Parametric Modeling of a Hydrodynamic Coupling in CAD Environment

Abstract

Hydrodynamic coupling is an important part of a power transmission. Due to that fact, optimal as well as fast design of the impeller is concerned. In this study, a numerical model for the calculation of the impeller's main geometrical parameters is developed in the MS EXCEL software package, and appropriate data are then imported into the AutoDesk package INVENTOR. These data are used in a CAD environment as parameters for automatic pump and turbine impeller generation. In this paper mathematical model, numerical algorithm as well as application of developed software is presented. This method is used for design of small and medium power hydrodynamic coupling.