This presentation shows the influence that different unsteady
aerodynamic components have on a vehicle's handling. Key points: INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE COMMON AERODYNAMIC FEATURES REDUCING AIR DRAG CURRENT TREND IN AERODYNAMIC PROFILING CONCLUSIONS INTRODUCTION
Performance of a vehicle is evaluated using a steady or
quasi-steady analysis. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE
least resistance to air motion.
Vehicles with an aerodynamic shape use less fuel. less energy is needed to move them forward. Better balancing. less vibration. Can attain higher speeds. Effect of aerodynamic shape
Teardrop trailer Standard trailer
Effect of aerodynamic shape Aerodynamic Efficiency
A term used to describe the relationship between the downforce a
car generates, anddrag. CURRENT TREND IN AERODYNAMIC PROFILING
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD):
mathematical modeling (partial differential equations) numerical methods (discretization and solution techniques) software tools (solvers, pre- and post processing utilities) Analysis of air flow via CFD Conclusions: Aerodynamic profiling is step by step methodology aiming to find best possible design of vehicle. Optimization of vehicle aerodynamics bodies results in • Considerable reduction of fuel consumption • Improvement of comfort characteristics and • More favorable driving characteristics of ground vehicles specially fast moving vehicles. CFD and FEM are the tools now days to predict best aerodynamic profile according to the requirements by simulation.