[fp024a] Sidepod Radiator Study
- SimScale Project Page of "fp-024a - Sidepod / Radiator"
This study is based on simulations as in below.
- fp-023d - Rear Bodywork Study
- fp-023c - Front Aero Device Study
- fp-023b - Front Aero Devices
- Simulations
- Model with Updates
- Radiator Models
- Sidepod C
- Sidepod Radiator Outlet Louvers
- Radiator Duct D
- Radiator Duct Turning Vanes
- Summary
I rebuilt a CFD model with mechanical design updates. The bodyworks are basically the same with the former model in fp-023d simulation. The difference between the model with updates and former model are
Coefficients of Forces on Body and Wheels
| Coef. | Control | Model with Updates | Difference | Difference % | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cm | 0.0518 | 0.0352 | -0.0166 | -32.1 | |
| Cd | 0.5649 | 0.5637 | -0.0013 | -0.2 | |
| Cl | -0.2135 | -0.1795 | 0.0340 | -15.9 | |
| Clf | -0.0550 | -0.0546 | 0.0004 | -0.7 | |
| Clr | -0.1586 | -0.1249 | 0.0336 | -21.2 | |
| CoP | 0.7425 | 0.6959 | -0.0466 | -4.7 | |
| L/D | -0.3780 | -0.3185 | 0.0595 | -15.7 |
Coefficients of Forces on Body Only (without Wheels)
| Coef. | Control | Model with Updates | Difference | Difference % | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cm | 0.0282 | 0.0099 | -0.0184 | -65.1 | |
| Cd | 0.4531 | 0.4545 | 0.0014 | 0.3 | |
| Cl | -0.2557 | -0.2176 | 0.0381 | -14.9 | |
| Clf | -0.0996 | -0.0989 | 0.0007 | -0.7 | |
| Clr | -0.1561 | -0.1186 | 0.0374 | -24.0 | |
| CoP | 0.6104 | 0.5453 | -0.0651 | -6.5 | |
| L/D | -0.5643 | -0.4786 | 0.0856 | -15.2 |
