Image Deltas

Image Deltas

A run completes, you’ve checked your forces and now you want to know where pressures have changed on your model.  For this we turn to the humble delta Cp plot.  Generating a delta Cp involves processing exported CFD data from both the new simulation and its baseline. ...
Go Lady Lightning!!!

Go Lady Lightning!!!

F1 in Schools – Primary is a STEM and Design & Technology competition that looks to engage 9 to 11 year olds.  Students compete in local level competitions with the winners going on to a national final. One of this year’s national finalists is team Lady Lightning,...
Developing at the Extreme

Developing at the Extreme

When developing aerodynamics in CFD, we need to be testing our designs in the flow conditions that we might expect in reality.  The further our test deviates from real life, the less likely it will be that our performance gains will be realised. Over the years that...
Preparing Geometry for CFD

Preparing Geometry for CFD

No matter what CFD platform you are using, you will undoubtedly have to make CAD geometry ready for use in a simulation.  This guide details what is involved in preparing the geometry for bramble. For bramble, CAD needs to be turned into a triangulated mesh format...
How to Run an Aero-Map in CFD

How to Run an Aero-Map in CFD

After a competitive edge in your race-car aerodynamic setup? Building a lap-simulation?  Or wanting to understand how your vehicle’s performance varies in real world conditions?  Then an aero-map is an invaluable tool in your engineering arsenal. An aero-map provides...