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Why this program?

This comprehensive course offers an ideal blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application in aerodynamic development using CFD. Starting with the foundational Navier-Stokes equations, we will guide you through the complete CFD methodology, culminating in aerodynamic analysis. You’ll learn how to set up CFD cases to achieve accurate results, interpret and present them effectively, and leverage these insights to make informed and impactful design optimization decisions based on reliable flow field analysis. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course equips you with the skills and tools needed to excel in aerodynamic design. The journey concludes with a hands-on design competition, where you'll have the chance to apply your acquired knowledge and win an exciting prize now

Program Outline

    1. About the program

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    2. The Trainers - Kasper Berthu Damkj

    3. The Trainers - Andy Lewis

    4. Practical Information

    5. Practical Information Live

    6. Disclaimer

    1. Class 1 - Presentations & Course Overview

    2. Class 1 - Automotive Aerodynamic Development Process

    3. Class 1 - Conceptual Design

    4. Class 1 - CFD Workflow & Q&A

    5. Class 1 Material

    6. Test Class 1 - Introduction to vehicle aerodynamic development using CFD pt. 1

    7. Class 2 - Intro and Low Drag Part 1 ​

    8. Class 2 - Main Contributors: Low Drag Part 2

    9. Class 2 - Main Contributors: Fast lap times

    10. Class 2 - Fast Lap, Project with a different approach & Wrap Up

    11. Class 2 Material

    12. Test Class 2 - Introduction to vehicle aerodynamic development using CFD pt. 2

    1. Class 3 - Intro & Governing Equations pt. 1

    2. Class 3 - Governing Equations pt. 2

    3. Class 3 - Automotive Cases Peculiarities pt. 1

    4. Class 3 - Automotive Cases Peculiarities pt. 2, CFD Softwares & Final Q&A

    5. Class 3 Material

    6. Test Class 3 - Vehicle CFD simulation technique pt. 1

    7. Class 4 - Intro & Pre-Processing

    8. Class 4 - Meshing & Post-processing

    9. Class 4 - Data Handling & Q&A

    10. Class 4 Material

    11. Test Class 4 - Vehicle CFD simulation technique pt. 2

    1. Class 5 - Intro & Typical flow structure & phenomena pt. 1

    2. Class 5 - Typical flow structure & phenomena pt. 2

    3. Class 5 - Ducting

    4. Class 5 - The case geometry & setup, Q&A

    5. Class 5 Material pt.1

    6. Class 5 Material pt.2

    7. Class 5 Material pt.3

    8. Test Class 5 - Vehicle flow field analysis pt. 1

    9. Class 6 - Intro & High speed design pt.1

    10. Class 6 - High speed design pt.2

    11. Class 6 - Focus on Aero Architecture

    12. Class 6 - CFD Analysis

    13. Class 6 - High downforce design pt. 1

    14. Class 6 - High downforce design pt. 2, Q&A

    15. Class 6 Material

    16. Test Class 6 - Vehicle flow field analysis pt. 2 & 3

    17. Class 7 - Intro & Aerodynamic stability pt. 1

    18. Class 7 - Aerodynamic stability pt. 2

    19. Class 7 - Vortex flow

    20. Class 7 - Vortices in formula 1, Q&A

    21. Class 7 Material

    22. Test Class 7 - Vehicle flow field analysis pt. 4

    1. Class 8 - Intro & Effective development pt. 1

    2. Class 8 - Effective development pt. 2

    3. Class 8 - Effective development pt. 3

    4. Class 8 - Effective development pt. 4 & Impactful communication, Q&A

    5. Class 8 Material

    6. Test Class 8 - Communicating your findings

    1. Class 9 - Intro & Course Summary pt. 1

    2. Class 9 - Course Summary pt. 2

    3. Class 9 - Case Challenge, Q&A

    4. Class 9 Material pt. 1

    5. Class 9 Material pt. 2

    6. Class 9 Material pt. 3

    7. Test Class 9 - Develop a closed wheel high downforce race car

    8. Class 10 - Intro & Case Challenge pt. 1

    9. Class 10 - Case Challenge pt. 2

    10. Class 10 - Case Challenge pt. 3, Q&A

    11. Class 10 Material

    12. Test Class 10 - Develop a closed wheel high downforce race car pt. 2

About this course

  • Online & Self-Paced

Instructor(s)

Kasper Berthu Damkjær

Co-Founder of Aerotak & Senior Fluid Dynamics Specialist

A highly regarded expert in CFD, Kasper has extensive knowledge spanning from CFD methodology to aero-efficient automotive design. He has collaborated with world-renowned brands such as Koenigsegg, Kalmar, Zenvo, and Nilu, contributing to cutting-edge aerodynamic innovations.

Andy Lewis

Partner at Aerotak & Senior Aerodynamicist

With over a decade of experience in F1 aerodynamic design, Andy has led full-concept aerodynamic projects for LMP1 and F1 vehicles. His expertise extends beyond CFD to include wind tunnel and track testing, making him a leader in the field of high-performance aerodynamics.

Practical Information

  • Certificate of Successful Completion

    Industry-wide recognized certification

  • 1 Year Access to Program

    100% practical and skills applicable from day 1

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You may request to cancel your subscription's renewal for a full refund, up to 72 hours before the date and time of the event. Cancellations done one the day of subscription renewal, would involve partial refund. Cancellations done after this period, will result in no refund.