Experimental & CFD Analysis, Design & Optimisation of the Cooling System of a Formula Student Racecar
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Abstract
FSAE cars witness a persistent problem of Engine overheating because of inefficient cooling system used. Paper emphasises on complete
designing and analysis of the cooling system of FSAE Car along with the integration of Side-pods to increase residence time, heat transfer across the radiator and enhance engine cooling by natural convection. The stock radiator parameters were experimentally determined, theoretically confirmed and validated using CFD analysis. Features like fin density, heat transfer coefficient, flow rates, side-pod geometry, presence of gills, chimneys were analysed to design an optimised cooling system resulting in increased efficiency by over 150%.
designing and analysis of the cooling system of FSAE Car along with the integration of Side-pods to increase residence time, heat transfer across the radiator and enhance engine cooling by natural convection. The stock radiator parameters were experimentally determined, theoretically confirmed and validated using CFD analysis. Features like fin density, heat transfer coefficient, flow rates, side-pod geometry, presence of gills, chimneys were analysed to design an optimised cooling system resulting in increased efficiency by over 150%.
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Presenters
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Ayush Mittal
RWTH - Aachen
Authors
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Ayush Mittal
RWTH - Aachen
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ANCHAL VARSHNEY
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Muslim University
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Mehul Varshney
Aligarh Muslim University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University