• 3D Inverse Design Based Optimization of Multi-Blade Row Axial Fans Used for Distributed Propulsion

Development of Analytical and Computational Methods

ZANGENEH Mehrdad - University College London (United Kingdom)
WANG Peng - Advanced Design Technology Ltd (United Kingdom)
GOMES Pedro - Advanced Design Technology Ltd (United Kingdom)

• A Centrifugal Fan Test Bench for Validation Data at Off-Design Conditions

Test Rig & Instrumentation

PRITZ Balazs - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
WALTER Johannes - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
GABI Martin - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

• A Cyclostationary Approach in Extracting Modulation Feature from Fan Vibrations

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

CHU Ning - Zhejiang University (China)
LI Shyang - Zhejiang University (China)
WU Dazhuan - Zheijang University (China)

• A Statistical Survey on the Actual State-of-the-Art Performance of Radial Flow Fans Based on Market Data

Fan Efficiency Metric & Market Surveillance

ALDI Nicola - University of Ferrara (Italy)
CASARI Nicola - University of Ferrara (Italy)
PINELLI Michele - University of Ferrara (Italy)
SUMAN Alessio - University of Ferrara (Italy)

• A Study on Design Optimization of Centrifugal Fan of High Voltage Generator by Numerical Analysis

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

JANG Chungman - Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
LEE Joonyeob - Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
JEON Moojong - Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., LTD. (Republic of Korea)

• Acoustic Perception of Irregularly Spaced Blades Fan

Psychoacoustics

CARNIEL Xavier - CETIM (France)
DOUCET Alexis - CETIM (France)

• Aeroacoustic and Aerodynamic Performance of Silencer Units at Different Inflow Profiles

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

WALTER Johannes - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
GABI Martin - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

• Analytical Approach for the Performance Prediction of High Pressure Centrifugal Fans in Serial Arrangements

System & Preliminary Design

NUDISCHER Martin - University of Stuttgart (Germany)
BINZ Hansgeorg - University of Stuttgart (Germany)
BACHMANN Matthias - University of Stuttgart (Germany)
RECKER Stefan - University of Stuttgart (Germany)

• Application of a Discontinuous Galerkin Based CAA Solver for Broadband Noise Prediction

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

LIBERSON Lev - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
LUMMER Markus - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
MÖSSNER Michael - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
EWERT Roland - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
DELFS Jan Werner - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)

• Blade Design and Optimization of Low Pressure Axial Fans using a Cascade Approach

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

WINTERBERG Heiko - Volkswagen AG (Germany)
FRIEDRICHS Jens - Technische Universität Braunschweig (Germany)

• CFD Analysis of Axial Flow Fans for CSP Air-Cooled Condensers

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

VOLPONI David - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
WILKINSON Michael - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
VAN DER SPUY Johan - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
BONANNI Tomasso - Sapienza Univerisity of Rome (Italy)
TIEGHI Lorenzo - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
DELIBRA Giovanni - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
CORSINI Alessandro - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
VON BACKSTRÖM Theodor W. - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)

• Comparison of Lighthill's Analogy and Acoustic Perturbation Equations for the Prediction of HVAC Blower Noise

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

TAUTZ Matthias - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
KALTENBACHER Manfred - Vienna University of Technology (Austria)
BECKER Stefan - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)

• Comparison of Microphone Array Methods for the Characterization of Rotating Broadband Noise Sources

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

OCKER Christof - Aalen University (Germany)
HEROLD Gert - Technische Universität Berlin (Germany)
KRÖMER Florian - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
PANNERT Wolfram - Aalen University (Germany)
SARRADJ Ennes - Technische Universität Berlin (Germany)
BECKER Stefan - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)

• Comparison of Multiple Fan System Assemblies Using an Acoustically Transparent Duct

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

TOKAJI Kristóf - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary)
SZEKER Balázs - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary)
HORVÁTH Csaba - Budapest University of Technology (Hungary)

• Comparison of Sound Quality Metrics for Axial Flow Fans with Straight and Forward Swept Blades

Psychoacoustics

MUIYSER Jacques - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
VAN DER SPUY Johan - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
BEKKER Anriëtte - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)

• Considerations Concerning the Possible Fan Efficiency in Real Life Applications with Limited Fan Size

Cordier Guided Design Strategies

LÖRCHER Frieder - Ziehl-Abegg SE (Germany)
ANGELIS Walter - Ziehl-Abegg SE (Germany)

• Cooling of Electrical Motors

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

KLEPP Georg - HS-OWL (Germany)
PRIES Alexander - HS-OWL (Germany)

• Design and Investigation of a Multistage Axial Contra-Rotating Fan

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

FRIEBE Christian - Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik gGmbH (Germany)
VELDE Oliver - CFturbo GmbH (Germany)
KRAUSE Ralph - Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik gGmbH (Germany)
HACKESCHMIDT Karsten - Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik gGmbH (Germany)

• Design and Testing of an ISO 5801 Inlet Chamber Test Rig and Related Issues with the Standard

Test Rig & Instrumentation

CASTEGNARO Stefano - University of Padova (Italy)
MASI Massimo - University of Padova - DTG (Italy)
LAZZARETTO Andrea - University of Padova - DII (Italy)

• Design of a Low Speed Rim-Supported Fan for Minimum Noise

Design for Low-noise Fans

HURTADO Mark - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) (United States)
BURDISSO Ricardo - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) (United States)

• Design of Noise Reduced Large Fans for Wind Tunnel Application with CFD-based Optimization – a Case Study

Case Studies: Acoustics

BAMBERGER Konrad - University of Siegen (Germany)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
KOZUSCHEK Tilo - Howden Axial Fans GmbH (Germany)
TRYGGESON Henrik - Howden Axial Fans AB (Sweden)

• Design Study to Axial Flow Fan Stator Blade Row Used in Reverse Ventilation

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

CYRUS Vaclav - AHT Energetika Ltd. (Czech Republic)
CYRUS Jan - AHT Energetika Ltd. (Czech Republic)

• Designing, Building and Validating a Test Rig to Measure Two-port Data of Small Fans

Test Rig & Instrumentation

GARNELL Emil - KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
ÅBOM Mats - KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
BANWELL Guy - Dyson (United Kingdom)

• Development of High Efficiency Fan System for Outdoor Unit of Air-conditioner

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

IWASE Taku - Hitachi, Ltd., R&D Group (Japan)
KATAYAMA Erika - Hitachi, Ltd., R&D Group (Japan)
SEKIYA Sachio - Hitachi, Ltd., R&D Group (Japan)
KISHITANI Tetsushi - Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Conditioning, Inc. (Japan)

• Development, Validation and Application of an Optimization Scheme for Impellers of Centrifugal Fans Using CFD-Trained Metamodels

Automatized Aerodynamic Design via Optimization

BAMBERGER Konrad - University of Siegen (Germany)
BELZ Julian - University of Siegen (Germany)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
NELLES Oliver - University of Siegen (Germany)

• Effectiveness of Blade Forward Sweep in a Small Industrial Tube-Axial Fan

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

MASI Massimo - University of Padova (Italy)
LAZZARETTO Andrea - University of Padova (Italy)
CASTEGNARO Stefano - University of Padova (Italy)

• End-of-line Bearing Quality Monitoring on Compact Ventilators - A Case Study

Test Rig & Instrumentation

GRILLIAT Julien - ebm-papst Sankt Georgen GmbH & Co, KG. (Germany)
ANTONI Jérôme - INSA de Lyon (LVA) (France)
COATS Michael D. - University of New South Wales alumni (Australia)

• Endless Fibre Reinforced Composite-Metal-Impeller: Material Related Design and Dimensioning Process for Hybrid Radial-Fans

Fan Design & Materials

SPITZER Sebastian - Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
HERMERATH Peter - Piller Blowers & Compressors GmbH (Germany)
POHL Martin - Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
GROTHE Richard - Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
LANGKAMP Albert - Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
GUDE Maik - Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)

• Energy Dissipation in the Axial Fan Tip Clearance Flow

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

MILAVEC Matej - Hidria Rotomatika d.o.o. (Slovenia)
PIVK Stanislav - Hidria Rotomatika d.o.o. (Slovenia)
VIDAL DE VENTOS Daniel - Hidria Rotomatika d.o.o. (Slovenia)
ŠIROK Branko - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ljubljana (Slovenia)
BIZJAN Benjamin - Abelium d.o.o. (Slovenia)

• Energy Saving and Acoustical Optimization - Fan Retrofit for Existing Installations

Retrofit and Upgrading Existing Fan Installations

HAAG Christian - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

• Evaluation of Analytical Aeroacoustic Models for a Low-Speed Axial Ventilation System

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

SANJOSÉ Marlène - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
PESTANA Miguel - Université de Sherbrooke / Ecole Centrale Lyon (Canada)
MOREAU Stéphane - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
CAULE Patrice - Safran Ventilation Systems (France)

• Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Axial Fan Aeroacoustics at Disturbed Inflow Conditions

Installation Effects

LUCIUS Andreas - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
HÜTTER Simon - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
DIETRICH Philipp - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
LEHMANN Marius - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
SCHNEIDER Marc - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
GEYER Thomas - BTU Cottbus (Germany)

• Experimental Investigation of Installation Effects in a Low-Speed Fan System

Installation Effects

DOMINIQUE Joachim - von Karman Institute (Belgium)
CHRISTOPHE Julien - von Karman Institute (Belgium)
SCHRAM Christophe - von Karman Institute (Belgium)

• Experimental Investigations of Mixed Flow Fans with Various Downstream Angles

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

TREDER Anne - Technical University of Berlin (Germany)
THAMSEN Paul Uwe - Technical University of Berlin (Germany)

• Extended Rankine-Betz Theory for Design of Tunnel Ventilation Systems

System & Preliminary Design

PELZ Peter - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
SAUL Sebastian - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
DOBERSTEIN Christopher - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Extended Scaling Method for Nonsimilarity in Reynolds Number, Stagger Angle and Blade Number

Development of Analytical and Computational Methods

SAUL Sebastian - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Fan Energy Efficiency Metrics and Fan Selection in Commercial and Industrial Fan Systems

Fan Efficiency Metric & Market Surveillance

BUBLITZ Mark - The New York Blower Company (United States)
CATANIA Tom - University of Michigan (United States)
IVANOVICH Michael - AMCA International (United States)
MATHSON Tim - Greenheck Fan Corporation (United States)
MOHSINA Nazme - AMCA International (United States)
PERSFUL Trinity - Twin City Fan & Blower (United States)
STEVENS Mark - AMCA International (United States)

• Fan Model Test at Varying Ambient Pressure - Efficient Product Validation at Full Scale Reynolds and Mach Number

Fan Efficiency Metric & Market Surveillance

SAUL Sebastian - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Fan Unit with Special Guide Vane Design for Low Hub Ratio

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

LÖRCHER Frieder - Ziehl-Abegg SE (Germany)
ANGELIS Walter - Ziehl-Abegg SE (Germany)

• Flow Loss and Flow Structure of Circular Arc Blades with Different Leading and Trailing Edges

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

BIAN Tao - Jianghan University (China)
LANDFESTER Christian - Technical University Kaiserslautern (Germany)
FENG Jun - Jianghan University (China)
HAN Qianpeng - Jianghan University (China)
BÖHLE Martin - Technical University Kaiserslautern (Germany)

• FLT Working Group Fans - Benefits and Results of Pre-Competitive Community Research

Fan Design & Materials

REICHERT Erik - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

• Gotthard Tunnel Ventilation System Design

Keynote Lecture

BRANDER Christoph - Pöyry Schweiz AG (Switzerland)

• Humming Noise Mechanism in Automotive Blower

Installation Effects

HENNER Manuel - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
SERAN Aurélien - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
DEMORY Bruno - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
NAJI Saïd - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
CHÉRIAUX Olivier - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
AILLOUD Fabrice - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
MATHARAN Thibaud - Valeo Thermal System (France)

• Improved Analytical Prediction of Boundary Layer Induced Rotor Noise using Circumferential Modes

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

STAGGAT Martin - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
MOREAU Antoine - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
GUÉRIN Sébastien - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)

• Influence of Blade Sweep on Aerodynamics and Acoustics of Low-Pressure Axial Fans

Design for Low-noise Fans

SKORPEL Alexander - Technische Universität Braunschweig (Germany)
FRANTZHELD Philip - Technische Universität Braunschweig (Germany)
FRIEDRICHS Jens - Technische Universität Braunschweig (Germany)

• Influence of the Enclosure on the Performance of Radial Fans

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

KLEPP Georg - OWL University of Applied Science (Germany)
KAMPHAUSEN Walter - OWL University of Applied Science (Germany)

• Influence of the Rotation Speed onto Compact Axial Fans Broadband Noise at Constant Design Point

Design for Low-noise Fans

GRILLIAT Julien - ebm-papst Sankt Georgen GmbH & Co, KG. (Germany)
BUCHWALD Patrick - University of Stuttgart (ITSM) (Germany)
VOGT Damian - University of Stuttgart (ITSM) (Germany)
LAUFER Wolfgang - ebm-papst Sankt Georgen GmbH & Co, KG. (Germany)
SCHNEIDER Marc - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
LUCIUS Andreas - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
SCHMITZ Michael - Siemens AG (Switzerland)

• Integrated CFD-Acoustic Approach to the Simulation of Tonal and Broadband Noise Generated by Axial and Centrifugal Fans

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

FERRANTE Piergiorgio - NUMECA International (Belgium)
DI FRANCESCANTONIO Paolo - STS - Scientific and Technical Software (Italy)
HIRSCH Charles - NUMECA International (Belgium)

• Integrated Management of Experimental Research- and Meta-Data for Fan Test Rigs

Test Rig & Instrumentation

PREUSS Nils - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter F. - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Integrative Simulation Method for the Prediction of Anisotropic and Time-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of Injection Molded Fiber-reinforced Fan Impellers – Creep Modelling

Fan Design & Materials

HERTLE Sebastian - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
LASS Andre - Universität Rostock (Germany)
DRUMMER Dietmar - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
WURM Frank-Hendrik - Universität Rostock (Germany)

• Integrative Simulation Method for the Prediction of Anisotropic and Time-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of Injection Molded Fiber-Reinforced Fan Impellers – Numerical and Experimental Approach

Fan Design & Materials

LASS Andre - University of Rostock (Germany)
HERTLE Sebastian - Universty of Erlangen (Germany)
WURM Frank-Hendrik - University of Rostock (Germany)
DRUMMER Dietmar - Universty of Erlangen (Germany)

• Investigation of Different Fan Noise Prediction Methods

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

JUNGER Clemens - Technische Universität Wien (Austria)
KALTENBACHER Manfred - Technische Universität Wien (Austria)

• Investigation on the Maximum Total to Static Efficiency of Axial Fans With and Without Diffusers

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

WALTER Johannes - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
CAGLAR Saban - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)
GABI Martin - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

• Investigation on the Noise of an Axial Low Mach-Number Stage with a Heterogeneous Stator

Noise Generation Mechanisms

PESTANA Miguel - Safran Aircraft Engines, École Centrale de Lyon, Université de Sherbrooke (France)
SANJOSÉ Marlène - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
MOREAU Stéphane - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
ROGER Michel - École Centrale de Lyon (France)
GRUBER Mathieu - Safran Aircraft Engines (France)

• Investigations on Noise Sources on a Contra-Rotating Axial Fan with Different Modifications

Design for Low-noise Fans

KRAUSE Ralph - Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik gGmbH (Germany)
FRIEBE Christian - Institut für Luft- und Kältetechnik gGmbH (Germany)
KERSCHER Michael - gfai tech GmbH (Germany)
PUHLE Christof - GFaI e.V. (Germany)

• Malfunctioning of Air-Delivering Systems - Examples of Fan Driven Transient and Oscillating Flows

System & Preliminary Design

CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
HOMRIGHAUSEN Bernd - University of Siegen (Germany)

• Maximal Achievable Efficiency of Fans

Cordier Guided Design Strategies

BAMBERGER Konrad - University of Siegen (Germany)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)

• Measuring the Flowrate of Fans by Embedded Sensors

Test Rig & Instrumentation

GUÉDEL Alain - CETIAT (France)
CARÉ Isabelle - CETIAT (France)

• New Methodologies for Effective Market Surveillance of Large Fans with the INTAS Project

Fan Efficiency Metric & Market Surveillance

CHRISTIANSEN Christian Holm - Danish Technological Institute (Denmark)
WEISS Ingrid - WIP Renewable Energies (Germany)
JEZDINSKY Tomas - European Copper Institute (Belgium)
WAIDE Paul - Waide Strategic Efficiency (United Kingdom)
RUIZ FUENTE Nerea - European Environmental Citizens’ Organisation for Standardisation (Belgium)

• Noise Reduction of a Large Axial Flow Fan for CSP Air-Cooled Condensers

Case Studies: Acoustics

ANGELINI Gino - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
VOLPONI David - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
WILKINSON Mike - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
VAN DER SPUY Sybrand - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
BONANNI Tommaso - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
TIEGHI Lorenzo - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
DELIBRA Giovanni - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
CORSINI Alessandro - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
VON BACKSTRÖM Theodor - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)

• Numerical Aeroacoustic Analysis of Small Cooling Fans for Electronic Devices

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

TALBOT Alexis - Free Field Technologies (Belgium)
DETANDT Yves - Free Field Technologies (Belgium)
HATANAKA Shogo - Software Cradle Co., Ltd (Japan)
HIRAI Kenichiro - Software Cradle Co., Ltd (Japan)
MINARIKAWA Gaku - Hosei University (Japan)

• Numerical Analysis of the Acoustic Field of an Axial Fan at Disturbed and Undisturbed Inflow Conditions

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

ALAVI MOGHADAM Seyed Mohsen - RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
POGORELOV Alexej - RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
ROIDL Benedikt - RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
MEINKE Matthias - RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
SCHRÖDER Wolfgang - RWTH Aachen University (Germany)

• Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Velocity Field in Friction Ventilators

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

RENZ Andreas - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
PRASS Julian - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
RIEDEL Jörg - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
NADLER Olaf - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
BECKER Stefan - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)

• Observation of Noise of Fan with Obstacle for Electric Components

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

KANEKO Kimihisa - Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
MATSUMOTO Satoshi - Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
YAMAMOTO Tsutomu - Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)

• OpenFOAM Application on Performance Predictions of an Industrial Centrifugal Fan with Airfoil Blades

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

WANG Jing - Daltec Process Fans (Canada)
KAMUTZKI Marcel - Daltec Process Fans (Canada)

• Parametric Study of Volutes for Optimal Centrifugal Fan Impellers

Application of Analytical, Computational and Experimental Methods

GJETA Ardit - Polytechnic University of Tirana (Albania)
BAMBERGER Konrad - University of Siegen (Germany)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
LONDO Andonaq - Polytechnic University of Tirana (Albania)

• Performance Testing of a Retrofitted ACC Fan

Retrofit and Upgrading Existing Fan Installations

ELS Daniel - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
MUIYSER Jacques - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
VAN DER SPUY Johan - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
MEYER Chris - University of Stellenbosch (South Africa)
LOUW François - Kelvion Thermal Solutions (South Africa)
ZAPKE Albert - ENEXIO Management GmbH (Germany)

• Potential Noise Source Identification in a Single Stage Rotor-Stator Compressor

Noise Generation Mechanisms

HARLEY Peter - Dyson (United Kingdom)
CORRALEJO Raul - Dyson (United Kingdom)
COLLISON Michael - Dyson (United Kingdom)
LIRVAT Jimmy - Dyson (United Kingdom)
WILSBY Oscar - University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)

• Profiles for Reversible Axial Fans

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

KLEPP Georg - HS-OWL (Germany)
FILIPPI Markus - HS-OWL (Germany)

• Psychoacoustical Investigation of Sounds from Heat Pumps

Psychoacoustics

FELDMANN Carolin - University of Siegen (Germany)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
SCHNEIDER Marc - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH (Germany)

• Rapid Prototyping of the Small Scale CSP Fan

Case Studies: Aerodynamics

VOLPONI David - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
WILKINSON Michael, B. - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
DELIBRA Giovanni - Sapienza university of Rome (Italy)
CORSINI Alessandro - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
VAN DER SPUY Sybrand, J. - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
VON BACKSTRÖM Theodor W. - Stellenbosch University (South Africa)

• Separation of Tonal and Broadband Noise Components by Cyclostationary Analysis of the Modal Sound Field in a Low-speed Fan Test Rig

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

BEHN Maximilian - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
PARDOWITZ Benjamin - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)
TAPKEN Ulf - German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany)

• Softsensor for the Characterisation of the Process Fluid

System & Preliminary Design

SCHMITZ Christian - Technische Universität Darmstadt - Industrial Science GmbH (Germany)
NAKHJIRI Mehdi - Industrial Science GmbH (Germany)
PELZ Peter - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Sound Radiation of a Smoke-Removal Fan System

Noise Generation Mechanisms

PASCO Yann - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
MOREAU Stéphane - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)

• Sound Reduction by Leading Edge Serrations in Low-Pressure Axial Fans

Design for Low-noise Fans

KRÖMER Florian - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
WESTERMEIER Matthias - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
RENZ Andreas - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)
BECKER Stefan - Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany)

• Standards and Regulation

Keynote Lecture

BREEN Tony - Nuaire (United Kingdom)

• Structure and Kinematics of the Vortex System in Axial Turbomachines

Development of Analytical and Computational Methods

TAUBERT Paul - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter F. - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• Study of Sound Source Distribution in Centrifugal Fan Using Transparent Wall

Experimental Methods for Localizing / Characterizing Sources

MIN SWE War War - Mandalay Technological University (Myanmar (Burma))
OKUMURA Tetsuya - Nagasaki University (Japan)
KOYAMA Atsuhiro - Nagasaki University (Japan)
HAYASHI Hidechito - Nagasaki University (Japan)
HIRATA Makoto - Nagasaki University (Japan)
NOGAMI Wakawa - Panasonic Eco Systems (Japan)

• Study on New Parameters for Tonal Noise Evaluation in Small Fan Noise

Psychoacoustics

MINORIKAWA Gaku - Hosei University (Japan)
NAKANO Takefumi - Hosei University (Japan)

• Technical Operations Research (TOR) - Algorithms, not Engineers, Design Optimal Energy Efficient and Resilient Cooling Systems

System & Preliminary Design

LEISE Philipp - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
ALTHERR Lena - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• The Relationship between Perceptual Dimensions of Fan Noise and Patterns of the Specific Loudness

Psychoacoustics

TÖPKEN Stephan - Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (Germany)
VAN DE PAR Steven - Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (Germany)

• The Role of Universities Within the Qualification and Verification Process of EuP Requirements for Turbomachines using the Example of Rotodynamics Pumps

Fan Efficiency Metric & Market Surveillance

LUDWIG Gerhard - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
TAUBERT Paul - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)
PELZ Peter F. - Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany)

• The Use of Serrated Leading Edge for Inflow Conditioning in Centrifugal Fan

Fan Design for Improved Efficiency and Extended Operating Range

CARDILLO Lucio - SED Soluzioni Srl (Italy)
CORSINI Alessandro - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
DELIBRA Giovanni - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)
SHEARD Anthony Geoffrey - AGS Consulting Llc (United States)
TIEGHI Lorenzo - Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)

• Time Structure Analysis of Fan Sounds

Psychoacoustics

FELDMANN Carolin - University of Siegen (Germany)
LHONNEUR Joffrey - Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France)
CAROLUS Thomas - University of Siegen (Germany)
SCHNEIDER Marc - ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

• Tip Leakage Flow and its Implication on the Acoustic Signature of a Low-Speed Fan

Noise Generation Mechanisms

MARSAN Aurélien - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
DOMINIC Lallier-Daniels - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
SANJOSÉ Marlène - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)
MOREAU Stéphane - Université de Sherbrooke (Canada)

• Tonal Noise Prediction of Unevenly-Spaced Blades Axial Fans Based on Blade Force Model

Design for Low-noise Fans

WU Yadong - Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
PAN Dinghao - Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
PENG Zhigang - Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
OUYANG Hua - Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)

• Turbo-Machinery Design based on Multi-Physics Fluid-Structure Optimization

Automatized Aerodynamic Design via Optimization

GOKPI Kossivi - INTES FRANCE (France)
MARCHESINI Jacques - INTES FRANCE (France)
DEMORY Bruno - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)
HENNER Manuel - Valeo Thermal Systems (France)

• Turbomachinery - Past and Future of CFD Simulations

Keynote Lecture

SCHEUERER Georg - ISimQ GmbH (Germany)

• Unsteady Simulation of Tonal Noise from Isolated Centrifugal Fan

Noise Prediction by Analytical or Numerical Models

OTTERSTEN Martin - Swegon AB - Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
YAO Hua-Dong - Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
DAVIDSON Lars - Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)