This study delves into the impact of an air dam on the aerodynamics of trucks and its consequential effect on the vehicle's fuel economy. Initially, the vehicle exhibited a coefficient of drag at 0.98, representing its aerodynamic efficiency and airflow resistance. Post-application of aerodynamic enhancements, specifically the integration of an air dam, a notable reduction in the coefficient of drag to 0.697 was achieved. This reduction signifies a substantial improvement in the vehicle's aerodynamic performance, indicating a pronounced decrease in air resistance. This paper also focuses on the effect of air dam on fuel consumption. For assessing that, three cases have been taken into account: 40, 60, and 80 km/hr. The findings underscore the significance of air dam implementation in augmenting truck aerodynamics, potentially leading to enhanced fuel efficiency of 28.881% improvement.

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Aerodynamic Optimization for Fuel Efficiency: CFD Analysis of Air Dam Effects on Heavy Trucks

  • M. Dhanush Karthik,
  • Varsha Rangaraj,
  • R. Jayashri,
  • Bhisham Kumar Dhurandher

摘要

This study delves into the impact of an air dam on the aerodynamics of trucks and its consequential effect on the vehicle's fuel economy. Initially, the vehicle exhibited a coefficient of drag at 0.98, representing its aerodynamic efficiency and airflow resistance. Post-application of aerodynamic enhancements, specifically the integration of an air dam, a notable reduction in the coefficient of drag to 0.697 was achieved. This reduction signifies a substantial improvement in the vehicle's aerodynamic performance, indicating a pronounced decrease in air resistance. This paper also focuses on the effect of air dam on fuel consumption. For assessing that, three cases have been taken into account: 40, 60, and 80 km/hr. The findings underscore the significance of air dam implementation in augmenting truck aerodynamics, potentially leading to enhanced fuel efficiency of 28.881% improvement.