Diseño de un modelo de carrocería para karting "TOP-KART VIPER" mediante simulación computacional, según el reglamento técnico categoría prototipos fedak 2022

Abstract

Karting vehicles lack a body, increasing wind resistance on the driver’s body. This creates a drag force that negatively impacts performance, places greater demands on the engine, and increases fuel consumption. Therefore, this research aimed to ‘Design a body model for the “Top-Kart Viper” kart through computational simulation, applying the technical regulations of the FEDAK 2022 prototype category.’ The methodology used for selecting the body material was the ‘Quality Function Deployment (QFD),’ which allowed linking body requirements to the material. The body design followed an experimental methodology, modifying the model based on block diagrams detailing the modeling process. A roll bar implementation was proposed to enhance driver safety under FEDAK regulations. The roll bar design adhered to regulatory guidelines, determining that fiberglass is a suitable material for the body. The roll bar model met design and validation specifications, with deformations that do not encroach upon the driver’s space. The proposed body models for kart implementation comply with regulations and improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the original model. In this context, it is concluded that implementing a body on the kart with the selected material increases drag force but is offset by lift force, resulting in a 17% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency compared to the initial model. It is recommended that the research reconsiders enhancing the engine power within the range of the FEDAK P1 prototype category.