Formula 1 Engine Development with New Simulation and Testing Methods

Authors

Ing. P. Martinelli, Ing. N. Cavey, Ing. L. Fraboni, Ing. M. Bollini, Ferrari Gestione Sportiva, Maranello; Dr. P. Schöggl, Dipl.-Ing. F. Mundorff, Dipl.-Ing. M. Dank, AVL List GmbH, Graz

Year

2005

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 595

Summary

The extremely high competition in Formula 1 (within the frame of the FIA regulations) require a permanent improvement in all development areas. The last years have been characterised by enhancing the engine-life. At the same time, powerful real-time simulation models were developed, which are more accurate, faster and easier in handling. The paper describes the usage of real-time simulation models in the areas office, test bed and track. The real-time ability shows advantages in efficiency for office and the race track through concurrent performed simulations, which are also required for test bed work. The highest benefit is achieved due to a much faster transfer of model parameters between the identical simulation models. Described is the combination between real-time simulation and automated calculation of hundreds of engine- and vehicle relevant performance parameters (metrics), as well as a powerful optimising routine as closed loop approach. The automated parameter calculation speeds up the data analysis process with a factor of 5000 and with this, a significantly higher efficiency is achieved in the developing process. Still, the objective parameters build only a basis for an automated, computer supported optimisation process. The usage of those methods in the Ferrari Formula 1 engine development is shown by examples over the past years.

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