01-19-2012, 10:03 PM
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CFD of my Semi Truck Boat-Tail
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01-20-2012, 02:30 PM
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Cool. What software are you using?
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01-20-2012, 03:10 PM
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Cool. What software are you using?
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SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
Flow Simulation | Simulation Software | SolidWorks |
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01-20-2012, 03:20 PM
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Neat picture, but how does it compare to a non-boat tailed semi?
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01-20-2012, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
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Neat picture, but how does it compare to a non-boat tailed semi?
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I don't think we currently have one with the exact same truck without a boat-tail, because we knew from day one we wanted a boat-tail.
Here is the OEM setup:
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01-21-2012, 07:52 AM
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Cool!
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01-21-2012, 08:24 AM
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I've wondered if it were possible to have an inflatable boat tail that would provide aero efficiency on the road, but deflate when pulling up to the loading dock. Neat model.
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01-21-2012, 10:48 AM
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That looks nice.
I only have one complaint: All the cool projects I'd like to see/help out with are across the country 
Orbywan in AZ, you clear over in the other corner of the country, Phil in Texas.
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01-22-2012, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by skyking
That looks nice.
I only have one complaint: All the cool projects I'd like to see/help out with are across the country
Orbywan in AZ, you clear over in the other corner of the country, Phil in Texas. |
We should be in your neck of the woods sometime this year.
We have two Sponsor's/Business Partner's up the street from you in Seattle. And we'll prolly head through Tacoma going up or down I-5.
I can shoot you a PM when we get close to that trip, and give you an in-person nickle tour of the rig. |
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01-22-2012, 09:38 AM
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I'm about 2 hours away from Newington. Have any free time on a weekend for a Freightliner tech?
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