Thermal and thermoelastic problems in dry friction clutch: A comprehensive review

Abstract

The friction clutch is considered a very important element of machines, as it plays a major role in transferring power from the driving part to the driven part. A common application of the friction clutch is in vehicles to connect between the gearbox and the engine. Fast wear occurs as a result of frictional heating that is generated when the clutch is starting to engage. This wear, in addition to the high thermal stresses, will lead to premature failure in the contacting surfaces. The present review highlights the most important studies of the thermal and thermoelastic problems of friction clutches during the last 10 years to show the challenges that were overcome and also the other challenges that needed to find solutions. The present paper will discuss in detail the influence of the frictional heat generated between contact surfaces during slipping and the main factors affecting the thermal behavior of dry friction clutches, such as sliding speed, friction materials, applied pressure, and so on. Furthermore, significant conclusions and remarks based on the available solutions to the thermal problem of the clutch are presented.

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