Reducing semi truck tank sloshing also reduces braking time and distance

Simulation of liquid sloshing inside a braking tanker truck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56cxOzgl-mc

Liquid in a partly filled tank surges forward when the truck brakes, adding a delayed push on the cab.

Internal baffles break that wave, lowering the peak slosh force and the distance needed to stop.

Tuesday October 6th 2020