Kulkarni, PS and Kamat, S and Ananda, SR and Shashank, S (2012) Numerical and experimental investigation and optimization of an open wheeled race car cooling air duct. In: 14th Annual CFD Symposium CFD Division, August 10-11, 2012, Bangalore, India.
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In this study the cooling performance due to air flow and aerodynamics of the Formula Student open wheeled race car has been investigated and optimized with the help of CFD simulations and experimental validation. The race car in context previously suffered from overheating problems. Flow analysis was carried out based on the detailed race car 3D model (NITK Racing 2012 formula student race car). Wind tunnel experiments were carried out on the same. The results obtained from the computer simulations are compared with experimental results obtained from wind tunnel testing of the full car. Through this study it was possible to locate the problem areas and hence choose the best configuration for the cooling duct. The CFD analysis helped in calculating the mass flow rate, pressure and velocity distribution for different velocities of the car which is then used to determine the heat dissipated by the radiator. Area of flow separation could be visualized and made sure smooth airflow into the radiator core area. This significantly increased the cooling performance of the car with reduction in drag.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper |
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| Publisher: | Aeronautical Society of India |
| Additional Information: | Copyright of this article belongs to Aeronautical Society of India. |
| Department/Centre: | Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering) |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Feb 2014 07:34 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Feb 2014 07:38 |
| URI: | http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/48401 |
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