Designing of intake manifold for Formula Student car

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this research was to design an intake manifold which will improve the functioning of the engine. This will improve the acceleration of the car which will help in performing better at the dynamic events at a Formula Student Competition.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach was to use the Helmholtz resonator theory to find the appropriate runner length for the desired rotation per minute range. Along with this, it is important to ensure that there is minimum flow separation for which computational fluid dynamics analysis was carried out.

Findings

The research showed that all the processes involved in this system are dynamic, so steady-state analysis is not quite relevant instead transient analysis will help in getting a better idea.

Originality/value

Majority of research is primarily focused on convergent divergent nozzle, to try and minimize the effect of the restrictor. But to fine-tune the performance of the engine, it is important to consider the effects of runners and plenum so as to choose appropriate runner length and plenum volume.

Citation

Sardar, P. and Sardar, A. (2018), "Designing of intake manifold for Formula Student car", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 402-406. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-09-2017-0289