Racecar Aerodynamic Optimization for an E-1 Class Streamliner Using Arbitrary Shape Deformation

2007-01-3858

09/17/2007

Event
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This report presents the results of a CFD study to develop a bodywork package to improve the aerodynamic performance of the Brigham Young University (BYU) Electric Streamliner. A comparison of the pressure distribution and the flow around the baseline and final ‘recommended’ configuration is also presented.
The effect of the CFD developed body geometry to the vehicle has been to increase downforce by almost 300lbf when it is at 200mph, while reducing drag by 8.5lbf. The final lift to drag ratio is -1.56 as compared to the .67 baseline.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3858
Pages
14
Citation
Jackson, M., Newill, B., and Carter, P., "Racecar Aerodynamic Optimization for an E-1 Class Streamliner Using Arbitrary Shape Deformation," SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-3858, 2007, https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-3858.
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Published
Sep 17, 2007
Product Code
2007-01-3858
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English