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Simulation of Cooling Airflow and Surface Temperature of a Midsize Truck

Journal Article
2009-01-2894
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
Published October 06, 2009 by SAE International in United States
Simulation of Cooling Airflow and Surface Temperature of a Midsize Truck
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Citation: Li, H., Guangfu, J., Guodong, M., Lan, L. et al., "Simulation of Cooling Airflow and Surface Temperature of a Midsize Truck," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 2(2):203-208, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-2894.
Language: English

Abstract:

This paper presents a simulation of the cooling airflow and surface temperatures of a midsize truck. The simulation uses full detailed geometry of the truck. Performance of the under-hood cooling airflow is analyzed and potential design changes leading to better cooling airflow are highlighted. Surface temperature over certain under-hood part is studied. Possible optimizations using various material and configurations are proposed. It is shown that the presented simulation approach provides valuable information to evaluate cooling system and thermal protection performance. Fast design iterations can be achieved using this approach.