J.M. Burgerscentrum
J.M. Burgerscentrum
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assignment_turned_in Project2016 - 2020Partners:Lancaster University, UNIVERSITY OF EXETER, University of Cambridge, BP British Petroleum, MET OFFICE +89 partnersLancaster University,UNIVERSITY OF EXETER,University of Cambridge,BP British Petroleum,MET OFFICE,University of Bristol,University of St Andrews,MMU,Keele University,University of Surrey,J.M. Burgerscentrum,University of Nottingham,University of Brighton,BU,University of Glasgow,University of Birmingham,Breathing Buildings Limited,University of Bath,Cambridge Env Res Consultants Ltd (CERC),Ove Arup & Partners Ltd,Northumbria University,Durham University,Manchester Metropolitan University,Brunel University,J.M. Burgerscentrum,Met Office,QMUL,University of Oxford,University of Sheffield,Keele University,University of Exeter,Cranfield University,City, University of London,Cambridge Environmental Research Consult,Dyson Limited,University of Warwick,Northumbria University,UCL,University of Aberdeen,Swansea University,National Physical Laboratory NPL,Newcastle University,University of Leicester,University of Sheffield,University of Bath,UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH,University of Exeter,SCR,Arup Group,University of Edinburgh,Durham University,Arup Group Ltd,Aberystwyth University,Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom),UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE,Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre,University of London,Bangor University,UNIVERSITY OF READING,University of Dundee,University of Liverpool,University of Birmingham,University of Glasgow,NTU,University of Leicester,Loughborough University,Breathing Buildings,Plymouth University,University of Strathclyde,University of Liverpool,University of Warwick,Met Office,Rolls-Royce Plc (UK),Swansea University,NPL,University of Reading,CERC,Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited,CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY,University of Strathclyde,Rolls-Royce (United Kingdom),University of Bristol,BP (International),Queen Mary University of London,Newcastle University,University of Surrey,UEA,Dyson Appliances Ltd,University of St Andrews,Loughborough University,Aberystwyth University,Lancaster University,University of Brighton,Brunel University LondonFunder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: EP/N032861/1Funder Contribution: 811,714 GBPFluid mechanics underpins many established and emerging UK industries as well as critical societal issues such as climate science and energy consumption. Fluid mechanics research in the UK remains world-class across several dozen institutions. However, with the recent concentration of research council funding in a few universities, a network across institutions is needed to ensure that academic and industrial researchers can access the widest pool of expertise and resources, and can continue to innovate in critical emerging areas. The strategic mission of the UK Fluids Network is to keep the UK an international focal point for innovative, relevant, and impactful fluid mechanics, to engage as a group with industry, and to build leadership within the community. Early developments in fluid mechanics research were motivated by aerodynamics and this remains an important branch of the subject; Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and BAE Systems are 3 of the 6 most named partners in the Dowling review of Business-University Research Collaborations. As the subject has matured, a wide range of inter-disciplinary applications have emerged within research council priority areas. Examples include complex fluids and rheology, carbon capture and storage, and many aspects of the Energy challenge theme and Manufacturing the Future initiative. Fluid mechanics research in the UK remains world-class across many groups. In EPSRC's 2010 International Review of Mathematical Sciences, UK fluid mechanics research was described as ahead of Asian countries and the rest of Europe, behind only the US. However, there are on-going challenges to identify and fund critical emerging areas, to attract international investment against increasingly well-funded competition, to engage companies that have never participated in collaborations, and to respond to changing research council funding models. The aim of the network is to enable the UK fluid mechanics community to meet these challenges. There are around 20 joint efforts in the UK fluid mechanics community, many supported by research councils or InnovateUK. These are discipline-specific, such as the UK Turbulence consortium, the UK Applied Aerodynamics consortium, and the Industrial Mathematics KTN, or application-specific, such as the Aerospace Technology Institute, the Energy Generation and Supply KTN, and the Transport KTN. These focus on a limited set of established areas and therefore cover only a fraction of UK fluid mechanics activity. Many emerging areas, which have the biggest potential to create major step changes, fall between the cracks. The UKFN will complement these joint efforts, facilitating inter-disciplinary research and engagement with industry, and also support 40 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that address industrial, scientific, and societal challenges outside existing joint efforts. The UKFN draws inspiration from existing overseas networks. The Dutch Burgerscentrum (www.jmburgerscentrum.nl) enhances international visibility and national influence for Dutch fluid mechanics research. The European Research Community on Flow, Turbulence, and Combustion (ERCOFTAC www.ercoftac.org) organises SIGs, best practice guidelines, and industry events. The European Mechanics Society (www.euromech.org) organises conferences and colloquia. The American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics (APS-DFD) coordinates the US fluid mechanics community in advocacy to funding agencies. There are similar organisations in India and China. The activities proposed for the UKFN are designed to have similar impact for the UK.
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