Mid-fidelity aero-structural framework for Power-Control Unit modeling

The research project examines fast aerodynamic numerical models for use in the aircraft analysis and design
phase. Such models must be rapid by their very formulation whilst also removing needs for complex preprocessing
steps such as mesh generation. The chosen approach is known in the literature, using a coupling algorithm
between 2D high-fidelity and 3D low-fidelity models. The high-fidelity formulation incorporates the viscous and
transonic effects on 2D airfoils while the low-fidelity model incorporates the full 3D wing effects. This project aims
at adding a powered control unit between the airfoil and an actuated element (i.e. aileron). The algorithms will be
developed at Polytechnique Montreal and the industrial premise. The M.Sc. student will examine the performance
of the academic software on industrial cases at Bombardier and propose ideas towards a possible follow-on wind
tunnel test program.
The partner organizations will benefit from the expertise of Prof. Laurendeau’s laboratory that cumulates 12 years
of experience in the development of such methods.

Faculty Supervisor:

Éric Laurendeau

Student:

Partner:

Bombardier Aerospace Inc (Dorval, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Transportation and warehousing

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program: