Numerical Analysis Using a CFD to Calculate the Drag Coefficient of a Vehicle Used in the Single-Seat Formula SAE Competition Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Pockszevnicki, Pockszevnicki, author.

Contributor:

Hargreaves, Bernardo Oliveira

Silveira, Márcio

Conference Name:

23rd SAE Brasil International Congress and Display (2014-10-30 : Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2014

Summary:

AbstractThis paper presents an aerodynamic analysis of a single-seat vehicle designed for the Formula SAE competition. The analysis was conducted using the finite volume method via computational fluid dynamic (CFD) considering a three-dimensional steady-state.In this case, the initial concept and a proposal concept with aerodynamic improvements were evaluated. The proposal consisted in geometric modifications to mitigate the impact caused by the wind along the body in order to minimize the drag coefficient.Based on the aerodynamic study, we were able to create proposals where the drag coefficient could be minimized, because the better understanding of flow's parameters.For each geometric modification the results are shown in order to establish advantages and disadvantages in relation to drag coefficient

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2014-36-0287

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