Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Book
Description
Active aerodynamics is key in Formula 1 racing. In this project, an active Drag Reduction System (DRS) is designed for the Binghamton Motorsports Formula SAE car's three-element rear wing, allowing the driver to decrease drag on straightaways and improve lap time. The driver can activate the DRS by pressing a steering wheel button, triggering two servo motors to adjust the wing position. We used ANSYS Fluent for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of previously optimized rear wing at closed and open positions and SolidWorks for motion analysis to identify maximum forces during DRS activation. These forces informed a finite element analysis (FEA) in ANSYS Workbench guiding material selection for safe operation of the DRS.
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Recommended Citation
Mirchin, Brian; Baker, Matthew; Vecchio, Jake; Renauld, Evan; and Penny-Kosser, Caleb, "Drag Reduction System for Binghamton Motorsports Electric Formula 1 Car" (2024). Research Days Posters 2024. 134.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2024/134