Essays about: "Aerodynamic Performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 86 essays containing the words Aerodynamic Performance.

  1. 1. Aerodynamics simulations of Scania trucks using OpenFOAM

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Ziyi Liu; [2024]
    Keywords : Heavy-duty truck; Computational fluid dynamics; Air drag; OpenFOAM;

    Abstract : In the field of heavy-duty vehicles, fuel efficiency and environmental protection are factors that need to be focused on, while the aerodynamic drag generated during vehicle travelling is one of the most influential aspects. This thesis delves into the aerodynamic simulation of Scania trucks using the open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tool, OpenFOAM v2206. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cable Shape Optimization - Drag Reduction of Cables Used in Marine Applications

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Simon Garpenquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Tunnel Experiment; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Aerodynamic Forces; Drag Reduction; Shape Optimization; Flow around Cylinders; Yacht Racing;

    Abstract : It is important to understand the aerodynamic properties of tensioned cables (e.g. used in suspension bridges and yacht riggings), both for drag reduction and vibrational suppression purposes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improvement of Wind Power Forecasting and Prediction of Production Losses Caused by Ice Formation on Wind Turbine Blades : - A Machine Learning Approach

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Emelie Sjökvist; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In the ongoing climate crisis, transitioning to renewable energy sources is essential to manage the increasing energy demand. One such renewable energy source is the weather-dependent energy source, wind power. Many wind farms are located in Cold Climate (CC) regions, known for their vast potential for wind power production. READ MORE

  5. 4. System Identification of a Fixed-Wing UAV Using a Prediction Error Method

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

    Author : Trulsa Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : System identification; Fixed-wing UAV; Modelling; Parameter estimation;

    Abstract : Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is a rapidly expanding area of research due to their versatile usage, such as inspection of places inaccessible to humans and surveillance missions. This creates a demand for a reliable model that can accurately describe the dynamics of the system in order to improve the performance of the vehicle. READ MORE

  6. 5. Feedback Linearization for Model Agnostic Aircraft Simulation Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Fredrik Horn; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a method, based on feedback linearization, for controlling a general 3-degree-of-freedom simulation model of an aircraft. Only aircraft models that utilize Taylor approximations of the aerodynamic coefficients are considered. READ MORE