Numerical drag reduction studies of generic truck models using active flow control

Miles Bellman, Jonathan Naber, Ramesh Agarwal

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Abstract

The effect of active flow control (AFC), using oscillatory blowing (synthetic jets) and steady suction/blowing, on drag reduction of cars/trucks is numerically studied using the Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations. Three generic models of trucks for which the experimental data are available are considered in the simulations. CFD simulations are in good agreement with the data. Both the experiments and simulations show that 10 to 15% reduction in drag can be achieved by active flow control using oscillatory blowing. A combination of oscillatory blowing and steady blowing or suction at appropriate locations on the rear face of the truck can further reduce the drag. These studies indicate that the AFC techniques can be intelligently employed to achieve significant reduction in aerodynamic drag of the vehicle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference
StatePublished - 2009
Event39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: Jun 22 2009Jun 25 2009

Publication series

Name39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference

Conference

Conference39th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio, TX
Period06/22/0906/25/09

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