Difference between Torque Converter and Clutch ?

[allym.iftikha]

i am working on GE GAS TURBINE's Torque converter beginners understanding ... em so confused into a clutch and torque converter ... Can u please briefly make me understand the function of both ... and importance ...

 

[rcgldr]

The vanes and stator of a fluid or gas "clutch" can be designed to multiply torque when the driving vanes rotate faster than the driven vanes. Wiki link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_converter

A mechanical clutch can't change the torque, the input torque and output torque are the same, although angular momentum combined with angular acceleration of engine and the entire drivetrain can change the overall torque due to clutch application.

 

[SteamKing]

Read this link and know all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_converter