Heat transfer enhancement of a permanent magnet synchronous machine used in vehicle traction

One of the major restrictions that hinder the versatility of electrical machines in any sector is their thermal limitations. This thesis deals with the study of the heat transfer occurring in an outer rotor permanent magnet synchronous machine used in the electric vehicle industry with the aim of exploring possibilities to reduce the hotspot...

Implementation of a Fluid-Structure Interaction Solver for a Spinnaker Sail

The design of sails has always been done experimentally, and only recently simulations are starting to be used in the design process. This thesis is a first attempt in creating a solver that couples CFD and FEM in order to compute the deformed sail shape (flying shape) and the thrust it can provide. Such solvers already exist but are not...

Improving Acoustic Measurements with Cavities in Closed Test Section Wind Tunnels

<br/>Aerodynamic noise produced by aircraft, wind turbines, and other objects subjected to airflow contribute to environmental noise pollution, which adversely affects human and animal health. Consequently, governments impose restrictions on aircraft and wind turbine noise levels. These restrictions can have an economic impact by limiting...