Aerodynamic shape optimization of racing cars using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Aerodynamic shape optimization of racing cars using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
1 PagesSUCCESS STORY © 2015 Detroit Engineered Products(DEP), 850 East Long Lake Rd., Troy, Michigan 4808 The Challenge A leading automotive race car manufacturer wanted to achieve aerodynamic shape optimization, under given stringent constraints, for a new line of cars in the shortest possible time. The Solution A new process was developed for the aerodynamic shape optimization of cars using CFD. The process was based on using the mesh morphing techniques using DEP MeshWorks to create new designs for analysis by morphing the CFD mesh of the original design. The resulting improvements in the analysis turnaround time allowed a quick exploration of the design parameters for determining the optimum aerodynamic desig
