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Energy and Environment
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Transport and Mobility
Experimental platform for turbulence (PlEX)
Platform
Our platform contains numerous instruments for the measurement and study of turbulence and turbulent flows. Our principal equipment is a boundary layer wind tunnel - a unique facility in Europe by its dimensions (20 m long by 2 m wide and 1 m high). This wind tunnel, designed to allow the use of state-of-the-art optical metrology, is used for fundamental and applied studies, including the study of wall turbulence, object/flow interaction with the boundary layer, flow control, etc. Our platform also includes a mixer and a JetPlan. We are open to all academic and industrial collaborations and propose services in line with our expertise.
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Christophe Cuvier
Scientific manager -
Jean-Marc Foucaut
Scientific manager
Bâtiment M6, avenue Paul Langevin
Campus Cité scientifique, Université de Lille
59655 VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ
http://contraero.univ-lille1.fr/
Chiffres clés
• 3-4 projects/year• 8+ projects/partners since 2015
• ~ 7-8 analyses/year
Effectif
Effectif total : 6
Skills
• Analysis and understanding of turbulent flows
• Unique test facilities for the study of high Reynolds number wall turbulence and flow control
• Expertise in optical metrology (particle image velocimetry) and hot wire anemometry
Example(s) of projects
• Study of the effect of micro-jets placed on the boundary layer 🡭
• Friction measurements using particle image velocimetry 🡭
• Study of turbulence in a mixer 🡭
Collaborations/Partners/Scientific clients
ONERA, Université Polytechnique Hauts de France (within the framework of the CPER and the related Contraero platform)
International:
Imperial College (UK), University of Surrey (UK), McGill University (Canada), Monash University (Australia)
Applications sectors
- Energy
- Aeronautics / Aerospace
- Automotive industry
- Science / Research
Services provided
• Friction measurements
• Study of the turbulent / non-turbulent interface, mixing
Training offers
Consulting services
Equipments
Nom | Modèle | Marque |
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Boundary Layer Blower | ||
Hot wire anemometer | IFA300 8 voies/ | TSI |
Smoke generator | Hazebase Classic/ | Hazebase |
Air compressor | Kaeser SK25/ | Kaeser |
Transparent mixer with torquemeter | ||
Flat jet |
Affiliated institutions / organisations
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Unit(s) of attachment
Groups/Networks/Federations
Competitive cluster
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Labellisations
Regional strategic areas of activity
- Energy and Environment
- Renewable energies
- Transport and Mobility
- Reduction of pollution and energy consumption