Fluid flywheel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002370",
  "term": "Fluid flywheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A hydrodynamic device that transmits rotational power from an engine to a gearbox through a fluid medium, rather than a mechanical clutch. It consists of an impeller connected to the engine and a turbine connected to the transmission, both enclosed in a housing filled with oil. This device provides smooth power transfer and absorbs torsional vibrations, with a slip rate that decreases as engine speed increases.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fluid coupling",
    "fluid clutch",
    "fluid drive",
    "hydraulic coupling"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Flüssigkeitskupplung",
    "es": "volante hidráulico",
    "fr": "accouplement hydraulique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fluid-flywheel/"
}