REVIEW OF PASSIVE DRAG REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR BLUFF ROAD VEHICLES

ABSTRACT:This paper presents a review of the techniques used to reduce aerodynamic drag over bluff bodies such as cylinders, spheres, 2D bodies with blunt backs and their application to commercial road vehicles.  The recent research carried out on the drag reduction is presented and categorised. A n...

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Main Authors: Alaman Altaf, Ashraf A. Omar, Waqar Asrar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2014-05-01
Series:International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Online Access:http://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/477