MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

NAME:……………………………………………………………..………………………… NEPTUN code:…………………………..

TOPIC Nr. Score

INTRODUCTION TO FLUID DYNAMICS /

1. 8p/
BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS
INTRODUCTION TO FLUID DYNAMICS /
2. 7p/
BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW / BASICS
3. 7p/
PASSENGER CARS
4. 7p/
PASSENGER CARS
5. 7p/
HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES / RACE CARS
6. 7p/
BUSES / TRUCKS
7. 7p/

S
50 p /

%
RESULT: evaluation, term-end mark:

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

NAME:……………………………………………………………..………………………… NEPTUN code:…………………………..

INTRODUCTION TO FLUID DYNAMICS / BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS
Derive the equation for the force acting on a body that is placed in a fluid flow (with and
without surface friction). What are the two dimensionless coefficients that appear in the
equation and what is their order of magnitude?

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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INTRODUCTION TO FLUID DYNAMICS / BASICS OF AERODYNAMICS
Describe the formation of the drag force on a prismatic body with rounded edges. Sketch the
flow field around it. Estimate the magnitude of each component of the drag force (front
face, sides, rear face). How does the rounding up of the leading edges reduce the drag force?

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW / BASICS
Four main periods of development in vehicle aerodynamics. What are the basic
characteristics of each of them? Use sketches if needed for your explanation..

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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PASSENGER CARS
With the help of a sketch show the working mechanism of the front and rear spoilers placed
on a passenger car. How do they affect the drag and lift coefficients?

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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PASSENGER CARS
List - without explanation - at least eight methods to reduce the drag force acting on a
passenger car.

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES / RACE CARS
Define ground clearance, and show how it affects the lift coefficient of a race car.

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MID-TERM EXAM BMEGEÁTMW19 Aerodynamics and its application for vehicles 19th Nov. 2014.

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BUSES / TRUCKS
Diagram of aerodynamic drag and rolling drag vs. vehicle cruising speed. Draw the main
conclusions while evaluating the ratio of aerodynamic drag in overall drag in function of
velocity. Describe the main aims of aerodynamics developments of buses and trucks.