Professional Certificate: Aeroacoustics: Design, Analysis and Verification

Professional Certificate

Develop the proficiency and expertise that employers are looking for with specialized training and professional education.

3 Courses in program
5 weeks per course
5 - 7 hours per week
English language

Sound is everywhere. Noise should not be.

The continuously evolving field of Aeroacoustics has developed rapidly with the aim of reducing noise from mechanical systems: from wings, engines, ventilation and propulsion systems to wind turbines, aircraft, vehicles and drones – while safely and effectively achieving maximum performance.

In this highly practical program you will learn how to reliably measure, verify and predict acoustic performance, using both experimental and computational techniques, and apply cutting-edge knowledge of aeroacoustics to develop noise reduction strategies.

This online program consists of three career-oriented courses, which provide you with the appropriate tools, knowledge and skills needed to:

Translate complex aeroacoustic theories into practical design applications, for the mechanical system of your choice.
Numerically predict and experimentally validate the aeroacoustic performance of your design.
Design, prototype and test aerodynamic components with integrated noise reduction technologies.

After taking this program you will be able to:

Analyze fundamental aeroacoustic sources of noise and their aerodynamic origin.
Evaluate, both numerically and experimentally, sources of noise in different mechanical systems.
Discuss and decide upon the most relevant acoustic parameters to be monitored and measured for a specific aerodynamic system.
Design a strategy to work within noise regulations without compromising aerodynamic performance.

In several industries investments aimed at noise reduction have increased significantly due to stricter regulations. Given some of the constraints in the aerodynamic performance of a mechanical system, how can we optimize its performance while lowering the noise emitted?

Many companies are nowadays asking for combined aeroacoustic and aerodynamic knowledge in junior and senior candidates' profiles. This Professional Certificate Program will help you succeed in this challenging and continuously evolving field.

Currently, a few courses focus on how to aerodynamically design mechanical systems such as wind turbines, drones, liners and future aircraft configurations. But none focus on how to accomplish it through aeroacoustics or even how to reliably measure the noise produced by such systems.

Program Structure
This program has been designed so that knowledge is acquired gradually. You can enroll in our courses separately but if you join the full program you will follow the courses as scheduled below, and you will benefit from our bundle price.

First course:
Aeroacoustics: Noise Reduction Strategies for Mechanical Systems (Your start date is: February 5, 2025)
You will learn how to change the aerodynamic performance of mechanical systems. If you wish you will be able to focus on the specific mechanical system of your choice, to obtain a quieter device. Read more
Second course:
Aeroacoustics: Measurement Techniques (Your start date is: March 26, 2025)
We will analyze how to use pressure transducers and microphones for the analysis of noise source mechanisms. Read more
Third course:
Aeroacoustics: Computational Methods (Your start date is: May 14, 2025)
You will learn how to set up numerical computations to predict both noise sources and their sound propagation. Read more

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Apply this knowledge to your own work
After learning the fundamentals of aeroacoustic sources of noise, you will apply the knowledge gained to industry relevant problems.

You will be exposed to concrete design exercises and deal with preparation and tuning of experimental and numerical techniques, using a project methodology, which mimics small R&D projects where focus and precision are required to achieve your goal in a limited amount of time.

This program includes special lectures and material by leading companies, including Siemens/Gamesa Wind-Power, GRAS Microphones, National Instruments and 3DS Simulia. You will also gain access to online tools and resources to tailor your formulations to your own test cases, and you will receive personalized advice and feedback from international experts in the field of aeroacoustics.

Company Benefits:

Manufacturers in different sectors need to comply with strict noise regulations. Their profits depend on how skillfully engineers can maintain aerodynamic performance within those regulations and related environmental targets.
These manufacturers also need to reliably evaluate their design solutions with aerodynamic and acoustic measurements. Skillful engineers, like you, should be able to accurately evaluate the aeroacoustic performance of new systems.
Being able to cope with a multi variable design in more than one discipline is an asset for future managers. This course helps translate complex theories into practical rules, to let you develop the problem solving attitude that is required to excel.

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Career prospects for people with similar training include project managers, designers, research engineers or research developers (RDs) working (or intending to) in the aerospace, aerodynamic, propulsion, wind energy industry or tackling the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic design of a specific mechanical system. Employers range from wind turbine, engine, ventilation system and aircraft manufacturers to aerospace institutes.

In several industries, investments aimed at noise reduction have increased significantly due to stricter regulations and updated sustainability policies with new targets. Engineers who work on engines or propulsion will continue to be needed as the emphasis in design and production shifts to rebuilding existing aircraft so that they are less noisy and more fuel efficient. Additionally, growing interest in unmanned aerial systems will also help drive growth of the occupation. Overall, this has led to a considerable increase in the demand of aeroacoustic expertise in future engineers, who now need new skills to combine aerodynamics and aeroacoustics in their designs.

Yu Hsuan Lin
"After taking this program, I can deal with more aeroacoustic problems in my job. This series of courses builds up your knowledge from how to identify different sources of noise to how to choose the correct measurement techniques, and I can now design experiments to verify or mitigate noise."
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If you successfully complete this program you will earn a Professional Education Certificate and you are eligible to receive 9.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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This program consists of 3 courses which must be followed in the order presented on this website on the stated dates (at time of enrollment).

Prerequisites:
This program is primarily geared towards working professionals.

Knowledge of fundamental aerodynamics and calculus is an asset to the program. However, the program will fill in any gaps of knowledge in physics, advanced mathematics and basic signal theory.

How many courses does this Professional Certificate Program (PCP) have?
This online program consists of three career-oriented courses.

What courses are part of this PCP?

Aeroacoustics: Noise Reduction Strategies for Mechanical Systems
Aeroacoustics: Measurement Techniques
Aeroacoustics: Computational Methods

How much time do I need to spend on each course?
Each course runs for 5 weeks. You are expected to invest approximately 5-7 hours per week, but you do not have to be in front of your computer at a specific time to attend lectures. All lectures are recorded, and you can access your course 24/7 and use flexible online tools to communicate with your instructor.

What are the requirements to enroll in this PCP?
There are no formal admission requirements to enroll in this program. Knowledge of fundamental aerodynamics and calculus is an asset. However, the program will fill in any gaps of knowledge in physics and basic signal theory.

Do I receive any credentials or qualifications after taking this program?
If all three courses are followed on the stated dates (at time of enrollment) and completed successfully, you will be entitled to a Professional Certificate Program from TU Delft.

Do I have to follow all courses to receive a Professional Certificate Program credential?
Yes, you need to complete all three courses on the stated dates to obtain the program certificate.

If you decide to take one or more courses separately and/or in a different order, you will not benefit from our bundle price and will (only) receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing each course.

Do I need to take the courses in the order proposed?
This program has been designed so that knowledge is acquired gradually. We therefore expect learners to follow the courses in the order presented on the program website. However, if you do not want to pursue the full program you may choose to enroll separately in any course of your choice based on your background knowledge, experience or interests.

If I enroll in the full program and I miss or skip a course, can I still follow the program and receive the program certificate later?
If you enroll in the full program you are expected to follow the courses in the order and dates stated on the program website at the time of enrollment. If you miss or skip (a) course(s) our general terms and conditions will apply.