Optimization of Hydraulic Fluid Parameters in Automotive Torque Converters

The fluid flow and the properties of the hydraulic fluid inside a torque converter are the main topics of interest in this research. The primary goal is to investigate the applicability of various viscous fluids inside the torque converter. The Taguchi optimization method is adopted to analyse the fluid flow in a torque converter from a design perspective. Calculations are conducted in maximizing the pressure since greater the pressure, greater the torque developed. Using the values of the S/N ratios obtained, graphs are plotted. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is also conducted.

Authors:

• S. Venkateswaran
• C. Mallika Parveen

Keywords:

• Hydraulic fluid
• Taguchi's method
• optimization
• pressure
• torque.

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