Aerodynamic Characteristics around a Generic Train Moving on Different Embankments under the Influence of Crosswind

Authors

  • Izuan Amin Ishak Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamed Sukri Mat Ali Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Fadhilah Mohd Sakri Universiti Kuala Lumpur –Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, Kampung Jenderam Hulu, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Fathul Hakim Zulkifli Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Nofrizalidris Darlis Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Rahmah Mahmudin Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Shaiful Fadzil Zainal Abidin Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhamad Asri Azizul Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Syabillah Sulaiman Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Nor Afzanizam Samiran Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia
  • Amir Khalid Automotive and Combustion Synergies Technology Group, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, EDU Hub Pagoh, 84600 Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Generic Train, Grid Convergence Index, Crosswind, Flow Regime, Flow Structure

Abstract

In this article, simulations of crosswinds over a generic train model that are moving on different embankment configurations are discussed. The different configurations of embankment cases were studied using various slope inclinations (i.e. 150°, 160° and 170°). The result is also compared with the base case i.e. train running on a flat ground (FGC). The incident flow angle is varied from 0 ̊ to 90 ̊. The flow around the train has been considered incompressible and is obtained by solving the incompressible form of the Reynolds Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations combined with the SST k−w turbulence model. A grid convergence study is presented in order to examine the reliance of the flow solution on spatial discretization.The Reynolds number used, based on the height of the train and the freestream velocity, is 3.7 × 105. In the result, it is establishedthat variations of incident flow angle resulted in the development of different flow behaviors. Two unique flow regimes appear which represent a slender body behaviorat a smaller range of incident flow angles (below 45°) and bluff body behavior at a much higher range of incident flow angles (above 45°). Due to the existence of embankment structure underneath, flow rising over the top accelerated considerably at the windward area. The wake size especially in the bluff body flow regime (above 45°) was much larger since the changes of the altitude with the flat ground allowed the wake to rotate and move more freely in the leeward region. Subsequently, changing in flow patterns has its impact on the important aerodynamic loads such as the coefficients of side force, lift force, and rolling moment in which there were also worsen for the train running on the embankment as compare to FGC.

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Published

2024-03-28

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Izuan Amin Ishak, Mohamed Sukri Mat Ali, Fadhilah Mohd Sakri, Fathul Hakim Zulkifli, Nofrizalidris Darlis, Rahmah Mahmudin, Shaiful Fadzil Zainal Abidin, Muhamad Asri Azizul, Syabillah Sulaiman, Nor Afzanizam Samiran, & Amir Khalid. (2024). Aerodynamic Characteristics around a Generic Train Moving on Different Embankments under the Influence of Crosswind. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 61(1), 106–128. Retrieved from https://semarakilmu.com.my/journals/index.php/fluid_mechanics_thermal_sciences/article/view/3499

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