1. Torque Converter and Transmission Test Cell
Description: Automated dynamometer test cell for
torque converter and transmission testing.
Focus areas: In-situ fluid measurements, cavitation, acoustics,
torsional dynamics and damper systems
Faculty: Jason Blough, Darrell Robinette, Mark
Johnson
Staff: Jeremy Worm, Chris Morgan, Paul Dice
Student(s): Eric Mordorski
Partnering Opportunities: Sponsored projects in torque
converters, launch devices, dampers or complete
transmissions. Equipment funding or donation to
expand capabilities.
Sponsor(s): General Motors, Ford
Advanced Power Systems Research Center
Past Projects:
• Turbine blade strain - telemetry
• Torque converter cavitation:
• Incipient detection
• Pressure and performance degradations
• Pressures in pump and stator - telemetry
• Nearfield acoustic
• Desinence detection
• Nearfield acoustic
• Cavitation noise and radiated sound power
• Rotating stall in turbine - telemetry
Current Project:
• Developing a torsional vibration shake for
damper design evaluations
Input dyno – 300 hp
Output dyno – 460 hp
Dedicated hydraulic supply