THE CONTROL OF FRICTION CLUTCHES UNDER MANOEUVERING CONDITIONS

The friction clutch, a very simple and compact device, has suffered in the past from a 'lack of control' when considered for use in speed-sensitive applications. Electronic instrumentation techniques, used to remedy this deficiency, have resulted in compact, robust, non-contact, easily adjusted sensor packages which can be fitted to virtually any make of clutch and provide firm, prescribed control. This paper discusses some typical applications and design methods used to quantify the control parameters required.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • 45 Conference Papers presented at IMAS 73, London, 4-8 June 1973, organized by the Institute of Marine Engineers. This paper is available only in a set of 6 papers in Subject Group 8: "Marine Diesel Engines" at $10.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Marine Engineers

  Memorial Building, 76 Mark Lane
  London EC3R 7JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Forrest, J
  • Mason, P
• Publication Date: 1973

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clutches; Diesel engines; Propulsion
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel propulsion; Friction clutches
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00048481
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute of Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 1973 12:00AM