Search for dissertations about: "thesis tractor engine"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis tractor engine.
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1. Advances In Heavy Vehicle Dynamics with Focus on Engine Mounts and Individual Front Suspension
Abstract : The main objective of the research presented in this thesis is to enhance driver comfort and handling of a heavy truck that in turn leads to better vehicle safety and stability. The focus has been put on studying two suspension systems of the truck, engine and front axle suspensions, due to their significant impact on the dynamic performance of the vehicle. READ MORE
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2. Aerodynamics of vehicle platooning
Abstract : Many factors are pushing automotive manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their fleets; some of these are legislative (requiring reduced greenhouse gas emissions) as well as ensuring sufficient range and power consumption in electric vehicles. An important part of improving the energy efficiency of road vehicles is reducing their aerodynamic drag. READ MORE
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3. Topics in Modeling, Control, and Implementation in Automotive Systems
Abstract : This thesis treats different aspects of automotive control-systems and consists of four papers covering different areas in this large field. The first paper presents a 9-degrees-of-freedom dynamic model of a tractor-semitrailer vehicle, aimed at simulation and evaluation of active chassis-systems for stability enhancements. READ MORE
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4. Unsteady Numerical Simulations of Flow around Heavy Vehicles, Trains and Passenger Cars
Abstract : In this thesis several simulations have been carried out aimed at improving the knowledgeof vehicle aerodynamics and improving the flow around vehicles with respect to theaerodynamic drag. Four flows around different simplified vehicles have been considered. READ MORE
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5. Unsteady Numerical Simulations and Reduced-Order Modelling of Flows around Vehicles
Abstract : In this thesis several simulations have been carried out aimed at improving the knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics and improving the flow around vehicles with respect to theaerodynamic drag. Five flows around different simplified vehicle models have been considered in five appended publications. READ MORE