Citation

Morris N, Davies J, Leighton M, King PD, Rahnejat H. Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Pt. D J. Automobile Eng. 2020; 234(1): 17-27.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0954407019844358

PMID

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Abstract

Multi-disc wet brake packs are commonly used for off-highway applications. Unfortunately, when disengaged, these components can generate significant levels of unwanted parasitic losses. This article presents a novel, validated model to predict the parasitic losses in disengaged multi-disc wet brake packs. The model employs pertinent boundary conditions to determine the position of the free boundary created by oil film separation. The experimental and analytical results demonstrate the significance of wet disengaged brake losses at a range of angular velocities, typically found in operation. The improved understanding accrued by the expounded time-efficient methodology presents significant opportunity to develop predictive tools for the whole driveline system efficiency calculations and component design optimisation for off-highway vehicles.

Language: en