Using Ansys tools and solvers, UGRacing is able to gain valuable experience and conquer challenges in thermal, fluid, and mechanical vehicle dynamics as a team. “We start off with the perception systems, we look at sensors, and we try to gather information about the track,” says Joseph Ugrane, head software engineer, UGRacing. “Then we need to find a path and figure out how quickly we want to race. And all at the same time, we try to gather as much sensor data as possible to get a global estimate of what’s going on. We have a lot of different software teams, and we all contribute to this autonomous racing problem together.” Click the link below to learn more about the final episode of #DrivenBySim and discover how UGRacing and Porsche Motorsport use Ansys software to accelerate vehicle technology development. 🏎️ https://ansys.me/3W7V6V3
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What if we told you that you can optimize any design without ever leaving your laptop? From race cars to airplanes, buildings, biomedical devices, and batteries, whether it's improving aerodynamics, enhancing energy efficiency, or ensuring thermal management, Ansys CFD solutions lets you adjust, enhance, and streamline designs—all from your desk. With SPIREDGE as your Ansys partner, we'll help you ensure your designs are optimized and ready for the real world. #AnsysCFD #SPIREDGE #VirtualValidation #EngineeringExcellence #Simulation
Using Ansys tools and solvers, UGRacing is able to gain valuable experience and conquer challenges in thermal, fluid, and mechanical vehicle dynamics as a team. “We start off with the perception systems, we look at sensors, and we try to gather information about the track,” says Joseph Ugrane, head software engineer, UGRacing. “Then we need to find a path and figure out how quickly we want to race. And all at the same time, we try to gather as much sensor data as possible to get a global estimate of what’s going on. We have a lot of different software teams, and we all contribute to this autonomous racing problem together.” Click the link below to learn more about the final episode of #DrivenBySim and discover how UGRacing and Porsche Motorsport use Ansys software to accelerate vehicle technology development. 🏎️ https://ansys.me/3W7V6V3
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Automotive August - Brake Cooling CFD 🥵 https://lnkd.in/g_MdacS6 🚘 I just decided I will talk ALL automotive this August! 🚗 Brake cooling simulations are really useful to optimize performance of sporty - or racey - vehicles! 🏁 Let's see if I can find some on Hockenheimring next week. I will participate in Formula Student as an Aerodynamics Design Judge - and I am really looking forward to this! 🏎️ Actually, I have never done brake cooling simulations for my old racecar - because I was more than busy with aerodynamics. But I had sooo many ideas in my mind! 🔥 One way could be a steady approach, constant temp on disc and brake pad, trying to optimize the power of heat loss with parametric design studies (--> Design Manager) or doing some Adjoint geometry morphing! Do you tackle these problems in your development? Let me know how! #meshedpotato #simcenter #cfd #simulation #becauseracecar #formulastudent
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Finding low-energy areas surrounding the vehicle, particularly in the wake of the wheels and wings, highlights how important it is to maximize aerodynamic wake for improved performance. The interplay of vortexes in generating downforce, managing wheel wake, and preventing vortex burst adds a layer of complexity which has to be tackled. That's the magic of engineering – turning air into performance with a whole lot of precision.
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Aerodynamic simulation of the Formula Student Car using Ansys Fluent. This is the Total Pressure field around the FSAE car. We can see the turbulent wake developing around & behind the car which is highly unsteady due to vortex shedding. The total pressure field helps Aerodynamist to locate & understand the development of flow vortex around the car which can have significant consequences for the car's handling and performance. Total pressure represents the total energy of the fluid flow. This energy distribution can have a significant impact on the aerodynamic performance of the car. We can locate the low energy flow region around the car. These low energy regions are associated with the vortex forming in the flow especially in the wake region of the wheels, the front and rear wing of the car. This is known as aerodynamic wake. A vortex is a high-speed rotating air like a tiny tornado associated with a low-pressure region, Aerodynamist tries to exploit these vortexes in order to generate suction/downforce around the car. Vortex can also be used to push away low-energy wheel wake in the lateral direction from the car. They also help in re-energizing the flow and delay flow separation. Poor aerodynamic design can lead to Vortex burst which can cause sudden loss of downforce and if that happens around a high-speed corner (for the Formula 1 car), the car might end up in the wall. Improving this aerodynamic wake around the car is one of the key roles of the Aerodynamic Engineer! We can locate the wingtip vortex running off the trailing edge & endplates of the front and rear wings. We can also see a low energy flow behind the front wheels of the car that contributes significantly to the form drag of the car. If you are planning to put Sidepod behind the front wheels you must design it carefully, avoiding dirty wheel wake going into the sidepod. This vortex - which streams off both sides of the front wing - is very powerful and has an effect on pretty much everything that happens behind the front wing and decides the flow around the rest of the car. #mechanicalengineering #mechanical #motosport #formulaone #cfd #aerodynamics #aerospace #automotive
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🚗💨 The Aerodynamic Secrets of the Tesla Roadster 🌪️ Watch how Tesla Roadster's sleek design performs in air flow using fluid analysis with Ansys Discovery. 🚗 Ansys Discovery allows us to simulate and tweak designs to achieve a sleek look and outstanding performance against the wind. 🔬 The process involves analyzing how air moves around, over, and under the vehicle, identifying areas where drag can be reduced without compromising on style or functionality. 💡 Innovations in fluid dynamics have implications beyond the automotive industry and can pave the way for advancements in various sectors. By pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we are shaping the future of transportation. 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkHH_3hR 💳 Content credit: alis_sonder (IG) #fluidflowanalysis #ansysdiscovery #optimizedgeometry #aerodynamicsdesign #smoothride #teslaroadster #airdragreduction #engineeringinnovation #vehicledesign #efficientperformance
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Watch this quick 10 minute video with my colleagues Oliver Knaus and Sasa Bukovnik where they discuss about the new capabilities of AVL EXICTE™ M. It is very exciting (no pun intended! 😎) Whether your are developing ICE, Hybrid and/or BEV applications, AVL EXCITE™ M can support you in your journey. Join the AVL EXCITE™ M userbase team and let it do the heavy lifting in your multibody dynamics simulation! #avl #ast #avlexcite #mbd #simulation
🚗 You thought mechanical engineering was boring? If you asked my teenage son, he would probably say that it is. I beg to differ. The updates we have made to AVL EXCITE™ M will make life easier for engineers. Listen to this 10-minute interview to find out what's new in EXCITE M. #simulation #nvh #electricalvehicle #engine
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🚗 You thought mechanical engineering was boring? If you asked my teenage son, he would probably say that it is. I beg to differ. The updates we have made to AVL EXCITE™ M will make life easier for engineers. Listen to this 10-minute interview to find out what's new in EXCITE M. #simulation #nvh #electricalvehicle #engine
Powertrain Durability NVH | Release 2023 R2
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Tech Thursday: Simscape Essentials for Automotive Student Teams! 🏎️ 🔧 Get started with the fundamentals of vehicle development for student competitions like Formula Student using Simscape. Topics Covered: 🏎️ Basic Vehicle Modeling 🛑 Brakes & Slope Simulation ⚡ Electric Powertrain Essentials 🔋 Simscape Battery Modeling ❄️ Motor Cooling Techniques Click the link in our bio to watch the full video series. @formulastudent @formulastudentgermany @sae_universityprograms @formulastudentspain @formulasaeitaly #Simscape #FormulaStudent #FormulaSAE #MATLAB #Simulink #ModelBasedDesign
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ORECA Optimizes Race Car Design With ANSYS Simulation Technology
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🌟Tesla CYBERTRUCK aerodynamic🌟 How aerodynamic is the Tesla CYBERTRUCK? How does its unusual SUV design influence the aerodynamics? Numeric Systems GmbH had curiosity, and they decided to perform a simulation of the CYBERTRUCK using our CFD simulation software Pacefish. THEY OBTAINED A DRAG COEFFICIENT OF 0.39. For comparison, this value is almost double of the model S (Cd = 0.208*), higher than the speculated for the BMW iX (Cd = ~0.25**) or the 2020 Ram 1500 (Cd = 0.357***), but substantially lower than the speculated for the F150 lightning (Cd = ~0.56**). In terms of range compared to the model S, at high speeds the CYBERTRUCK is expected to lose range more than two times faster due to its bigger frontal area. 🌟POSITIVE SURPRISE🌟 Contrary to what many people would think, the sharp edge of the roof does not produce a big detachment! It is true that the flow it is not attached, but in fact the air follows down the slope quite seamlessly. The boundary layer does not substantially grow. This is quite remarkable and a big aerodynamic advantage compared to other pick-up trucks. Moreover, the diffuser makes a substantial effect in the center of the vehicle's rear-end! It creates suction and reduces the wake. 🌍 Source: Numeric Systems GmbH 🌍Original video: https://lnkd.in/e8BQzV5B #computationalfluiddynamics #aerodynamics #engineeredmind #science #technology #engineering #mechanicalengineering #physics #mathematics #cfd #simulation #ympactex #tesla #cybertrack #BMW
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Is it possible to conduct CFD simulations through physical experiments? In this video, a former Formula 1 engineer demonstrates a widely used technique to gain deeper insights into the aerodynamics of a vehicle. They constructed a replica of the front wings used by Red Bull and Mercedes and applied Flow-Vis, a colored oil, to visualize airflow. This methodology is employed by teams to establish a precise reference of airflow behavior and to validate their internal CFD simulations. By comparing the physical results with the simulated data, they can verify the accuracy of their computational models in replicating real-world conditions. #CFD #MechanicalEngineering #Airflow #Aerodynamics #Simulation
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