With reference to an engine connected to a gearbox via a friction clutch, explain EACH of the following:
(a) why vibration from the engine should be damped;(7)
(b) how vibration damping is achieved.(3)
MDE Unit 18 Q1 MDE Unit 18 Q1 Quiz
Sketch a hydraulically operated, multi-plate, friction clutch, labelling the main components.(10)
MDE Unit 18 Q2 MDE Unit 18 Q2 Quiz
With reference to friction clutches, state EACH of the following:
(a) THREE advantages of a wet clutch;(3)
(b) THREE disadvantages of a wet clutch;(3)
(c) ONE advantage of multiple plates;(1)
(d) THREE disadvantages of multiple plates.(3)
MDE Unit 18 Q3 Quiz