This summer, I had the pleasure to work at two EPFL labs: the Hydro Energy and Applied Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, and the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Instability. My project: understanding the dynamics of a pump foil, creating a new working physical model for it, and finding the optimal parameters (pumping frequency and applied force) for most efficient performance. Attached is my poster, feel free to reach out if you have any questions I would love to tell you more!
Do you know how this sport works? - Dynamic analysis & optimization of a pump foil
A glimpse into applied aerodynamics & fluid mechanics, helping us understand the complex motion of a pump foil on water.