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
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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)
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro (30mph)
Click image to Animate
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro (60mph)
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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
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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.