A numerical study of aerodynamic characteristics of a high-speed train with different rail models under crosswind

The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) numerical simulation method with the DES (detached eddy simulation) approach was adopted in this paper to investigate and compare the aerodynamic performance, pressure distributions of the train surface, and flow fields near the train model placed above the sub...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part F, Journal of rail and rapid transit Journal of rail and rapid transit, 2021-08, Vol.235 (7), p.840-853
Main Authors: Jiang, Zhiwei, Liu, Tanghong, Gu, Houyu, Guo, Zijian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerodynamic characteristics
Aerodynamic coefficients
Aerodynamic forces
Aerodynamics
Computational fluid dynamics
Crosswinds
Detached eddy simulation
High speed rail
Mathematical models
Numerical methods
Pressure distribution
Stress concentration
Undercarriages
Wind effects
Wind tunnel testing
Wind tunnels
Yaw
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Summary:The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) numerical simulation method with the DES (detached eddy simulation) approach was adopted in this paper to investigate and compare the aerodynamic performance, pressure distributions of the train surface, and flow fields near the train model placed above the subgrade with non-rail, realistic rail, and simplified rail models under crosswind. The numerical methods were verified with the wind tunnel tests. Significant differences in aerodynamic performances of the train body and bogie were found in the cases with and without a rail model as the presence of the rail model had significant impacts on the flow field underneath the vehicle. A larger yaw angle can result in a more significant difference in aerodynamic coefficients. The deviations of the train aerodynamic forces and the pressure distribution on the train body with the realistic and simplified rail models were not significant. It was concluded that a rail model is necessary to get more realistic results, especially for large yaw angle conditions. Moreover, a simplified rectangular rail model is suggested to be employed instead of the realistic rail and is capable to get accurate results.
ISSN:0954-4097
2041-3017
DOI:10.1177/0954409720969250