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The wind tunnel comprises of a steel air-duct in which
an artificial air-flow is created, the air flow runs at controlled
speeds. Inside the Ferrari wind tunnel the air-flow is produced by a 5 m
diameter fan, this fan has to absorb 2000 kW of power. The Ferrari plant
is one of the best, it has been equipped with some of the most advanced
systems available for collecting and analysing both analogical and
digital data and for the measurement of forces. A special device enables
the team to control the wind speed, direction and turbulence.
The scale model simulates, through a complex system, every kind of
movement (roll, yaw, pitch, steer and dynamic motions) and contains over
300 individual sensors. The Ferrari wind tunnel is capable of testing
car models from 65% of full size to a full size car.
Test Model Dimensions
- car model of up to 65% of full size can be tested
- full size cars can be tested (with or without rolling road).
Working Section Configuration -
12 sq. m. working section for model tests
- alternative working section for scale 1:1 tests.
Circuit Type -
Singled closed return with sophisticated devices for airflow quality
control.
Wind Speed - model
scale: tests up to 250 Kph
- real car: tests up to at least 150 Kph.
Fan - fan diameter:
more than 5 m P
- power demand: over 2000 kW.
Temperature Control
- The tunnel has a climate control system to allow tunnel air
temperature to be controlled to better than 0.5 degrees C.
Soundproofing - The
wind tunnel has been completely soundproofed. Maximum outside noise
levels are below 45dB. With the tunnel working, noise levels in our
office area are less than the office air conditioning system.
Rolling Road System -
A sophisticated Rolling Road System, synchronised with the wind speed,
is installed to minimise the boundary layer problem under the vehicle.
Model Control -
Computer model control allows us to simulate many model position: roll,
yaw, pitch, steer and dynamic motion
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