Amazing how far we have come for a car that has been blasted for having "empty" sidepods the last couple of years. Well done Zak!
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By AC, do you mean alternating current?izzy wrote: ↑24 Oct 2019, 22:14
yes that's what i read. Must admit my mind went a bit blank reading this bit and i'd forgotten! Where do the losses occur? isn't it all AC? also it's not a great sign is it, in terms of Renault staying in F1 and winning eventually, with apparently outsourcing everything at Viry too. And it's the kind of thing McLaren would know
Yes i was thinking on the electric side losses are mainly converting to and from DC, but like you i only have a vague idea about this loop MPH was going on about, through the CEJRindt wrote: ↑25 Oct 2019, 03:10By AC, do you mean alternating current?
I’d imagine the turbo losses occur while converting mechanical/thermal energy into electrical energy, in addition to the frictional losses. I think the turbo performs the twin functions of energy conversion and air compression (not sure of this entirely).
I have a hard time wrapping my head around these concepts too, and I’m a mechanical engineer
The exhaust spins the turbine that spins the compressor. The regulations specify that along the same axle of the compressor/turbine you place the MGU-H. Therefore as the turbine spins the compressor, it also spins the MGU-H. When the the MGU-H is spun it generates electricity. As most generators they double as electrical motors. So if you apply electricity to the MGU-H, it will spin and therefore the MGU-H can be used to spin up the turbo to prevent Turbo lag.JRindt wrote: ↑25 Oct 2019, 03:10By AC, do you mean alternating current?izzy wrote: ↑24 Oct 2019, 22:14
yes that's what i read. Must admit my mind went a bit blank reading this bit and i'd forgotten! Where do the losses occur? isn't it all AC? also it's not a great sign is it, in terms of Renault staying in F1 and winning eventually, with apparently outsourcing everything at Viry too. And it's the kind of thing McLaren would know
I’d imagine the turbo losses occur while converting mechanical/thermal energy into electrical energy, in addition to the frictional losses. I think the turbo performs the twin functions of energy conversion and air compression (not sure of this entirely).
I have a hard time wrapping my head around these concepts too, and I’m a mechanical engineer
I read on the autosport forum diffuser and engine cover have been updated.
Toro Rosso?
They’re looking mighty impressive.They actually look like they’ve joined the top 3 and made it a top 4... so I guess. McLaren is still best of the rest.
It’s still practice and with drivers having to get comfortable to lack of the downforce at Mexico, probably taking it slow and building up... Wouldn’t be the first time this season that Norris starts slow in Practice and it’s on pace in Qualy.Big Tea wrote:Somewhat disappointed with Lando's progress though. I expected him to be snapping at Sainz heels by now, but he is still a class above Lando.
Not that he is doing a bad job or anything, he is still worth hie seat, just my expectations from early season have not come to fruit