NWTF Propeller Forum 2025
- Date:
- 10th June 2025
- Location:
- Bristol
- Organisation:
- University of Bristol (Fluid and Aerodynamics Research Group)
- Host(s):
- Aeroacoustics Research Team
Join us for the NWTF Propeller Forum, a unique opportunity for PhD students, postdocs, and junior academics to connect, share groundbreaking research, and forge collaborations in the exciting field of propeller technology. This one-day event will accelerate your understanding of propeller aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and dynamics, providing invaluable insights and networking opportunities to propel your research forward.
- Presentations and Discussions: Engage with the latest numerical (low- to high-fidelity modelling) and experimental findings and concepts in propeller research, presented by PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Explore the intricacies of aerodynamics and aeroacoustics and participate in lively discussions and Q&A sessions.
- Networking and Collaboration: Connect with academics to explore potential collaborations and share insights. Take a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Bristol, discovering the tools and technologies driving innovation in the field.
The range of topics will include but is not limited to:
- Numerical Techniques
- Low-fidelity to high-fidelity methods
- Experimental Techniques
- Wind tunnel testing; Aeroacoustics analysis; Propeller-wing interactions; Electric and hybrid propulsion; Low-Reynolds-number propellers; Advanced measurement techniques
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data-driven machine learning: Surrogate modelling for propeller performance prediction; Neural networks for aerodynamic coefficient estimation; Genetic algorithms for propeller shape optimization; Machine learning for noise prediction
- Physics-informed machine learning: Physics-constrained neural networks for flow field prediction; Hybrid models combining CFD, experiment and machine learning; Reduced-order modelling; Uncertainty quantification
- Emerging Research Areas:
- Biomimetic propeller design; Advanced manufacturing techniques; Additive manufacturing for complex propeller geometries; Smart materials for adaptive propellers
- Propeller-induced vibration analysis; Fluid-structure interaction modelling; Vibration suppression techniques
- Aeroelastic analysis and optimization for propellers; Propeller dynamics and stability studies; Dynamic analysis of propeller-wing systems, Flutter analysis and prevention in propeller systems
- Environmental impact studies; Noise pollution reduction strategies
Target Audience:
- PhD Students: An excellent platform to present your research, receive valuable feedback, and network with leading experts.
- Postdocs and research associates: A chance to showcase your expertise, explore collaboration opportunities, and contribute to the advancement of propeller technology.
- Academics: A forum to identify potential research partners, discover innovative approaches, and contribute to the training of the next generation of researchers.
Call for Abstracts/Participation
Abstract submissions have now closed.
Registration for this event has now closed.