Vehicle Aerodynamics and CFD Analysis
- By Justin Langer
- 23 Oct, 2024

This project focuses on improving vehicle aerodynamics through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. The goal is to reduce air resistance and improve fuel efficiency or battery life for electric vehicles.
Key Focus Areas #
- Design optimization of the car body for airflow management.
- Simulating airflow around the vehicle to reduce drag and turbulence.
- Testing different spoilers, diffusers, and airflow channels.
Technologies Used #
- ANSYS Fluent for CFD simulations.
- SolidWorks for designing the vehicle body.
- Python for automating simulations and data analysis.
Achievements #
- Reduced vehicle drag by 18%, leading to a projected 10% improvement in fuel efficiency.
- Validated simulation results through wind tunnel testing.