment or proprietary test bench solutions. An important direction of the Team's work is the development of non-contact seals based on the use of ferrofluids. They are characterized by high tightness while maintaining very low motion resistance. The innovative aspect lies in the research on the possibility of developing seals with magnetic fluid operating in aqueous environments, as well as research on the use of magnetorheological fluids in seals and in systems for dissipating mechanical energy or as an abrasive machining fluid.

Laboratory of Lubrication and Rheology

Laboratory of Seals and the Application of Magnetic Fluids

(UMO-2016/23/D/ST8/00669)