Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design

Part 1 of this paper summarizes the application of the IPG CarMaker 11.0 software for lap-time simulation and optimization. The goal is to use the IPG CarMaker on a given track for the optimization of the aerodynamics package parameters and the drag reduction system (DRS). The optimal aerodynamic do...

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Main Authors: Dominik Takács, Ambrus Zelei
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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description Part 1 of this paper summarizes the application of the IPG CarMaker 11.0 software for lap-time simulation and optimization. The goal is to use the IPG CarMaker on a given track for the optimization of the aerodynamics package parameters and the drag reduction system (DRS). The optimal aerodynamic downforce coefficient is determined for a given vehicle. The simulations clearly suggest that the application of the DRS pays off for a Formula Student car, if the DRS activation and deactivation times are chosen carefully. As IPG CarMaker seems to be a powerful tool, the Arrabona Racing Team decided to extend its application.
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spelling doaj-art-8a5f887e71504f86882c4d07ac348d782025-08-20T02:00:22ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-11-017917710.3390/engproc2024079077Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package DesignDominik Takács0Ambrus Zelei1Department of Whole Vehicle Engineering, Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Széchenyi István University in Győr, 9026 Győr, HungaryDepartment of Whole Vehicle Engineering, Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Széchenyi István University in Győr, 9026 Győr, HungaryPart 1 of this paper summarizes the application of the IPG CarMaker 11.0 software for lap-time simulation and optimization. The goal is to use the IPG CarMaker on a given track for the optimization of the aerodynamics package parameters and the drag reduction system (DRS). The optimal aerodynamic downforce coefficient is determined for a given vehicle. The simulations clearly suggest that the application of the DRS pays off for a Formula Student car, if the DRS activation and deactivation times are chosen carefully. As IPG CarMaker seems to be a powerful tool, the Arrabona Racing Team decided to extend its application.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/77lap-time simulationoptimizationIPG CarMakerdrag reduction system
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Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
Engineering Proceedings
lap-time simulation
optimization
IPG CarMaker
drag reduction system
title Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
title_full Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
title_fullStr Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
title_full_unstemmed Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
title_short Performance Optimization of a Formula Student Racing Car Using IPG CarMaker—Part 2: Aiding Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System Package Design
title_sort performance optimization of a formula student racing car using ipg carmaker part 2 aiding aerodynamics and drag reduction system package design
topic lap-time simulation
optimization
IPG CarMaker
drag reduction system
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/77
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