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Automotive Engineering ›› 2022, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (10): 1619-1626.doi: 10.19562/j.chinasae.qcgc.2022.10.017

Special Issue: 底盘&动力学&整车性能专题2022年

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Automotive Aerodynamics Development Based on Shape Optimization Method

Yubo Lian,Qiuli Luo,Fengli Zhang,Rongrong Zhang,Yadong Zhang()   

  1. BYD Auto Industry Company Limited,Shenzhen  518118
  • Received:2022-07-30 Revised:2022-09-06 Online:2022-10-25 Published:2022-10-21
  • Contact: Yadong Zhang E-mail:aliyzyd@163.com

Abstract:

Based on the Isight optimization platform and by integrating the Sculptor mesh deformation algorithm and the computational fluid dynamics simulation technique, a vehicle aerodynamic shape optimization method with multi-parameter and multi-objectives is developed. Under the given vehicle size constraints and based on the low drag shape of BYD’s Han EV, the effects of seven outer contour parameters on aerodynamic drag are investigated, leading to a drag reduction of 4.2 counts. Furthermore, an aerodynamic optimization on the electric tail spoiler is carried out by using the shape optimization method with the optimal shape combination of multi-objective aerodynamic parameters studied, an electric tail spoiler with optimum shape and posture is obtained, resulting in a total drag reduction of 6 counts and a real-axle lift force reduction of 52 counts in the end. Finally, the effectiveness and reliability of the shape optimization method adopted are verified by wind tunnel test.

Key words: vehicles, shape optimization, aerodynamics, wind drag, electric tail spoiler, wind tunnel test