Online Seminar on Challenges in the design of a compressor test facility - BeCOVER

Abstract

BeCOVER is a unique aerodynamics test center in Europe that will accommodate all types of compressors (both LP and HP) for the next generation of civil and military aircraft engines. BeCOVER will have exceptional technical capabilities, including a closed air-loop system, making it possible to test turbomachine components under conditions at altitude and on the ground. This talk provides a perspective of the challenges faced during the design of such cutting-edge technology facility on both a system-engineering standpoint and an aerodynamics standpoint giving examples of modeling techniques developed, too.

Biographies

Olivier Servais holds a master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Liège (Belgium). For more than 20 years, he has been working in the Test Cells department of Safran Aero Boosters, located in the Liège area (Belgium) and was the head of the engineering group since 2012. On Sept 12 2022, Olivier became Managing Director of BeCOVER.

Stéphane Hiernaux is a Senior Expert in compressors aerodynamics at Safran Group since 2018.  He graduated from the University of Liège (Belgium) in 1996.  He joined Safran Aero Boosters (then Techspace Aero) in 2000 in the engineering department where he helped developing the aerodynamic group.  In September 2020, he joined Safran Test Cells as technical lead, in charge of the aerodynamic design of BeCOVER test bench.

Notice: This event is open to public in respect with the VKI eligibility criteria.