DUTracing team

NewsletterMarch

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamContent

- Introduction- News- Interview with a sponsor NLR- interview with an engineer

The DUT03 is the only car in the history of Formula Student that never drove on the competition but won the Engineering Design Award

13 facts about DUT 01

The DUT06 is the lightest car ever built in Formula Student history With its 120kg no competitor has ever made a lighter car

02

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team Introduction

copy Paul Brussee

- Vincent de GelderTechnical amp Finance Manager

Before we have a look at the future I just want to take a step back and think about the past In September a team of 75 enthusiast students started with the design of the DUT13 The concept phase was finished around the end of October and from then on everyone focused to work out their design This design was then presented with pride at the end of December The design of the DUT13 brings the DUT Racing team to a higher level This is something where every team member can be proud of

Although to fight for the world title this summer there is still a lot of work to do This brings me to the future The aim is to start assembling the parts onto the monocoque in the middle of April The 13th of May the car should be able to drive its first meters The subsequent test phase is crucial because the amount of test time has a direct correlation with the achieved points at the competition In this short period of time the setup of the accumulator

electronics suspension and aero package have to be optimized But also our drivers have to be trained and several other problems have to be solved In the upcoming weeks we will need all our team members to produce parts Briefly exciting but amazing that the most beautiful design in DUT Racing history will be realized

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamNews

We are going to Austria (FSA)

The DUT13 is not the first DUT car with an wing in 2002 the DUT01 took part in the competition together with the DUT02 It was upgraded with a huge wing at the back

03

Last month we had announced that we are going to The United Kingdom (FSUK) and Germany (FSG) Last week on a late evening we got some surprising news from Austria We were on the waiting list for FSA but due to another team dropping out a slot has opened up for us This means we are heading toward a very intense summer Everybody is extremely motivated

to give it all at these three events This will be the first time since 2008

For the first time in 5 years DUT is going to 3 events again

The DUT04 was designed so extreme just on the edge of the rules such that directly after the competition the rules were changed Terms like side impact structure were introduced after this extreme car

04

that the DUT Racing team will be attending three official events

copy FSA media

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team News

Next to a number each DUT car also gets a ladies name This name is the name of the girlfriend of the team manager if the team manager does not have a girlfriend then the car will be named after his mother

06

The motor shafts manufactured by AMK have been delivered These shafts will soon be rotating at 20000 rpm and will enable accelerations comparable to those achieved in Formula 1 These shafts will have a high load and for this reason they will be quite heavy weighing in at 300 grams each

Before these shafts actually drive the car a lot of things still need to be done For instance Ter Hoek will firstly put a spline on the shafts by using spark erosion Next AMK will assemble the shaft into the motor The motors will have a power output of 26 kW each which is comparable to the power output of a Mini Cooper With this power output accelerations of 0 to 100 kmh are expected to be done in 26 seconds

This motor also features a self-de-signed motor casing and cool-ing system The motor casing is specially designed by the team to make the AMK motors normally used in the industrial automation suitable for a racecar A few other important design requirements were of course lightweight and the possibility to fit everything inside the wheel As you can see VDL has done a great job producing the motor casings

Update aboutthe drivetrainA lot of parts arrived the last few days and weeks these will be assembled into our powerfull electic motors

The DUT03 introduced the term ldquoDelft Conceptrdquo also known as building lightweight cars with less power This is still a concept where lots of other teams go to None of our competitors had a car lighter than 200kg at that moment The DUT03 was about 137 kg The judges thought that their scales where broken

05

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamContent

- Introduction- News- Interview with a sponsor NLR- interview with an engineer

The DUT03 is the only car in the history of Formula Student that never drove on the competition but won the Engineering Design Award

13 facts about DUT 01

The DUT06 is the lightest car ever built in Formula Student history With its 120kg no competitor has ever made a lighter car

02

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team Introduction

copy Paul Brussee

- Vincent de GelderTechnical amp Finance Manager

Before we have a look at the future I just want to take a step back and think about the past In September a team of 75 enthusiast students started with the design of the DUT13 The concept phase was finished around the end of October and from then on everyone focused to work out their design This design was then presented with pride at the end of December The design of the DUT13 brings the DUT Racing team to a higher level This is something where every team member can be proud of

Although to fight for the world title this summer there is still a lot of work to do This brings me to the future The aim is to start assembling the parts onto the monocoque in the middle of April The 13th of May the car should be able to drive its first meters The subsequent test phase is crucial because the amount of test time has a direct correlation with the achieved points at the competition In this short period of time the setup of the accumulator

electronics suspension and aero package have to be optimized But also our drivers have to be trained and several other problems have to be solved In the upcoming weeks we will need all our team members to produce parts Briefly exciting but amazing that the most beautiful design in DUT Racing history will be realized

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamNews

We are going to Austria (FSA)

The DUT13 is not the first DUT car with an wing in 2002 the DUT01 took part in the competition together with the DUT02 It was upgraded with a huge wing at the back

03

Last month we had announced that we are going to The United Kingdom (FSUK) and Germany (FSG) Last week on a late evening we got some surprising news from Austria We were on the waiting list for FSA but due to another team dropping out a slot has opened up for us This means we are heading toward a very intense summer Everybody is extremely motivated

to give it all at these three events This will be the first time since 2008

For the first time in 5 years DUT is going to 3 events again

The DUT04 was designed so extreme just on the edge of the rules such that directly after the competition the rules were changed Terms like side impact structure were introduced after this extreme car

04

that the DUT Racing team will be attending three official events

copy FSA media

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team News

Next to a number each DUT car also gets a ladies name This name is the name of the girlfriend of the team manager if the team manager does not have a girlfriend then the car will be named after his mother

06

The motor shafts manufactured by AMK have been delivered These shafts will soon be rotating at 20000 rpm and will enable accelerations comparable to those achieved in Formula 1 These shafts will have a high load and for this reason they will be quite heavy weighing in at 300 grams each

Before these shafts actually drive the car a lot of things still need to be done For instance Ter Hoek will firstly put a spline on the shafts by using spark erosion Next AMK will assemble the shaft into the motor The motors will have a power output of 26 kW each which is comparable to the power output of a Mini Cooper With this power output accelerations of 0 to 100 kmh are expected to be done in 26 seconds

This motor also features a self-de-signed motor casing and cool-ing system The motor casing is specially designed by the team to make the AMK motors normally used in the industrial automation suitable for a racecar A few other important design requirements were of course lightweight and the possibility to fit everything inside the wheel As you can see VDL has done a great job producing the motor casings

Update aboutthe drivetrainA lot of parts arrived the last few days and weeks these will be assembled into our powerfull electic motors

The DUT03 introduced the term ldquoDelft Conceptrdquo also known as building lightweight cars with less power This is still a concept where lots of other teams go to None of our competitors had a car lighter than 200kg at that moment The DUT03 was about 137 kg The judges thought that their scales where broken

05

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team Introduction

copy Paul Brussee

- Vincent de GelderTechnical amp Finance Manager

Before we have a look at the future I just want to take a step back and think about the past In September a team of 75 enthusiast students started with the design of the DUT13 The concept phase was finished around the end of October and from then on everyone focused to work out their design This design was then presented with pride at the end of December The design of the DUT13 brings the DUT Racing team to a higher level This is something where every team member can be proud of

Although to fight for the world title this summer there is still a lot of work to do This brings me to the future The aim is to start assembling the parts onto the monocoque in the middle of April The 13th of May the car should be able to drive its first meters The subsequent test phase is crucial because the amount of test time has a direct correlation with the achieved points at the competition In this short period of time the setup of the accumulator

electronics suspension and aero package have to be optimized But also our drivers have to be trained and several other problems have to be solved In the upcoming weeks we will need all our team members to produce parts Briefly exciting but amazing that the most beautiful design in DUT Racing history will be realized

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamNews

We are going to Austria (FSA)

The DUT13 is not the first DUT car with an wing in 2002 the DUT01 took part in the competition together with the DUT02 It was upgraded with a huge wing at the back

03

Last month we had announced that we are going to The United Kingdom (FSUK) and Germany (FSG) Last week on a late evening we got some surprising news from Austria We were on the waiting list for FSA but due to another team dropping out a slot has opened up for us This means we are heading toward a very intense summer Everybody is extremely motivated

to give it all at these three events This will be the first time since 2008

For the first time in 5 years DUT is going to 3 events again

The DUT04 was designed so extreme just on the edge of the rules such that directly after the competition the rules were changed Terms like side impact structure were introduced after this extreme car

04

that the DUT Racing team will be attending three official events

copy FSA media

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team News

Next to a number each DUT car also gets a ladies name This name is the name of the girlfriend of the team manager if the team manager does not have a girlfriend then the car will be named after his mother

06

The motor shafts manufactured by AMK have been delivered These shafts will soon be rotating at 20000 rpm and will enable accelerations comparable to those achieved in Formula 1 These shafts will have a high load and for this reason they will be quite heavy weighing in at 300 grams each

Before these shafts actually drive the car a lot of things still need to be done For instance Ter Hoek will firstly put a spline on the shafts by using spark erosion Next AMK will assemble the shaft into the motor The motors will have a power output of 26 kW each which is comparable to the power output of a Mini Cooper With this power output accelerations of 0 to 100 kmh are expected to be done in 26 seconds

This motor also features a self-de-signed motor casing and cool-ing system The motor casing is specially designed by the team to make the AMK motors normally used in the industrial automation suitable for a racecar A few other important design requirements were of course lightweight and the possibility to fit everything inside the wheel As you can see VDL has done a great job producing the motor casings

Update aboutthe drivetrainA lot of parts arrived the last few days and weeks these will be assembled into our powerfull electic motors

The DUT03 introduced the term ldquoDelft Conceptrdquo also known as building lightweight cars with less power This is still a concept where lots of other teams go to None of our competitors had a car lighter than 200kg at that moment The DUT03 was about 137 kg The judges thought that their scales where broken

05

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamNews

We are going to Austria (FSA)

The DUT13 is not the first DUT car with an wing in 2002 the DUT01 took part in the competition together with the DUT02 It was upgraded with a huge wing at the back

03

Last month we had announced that we are going to The United Kingdom (FSUK) and Germany (FSG) Last week on a late evening we got some surprising news from Austria We were on the waiting list for FSA but due to another team dropping out a slot has opened up for us This means we are heading toward a very intense summer Everybody is extremely motivated

to give it all at these three events This will be the first time since 2008

For the first time in 5 years DUT is going to 3 events again

The DUT04 was designed so extreme just on the edge of the rules such that directly after the competition the rules were changed Terms like side impact structure were introduced after this extreme car

04

that the DUT Racing team will be attending three official events

copy FSA media

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team News

Next to a number each DUT car also gets a ladies name This name is the name of the girlfriend of the team manager if the team manager does not have a girlfriend then the car will be named after his mother

06

The motor shafts manufactured by AMK have been delivered These shafts will soon be rotating at 20000 rpm and will enable accelerations comparable to those achieved in Formula 1 These shafts will have a high load and for this reason they will be quite heavy weighing in at 300 grams each

Before these shafts actually drive the car a lot of things still need to be done For instance Ter Hoek will firstly put a spline on the shafts by using spark erosion Next AMK will assemble the shaft into the motor The motors will have a power output of 26 kW each which is comparable to the power output of a Mini Cooper With this power output accelerations of 0 to 100 kmh are expected to be done in 26 seconds

This motor also features a self-de-signed motor casing and cool-ing system The motor casing is specially designed by the team to make the AMK motors normally used in the industrial automation suitable for a racecar A few other important design requirements were of course lightweight and the possibility to fit everything inside the wheel As you can see VDL has done a great job producing the motor casings

Update aboutthe drivetrainA lot of parts arrived the last few days and weeks these will be assembled into our powerfull electic motors

The DUT03 introduced the term ldquoDelft Conceptrdquo also known as building lightweight cars with less power This is still a concept where lots of other teams go to None of our competitors had a car lighter than 200kg at that moment The DUT03 was about 137 kg The judges thought that their scales where broken

05

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team News

Next to a number each DUT car also gets a ladies name This name is the name of the girlfriend of the team manager if the team manager does not have a girlfriend then the car will be named after his mother

06

The motor shafts manufactured by AMK have been delivered These shafts will soon be rotating at 20000 rpm and will enable accelerations comparable to those achieved in Formula 1 These shafts will have a high load and for this reason they will be quite heavy weighing in at 300 grams each

Before these shafts actually drive the car a lot of things still need to be done For instance Ter Hoek will firstly put a spline on the shafts by using spark erosion Next AMK will assemble the shaft into the motor The motors will have a power output of 26 kW each which is comparable to the power output of a Mini Cooper With this power output accelerations of 0 to 100 kmh are expected to be done in 26 seconds

This motor also features a self-de-signed motor casing and cool-ing system The motor casing is specially designed by the team to make the AMK motors normally used in the industrial automation suitable for a racecar A few other important design requirements were of course lightweight and the possibility to fit everything inside the wheel As you can see VDL has done a great job producing the motor casings

Update aboutthe drivetrainA lot of parts arrived the last few days and weeks these will be assembled into our powerfull electic motors

The DUT03 introduced the term ldquoDelft Conceptrdquo also known as building lightweight cars with less power This is still a concept where lots of other teams go to None of our competitors had a car lighter than 200kg at that moment The DUT03 was about 137 kg The judges thought that their scales where broken

05

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What is NLR

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands developing applied knowledge in aerospace and translating this into market oriented products and services NLR aims to enhance the innovative strength and the competiveness of the Dutch industry

Where is NLR active

NLR generates the major part of its revenue from commissions from Dutch organisations and the Dutch government Furthermore NLR takes part in many large scale European projects such as the CleanSky project making European aviation more sustainable and efficient Lastly NLR views the so called BRIC (Brasil Russia India China) countries as an increasingly important market for its products and services

What does NLR do for the team what kind of support do you give

Apart from the financial support NLR provides the team with design and milling support for several parts Parts from the suspension such as the uprights and spindles are milled at NLR Due to space restrictions and high loads these parts prove to be challenging milling and turning work pieces Much time knowledge and experience is needed to produce these parts in one go Apart from the milling of parts NLR looks at the usage of composites in the car to see if any of the new developments are applicable on the car This enables the team to innovate year on year and stay in touch with the cutting edge developments in composites

Why do you support the team Whatrsquos in it for NLR

For years and years there have been strong ties between the TU Delft and NLR and a shared interest Universities and knowledge enterprises such as NLR develop innovative products together with the industry in the Netherlands This way the Netherlands stays competitive on the global market Next to the aerospace sector NLR branches out to other sectors with spin off products such as lightweight composite structures applicable in for example transport and shipping

The design and build of the DUT racing car is also an educational project How do you develop the techniques apply them and sell the result ie your newly built car It is an exercise in designing and management In a high-tech environment it is about taking the initiative in working together as a team in public relations and in finding sponsors This project trains these vital skills to NLR These skills are also important for achieving the goals in the social and business life of the students

Interview With a Sponsor

NLR

The DUT01 02 and 03 are painted by hand with the Delft blue color

07

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

What makes supporting DUT so interesting for NLR What does NLR aim to achieve with the sponsorship

NLR presents itself as a high-tech research organisation where interesting career opportunities lie for TU Delft graduates We like to make a lasting connection with the students For example a former team member of DUT (Senne Sterk) became an NLR colleague By sponsoring the DUT Racing team we present NLR to a wide audience In part it is a different younger audience People interested in motorsports and car technology Reaching a different audience will in the end increase the social and political support for NLR in our society

Senne what did your DUT experience bring you and your career

In first instance I joined the DUT Racing team purely out of love for technology and motorsportsThat it had a positive effect on my further career is obviously a very welcome bonus The first positive effect is that you come in contact with many different organisations welcoming you to take a look behind the scenes This gives you a pretty accurate picture which organisations would make a potential future employer And as a former team member you also offer value to these organisations since you need less time to orientate within the company because you already gained experience in working in teams honing your design skills managing the project and practically applying the techniques during the project and in working together with these organisations The fact that I was an active team member was a big plus for NLR

in hiring me Along the way you are bound to meet other (former) team members with whom you worked in the past on a complex and high-tech design creating a very strong bond In many aspects the DUT experience gives you an entry point at these organisations and forms the basis of your future professional network

Former team members of DUT now work for Formula One teams Porsche Mercedes Tesla Audi Shell NLR and lots of other companies

08

DUT was the first team to use carbon fiber drive shafts even before Formula One Teams did DUT was the first to use rims of carbon fiber in combination with aluminum as well There are rumors that Formula One Teams copied it from DUT

09

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamInterview

with DUT engineer

Name Marinus Geuze

Nickname MarsWolverine

Study Applied Physics

DUT experience 6 months

Task at DUT Designing and manufacturing the accumulator

How did you end up at DUT RacingAt the TU Delft open days you can see some of the DUT racing cars at different faculties with team members explaining about the project The moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delft so that I could contribute to such a car At the TU Delft it is possible to do your minor and earn credits (ETCS) at a student project like DUT I took this opportunity to join the DUT Racing Team

What is your task within the DUT racing teamThe first half year it was my responsibility to design the accumulator Now the design is finished it is my task to make sure the production of the accumulator is going well A pretty big responsibility since one battery-pack contains 144 separate cells And as we produce 2 complete accumulators we have to connect 576 cells with each other

How does this fit into your field of study Applied Physics Applied Physics is a wide study and therefore a good foundation for mechanics electromagnetism electronics and physical transport phenomena This knowledge could be directly utilized to both

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

10

design the electronic part of the accumulator and the heat transfer for the cooling of the accumulator

Is it a valuable addition to your studyWith the whole process from design to the production of a racing car you will learn so much that the study itself cannot match that in practical terms In preparation for the engineering after the study this project is of indescribable value

ldquoThe moment I first saw a DUT-car I decided to study at the TU Delftrdquo

Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how will your experience with DUT Racing help you with that

Although the design of a racing car is a great project you will probably not find me in the automotive industry in 20 years time For me it is important to develop myself in as many areas as possible The experiences you will gain as part of a team such as DUT Racing can apply in many branches

In 2008 DUT organized an own Formula Student event This was the first competition below sea level

11

DUT01 was not built on the terrain of TU Delft but in a garage next to TNO automotive which has moved some years ago to Helmond

13

Only one DUT car has ever driven outside Europe In 2008 the DUT07 EVO competed in the FSAE competition on the Michigan International Speedway in United Stated

12DUT is competing in Formula Student this is the biggest student design contest worldwide 450 teams all over the world are taking part in this competition

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing TeamSponsors

advanced engineeringlightweight

- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

- Faculty of Applied Sciences

- Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering

- Faculty of Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering

- Faculty of Technology Policy and Management

- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics amp Computer Science

Formula Student Team Delft

DUTRacing Team

Specialists in fibre reinforced composites