Vehicle Aerodynamics

The course focuses on the possibilities of mathematical modeling of flow connected with the obstruction of bodies (road and rail vehicles). Furthermore, with the creation of computational networks for mathematical modeling of flow. Students will broaden their theoretical knowledge in the area of weight, torque and heat transfer in turbulent flow. For the solution of the partial differential equations system describing the physical nature of the flow, the Final Volume Method (LCM) will be used. The application of the method will be directed to solving the boundary layer at the wall of the obtuse body. Further into the area of the aerodynamic resistance of the bodies. Subsequently to the area of complex aerodynamics of vehicles and therefore investigation of the flow in and around the vehicles connected with single-phase flow, flow of gaseous admixtures or multiphase flow with natural convection or heat transfer by wall. For practical applications, ANSYS Fluent or CFX software is used. The seminar work will cover the creation of a mathematical model and numerical solution of practical tasks that will be directed to the specific focus of doctoral dissertation.