This lecture series provides a review of the latest understanding and state-of-the-art research in turbomachinery aeroelasticity. After an introduction to the field, recent research on forced response, flutter and non-synchronous vibration will be presented, including high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics and cutting-edge experimental techniques. In view of more integrated propulsion systems, two lectures will be dedicated to the effects of intake distortions. An introduction into computational methodologies for aeroelasticity in turbomachines, including the latest time-marching and frequency-domain methods, will also be given.
The course is aimed at participants from industry and academia, who wish to develop and deepen their understanding of complex aeroelastic phenomena in turbomachinery to aid design predictions and root cause analysis.
A 2.0 ECTS transfer for university students participating onsite is possible upon request. The evaluation is carried out via an oral examination about two weeks after the lecture series.
The lecture series is directed by Prof. Sina Stapelfeldt and Prof. Frank Eulitz.
Programme
Tuesday 1 December 2026: Introduction to Turbomachinery Aeroelasticity
9:00 - 09:30 Registration & Welcome
Prof. Frank Eulitz, Prof. Jeroen van Beeck, VKI, Belgium
9:30 - 10:45 Introduction to Aeroelasticity in Turbomachinery
Dr Sina Stapelfeldt, Imperial College London, VKI, UK
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:30 Industry perspective: Aeroelasticity in Gas Turbines
Dr Matt Montgomery, USA
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Industry perspective: Aeroelasticity in Aero-Engines
Dr Bharat Lad, Rolls-Royce plc., UK
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 - 17:00 Tour of VKI Facilities
17:00 - 18:00 Reception
Wednesday 2 December 2026: Forced Response & Experimental Methods
09:30 - 10:45 Forced response: Advances in experimental measurements and predictions in multi-stage compressors
Prof. Nicole Key, Purdue University, USA
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:30 Forced response: Aerodynamic and structural mistuning
Prof. Nicole Key, Purdue University, USA
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Inlet distortions
Dr Matt Montgomery, USA
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 - 17:00 Experimental methods for aeroelasticity in high-speed machines
Dr. Christoph Brandstetter, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
Thursday 3 December 2026: Non-synchronous vibrations & Flutter
09:30 - 10:45 An introduction to non-synchronous vibration in fans and compressors
Dr Christoph Brandstetter, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:30 Aerodynamic and aeroacoustic interactions leading to non-synchronous vibrations
Dr Christoph Brandstetter, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France
12:30 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 15:15 Fan flutter
Prof. Roque Corral, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain & Dr Sina Stapelfeldt, Imperial College London, VKI, UK
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 - 17:00 Aerodynamic Trends in turbine flutter
Prof. Roque Corral, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Thursday 4 December 2026: Seal Flutter & Numerical Methods
09:30 - 10:45 Seal Flutter
Prof. Roque Corral, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:30 Time-marching methods
Prof. Roque Corral, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Frequency domain methods for flutter and forced response analysis
Dr Christian Frey, DLR, Germany
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee Break
15:45 - 17:00 Advanced topics in frequency domain methods
Dr Christian Frey, DLR, Germany
17:00 Conclusion of Lecture Series
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Early Bird registration before 01/10/2026.
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| on-site - Undergraduate Students (Proof Needed) | 270.00 |
| on-site - PhD Students (Proof Needed) | 720.00 |
| on-site - Recognized Universities / Research Center | 1368.00 |
| on-site - Commercial Organizations | 1728.00 |
| on-site - Special Registration | 0.00 |
| on-site - Lecturer | 0.00 |
| online - Undergraduate Students (Proof Needed) | 243.00 |
| online - PhD Students (Proof Needed) | 648.00 |
| online - Recognized Universities / Research Center | 1231.20 |
| online - Commercial Organizations | 1555.20 |
| online - Special Registration | 0.00 |
| online - Lecturer | 0.00 |
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Turbomachinery Aeroelasticity December 2026
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