ORECA Technology Designs Racecar with STAR-CCM+

CD-adapco, a provider of simulation-focused CAE software, has helped ORECA Technology in its partnership with REBELLION to design the R-One racecar. The company was tasked with building the car with Toyota engines and no preexisting design.

In order to complete the design, ORECA utilized STAR-CCM+ to simulate all aspects of the car, including aerodynamic, hydrodynamic and thermal management. The team was able to make the car — from to design to working vehicle — in just 363 days, the company states.

“The design bureau started working on the study of this prototype from scratch and completed the project in record time,” said David Floury, technology director at ORECA. “Only twelve months separate the first initial sketch from the first roll-out! Using STAR-CCM+ was key in the process. We needed a reliable tool, with high precision, allowing a fine work on details and enabling innovation. Also, it is important to rely on previous experiences when conducting such a project, that is why the long-term partnership with CD-adapco has been particularly appreciated. The engineers were aware that the correlation between the CAD and the track would be excellent. We had to be ‘efficient’ just like the technical rules and regulations written by the FIA and the ACO are.”

For more information, visit ORECA Technology and CD-adapco.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.