Study of advanced porous materials for airfoil noise reduction

The noise caused by the intense interaction between men and machines, becomes a serious hazard to human health. The noise generated aerodynamically by airfoil shaped parts, is one of the most challenging noise production mechanism, present in office and kitchen appliances, wind-energy, automotive and aeronautical sector applications. Several authors, including the project applicant and its supervising professor, have extensively studied airfoil noise production mechanisms and reduction technologies. In state-of-the-art designs, the use of advanced porous materials (liners) is recognized as the most efficient way of reducing noise. This project intends to combine the applicant and supervising professor’s solid experimental and theoretical background on this topic with the expertise of the company Mecanum on the development, characterization and application of advanced porous materials. The joint strengths promise to bring high-end academic knowledge to industrial applications, enlarging the company’s range of action and possible patents and scientific publications.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stéphane Moreau

Student:

Partner:

Mecanum Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program: