Papers by Keyword: Torque Converter

Abstract: The paper aims at issuing of a virtual simulation model that would be able to assess the actual working modes of a torque converter, both hydraulically and mechanically. To estimating the dynamic behavior we used the assessing equations of the converter’s performance coefficients. The rotational inertial phenomena due to the transient regimes during the getaway phase are also considered. The modeling process assumed the use of the pre-defined structures of the Simulink-Matlab and Simscape-Matlab modules. The virtual model of the torque converter was fed with the experimentally determined, performance parameters as input. The input also consisted of the inertia moments of the converter’s components. Eventually, by interrogating the simulation model, we’ve got and plotted the time histories of the converter’s impeller and turbine angular velocities during the vehicle’s getaway process.

Abstract: The simulation procedure has always been considered as a giant leap forward, especially in the field of basic designing of a product. There is nothing new underneath the basic concept, but the scientific and technical progress always brings up new techniques that improve simulation in its whole. When we talk about a vehicle, especially about a military one, we consider that it is much cheaper to simulate a process involving the weapon system than performing countless tests that are rather expensive. In this respect, we tried to develop a simulation mathematical model, check its accuracy with a set of extensive tests, prove it reliability and further extrapolate the behavior of the simulated model to a larger number of military vehicles of the same kind. It could help in various fields, such as diagnose (by comparing the simulated results with the real ones got from a faulty vehicle) or automatically regulating some functions (an intelligent vehicle, having an implemented, simulated model, that is able to feel the status of a subsystem in real time and regulate its behavior, accordingly). Hence, the paper presents a model that simulates the longitudinal dynamics of a tracked vehicle. It has been issued using Simulink module of Matlab programming environment. It aims at pointing out the performances of the vehicle. The models interface is friendly and its structure is modular. The main modules of the model are the engine, the torque converter, the transmission and the track. The engine and the torque converter are modeled using the experimental maps obtained by the tests that have been previously developed by the manufacturer. The main principle of the equations that describe the system is to set a balance among the forces (both active and resistive) that load the vehicle. The inputs of the model are the technical and dimensional features, provided by the manufacturer or experimentally determined. The output of the model is a dynamic behavior. Comparing the results with the experimental data eventually validates or invalidates the model. But the results were excellent, so the model was validated. Also, the results proved that the developed model is able to predict the performances of the take-off stage of the tracked vehicle.

Abstract: In this paper, whole vehicle model is established by Matlab/simulink. Locking-up process of torque converter is simulated based on whole vehicle model. The influence of slope K of oil pressure of lock-up clutch to the performance of vehicle is analyzed. Golden section method is proposed to calculate slope K of oil pressure of lock-up clutch in the Locking-up process. The simulation result shows: Locking-up quality of torque converter is effectively improved by slope K calculated by Golden section method.

Abstract: It is an essential indicator for vehicles to reach its optimized level that the engine and torque converter match properly. According to dynamic performance and emission performance, the match of engine and torque converter can be optimized based on their characteristics as well as matching principles. After studying on input/output characteristic and tractive characteristic, exploring dynamic matching in the process of coaching, a control program is made which enhances learning efficiency and emission performance, thus it provides a very important reference value on optimization of man-machine interface and operation control program.

Abstract: According to the issue of CVT torque converter internal flow field such as the complexity and not easy to calculate, the channel model of torque converter is established by UG, the grid of channel model is generated by GAMBIT, the internal flow field of torque converter is simulated based on FLUENT while the pressure and velocity distribution of flow field are calculated under three different conditions. The results show that analyzing the flow field of torque converter by FLUENT has certain guiding significance for the design and optimization of torque converter.

Abstract: This paper introduce the method of the torque converter pump wheel's rapid manufacturing based on the Stereolithography and the key of the technology.Melt molded modelling's shell could be quickly obtained through this method, further to create the functionality needed parts,and to make the foundry production low cost and high efficiency, moreover, let the design synchronous with modification and manufacture.

Abstract: To obtain the original characteristic of torque converter automatically and efficiently, a test automation system of torque converter is set up based on electric power cycling technology, and a test automation software is programmed by Labview language based on serial communication and technology. This test automation system realizes the load electric power recovery, test data acquisition and processing, the torque converter original characteristic curve generation, matching calculation with the engine, saving the test data and curve pictures, and the formal report generation automatically. The high efficiency and convenience of the test system are illustrated by a practical application.

Abstract: Establish the full three-dimensional flow model of the torque converter, proper mesh the model, select the appropriate boundary conditions, and use the sliding mesh method to deal with the interactions of the impeller, turbine, and reactor in different rotation speeds. Analysis the flow rate, pressure, and the loss of full flow field passage of the torque converter, elaborate the formation mechanism of the flow field, agreement with the experimental date compare to the calculated data, more accurate than the traditional single passage model compare to the full passage model, provide the direction of design optimization of the torque converter.

Abstract: The internal flow field in stator of a torque converter was simulated. Based on the mixing-plane technology, using the method of CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulated the stator flow field. The flow field characteristic, the distribution of velocity and pressure in the stator were analyzed. The external performance of the torque converter was also calculated, and the results were compared with the experimental data. It was proved that the calculated results showed agreement with the experiment accurately.

Abstract: The brake performance of a hydrodynamic tractor-retarder assembly, which is the combination of torque converter and hyaulic retarder, was studied to explore its work mechanism. Spiral vortex distribution pattern of internal flow field in the assembly was discovered on the basis of reasonable boundary condition, where runaway speed of stator was determined by CFD analysis. Comparison of experimental data and flow field analysis shows that accurate brake performance of hydrodynamic tractor-retarder assembly can be calculated only by 3D flow field analysis presently and numerical simulation results is close to experimental data, and approximate linear relationship exists between runaway speed of stator and rotating speed of pump.