Browse Publications Technical Papers 2020-28-0494
2020-09-25

Drag Optimization of Multi-Axle Commercial Vehicle Model Using ANSYS Fluent 2020-28-0494

Aerodynamics is the study of the effects of air when in motion. The vehicle aerodynamics have become crucial since have realized its importance. This study has been focused on optimizing the aerodynamics with means of adding external aerodynamic component. A custom built multi-axle commercial vehicle (CV) model is subjected to aerodynamic modification and optimized. The components are modified to their optimum size, angle and shape to achieve the best to reduce the drag coefficient, and enhance better performance. The physical appearance of the custom built multi-axle commercial vehicle model has been given keen significance while designing the external devices. All the analysis and modifications have been tried out computationally in the CFD software “ANSYS Fluent” and the CAD modeling in “Creo Parametric”.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Spline-Based Modeling Algorithm for Application to Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Based on CFD Analysis

2017-01-1510

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Aerodynamic Drag of Heavy Vehicles (Class 7-8): Simulation and Benchmarking

2000-01-2209

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Aerodynamic Effect of Aspect Ratio of Spherical Depressions on the Bonnet of Hatchback Cars

2019-01-5096

View Details

X