COSMOS FloWorks

Wind Tunnel Simulation

ME143 Fall 2006
J. Cho
B. Wilson
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• Build a part
– Car Body
– Wing Shape
– Entire Aircraft
• Select Simulation Parameters
– Fluid
– Fluid Velocity
• Run Simulation
• View Results
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• Draw a part in SolidWorks

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• Execute FloWorks Add-In

– Tools > Add-Ins
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• Start New Simulation

– FloWorks > Project > Wizard
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• Set Simulation Units System

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• Choose Flow Type

– Internal: Pipes, Ducts, etc…
– External: Flow over surfaces
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• Choose Fluid
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• Set Surface Conditions

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• Set Initial Conditions

– Flow Velocity and Direction
– Initial Pressure and Temperature
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• Set Simulation Accuracy

– More Accuracy = More Simulation Time
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• Size the Computational Domain

– FloWorks > Computational Domain
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• Run Solver
– FloWorks > Solver > Run
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• Wait for Solution to be Computed

– Depending on geometry and accuracy, simulation
time can be several hours
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• Solver Window
– Completed Simulation
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• Insert Flow Trajectories

– Results > Flow Trajectories > Insert
– Export Images and Video
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• Results Image
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• Results Animation
• Click image to Animate
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons

• Air Foil
– Horizontal
– Inclined 20 degrees
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
– 30 mph
– 60 mph
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons
• Airfoil Image (Horizontal Position)
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• Airfoil Animation (Horizontal Position)
• Click image to Animate
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• Airfoil Results (Horizontal Position)

– Low pressure zone on top of foil produces lift.
– Laminar air flow over entire profile.
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• Airfoil Image (20° Incline)
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• Airfoil Animation (20° Incline)
• Click image to Animate
 Wind Tunnel Results

• Airfoil Results (20° Incline)

– 20° incline increases surface area.
• More pressure is developed at bottom of airfoil,
producing higher lift capabilities for take offs and
in-flight maneuverability.
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (30mph)
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (30mph)
• Click image to Animate
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (60mph)
 Wind Tunnel Comparisons
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (60mph)
• Click image to Animate
 Wind Tunnel Results

• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Results

• Front vehicle geometry (front spoiler)
– Improves aerodynamics
• Rear spoiler provides a downward force
– Keeps vehicle on ground at high speeds
 Conclusion

• Cosmos FloWorks
– All simulation data is exportable in Excel
format or preformatted “Word” documents.
– Flow profile are easily examined for
turbulence.
– Multicolored pressure lines easily display
pressure differentials.
– All fluid properties and flow parameters are
adjustable.
• Fluid information is included in program.