Vortaflow technology description

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Flow reattachment – improved aerodynamic downforce

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Flow reattachment – improved aerodynamic downforce

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α ≈ 0

CL ≈ y

Normal angled wing

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α ≈ x

CL ≈ 2 y

Increased angle of attack

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α ≈ 2 x

CL ≈ 0,5 y

Separated airfoil

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α ≈ 2 x

CL ≈ 3 y

Increased CL with Vortaflow

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α ≈ 0 CL ≈ yα ≈ x CL ≈ 2 y

α ≈ 2 x CL ≈ 0,5 y

α ≈ 2 x CL ≈ 3 y

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Current technology With Vortaflow

Reynolds number ≈ 2 · 106

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Current technology With Vortaflow

Reynolds number ≈ 2 · 106

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Tests on a Porsche 996 GT3 RS

Result: 5% increase in

cornering speed

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Design progress:

Equations

Experiments

Experience