COSMOS FloWorks Wind Tunnel Simulation ME143 Fall 2006 J. Cho B. Wilson
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Build a part Car Body Wing Shape Entire Aircraft Select Simulation Parameters Fluid Fluid Velocity Run Simulation View Results
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Draw a part in SolidWorks
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Execute FloWorks Add-In Tools > Add-Ins
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Start New Simulation FloWorks > Project > Wizard
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Set Simulation Units System
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Choose Flow Type Internal: Pipes, Ducts, etc… External: Flow over surfaces
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Choose Fluid
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Set Surface Conditions
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Set Initial Conditions Flow Velocity and Direction Initial Pressure and Temperature
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Set Simulation Accuracy More Accuracy = More Simulation Time
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Size the Computational Domain FloWorks > Computational Domain
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Run Solver FloWorks > Solver > Run
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Wait for Solution to be Computed Depending on geometry and accuracy, simulation time can be several hours
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Solver Window Completed Simulation
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Insert Flow Trajectories Results > Flow Trajectories > Insert Export Images and Video
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Results Image
COSMOS FloWorks Tutorial Results Animation Click image to Animate
Wind Tunnel Comparisons Air Foil Horizontal Inclined 20 degrees 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 30 mph 60 mph
Wind Tunnel Comparisons Airfoil Image (Horizontal Position)
Wind Tunnel Comparisons Airfoil Animation (Horizontal Position) Click image to Animate
Wind Tunnel Comparisons Airfoil Results (Horizontal Position) Low pressure zone on top of foil produces lift. Laminar air flow over entire profile.
Wind Tunnel Comparisons Airfoil Image (20° Incline)
Wind Tunnel Comparisons 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)
Wind Tunnel Comparisons 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (30mph) Click image to Animate
Wind Tunnel Comparisons 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (60mph)
Wind Tunnel Comparisons 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
Conclusion 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.