AERODYNAMICS IN CARS

by,
HABEEB MUHAMMED.A
ROLL NO : 15
S8 ME
 INTRODUCTION
 AERODYNAMICS :
Study of forces generated by motion of air on moving body.

 CLASSIFACATION OF AERODYNAMICS :
external and internal, subsonic , supersonic , hypersonic

 FIELDS OF APPLICATION :
aerospace engineering, design of automobiles , ships , civil
engineering , design of bridges etc.
 AERODYNAMIC FORCES ON A BODY

 LIFT
(DOWNFORCE)

 DRAG

 WEIGHT

 THRUST
 HISTORY OF EVOLUTION OF
AERODYNAMICS IN CARS

 DESIGN’S IN EARLY 20th CENTURY :

cars with low speeds, no aerodynamic problems.

 CAR’S IN THE EARLY 50’s :

cars designed for big family’s , complete negligence
of aerodynamics.

 CARS AFTER 70’s :

fuel crisis , need of economic designs , evolution of
aerodynamics.
 WHY WE NEED TO IMPROVE
AERODYNAMICS IN CARS

 SPEED
better aerodynamics higher will be the speeds.

 FUEL EFFICIENCY
better aerodynamics , less work for engine.
AERODYNAMICS IN MCLAREN
F1

 SPECIFICATIONS

 FRONT END

 REAR END

 SCOOPS

 WINGS Mclaren F1
 AERODYNAMIC DEVICES

 SPOILERS

 NACA DUCTS
 Increase rate of flow
 To expose air to areas not exposed to
direct air flow.
 METHODS TO EVALUATE
AERODYNAMICS IN CARS

 WIND TUNNELS
• Research tool to study effect of air
moving over a solid object.
• Trial and error process.
• Special pressure paints for analysis.
• Detailed analysis of air flow patterns.
• Analyzing for the optimal design.
 SOFTWARES

 DEVELOPMENTS IN CFD
 ANSYS, CATIA,ALIAS STUDIO
 ANALYZE CHANGES DURING DESIGN
PHASE AND DEVELOPMENT
 REDUCES TIME TO DEVELOP
OPTIMAL DESIGN
 ABLE TO STUDY INDIVIDUAL
ELEMENTS, MORE EFFECTIVE
AERODYNAMIC IMPROVEMNTS IN THE
CAR THAT WE ALREADY OWN

 Keep your vehicle washed and waxed

 Remove mud flaps behind wheels
 Place license plate out of air flow
 Avoid roof-racks or carriers
 Close windows, close sunroof
CONCLUSION

 Aerodynamics in cars is a factor in the

over all performance of the car, it
should never be compromised.
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 FRONT END

 FRONTAL PRESSURE
 PRESSURE DIFFERENCE
 MINIMISE FRONTAL AREA
 REDUCE cd

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 SCOOPS

 ENGINE COOLING
 INCREASESFLOW
RATE OF AIR

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 REAR END

 REAR VACUM
 FLOW DETACHEMENT
 TURBULANCE

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 WINGS

 PRODUCE
DOWNFORCE
 REDUCE DRAG

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COEFFICIENT OF DRAG
 Drag = 1/2xd x Cd x A Xv2

 Measure of aerodynamic
efficiency.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
 EngineType:V12
 Curb Weight : 1100 kg.
 Displacement:6064 cc
 Horsepower:627 bhp @ 7400 rpm
 Torque:479 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
 Performance0-60 mph:3.2 sec
 0-100 mph:6.3 sec
 Top Speed:240 mph /hr

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