Racecar Aerodynamic Optimization for an E-1 Class Streamliner Using Arbitrary Shape Defromation
Document Number: 2007-01-3858
Date Published: September 2007
Author(s):
Miles Jackson - Optimal Solutions Software, LLC
Barrett Taylor Newill - Brigham Young University
Perry Carter - Brigham Young University
Abstract:
This report presents the results of a CFD study to develop a bodywork package to improve the aerodynamic performance of the Brigham Young University (BYU) Electric Streamliner. A comparison of the pressure distribution and the flow around the baseline and final "recommended" configuration is also presented. The effect of the CFD developed body geometry to the vehicle has been to increase downforce by almost 300 lbf when it is at 200 mph, while reducing drag by 8.5 lbf. The final lift-to-drag ratio is -1.56 as compared to the .67 baseline.
File Size: 1463K
Product Status: In Stock
See other papers presented at AeroTech Congress & Exhibition, September 2007, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Session: CFD Applied to Ground Vehicles
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