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When designing new wet clutch systems, simulations and laboratory tests are important to obtain a functional system. An engineering tool is here developed to simulate wet clutches working under boundary lubrication conditions. Boundary lubrication friction is measured by a pin-on-disc test, and cooling oil flow is simulated by solving the Reynolds equation. Depending on the generated heat, the temperature in the clutch pack changes during engagement, affecting the transferred torque. With the developed method it is possible to easily and quickly investigate the behaviour of wet clutches with a variety of friction materials and groove patterns. The model is validated in a wet clutch test rig and the predicted torque agrees well with experimental data.

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wet clutch frictional heating porous metal torque transfer simulation

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Wet clutch under limited slip conditions - simplified testing and simulation

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