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Eric Limacher, PhD P.Eng.
PhD, University of Calgary, 2019
Areas of Research
Energy Extraction from Unsteady Fluid Flows
Exploring the theoretical limits and the means of extracting useful energy from unsteady aerodynamic mechanisms (e.g., vortex-induced vibrations, flutter, forced wing oscillations).
Exploring the theoretical limits and the means of extracting useful energy from unsteady aerodynamic mechanisms (e.g., vortex-induced vibrations, flutter, forced wing oscillations).
Wind-Turbine Theory
Applying vortex dynamics principles to wind-turbine theory to advance design, optimization, and control methodologies for wind turbines and ducted hydrokinetic turbines.
Applying vortex dynamics principles to wind-turbine theory to advance design, optimization, and control methodologies for wind turbines and ducted hydrokinetic turbines.
Unsteady Wing Aerodynamics
Developing physics-based aerodynamic models for a variety of applications involving unsteady wing motion (e.g., flapping-wing propulsors, biomimetic flight).
Developing physics-based aerodynamic models for a variety of applications involving unsteady wing motion (e.g., flapping-wing propulsors, biomimetic flight).
Supervising degrees
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Masters: Seeking Students
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Doctoral: Seeking Students
Working with this supervisor
Dr. Limacher's research program offers a variety of theoretical, experimental, and combined theoretical/experimental projects in aerodynamics. On the theoretical side, you can dive deeply into the relationship between vortex evolution, aerodynamic force, and fluid-energy transfer. On the practical side, you will apply theoretical insights to generate design guidance for fluid-dynamic devices (e.g. flapping-wing propulsors, biomimetic drones, ducted water turbines, unconventional wind turbines). You will be afforded hands-on experience in the wind-tunnel and water-channel facilities in the Laboratory for Turbulence Research in Aerodynamics and Flow Control (LTRAC). Dr. Limacher's industry experience as a design engineer makes him an excellent mentor across this broad purview from theory to practice.
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