Seal Friction Effect on Drive Axle Efficiency

2005-01-3779

10/24/2005

Event
Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference & Exhibition
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Content
As a part of a major research program with the aim of improving heavy truck drive axle fuel efficiency, this work focuses on seal friction torque test development and establishing pinion seal and wheel seal friction torque baseline data. Pinion seal and wheel seal friction torque was measured. The effect of speed and temperature on pinion seal friction torque was assessed. The effect of several coatings on pinion seal friction torque was evaluated. Pinion seal friction torque was also calculated and calculation result was compared with test data. Finally the impact of seal friction and bearing friction on total drive axle power loss was discussed.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-3779
Pages
10
Citation
Lin, H., Burke, D., Binoniemi, R., Wenstrup, L. et al., "Seal Friction Effect on Drive Axle Efficiency," SAE Technical Paper 2005-01-3779, 2005, https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-3779.
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Published
Oct 24, 2005
Product Code
2005-01-3779
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English