2025-2026
Reducing underwater noise
We propose to use metamaterial-type coatings to reduce flow-induced noise and thus contribute to realizing the energy transition in the North Sea, which is crucial for sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy systems in the circular economy.
Underwater pipes are key in submarine pipelines and water-based renewable energy technologies. However, turbulent flows in such pipes generate noise that impacts marine life, impairs communication activities, and can damage surrounding equipment.
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Quentin Hopman
My passion is to model fluid-structure interactions and conduct experiments with fluid flows.
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-- Ph.D. student at the University of Groningen
Our team
Sil Postma
Sil's research aims at the experimental validation of noise absortion by acoustic tapes
-- M.Sc. student Industrial Engineering & Management
at the University of Groningen
Anastasiia Krushynska
It is fascinating to explore how thin advanced coating can be used to solve the challange of reducing underwater low-frequency noise.
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-- Adjunct Professor at the University of Groningen
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