The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) is a non-profit international educational and research organisation specialized in Fluid Dynamics, in the areas of Aeronautics & Space, Environmental & Industrial Flows, and Turbomachinery & Propulsion. What started in 1956 with international postgraduate education, has developed into a widely recognized center of excellence in fluid dynamics, combining education and research in a truly international and intercultural environment.

Most of the research at UMONS is organized in 10 institutes which cover: New Arts and Media Technologies (NUMEDIART), Biosciences (BIOSCIENCES), Information Technologies and Informatics (INFORTECH), Language Sciences and Engineering (LANGUAGE), Materials Sciences and Engineering (MATERIALS), Risk Management Sciences (RISKS), Complex Systems (COMPLEXYS), Energy (ENERGY), Health Sciences and Technologies (HEALTH), Human and Organizational Research and Development (HUMANORG).

A&M Department
The Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics Research Group conducts cutting edge research in the areas of experimental and theoretical aeroelasticity and aerodynamics, with particular applications aircraft, rotorcraft, drones and wind turbines. The research group collaborates closely with the ULiege’s large multidisciplinary subsonic wind tunnel.

Aero-Thermo-Mechanics (ATM) - Pr. Patrick Hendrick

The ULB-ATM department is active fluid mechanics in propulsion systems for aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets and UAVs (rotor type and fixed wing type) at experimental level and CFD. Simulation of flow for reentry vehicles and alternative fuels such as hydrogen for aircraft and UAVs is also studied.

UCLouvain puts its expertise at your disposal through its 22 research institutes and 45 technology platforms.

In the fields of aeronautics, aerospace and drones, UCLouvain has many assets covering areas such: materials, mechanics, electronics and embedded systems, artificial intelligence, security, Earth observation, and astrophysics. Find below some examples of main expertise in these fields.

Louvain Transfer, as knowledge transfer office, can help you identify the most relevant research experts to meet your needs, whether for:

BOOSTERS : Low-pressure compressors and front bearing support

• Responsibility of low-pressure compressors for CF34, CFM56, GE90, GE9X, GEnx, GEPassport, GP7200, LEAP and Silvercrest engines
• Technology for developing more environmentally-friendly engines:  light-weight  booster and high-speed booster
• Partnerships with Safran Aircraft Engines, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney

OIL SYSTEMS : Lubrication units, oil tanks, heat exchangers, special valves

Sabca offers end-to-end solutions, from design, to manufacturing, integration and testing, with the objective to deliver a ready-to-fly component.

It does so through its wide range of competencies, developed during its more than 100 years of experience in the design, construction, and assembly of integrated metallic and composite aerostructures as well as the development, manufacturing, and supporting of actuators for advanced thrust vector control for space launchers and flight control systems for military and civil aviation.

The research unit Fluid Dynamics is concerned with the numerical and experimental investigation of flow problems. We treat a myriad of topics, such as the dispersion of particles, external and internal aerodynamics and the propagation of acoustic waves. The scope and objectives of the studies can range from the application of existing models and measurement techniques to the development and implementation of custom-built models.

Civil and military aeronautics: steel, stainless steel, copper and cobalt alloys technical parts:

• For aircraft and helicopters aerostructures and engines, door locking systems, wheels and brakes,...
• Components for pumps like impellers and complex pipes for fluid transport and control
• Seat fasteners and other level 2 and 3 parts.
• Machined and coated parts ready for the assembly on production line.

Other sectors:

Whether for small or large parts, simple or complex components, in series of 5 or 10,000 units, we transform our customers' ideas into technical excellence. All our parts are machined with high precision using state-of-the-art turning and milling machines.

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