Performance analysis of a centrifugal clutch

Abstract

The objective of this study as described in the Thesis, was to Analyse the performance of a centrifugal clutch during the period of slippage, that is, from the moment the clutch drive shaft starts revolving, until the clutch becomes fully engaged.

To do this, a centrifugal clutch set-up was constructed. This was done in such a way as to offer an opportunity of easy modification, thus making it possible to run tests on the clutch to determine the Engaging Speeds and the corresponding Output Torque under different set-up conditions. The function of a clutch is to provide coupling between a driving and driven a shaft, together with a means of engaging or disengaging the drive as required. The engaging/disengaging of a clutch can be automatic, or initiated by an external input, such as manual actuation of a lever, or hydraulic, or pneumatic pressure.

The study comprises a detailed description and analysis of the foregoing.