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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed to evaluate drag reduction devices on a modified full-scale version of the Generic Conventional Model (GCM) geometry. All simulations were performed with a moving ground plane and rotating rear wheels. A trailer base flap simulation was performed for comparison with drag reduction data from wind tunnels and track and road tests. A front spoiler and three mud-flaps with modest drag reduction potential were evaluated in view of their higher probability of adoption by truck fleet operators.
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Pankajakshan, R., Mitchell, B., Whitfield, D.L. (2009). Full-Scale Simulations of Drag Reduction Devices for Class 8 Trucks. In: Browand, F., McCallen, R., Ross, J. (eds) The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles II: Trucks, Buses, and Trains. Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, vol 41. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85070-0_32
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