Simple and Low-Cost Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Devices for Tractor-Trailer Trucks SOLUS - Solutions and Technologies

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Wood, Richard M., author.

Conference Name:

International Truck and Bus Meeting & Exposition (2003-11-10 : Ft. Worth, Texas, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2003

Summary:

Three simple, low cost aerodynamic drag reduction devices have been developed for application to the trailer of a tractor-trailer truck. The three devices have undergone extensive operational testing where they have amassed over 85,000 miles of use. These technologies have shown a combined fuel savings of 10% at an average speed of 47.5 mph. This improvement in fuel economy correlates to an equivalent drag reduction of approximately 30% with a corresponding drag coefficient of 0.45. Observations and anecdotal evidence from the test activity have shown that the addition of these devices to the trailers has not had a negative impact on either the operational utility of the trailers or the maintenance procedures and requirements

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Publisher Number:

2003-01-3377

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license