A Different Application For A Torque Converter
A Different Application For A Torque Converter
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Could anyone explain (to some degree of detail) why an automatic transmission torque converter could not be used in some capacity as a dynamometer brake.
With the internal stator, impeller and turbine it looks like a possiblity.
If there is a question as to why not simply buy a purpose built unit? The answer, I have all sorts of materials, parts and pieces with the addition of loads of time to do so.
Thanks for anyone's help.
With the internal stator, impeller and turbine it looks like a possiblity.
If there is a question as to why not simply buy a purpose built unit? The answer, I have all sorts of materials, parts and pieces with the addition of loads of time to do so.
Thanks for anyone's help.





RE: A Different Application For A Torque Converter
I imagine you will have trouble controlling the heat in the fluid, and any variation in heat will vary the load, so it might be difficult to hold a constant load for long enough.
Also water for a waterbrake is VERY CHEAP vs ATF.
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RE: A Different Application For A Torque Converter
Instead of oil I would use water. Cooling the water would be done close to the same as oil. The differences are fluid temp fluctuation and viscosity.
Controlling a load against the torque of the engine will be done by providing a fluid port entrance at a strategic spot, and a fluid port exit at a location determined by the internal design of the unit, and the variation of it's flow-rate. Because of the dynamics of the test procedure, the flow will be done with a closed-loop servo system.
Thank you for interest.
However, I'm not sure if it could be done.
Anyone else's help would be a great help.
Thanks again
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Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it
WhackyWheels
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