Aerodynamic Drag Mechanisms Of Bluff Bodies And Road Vehicles

Author : Gino Sovran
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781468484342

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Aerodynamic Drag Mechanisms of Bluff Bodies and Road Vehicles by Gino Sovran Pdf

These Proceedings contain the papers and oral discussions presented at the Symposium on AERODYNAMIC DRAG MECHANISMS of Bluff Bodies and Road Vehides held at the General Motors Research Laboratories in Warren, Michigan, on September 27 and 28, 1976. This international, invitational Symposium was the twentieth in an annual series, each one having been in a different technical discipline. The Symposia provide a forum for areas of science and technology that are of timely interest to the Research Laboratories as weIl as the technical community at large, and in which personnel of the Laboratories are actively involved. The Symposia furnish an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and current knowledge between participating research specialists from educational, industrial arid governmental institutions and serve to stimulate future research activity. The present world-wide energy situation makes it highly desirable to reduce the force required to move road vehicles through the atmosphere. A significant amount of the total energy consumed for transportation is expended in overcoming the aerodynamic resistance to motion of these vehicles. Reductions in this aerodynamic drag can therefore have a large impact on ground transportation energy requirements. Although aerodynamic development work on road vehides has been performed for many years, it has not been widely reported or accompanied by much basic research.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:630855421

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Aerodynamics drag mechanics of bluff bodies and road vehicles by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gino Sovran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0306311194

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Aerodynamic Drag Mechanisms of Bluff Bodies and Road Vehicles by Gino Sovran Pdf

These Proceedings contain the papers and oral discussions presented at the Symposium on AERODYNAMIC DRAG MECHANISMS of Bluff Bodies and Road Vehides held at the General Motors Research Laboratories in Warren, Michigan, on September 27 and 28, 1976. This international, invitational Symposium was the twentieth in an annual series, each one having been in a different technical discipline. The Symposia provide a forum for areas of science and technology that are of timely interest to the Research Laboratories as weIl as the technical community at large, and in which personnel of the Laboratories are actively involved. The Symposia furnish an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and current knowledge between participating research specialists from educational, industrial arid governmental institutions and serve to stimulate future research activity. The present world-wide energy situation makes it highly desirable to reduce the force required to move road vehicles through the atmosphere. A significant amount of the total energy consumed for transportation is expended in overcoming the aerodynamic resistance to motion of these vehicles. Reductions in this aerodynamic drag can therefore have a large impact on ground transportation energy requirements. Although aerodynamic development work on road vehides has been performed for many years, it has not been widely reported or accompanied by much basic research.

Author : Wolf-Heinrich Hucho
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483102078

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Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles by Wolf-Heinrich Hucho Pdf

Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles details the aerodynamics of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, sports cars, and race cars; their external flow field; as well as their internal flow field. The book, after giving an introduction to automobile aerodynamics and some fundamentals of fluid mechanics, covers topics such as the performance and aerodynamics of different kinds of vehicles, as well as test techniques for their aerodynamics. The book also covers other concepts related to automobiles such as cooling systems and ventilations for vehicles. The text is recommended for mechanical engineers and phycisists in the automobile industry who would like to understand more about aerodynamics of motor vehicles and its importance on the field of road safety and automobile production.

Author : Thomas Christian Schuetz
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 1312 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768082531

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Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles by Thomas Christian Schuetz Pdf

The detailed presentation of fundamental aerodynamics principles that influence and improve vehicle design have made Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles the engineer’s “source” for information. This fifth edition features updated and expanded information beyond that which was presented in previous releases. Completely new content covers lateral stability, safety and comfort, wind noise, high performance vehicles, helmets, engine cooling, and computational fluid dynamics. A proven, successful engineering design approach is presented that includes: • Fundamentals of fluid mechanics related to vehicle aerodynamics • Essential experimental results that are the ground rules of fluid mechanics • Design strategies for individual experimental results • General design solutions from combined experimental results The aerodynamics of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, sports cars, and race cars is dealt with in detail, inclusive of systems, testing techniques, measuring and numerical aerodynamics methods and simulations that significantly contribute to vehicle development. Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles is an excellent reference tool and an indispensable source for the industry’s vehicle engineers, designers, and researchers, as well as for enthusiasts, students, and those working in academia or government regulatory agencies.

Author : Eric F. Thacher
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 159033308X

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A Solar Car Primer by Eric F. Thacher Pdf

In the quixotic quest to reduce air pollution and fuel cars with alternative sources instead of gas, solar powered cars have emerged as one option. Although disagreements abound about the feasibility and practicality of these vehicles, this book presents the basics behind the idea of solar cars. From the construction of the engine to raising funds, the book is a valuable introduction to the present and future of the emission-free automobile.

Author : Bandu N. Pamadi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NASA:31769000589294

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A Method for the Reduction of Aerodynamic Drag of Road Vehicles by Bandu N. Pamadi Pdf

Author : John C. Hilliard,George S. Springer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781489922779

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Fuel Economy by John C. Hilliard,George S. Springer Pdf

Concern about the reduced availability and the increased cost of petroleum fuels prompted great efforts in recent years to reduce the fuel consumption of auto mobiles. The ongoing efforts to reduce fuel consumption have addressed many relevant factors, including increased engine performance, reduced friction, use of lightweight materials, and reduced aerodynamic drag. The results of the investigations assessing the various factors affecting fuel economy have been published in journals, conference proceedings, and in company and government reports. This proliferation of technical information makes it difficult for workers to keep abreast of aU developments. The material presented in this book brings together in a single volume much of the relevant materials, summarizes many of the state-of-the-art theories and data, and provides extensive lists of references. Thus, it is hoped that this book will be a useful reference for specialists and practicing engineers interested in the fuel economy of automobiles. J. C. HILLIARD o. S. SPRINGER vii CONTENTS 1. AUTOMOTIVE FUEL ECONOMY David Cole I. Introduction and Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . n. Fuel Economy Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A. Engine................................................... 11 B. Drive Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Vehicle Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Operating Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Test Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS J. T. Kummer I. Introduction .................................................. . 35 n. Emission Regulations .......................................... .

Author : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1729133304

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A Method for the Reduction of Aerodynamic Drag of Road Vehicles by National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa Pdf

A method is proposed for the reduction of the aerodynamic drag of bluff bodies, particularly for application to road transport vehicles. This technique consists of installation of panels on the forward surface of the vehicle facing the airstream. With the help of road tests, it was demonstrated that the attachment of proposed panels can reduce aerodynamic drag of road vehicles and result in significant fuel cost savings and conservation of energy resources. Pamadi, Bandu N. and Taylor, Larry W. and Leary, Terrance O. Langley Research Center RTOP 506-46-21-01...

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : MINN:30000011631854

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Highway Safety Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rose McCallen,Fred Browand,James Ross
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540444190

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The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles: Trucks, Buses, and Trains by Rose McCallen,Fred Browand,James Ross Pdf

It is our pleasure to present these proceedings from the United Engineering Foundation Conference on The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles: Trucks, Buses and Trains held December 2-6, 2002, in Monterey, California. This Department of Energy, United Engineering Foundation, and industry sponsored conference brought together 90 leading engineering researchers from around the world to discuss the aerodynamic drag of heavy vehicles. Participants from national labs, academia, and industry, including truck manufacturers, discussed how computer simulation and experimental techniques could be used to design more fuel efficient trucks, buses, and trains. Conference topics included comparison of computational fluid dynamics calculations using both steady and unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes, large-eddy simulation, and hybrid turbulence models and experimental data obtained from the Department of Energy sponsored and other wind tunnel experiments. Advanced experimental techniques including three-dimensional particle image velocimetry were presented, along with their use in evaluating drag reduction devices. We would like to thank the UEF conference organizers for their dedication and quick response to sudden deadlines. In addition, we would like to thank all session chairs, the scientific advisory committee, authors, and reviewers for their many hours of dedicated effort that contributed to a successful conference and resulted in this document of the conference proceedings. We also gratefully acknowledge the support received from the United Engineering Foundation, the US Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Volvo Trucks America, International Truck and Engine Corporation, and Freightliner LLC.

Author : A. J. Scibor-Rylski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015004467828

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Road Vehicle Aerodynamics by A. J. Scibor-Rylski Pdf

Author : R. H. Barnard
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015038179274

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Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design by R. H. Barnard Pdf

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to road vehicle aerodynamic design for students, engineers and designers working in the automotive field.

Author : Ralph Remsburg
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420042368

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Thermal Design of Electronic Equipment by Ralph Remsburg Pdf

In a field where change and growth is inevitable, new electronic packaging problems continually arise. Smaller, more powerful devices are prone to overheating, causing intermittent system failures, corrupted signals, lower MTBF, and outright system failure. Since convection cooling is the heat transfer path most engineers take to deal with thermal problems, it is appropriate to gain as much understanding about the underlying mechanisms of fluid motion as possible. Thermal Design of Electronic Equipment is the only book that specifically targets the formulas used by electronic packaging and thermal engineers. It presents heat transfer equations dealing with polyalphaolephin (PAO), silicone oils, perfluorocarbons, and silicate ester-based liquids. Instead of relying on theoretical expressions and text explanations, the author presents empirical formulas and practical techniques that allow you to quickly solve nearly any thermal engineering problem in electronic packaging.

Author : Genta Alessandro,Genta Giancarlo
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814713450

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Road Vehicle Dynamics: Fundamentals Of Modeling And Simulation by Genta Alessandro,Genta Giancarlo Pdf

Road Vehicle Dynamics supplies students and technicians working in industry with both the theoretical background of mechanical and automotive engineering, and the know-how needed to perform numerical simulations. Bringing together the foundations of the discipline and its recent developments in a single text, the book is structured in three parts: it begins with a historical overview of road vehicles; then deals with the forces exchanged between the vehicle and the road, and the vehicle and the air; and finally, deals with the dynamic behavior of the vehicle in normal driving conditions with some extensions towards conditions encountered in high-speed racing. Coverage of contemporary automatic controls is included in this edition.