Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Using CFD Parametric Model with Brake Cooling Application

Revolutionary advances in computing power and software technology have fostered a new trend of integrating design and CFD analysis. This study explores the application of this new methodology to the area of aerodynamic shape optimization. The integrated process of UG, ICEMCFD, and FLUENT was developed using iSIGHT as an integration and optimization tool. Using this new methodology, a brake rotor air cooling passage shape DOE study and optimization was performed. About 35% cooling performance improvement was achieved through optimization using CFD. The advantage of CFD based design exploration is demonstrated by using this process. It shows the great potential of computer based automatic design optimization in vehicle Aero/Thermal development.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-0599
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/01487191
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of SAE International.
• Authors:
  • Qian, Cheng
• Conference:
  • SAE 2002 World Congress & Exhibition
  • Location: Detroit Michigan, United States
  • Date: 2002-3-4 to 2002-3-7
• Publication Date: 2001-9-24

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Serial:
  • SAE Technical Paper
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0148-7191
  • EISSN: 2688-3627
  • Serial URL: http://papers.sae.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Fluid dynamics; Optimization
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01799745
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: SAE International
• Report/Paper Numbers: 2002-01-0599
• Files: TRIS, SAE
• Created Date: Dec 9 2021 10:20AM