Numerical Simulation of Drag Reduction in Formula One Cars
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Today, it is very usual to see numerous cars, from commercial cars to sports cars fitted with different types of spoilers on them. The exterior fashioning and aerodynamically well-organized design for reduction of engine load which reflects in the reduction of fuel consumption and producing the down force for the stability are the two essential factors for an effective operation in the modest world. The adding of rear spoiler to an aerodynamically optimized car body will result in a change of lift and drag forces the car experiences and thus influence the cars overall performance, fuel consumption, safety, and stability. This paper presents a discussion on the results obtained from numerical simulation of airflow over a F1 car for various speeds like 80m/sec, 100m/sec and 120m/sec with and without a rear spoiler for 0 0 and 5 0 angle of attack of the spoiler. The influence of rear spoiler on the generated lift, drag, and pressure distributions are investigated and reported.
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