Numerical Simulation and Analysis of Turbulent Characteristics near Wake Area of Vacuum Tube EMU

Due to aerodynamic resistance, aerodynamic noise, and other problems, the further development of traditional high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs) on the open line has been seriously restricted, and the construction of a vacuum pipeline high-speed train system has become a new solution. In this paper, the Improved Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) is used to analyze the turbulent characteristics of the near wake region of EMU in vacuum pipes, so as to establish the important relationship between the turbulent boundary layer, wake, and aerodynamic drag energy consumption. The results show that there is a strong vortex in the wake near the tail, which is concentrated at the lower end of the nose near the ground and falls off from the tail. In the process of downstream propagation, it shows symmetrical distribution and develops laterally on both sides. The vortex structure far from the tail car is increasing gradually, but the strength of the vortex is decreasing gradually from the speed characterization. This study can provide guidance for the aerodynamic shape optimization design of the rear of the vacuum EMU train in the future and provide certain reference significance for improving the comfort of passengers and saving the energy consumption caused by the speed increase and length of the train.

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Due to aerodynamic resistance, aerodynamic noise, and other problems, the development of traditional high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs) on the open line has been restricted, and the construction of a vacuum pipeline high-speed train system has emerged as a new solution. This paper analyzes the turbulent characteristics of the near wake region of EMU in vacuum pipes using the Improved Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES), establishing the relationship between turbulent boundary layer, wake, and aerodynamic drag energy consumption. The results show the presence of a strong vortex in the wake near the tail, with symmetrical distribution and gradual growth in the downstream propagation. This study provides guidance for the aerodynamic shape optimization design of the vacuum EMU train in the future, contributing to passenger comfort improvement and energy consumption reduction.