Aerodynamic Analysis of a Popular Automobile Model with Various Add-On Devices using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Thiruchitrambalam, M. and Logesh, M. and Shanmugam, D. and Prabhahar, M. and Prakash, S. (2020) Aerodynamic Analysis of a Popular Automobile Model with Various Add-On Devices using Computational Fluid Dynamics. International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, 12 (4). ISSN 0975-3060

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Abstract

This project involves analyzing the aerodynamic parameters of the vehicle and proposing the necessary changes in design to obtain better fuel economy and speed. The original, popular model was modified by the addition of spoilers, front splitters, vortex generators, diffusers, side skirts and front air dams. The popular model and the modified model are compared with respect to velocity contour, velocity streamline contour, velocity vector. It has been found that for the modified model the drag co-efficient can be reduced by 34 % and the downward force can be reduced by 19 %. © 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Engineering > Automobile Engineering
Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai > Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2025 11:50
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/3536

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