This work focuses on the computational study and simulation of aerodynamics around a passenger car using the OpenFOAM software. The problem is defined and calculated using the Tesla Model 3 prototype–an all-electric vehicle highly regarded for its performance and aerodynamic design. Throughout the work, various results were analyzed, including drag force, lift force, drag coefficient, moment coefficient, and front and rear lift coefficients. Additionally, the work pays special attention to pressure distribution results and streamlining force distribution. The results found that the electric car model being studied exhibits high aerodynamic efficiency, allowing for stable operation at both regular and highway speeds. Furthermore, the optimization in the design is shown to improve the car's grip on the road at the front and rear and optimize the side mirrors’ design, reducing drag, providing good visibility, and minimizing friction noise between the vehicle and the surrounding airflow.
Automotive Aerodynamics Analysis: An Implementation of OpenFOAM Software
proc. in technol. transf.
International Conference on Sustainability and Emerging Technologies for Smart Manufacturing ; 2024 ; Hanoi, Vietnam April 26, 2024 - July 27, 2024
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainability and Emerging Technologies for Smart Manufacturing ; Kapitel : 31 ; 315-326
14.02.2025
12 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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