Numerical study on the wake flow characteristics and drag reduction of large-sized bus using rear-spoiler

International Journal of Vehicle Design

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 203-217

  Kim, Min Ho ^a  

^a Kia Motors Corporation   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Aerodynamic drag; Commercial bus body; Lift force; Rear spoiler; RNG k turbulence model; Wake structure

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; BUSES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NAVIER STOKES EQUATIONS; NUMERICAL METHODS; THREE DIMENSIONAL; TURBULENT FLOW;

COMMERCIAL BUS BODY; REAR SPOILER; TURBULENCE MODEL; VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS;

AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURE;

EID: 1542336890     PISSN: 01433369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2004.004014     Document Type: Article

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