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Old   November 30, 2001, 03:28
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Sridhar
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Dear Fluent Users,

I am studying flow over a car in 2D. Is there any option in FLUENT for determining overall Coefficient of Drag??

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Old   November 30, 2001, 18:54
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Sure, from the main menu just select REPORT>>FORCES...you will be happy..
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Old   December 1, 2001, 00:26
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Thanks Jim.
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Old   December 2, 2001, 22:22
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Don't forget to set your reference values (Report--> Reference Values). I believe your area will be your projected frontal area.
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