Investigation on Drag Reduction of Trucks

A study of the mechanism of fences was given to reduce drag by means of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and experimental research. A 3D mathematical model has been developed based on computational fluid dynamics software Phoenics that was capable of handling steady state, 3D flow to simul...

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Published in:Shanghai jiao tong da xue xue bao 2008-04, Vol.13 (2), p.201-205
Main Author: 齐晓霓 刘震炎
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Life Sciences
Materials Science
动力学
拖拽减小
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Summary:A study of the mechanism of fences was given to reduce drag by means of theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and experimental research. A 3D mathematical model has been developed based on computational fluid dynamics software Phoenics that was capable of handling steady state, 3D flow to simulate the flow field around the truck. The experiment made in a low speed wind tunnel is used as references for validation. By analyzing the results of calculation and experiment, the flowing mechanism of the flow field around the container truck and the drag-reducing mechanism of #-shaped fences on the truck are unveiled, which provides theoretical guidance to the aerodynamic formation designing and amelioration.
ISSN:1007-1172
1995-8188
DOI:10.1007/s12204-008-0201-x