Automotive Applications of Fuel Saving Vortex Generators
Faculty Mentor Name
Wallace Morris II
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The goal of this project is to investigate the effects of VGs on the reduction of aerodynamic drag of popular consumer vehicles. The use of vortex generators (VGs) may reduce the aerodynamic drag of consumer automobiles resulting in better fuel economy without significantly impacting normal operation, noise, or the aesthetics of the vehicle. A simplified car geometry with and without VGs will be tested in the wind tunnel to observe if drag is reduced. Full scale versions of the VGs will also be attached to full scale vehicles in order to evaluate their actual effect on fuel consumption and the feasibility for consumer use.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
- IGNITE AWARD
Location
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
Start Date
3-29-2019 11:00 AM
End Date
3-29-2019 9:00 PM
Automotive Applications of Fuel Saving Vortex Generators
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
The goal of this project is to investigate the effects of VGs on the reduction of aerodynamic drag of popular consumer vehicles. The use of vortex generators (VGs) may reduce the aerodynamic drag of consumer automobiles resulting in better fuel economy without significantly impacting normal operation, noise, or the aesthetics of the vehicle. A simplified car geometry with and without VGs will be tested in the wind tunnel to observe if drag is reduced. Full scale versions of the VGs will also be attached to full scale vehicles in order to evaluate their actual effect on fuel consumption and the feasibility for consumer use.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
- IGNITE AWARD