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Objective
Introduction Definition
Experimental details
Experiment setup Data reduction Results & discussions Conclusion Pros & Cons
Objective
To reduce the drag created on an automobile.
To attain high speed stability. To achieve high vehicle performance.
Introduction
Studies on aerodynamics, originated from aeronautics and
marine applications.
High speed to power ratio.
To achieve high vehicle performance.
Vortex Generator
Used to delay flow separation. Typically rectangular or triangular shaped. Seen on the wings and vertical tails of air liners.
local airflow.
introduce swirling motions that energize the boundary layer causing a delay in stall.
Experimental details
Design of VG
Single vane type delta shape. Height of the VG = boundary layer thickness. Thickness of VG fixed at 0.5 mm. L/H ratio as 2 & Interval/height ratio as 6.(fig 1) Single row of 8 VG were positioned.(Fig 2)
Fig 1
Fig 2
Experimental setup
Scale model: Tata Sumo Grande, scale ratio 1:15.(fig 3)
To measure static pres: .2mm holes to place
manometers
Scale model
Location of manometers
Continued..
Relative air speed measured by micro manometer.
Expt Procedure
Objective: measure drag force, pressure variations and
relative speed.
Pressure points: front, the roof & rear.
Drag & lift force load cell directly attached to platform.
Data reduction
Pressure coefficient
A dimensionless number which describes the relative pressure. Relation b/w dimensional coefficient &dimensional no.: 2 Cp = (p p)/(V ) Dynamic pressure Total pressure = static pressure+ dynamic pressure. 2 P=p+(/2)*u = const
Contnd
Coefficient of drag(Cd)
relation b/w drag force & force of relative fluid. D=(1/2) Cd AV Coefficient of lift(Cl) relation b/w lift force & force of relative fluid. L=(1/2)Cl AV
2
2
Conclusions
Value of pressure coefficient without VG is minimum
but its value was observed to be maximum with VG at yaw angle of 15. Pressure coefficient increased with inclusion of VG by 17% at velocity 2.42 m/s. Value of Cd reduced by 90% at velocity 2.42 m/s & minimum 20% reduction in drag for VG at yaw angle 10.
Flow effect of VG
Cons
Expensive Makes debugging of the
leading edge difficult Possible source of vibration Dual instruction and practice required for full effectiveness