DOI: https://doi.org/10.32515/2664-262X.2024.10(41).1.213-220
Improving Road Safety Through Computational Analysis of the Aerodynamic Interaction Between a Truck and a Motorcycle
About the Authors
Liudmyla Tarandushka, Professor, Doctor in Technics (Doctor of Technic Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: tarandushkal@ukr.net, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1410-9088
Maksym Rud, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: hochspannung77@gmail.com
Oleksandr Batrachenko, Professor, Doctor in Technics (Doctor of Technic Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: avbatrachenko1980@gmail.com, ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8920-0743
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to improve road safety by analyzing the aerodynamic interaction between a truck and a motorcycle using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The study focuses on evaluating the accuracy and reliability of different turbulence models commonly used in CFD simulations to determine their impact on motorcycle stability and control during overtaking maneuvers.
The research involved simulating the aerodynamic flow between a truck and a motorcycle using three different turbulence models: Spalart-Allmaras (SA), k-epsilon (k-ε), and k-omega (k-ω). Simplified CAD models of a European truck and a road motorcycle were created, and airflow structures were analyzed for each turbulence model. The aerodynamic drag acting on both the truck and motorcycle was evaluated, along with the effect of flow structure on motorcycle handling. The analysis included assessing the computational resources required for each model and comparing the predicted results with experimental data from previous studies.
The study concludes that different turbulence models produce varying flow structures and aerodynamic forces, with significant differences in their effect on motorcycle stability. The k-ω model was found to provide the most accurate predictions, although further experimental validation is required. The results highlight critical areas where drivers should maintain caution, particularly during overtaking maneuvers near large trucks.
Keywords
aerodynamic analysis, turbulence models, motorcycle safety, CFD modeling, road safety
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References
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1. WHO kicks off a decade of action for road safety. available via WHO. URL: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-10-2021-who-kicks-off-a-decade-of-action-for-road-safety (date of access: 17.10.2024).
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4. Hasmar Halim, Zubair Saing. Overtake Behavior Model of Motorcycle on Accident Risk. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(5), P. 12556–12567. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.39086822020.
5. Corin R. J., He L., Dominy R. G. A CFD investigation into the transient aerodynamic forces on overtaking road vehicle models. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 2008. Vol. 96, no. 8-9. P. 1390–1411. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2008.03.006 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
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8. Bodhisagar J Tayade, P.S. Bajaj. A Review on The Effect of Aerodynamics on Car Overtaking Truck Using CFD Analysis Method. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET). 2022. Volume: 09 Issue: 08. P. 1273–1279.
9. Wiński K., Piechna A. Comprehensive CFD Aerodynamic Simulation of a Sport Motorcycle. Energies. 2022. Vol. 15, no. 16. P. 5920. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15165920 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
10. Design and analysis of an aerodynamic kit for a two wheeled race motorcycle / M.Palanivendhan et al. Materials Today: Proceedings. 2021. Vol. 45. P. 7239–7246. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.635 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
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Improving Road Safety Through Computational Analysis of the Aerodynamic Interaction Between a Truck and a Motorcycle
About the Authors
Liudmyla Tarandushka, Professor, Doctor in Technics (Doctor of Technic Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: tarandushkal@ukr.net, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1410-9088
Maksym Rud, Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: hochspannung77@gmail.com
Oleksandr Batrachenko, Professor, Doctor in Technics (Doctor of Technic Sciences), Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine, е-mail: avbatrachenko1980@gmail.com, ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8920-0743
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1. WHO kicks off a decade of action for road safety. available via WHO. https://www.who.int/news/item/28-10-2021-who-kicks-off-a-decade-of-action-for-road-safety
2. Ahmed S. R., Ramm G., &Faltin G. (1984). Some Salient Features Of The Time-Averaged Ground Vehicle Wake. SAE International Congress and Exposition. 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA, United States,. URL: https://doi.org/10.4271/840300.
3. Igali, D., Mukhmetov, O., Zhao, Y.,Sai Cheong Fok & Soo Lee Teh(2019). Comparative Analysis of Turbulence Models for Automotive Aerodynamic Simulation and Design.International Journal of Automotive Technology. Vol. 20, no. 6. P. 1145–1152. URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-019-0107-7.
4. 7asmar Halim, Zubair Saing (2020). Overtake Behavior Model of Motorcycle on Accident Risk. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(5), P. 12556–12567. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.39086822020.
5. Corin R. J., He L., Dominy R. G. (2008). A CFD investigation into the transient aerodynamic forces on overtaking road vehicle models. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. Vol. 96, no. 8-9. P. 1390–1411. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2008.03.006.
6. Ahmad Hammad, Tao Xing, Vibhav Durgesh & John C. Crepeau (2019). Effect of Crosswinds on the Aerodynamics of Two Passenger Cars Crossing Each Other / International Journal of Automotive Technology. Vol. 20, no. 5. P. 997–1008. URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-019-0094-8.
7. Howell J., Garry K., &Holt J. (2014). The Aerodynamics of a Small Car Overtaking a Truck. SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems. Vol. 7, no. 2. P. 626–638. URL: https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-0604.
8. Bodhisagar J Tayade, P.S. Bajaj. (2022). A Review on The Effect of Aerodynamics on Car Overtaking Truck Using CFD Analysis Method. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET). Volume: 09 Issue: 08. P. 1273–1279.
9. Wiński K., &Piechna A. (2022).Comprehensive CFD Aerodynamic Simulation of a Sport Motorcycle. Energies. Vol. 15, no. 16. P. 5920. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15165920.
10. M. Palanivendhan, Devansh Nagpal, D. Ayush Rao, Jennifer Philip, M. Srinivas Ganapathi (2021). Design and analysis of an aerodynamic kit for a two wheeled race motorcycle / Materials Today: Proceedings. Vol. 45. P. 7239–7246. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.635.
Citations
1. WHO kicks off a decade of action for road safety. available via WHO. URL: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-10-2021-who-kicks-off-a-decade-of-action-for-road-safety (date of access: 17.10.2024).
2. Ahmed S. R., Ramm G., Faltin G. Some Salient Features Of The Time-Averaged Ground Vehicle Wake. SAE International Congress and Exposition. 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA, United States, 1984. URL: https://doi.org/10.4271/840300 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
3. Comparative Analysis of Turbulence Models for Automotive Aerodynamic Simulation and Design / D. Igali et al. International Journal of Automotive Technology. 2019. Vol. 20, no. 6. P. 1145–1152. URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-019-0107-7 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
4. Hasmar Halim, Zubair Saing. Overtake Behavior Model of Motorcycle on Accident Risk. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(5), P. 12556–12567. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.39086822020.
5. Corin R. J., He L., Dominy R. G. A CFD investigation into the transient aerodynamic forces on overtaking road vehicle models. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 2008. Vol. 96, no. 8-9. P. 1390–1411. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2008.03.006 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
6. Effect of Crosswinds on the Aerodynamics of Two Passenger Cars Crossing Each Other / A. Hammad et al. International Journal of Automotive Technology. 2019. Vol. 20, no. 5. P. 997–1008. URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12239-019-0094-8 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
7. Howell J., Garry K., Holt J. The Aerodynamics of a Small Car Overtaking a Truck. SAEInternational Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems. 2014. Vol. 7, no. 2. P. 626–638. URL: https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-0604 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
8. Bodhisagar J Tayade, P.S. Bajaj. A Review on The Effect of Aerodynamics on Car Overtaking Truck Using CFD Analysis Method. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET). 2022. Volume: 09 Issue: 08. P. 1273–1279.
9. Wiński K., Piechna A. Comprehensive CFD Aerodynamic Simulation of a Sport Motorcycle. Energies. 2022. Vol. 15, no. 16. P. 5920. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15165920 (date of access: 17.10.2024).
10. Design and analysis of an aerodynamic kit for a two wheeled race motorcycle / M.Palanivendhan et al. Materials Today: Proceedings. 2021. Vol. 45. P. 7239–7246. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.635 (date of access: 17.10.2024).