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Tesla Model X CFD

Tesla Model X CFD

Tesla Model X CFD

Goal:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation.
Unravel the airflow dynamics around the vehicle to estimate the drag coefficient.

Goal:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation.
Unravel the airflow dynamics around the vehicle to estimate the drag coefficient.

Results:
PressureMAX 101,528Pa

PressureMIN 101,161Pa

Fd 266.02

Cd 0.24

Results:
PressureMAX 101,528Pa

PressureMIN 101,161Pa

Fd 266.02

Cd 0.24

Tesla Model X cfd

Tesla Model X cfd

Software & Tools Used

Solidworks

3D CAD design

Solidworks Flow Simulation

CFD Simulation

Blueprint - Technical Drawing

Model X dimensions and design

Design phase

Design phase

Design phase

Real life Model X

Design Blueprint - Model X

CAD Model X Design

CFD Simulations Results

CFD Simulations Results

CFD Simulations Results

Velocity air flow

Software Inputs
Velocity against wind: 100km/h
Air density: 1.225kg/m^3
Gravity: 9.8 m/s^2

Software Inputs
Velocity against wind: 100km/h
Air density: 1.225kg/m^3
Gravity: 9.8 m/s^2

Pressure and Air Velocity cut plots

Pressure and Air Velocity cut plots

Drag Factor

Drag Factor

Drag Factor

The Drag Factor is obtained by the equation above

The Drag Factor is obtained by the equation above

The retrieved frontal area A from the design section properties is 2.59m as displayed above.

The retrieved frontal area A from the design section properties is 2.59m as displayed above.

The drag force Fd is estimated to 266.02N. By adding a custom simulation goal, the drag coefficient equation is loaded, resulting in a Cd = 0.24

The drag force Fd is estimated to 266.02N. By adding a custom simulation goal, the drag coefficient equation is loaded, resulting in a Cd = 0.24

Published 30/11/2022

Published 30/11/2022

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