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Performance Evaluation of Tracer Particles for Particle Image Velocimetry Using a Scaled Rolling Road-Tire Setup in a Wind Tunnel
Title
Performance Evaluation of Tracer Particles for Particle Image Velocimetry Using a Scaled Rolling Road-Tire Setup in a Wind Tunnel
Author
Narayan, Nithin
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Fluid mechanics
Description
The ultimate goal of the present work is to evaluate the ability to produce highlyresolved particle image velocimetry (PIV) flow images of tracer particles dispersedin a wind tunnel with a scaled rolling road-tire setup. The particle type, size, a...
On Accelerating Road Vehicle Aerodynamics
Title
On Accelerating Road Vehicle Aerodynamics
Author
Peters, Brett
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Fluid mechanics
Description
Road vehicle aerodynamics are primarily focused on developing and modeling performance at steady-state conditions, although this does not fully encompass the entire operating envelope. Considerable vehicle acceleration and deceleration occurs duri...
Aspects of Turbulence and Stochastic Processes in Fluid Mechanics
Title
Aspects of Turbulence and Stochastic Processes in Fluid Mechanics
Author
Dahlberg, Jerry
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Fluid mechanics
Description
Three experimental studies are executed to examine aspects of turbulence and stochastic processes in fluid mechanics. Each experimental study is conducted in a different medium; water, wind and vibrated grain piles. Each study requires upgrades to...