About the project
This project aims to study and identify the beneficial effects of using bio-inspired geometry on aerofoils, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and reducing the noise generated from non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers. It is a computational study by using a highly optimised CFD code on the UK supercomputer ARCHER2.
It is well known that non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers significantly affect the aerodynamic performance and noise generation of aerofoils. This project aims to study and identify the beneficial effects of bio-inspired geometry applied to aerofoils, which may enhance aerodynamic efficiency and/or reduce the noise generated from non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers. We will conduct this study using high-fidelity computational simulations (DNS and LES) on massively parallel supercomputers (ARCHER2 and IRIDIS6).
An in-house code entitled CANARD (Compressible Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics Research coDe) will be used for this study, which was developed by the project supervisor at the University of Southampton. All necessary guidance and training for the code will be provided as part of this project.
Various types of bio-inspired geometries can be considered in this study. The decision as to which ones will be investigated will be made via a project co-design process between you and your supervisor, hence is open to discussion. In addition to the computational simulation code, various post-processing and data analysis tools such as Power Spectral Density (PSD), Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD) will be used to uncover and pinpoint the underlying physical mechanisms contained in the data.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
