Heavy Vehicle Aerodynamics: Massively-Separated Turbulent Flow & a Bio-Inspired Device
Dr. MacChesney’s doctoral studies focused on improvement of the state of the art in heavy vehicle aerodynamics through computational fluid dynamics methods. Through his research he has devised a drag reduction device inspired by the shape of a harbor seal whisker that reduces drag by up to 22%. Addi...
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Curtin University
2021
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88577 |
| Summary: | Dr. MacChesney’s doctoral studies focused on improvement of the state of the art in heavy vehicle aerodynamics through computational fluid dynamics methods. Through his research he has devised a drag reduction device inspired by the shape of a harbor seal whisker that reduces drag by up to 22%. Additionally, through application of a novel decomposition method he uncovered a hidden order within massively-separated turbulent flows with evidence that supports a centrifugal mechanism. |
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