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Power Division by the Omega Drive System
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Abstract
This paper describes the Omega drive power division system consisting of two paths, one a fixed gear train to accessory drives, the other an oil-actuated wet clutch capable of continuous slip under the control of the operator. It covers the following aspects: what the Omega system is, how the Omega valve controls speed, how the Omega clutch is controlled, how the clutch can be slipped continuously, clutch characteristics and requirements, and applications.
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Dundore, M., "Power Division by the Omega Drive System," SAE Technical Paper 730737, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730737.Also In
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- Dundore M. W. Schneider R. C. “Clutch Energy-A criteria of Thermal Failure.” SAE Transactions 77 1968 paper 680582
- Black J. B. Dundore M. W. “Torque Converters Can Be Different.” SAE Transactions 66 1958 200 213