[HTML][HTML] Fluid-structure interaction analysis of a competitive car during brake-in-turn manoeuvre

J Broniszewski, JR Piechna - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The relationship between the presented work and energy conservation is direct and indirect.
Most of the literature related to energy-saving focuses on reducing the aerodynamic drag of …

[HTML][HTML] Computational investigation of the aerodynamics of a wheel installed on a race car with a multi-element front wing

C Cravero, D Marsano - Fluids, 2022 - mdpi.com
The search for high aerodynamic performance of a race car is one of the main aspects of the
design process. The flow around the basic body shape is complicated by the presence of the …

[HTML][HTML] CFD Study of high-speed train in crosswinds for large yaw angles with RANS-based turbulence models including GEKO tuning approach

M Szudarek, A Piechna, P Prusiński, L Rudniak - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Crosswind action on a train poses a risk of vehicle overturning or derailment. To assess if
new train designs fulfill the safety requirements, computational fluid dynamics is commonly …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive CFD aerodynamic simulation of a sport motorcycle

K Wiński, A Piechna - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, aerodynamics is a key focal point in the vehicle design process. Beyond its
direct impact on the performance of a vehicle, it also has significant effects on economics …

FSAE 赛车弯道气动特性数值模拟与试验研究

赖晨光, 刘丽华, 冯帅 - 重庆理工大学学报(自然科学), 2023 - clgzk.qks.cqut.edu.cn
为研究FSAE 赛车处于弯道工况下的气动特性, 建立一简化FSAE 模型, 使用重叠网格方法对直道
和弯道工况分别进行数值仿真. 并对八字绕环进行道路试验, 与数值仿真进行验证. 结果表明 …

[HTML][HTML] Towards Balanced Aerodynamic Axle Loading of a Car with Covered Wheels—Inflatable Splitter

M Szudarek, K Kamieniecki, S Tudruj, J Piechna - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Generating aerodynamic downforce for the wheels on the front axle of a car is a much more
difficult task than for the rear axle. This paper, submitted to the special issue of Energies …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility Study of a Fan-Driven Device Generating Downforce for Road Cars

M Szudarek, A Piechna, J Piechna - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper, submitted to the special issue of Energies “Future of Road Vehicle
Aerodynamics”, proposes and justifies the use of an old idea of generating downforce by …

[HTML][HTML] An Original Aerodynamic Ducting System to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Automotive Industry

J Fernández-Gutiérrez, P Fernández-Arias, D Vergara… - Inventions, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the automotive industry, the flow of air generates high resistance in the advance of
vehicles. In light of this situation, the objective of the present invention is to take advantage …

Effects of cornering conditions on the aerodynamic characteristics of a high-performance vehicle and its rear wing

S Rijns, TR Teschner, K Blackburn, J Brighton - Physics of Fluids, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
This study investigates the aerodynamic behavior of a high-performance vehicle and the
interaction with its rear wing in straight-line and steady-state cornering conditions. Analyses …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical Study of the Sports Car Aerodynamic Enhancements

K Kurec - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study was prepared to demonstrate how the aerodynamics of a sports car can be
enhanced, emphasizing aerodynamic improvements, and utilizing small movable elements …