Torque Converter and Transmission Test Cell Description: Automated dynamometer test cell for torque converter and transmission testing. Focus areas : In-situ fluid measurements, cavitation, acoustics, torsional dynamics and damper systems Faculty: Jason Blough, Darrell Robinette, Mark Johnson Staff: Jeremy Worm, Chris Morgan, Paul Dice Student(s): Eric Mordorski Partnering Opportunities: Sponsored projects in torque converters, launch devices, dampers or complete transmissions. Equipment funding or Advanced Power Systems Research Center Past Projects : • Turbine blade strain - telemetry • Torque converter cavitation: • Incipient detection • Pressure and performance degradations • Pressures in pump and stator - telemetry • Nearfield acoustic • Desinence detection • Nearfield acoustic • Cavitation noise and radiated sound power • Rotating stall in turbine - telemetry Current Project : • Developing a torsional vibration shake for damper design evaluations Input dyno – 300 hp Output dyno – 460 hp Dedicated hydraulic supply