Project Supervisors: Dr David Angland and Dr Chaitanya Paruchuri
Industry Partner: Airbus SAS
Project Outline:
This project addresses broadband interaction noise, one of the key contributors to community noise from modern propeller aircraft. By developing accurate predictive tools, the project will help Airbus design quieter and more environmentally friendly aircraft. The outcomes will promote sustainability by contributing to quieter communities around airports.
Further project information:
This PhD project investigates the complex aerodynamic and acoustic interactions between a propeller and a downstream wing operating at high incidence angles. The research aims to deepen understanding of these interaction effects by addressing key questions on model accuracy, wake behaviour, and aerodynamic coupling.
The study will involve a combination of experimental and numerical methods. Wind tunnel experiments will be conducted to identify and characterize noise sources across a range of inflow conditions, using realistic high-lift wing geometries. A numerical framework will be developed to simulate propeller-wing interactions and validate with measured experimental data.
The final objective is to validate and refine existing analytical models to improve their predictive capabilities in complex, high-incidence scenarios. This research supports Airbus’ design and operational goals by enhancing the accuracy of noise prediction tools used in the development of the next-generation of aircraft.
Subject Areas: Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling
Previous knowledge required:
- You should have or expect to be awarded 2.1 (minimum) BSc or Masters in Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics.
- Some prior experience of CFD and/or wind tunnel experience.
