School of Mechanical and Building Sciences

SAMPLE TERM END EXAMINATION (Spring 2014)

B.Tech (Automotive; Mech; Mech & Energy Engineering)
MEE 514 Vehicle Aerodynamics
Max Marks : 100

Time : 3 Hours
Authorized Data Books and Tables Permitted
PART A ( 8 x 5 = 40)
Answer ALL Questions

1. How does the Rumpler limousine compare with an average luxury sedan today?
Explain analytically.
2. Discuss the wake formation behind a bluff body with particular reference to vehicle
rear end design. Explain its impact on wind noise, drag and fuel economy.
3. Sketch a double rear-wing typically deployed on F1 cars and explain the aerodynamics
of the major components involved.
4. Present a critical analysis of various drag reduction technologies deployed in trucks.
5. Devise a wind tunnel strategy for measuring the performance, fuel consumption, etc, of
a race car.
6. Starting from a 2-D control volume in Cartesian coordinates, develop the mass
conservation equation.
7. How relevant is the Panel method for modeling vehicle aerodynamics?
8. Briefly distinguish between LES and DNS methods.

PART B (4 X 15 = 60)
ANSWER ANY FOUR
21. Develop the mass conservation equation for compressible, transient flow.
22. Outline the theory of slipstreaming and interference drag. Support your thesis
with graphical analysis for variation of CD for different bluff body geometries,
etc.
23. Generate equations for the following
(a) Directional stability of a vehicle in cross winds.

(5 Marks)

(b) Elasticity and acceleration time.

(5 Marks)

(c ) Tangential drag force for yawed air flow.

(5 Marks)

24. Discuss the detail optimizations involved in designing the A and C pillars,
exterior rear view mirrors, windshield wipers, etc for reducing wind noise.
25. Explain the significance of vehicle stability, handling, cornering and
acceleration capabilities for high performance vehicles.
26. Discuss the design and development of automotive radiators, and explain
their working with specific performance criteria.