Additional Assignment
Torque Converter
Name- Neeraj kamat
Course- [Link](Auto)
Roll No.- 2105231
What is The Torque Converter.
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A torque converter is a component found in automatic
transmissions that uses hydraulic fluid to transfer power
from the engine to the transmission.
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It is a type of fluid coupling that allows for smooth and
gradual engagement of the transmission and engine, while
also providing torque multiplication to help the vehicle
accelerate from a stop.
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What are the components of a torque
converter and what are their functions?
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The three main components of a torque converter are the impeller, the
turbine, and the stator.
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Here are their functions:
1. It transfers the power from the engine to the transmission input shaft.
2. It drives the front pump of the transmission.
3. It isolates the engine from the load when the vehicle is stationary.
4. It multiplies the torque of the engine and transmits it to the transmission.
It almost doubles the output torque.
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Impeller
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The impeller is connected to the housing and the
housing connected to the engine shaft. It has curved
and angled vanes. It rotates with the engine speed
and consists of automatic transmission fluid. When it
rotates with the engine, the centrifugal force makes
the fluid move outward. The blades of the impeller
are designed in such a way that it directs the fluid
towards the turbine blades. It acts as a centrifugal
pump which sucks the fluid from the automatic
transmission and delivers it to the turbine.
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Turbine
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The turbine is connected to the input shaft
of the automatic transmission. It also
consists of curved and angled blades. The
blades of the turbine are designed in such a
way that it can change the direction of the
fluid completely that strikes on its blades. I
As the turbine rotates the input shaft of the
transmission also rotates and made the
vehicle to move. The turbine is also having a
lock-up clutch at its back. The lock-up clutch
comes into play when the torque converter
achieves coupling point. the lockup
eliminates the loses and improves the
efficiency of the converter.
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What are the components of a torque
converter and what are their functions?
[Link]: The turbine is
connected to the transmission and
is spun by the fluid that is pushed
towards it by the impeller. Its
blades are also curved, but in the
opposite direction to those of the
impeller. The spinning of the
turbine is what transfers the
torque to the transmission.
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What are the components of a torque converter
and what are their functions?
[Link]: The stator is
positioned between the impeller
and the turbine and helps to
redirect the fluid flow back to
the impeller. Its blades are also
curved, but they are fixed in
place and do not rotate. The
stator increases the efficiency of
the torque converter by
redirecting the fluid in such a
way that it generates more
torque.
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