The Cambridge University Engineering Department’s Fluids Lab are working on the testing and optimisation of the ducting system and rotor.

The Fluid Labs has extensive experience in the design and performance analysis of turbine devices. They have a specialisation in turbulence and boundary layer flow and its study using Tomographic Partical Image Velocimetry techniques. The rig we are using was developed to analyse turbulence effects for the Ferrari Formula 1 team and Quite Revolutions vertical wind turbine, this rig has been adapted to G-TT’s requirements.

Dr Holgar Babinsky is the supervisor, Holger is a leading expert in vortex research. The University has employed Tom Clark to work full time on the project. Tom is currently studying for his PhD in Turbulance and Skin-friction drag on rough-wall boundary layer flow. He has a MEng from Cambridge University and an BA Hons degree in General Engineering from Cambridge. He has worked at QinetiQ’s Centre for Marine Technology as a Propulsion Engineer and is currently a QinetiQ Trusted Expert.