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Numerical Analysis of Induced Steady Flow on a Bus

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  • Ferenc Szodrai

    (Department of Building Services and Building Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Debrecen, 4028 Debrecen, Hungary)

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Buses are large vehicles with the primary goal of carrying as many passengers as possible while maintaining a comfortable interior and an economical driving cycle. With various adjustments, small changes can add up to significant energy savings. This study investigates the issue of whether there is a scenario in which the enormous power demand needed for the operation of buses can be reduced by some amount. Large eddy simulation was used for this analysis, which was carried out using commercially available software. The external unit was located on the front and rear ends of the roof of the bus, as well as in the rear. The findings suggest that the current position of the unit can be improved, and the aerodynamic losses can be increased or decreased, depending on the position of the induced flow.

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  • Ferenc Szodrai, 2022. "Numerical Analysis of Induced Steady Flow on a Bus," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-15, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:22:p:8444-:d:969996
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