The Wind Tunnel Testing of Heavy Trucks to Reduce Fuel Consumption The National Research Council of Canada Ottawa, Canada

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Cooper, Kevin R., author.

Conference Name:

SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition (1982-11-08 : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1982

Summary:

Contemporary wind tunnel test techniques used to determine the aerodynamic drag of model trucks are reviewed. The effect of drag coefficient changes are evaluated in terms of reductions in fuel consumption and several comparisons are made between wind tunnel predictions and road measurement. The drag reductions and fuel consumption reductions presently available and those expected from future aerodynamic modifications are examined, based on wind tunnel experience

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

821285

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license