Computation of drag force on single and close-following vehicles

Download

index.pdf

Date

2006

Author

Örselli, Erdem

Metadata

Show full item record

Item Usage Stats

266
views

365
downloads

In this study, application of computational fluid dynamics to ground vehicle aerodynamics was investigated. Two types of vehicle models namely, Ahmed Body and MIRA Notchback Body and their scaled models were used. A commercial software "Fluent" was used and the effects of implementing different turbulence models with wall functions were observed. As a result, an appropriate turbulence model was selected to use in the study. The drag forces, surface pressure distributions and wake formations were investigated in simulation of various test cases available in the literature. The study was extended to simulate the aerodynamics of the vehicles in close-following situation. The results were then compared with available wind tunnel test data.

Subject Keywords

Mechanical Movements.

URI

http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12607619/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/15967

Collections

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

Suggestions

OpenMETU
Core

Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Interactions of Vehicles in Close Folowing and Passing Situations Gümüşlüol, Ünsal; Çetinkaya, Tahsin Ali; Department of Mechanical Engineering (2006) In this Thesis study, aerodynamic interactions of vehicle models in close following and passing situations were investigated expeimentally. Effect of the inter-vehicle spacing and lateral distance on drag coefficients of two close-following vehicles were observed. Two different types of vehicle models were used in order to investigate the shape effect on aerodynamic vehicle interactions. Drag froces and surface pressures of the models at each situation were measured. Two different blockage correction method...
Implementation of turbulence models into a Navier-Stokes solver Muşta, Mustafa Nail; Aksel, Mehmet Haluk; Department of Mechanical Engineering (2004) In order to handle turbulent flow problems, one equation turbulence models are implemented in to a previously developed explicit, Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes solver. Discretization of Navier-Stokes solver is based on cell-vertex finite volume formulation combined with single step Lax-Wendroff numerical method which is second order accurate in space. Turbulent viscosity is calculated by using one equation Spalart-Allmaras and Baldwin-Barth turbulence transport equations. For the discretization of Spalart...
Computer aided design and structural analysis of pressure vessels Kandaz, Murat; Parnas, Kemal Levend; Department of Mechanical Engineering (2006) This study is conducted for the design and analysis of pressure vessels and associated pressurized equipment using various codes and methods. A computer software is developed as the main outcome of this study, which provides a quick and comprehensive analysis by using various methods utilized in codes and standards together with theoretical and empirical methods which are widely accepted throughout the world. Pressure vessels are analyzed using ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, whereas auxiliary codes, ...
Computer aided engineering of an unmanned underwater vehicle Cevheri, Necmettin; Aksel, Mehmet Haluk; Department of Mechanical Engineering (2009) Hydrodynamic and thermal analyses performed during the conceptual design of an unmanned underwater vehicle are presented in this study. The hull shape is determined by considering alternative shapes and the dimensions are determined from the internal arrangement of components. Preliminary thermal analyses of the watertight section are performed with a commercial software called FLUENT to check the risk of over-heating due to the heat dissipation of devices. Performance of the proposed hull design is analyze...
Validation of MISES Two-Dimensional Boundary Layer Code for High-Pressure Turbine Aerodynamic Design ANDREW, PHILIP; Kahveci, Harika Senem (ASME International, 2009-07-01) Avoiding aerodynamic separation and excessive shock losses in gas turbine turbomachinery components can reduce fuel usage and thus reduce operating cost. In order to achieve this, blading designs should be made robust to a wide range of operating conditions. Consequently, a design tool is needed-one that can be executed quickly for each of many operating conditions and on each of several design sections, which will accurately capture loss, turning, and loading. This paper presents the validation of a bounda...

Citation Formats

E. Örselli, “Computation of drag force on single and close-following vehicles,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2006.