In preliminary validation studies, computational predictions from the commercial CFD codes Star-CD were compared with detailed velocity, pressure and force balance data from experiments completed in the 7 ft. by 10 ft. wind tunnel at NASA Ames using a Generic Conventional Model (GCM) that is representative of typical current-generation tractor-trailer geometries. Lessons learned from this validation study were then applied to the prediction of aerodynamic drag impacts associated with various changes to the GCM geometry, including the addition of trailer based drag reduction devices and modifications to the radiator and hood configuration. Add-on device studies have focused on ogive boat tails, with initial results indicating that a seven percent reduction in drag coefficient is easily achievable. Radiator and hood reconfiguration studies have focused on changing only the size of the radiator and angle of the hood components without changes to radii of curvature between the radiator grill and hood components. Initial results indicate that such changes lead to only modest changes in drag coefficient.


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    Titel :

    Applicability of commercial CFD tools for assessment of heavy vehicle aerodynamic characteristics


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Anwendbarkeit kommerzielle CFD-Software zur Untersuchung der Aerodynamik von Schwerfahrzeugen


    Beteiligte:
    Pointer, David (Autor:in) / Sofu, Tanju (Autor:in) / Chang, Jimmy (Autor:in) / Weber, David (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2009


    Format / Umfang :

    13 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 6 Quellen





    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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