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Títol: Estudio, diseño y adaptación de ventiladores de efecto suelo en un vehículo de Formula Student

Estudiants que han llegit aquest projecte:

Director/a: ROJAS GREGORIO, JOSEP IGNASI

Departament: FIS

Títol: Estudio, diseño y adaptación de ventiladores de efecto suelo en un vehículo de Formula Student

Data inici oferta: 18-07-2023     Data finalització oferta: 18-03-2024


Estudis d'assignació del projecte:
    GR ENG SIST AEROESP
Tipus: Individual
 
Lloc de realització: EETAC
 
Paraules clau:
Fórmula Student; automoció; software; computational fluid dynamics; CFD; comparativa; prestaciones aerodinámicas
 
Descripció del contingut i pla d'activitats:
Aquest treball té com a objectiu millorar l'eficiència aerodinàmica d'un vehicle de Fórmula Student, tot estudiant el seu comportament amb simulacions CFD per trobar la configuració més òptima, així com fer un estudi sobre la viabilitat tenint en compte el consum energètic, pes i inèrcies.

The procedure and methodology will be as follows:

1. Literature review and analysis of relevant bibliography
2. Formation on appropriate software and codes
3. CFD analysis of the problem:
a. design of CAD geometry, e.g., with Solid Works or Solid Edge
b. meshing of the fluid problem, e.g., with GMSH
c. solving the problem with suitable solver, e.g., with OpenFOAM
d. post-processing of CFD results, e.g., with ParaView or Grace
4. (Wind tunnel tests on a mock-up model of the geometry with 3D printer)
5. (Calibration of CFD results and analytical results with wind tunnel test results)
6. Processing of test and simulation results
7. Draw conclusions from the study
8. Write thesis and prepare final presentation
 
Overview (resum en anglès):
This project presents the study, design, and implementation of ground effect fans in a Formula Student vehicle, in collaboration with the BCN eMotorSport team. The primary objective is to enhance the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle by using fans to increase ground adhesion, thereby optimizing its on-track behavior and competitiveness in races.
To carry out this project, the code developed by the BCN eMotorSport team using OpenFoam software, a powerful computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation tool, was employed. The project's methodology includes several phases, starting with a thorough investigation of ground effect fans and their applications in motorsport. Additionally, an internet search was conducted to identify the fan that best suited the specific requirements of the project.
Once the appropriate fan was selected, simulations were carried out using the supercomputer access provided by the Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC) to evaluate its impact on the vehicle's aerodynamics. These simulations considered various factors, such as airspeed, pressure, and aerodynamic load distribution, ensuring that the fan integration significantly improved the vehicle's performance.
The simulation results indicated a notable increase in aerodynamic load, which potentially translates to better performance under competitive conditions. This study contributes to the advancement of aerodynamic techniques applied in Formula Student vehicles, providing a solid foundation for future research and development in this field.

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