Design and Aerodynamic Characteristics Analysis of an Electric Racecar Body Based on CFD

Autor: Jixiong Li, Fengbi Liu, Lei Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: World Electric Vehicle Journal, Vol 15, Iss 5, p 192 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2032-6653
DOI: 10.3390/wevj15050192
Popis: This study focuses on the development of a body for an electric racecar, utilizing CAD software for the design. A simplified full-vehicle geometric model was constructed. Based on fundamental theories of computational fluid dynamics and using CAE software platforms, the shear stress transport (SST) k-ω physical model was chosen to establish a three-dimensional computational model of the racecar’s external flow field. Simulations were conducted to analyze the pressure, airflow streamlines, and velocity distribution around the body and its surrounding flow field, elucidating the impact of body shape structure on aerodynamic characteristics. Finally, a manufacturing process for the body was designed, and a prototype was produced and integrated into the complete vehicle for road testing. The results indicate that the designed electric racecar body maintained consistent airflow over its surface, meeting the basic requirements of aerodynamics.
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