Reworking innovation.
From the aerodynamics of a single compressor blade to the architecture of whole propulsion systems, the Whittle Laboratory spans the full breadth of aerothermal science and technology in flight and energy. Researchers probe the fluid mechanics of fans, compressors and turbines using world-class experimental rigs and GPU-accelerated computational tools capable of simulating multi-stage machines in hours rather than weeks. Alongside turbomachinery research, the lab is pioneering hydrogen aircraft, hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced power plants, tidal energy conversion — developing the components and processes that will power a net-zero future.
Our research projects cover a broad range of technologies
We have an extensive track record of successful collaboration with industry (particularly with Rolls-Royce but also with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Dyson, Siemens and others) and with other word-leading research organisations. Work is divided, approximately equally, between computational simulation of the flow and experimental measurements taken in a wide variety of facilities.
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