Aerodynamic development of Le Mans prototype cars using CFD tools.

Date

2023

Authors

Gallués Urrutia, Christian

Publisher

Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Trabajo Fin de Grado / Gradu Amaierako Lana

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Abstract

This thesis covers the development phase of the aerodynamic package of a Le Mans prototype car based on a base geometry, aimed at achieving an aerodynamic performance similar to any LMP1 Prototype currently competing. The development of the different aerodynamic elementsis conducted using general concepts from fluid dynamics that are validated and quantified using advanced Computer Fluid ynamicssoftware CFD. The design is improved based on the results from the previous CFD simulation esults. These improvements are designed with the help of CAD software to be analysed in another CFD simulation. The result only is only meaningful as a concept, as the work done in this thesis only covers the general attributes of a complete aerodynamic package.

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Keywords

CFD: Computational Fluid Dynamics, CAD: Computer Aided Desig, FIA: Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, LMP1: Homologation rules for endurance race cars, STAR-CCM+, Development, Aerodynamic, Downforce, Drag, Air foil, Diffuser, Splitter, Balance, Flow, Velocity, Pressure

Department

Faculty/School

Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Industrial, Informática y de Telecomunicación / Industria, Informatika eta Telekomunikazio Ingeniaritzako Goi Mailako Eskola Teknikoa

Degree

Graduado o Graduada en Ingeniería Mecánica por la Universidad Pública de Navarra, Ingeniaritza Mekanikoko Graduatua Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoan

Doctorate program

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