clutch damper 1

1. Clutch dampers are single DOF systems. ODE too, so pretty trivial to model. Why use Abaqus? Cheaper, easier and faster to write your own code.

2. Find someone with a dynamic rig. Static stiffness is simple to measure, but damping and friction are harder to test with DIY equipment. And they are important.

- Steve

Hi Steve,

Thanks for your reply, but I am carrying out analysis on the damper itself,

I have the following data:

There is a power-end and generator shaft, they both are coupled using a friction damper.

The damper has bolt connection with the flywheel, and the damper is connected to the generator shaft.

The damper design is very similar to to the present/generic clutch damper.

Objective: To determine the stiffness/hysteresis of the clutch damper

Inputs Available:
ICE inertia moment
Generator rotor inertia moment
Generator rotor shaft stiffness
ICE torque vs crank angle.

Request for some heads-up in terms of the direction/approach to be followed to carry-out the analysis.

Thanks,

savpk