Applied Aerodynamics
The Applied Aerodynamics research group is focused on the use of experimental and numerical aerodynamic techniques to understand and exploit fluid mechanics in real aerospace applications.
Based in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, the group is structured into teams of specialists in Experimental Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) together with an application focussed team forming the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Gas Turbine Combustor Aerodynamics.
The CFD team is actively developing and applying methodologies for both Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES) to problems with complex geometrical and fluid mechanic features.
The UTC is a strategic partnership with Rolls Royce for advanced technology and associated research. Experimental work includes detailed investigations into the aerodynamic features within gas turbine combustors, and research into compressor outlet guide vane and compressor interconnecting duct flows. As well as direct funding from Rolls-Royce, joint projects involve other partners including EPSRC and DERA, as well as international partners such as KARI (Korean Aerospace Research Institute).
Contact: Professor Jim McGuirk
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Professors
Jim McGuirk
Readers
Jon Carrott
Senior Lecturers
Gary Page
Martin Passmore
Peter Render
Zhiyin Yang
Lecturers
Adrian Spencer
Steven Thorpe
Research Fellow
Paul Denman