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Performance Characterization of a Triple Input Clutch, Layshaft Automatic Transmission Using Energy Analysis

Journal Article
2013-01-9042
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-9042
Published December 15, 2013 by SAE International in United States
Performance Characterization of a Triple Input Clutch, Layshaft Automatic Transmission Using Energy Analysis
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Citation: Robinette, D., "Performance Characterization of a Triple Input Clutch, Layshaft Automatic Transmission Using Energy Analysis," SAE Int. J. Engines 6(4):1984-1994, 2013, https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-9042.
Language: English

Abstract:

This paper details the design and operating attributes of a triple input clutch, layshaft automatic transmission (TCT) with a torque converter in a rear wheel drive passenger vehicle. The objectives of the TCT design are to reduce fuel consumption while increasing acceleration performance through the design of the gearing arrangement, shift actuation system and selection of gear ratios and progression. A systematic comparison of an 8-speed TCT design is made against a hypothetical 8-speed planetary automatic transmission (AT) with torque converter using an energy analysis model based upon empirical data and first principles of vehicle-powertrain systems. It was found that the 8-speed TCT design has the potential to provide an approximate 3% reduction in fuel consumption, a 3% decrease in 0-100 kph time and 30% reduction in energy loss relative to a comparable 8-speed planetary AT with an idealized logarithmic ratio progression.

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