Influence of aerodynamic trailer devices on drag reduction measured in a wind tunnel

The value of aerodynamic drag is the largest, when a vehicle is moving with higher velocity. It seems that drag reduction is the most important step for reducing the fuel consumption of haulage trailer sets. Using aerodynamic trailer devices is one of many ways for reduction of fuel consumption. This paper deals with experimental measuring of the truck set model in a wind tunnel. The scale of the model was 1/24. Resultant values of the drag reduction for chosen aerodynamic devices are discussed at the end of the paper.

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