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Arina Grechkosiy
on Oct 18, 2024
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Which of the following is a key difference between a torque converter and other types of fluid couplings?
A) curved versus straight blades
B) type of transmission fluid used
C) type of turbine used
D) straight versus helical input shaft splines
Fluid Couplings
A hydrodynamic device used to transmit rotating mechanical power; it has been used in automobile transmissions as a replacement for a mechanical clutch.
Torque Converter
A fluid coupling device that is used to transfer rotating power from a prime mover, like an engine, to a rotating driven load.
- Understand the distinctions and connections between torque converters and various forms of fluid couplings.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinctions and connections between torque converters and various forms of fluid couplings.
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