Diffuser Design for PACE Global Formula One Racer Tongji University, China

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Zhang, Zhen, author.

Conference Name:

2008 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Congress (2008-06-23 : Shanghai, China)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2008

Summary:

The detailed design process of the diffuser for a Formula one racer is described. It begins with the study of overall aerodynamic performance and follows the basic function of the diffuser. And then forms the strategy for such a diffuser which should perform the maximum downforce. Then is the detailed analysis of diffuser by two different methods of development. The small-scaled wind tunnel data is presented, together with the CFD analysis, describing the major consideration in using these two developing methods and demonstrating the major influence for the diffuser design

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Publisher Number:

2008-01-1835

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license