Symposium Mar. 2018

In 2011 the German Research Association (DFG) launched a research group on "Active Drag Reduction via Wavy Surface Oscillation" which combines scientists from the fields of control theory, fluid mechanics, metal forming, and electronics. The main long-term objective of this program is the development of a simple, yet energy efficient method to influence the turbulent boundary layer such that drag is minimized reduction by active or a combination of active and passive means. To satisfy this goal 7 projects have been defined in the different areas of control theory, fluid mechanics, metal forming and electronics. In each of these projects scientists collaborate in several experimental and numerical investigations to improve the fundamental knowledge of the underlying physical mechanisms of drag reduction, a possible control approach, and the feasibility in terms of manufacturing such an actuated system.

First announcement and general information:

Symposium about Active Drag Reduction

An interdisciplinary symposium organized by the DFG funded research group FOR1779, RWTH Aachen University and FZ Jülich

15-16 March Novotel Aachen

  • 1. Day: Symposium 8:30 a.m. until 6:15 p.m.
  • 2. Day: Symposium 8:15 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Detailed Program: Flyer

Organizing Committee:

Invited external speakers:

  • Alfredsson, Henrik
    Control of bluff body separation using plasma vortex generators - success and surprise
  • Bagheri, Shervin
    Turbulent flows over hairy surfaces
  • Chernyshenko, Sergei
    Questions concerning quasi-steady mechanism of the Reynolds number, pressure gradient, and geometry effect on drag reduction
  • Dahmen, Wolfgang
    Multiscale Simulations and Reduced Models
  • Fukagata, Koji
    Resolvent analysis for turbulent friction drag reduction
  • Hof, Björn
    Elimination of turbulence in pipe flow
  • Noack, Bernd
    Closed-loop turbulence control using machine and human learning
  • Polyakov, Andrey
    Robust Active Flow Control: Sliding Mode Control Approach
  • Whidborne, James
    Drag Reduction with Extremum Control - Possibilities and Problems
  • Zhou, Yu
    Active drag reduction in a turbulent boundary layer


Accommodation:

Here are some suggestions for your stay during this event. Please note that the reservation/booking must be done on your own, when it is not arranged by the meeting organizing committee.

  • Novotel Aachen
  • Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom, 5 min walking distance


Registration: Wenfeng Li