Lateral Rotordynamic Analysis

• Undamped Critical Speed, Unbalance Response, & Rotor-Bearing Stability Analysis
• Single or Multi-Level Analysis
• Non-Linear Transient Response Analysis (Proprietary Code)

Torsional Vibration Analysis

• Rotary & Reciprocating Machines
• Undamped Natural Frequency & Damped Response Analysis
• Time-Transient Simulations (Synchronous Motor Startups)

Pulsation/Acoustic Analysis (Using Proprietary Code)

• Can Handle Any Combination of Piping, Pumps, Compressors, Valves, and Pulsation Dampening Devices
• Excitations Due to Reciprocating or Centrifugal Pumps/Compressors, Vortex Shedding, or Water Hammer
• Acoustic Natural Frequencies, Mode Shapes, Forced Response, and API-Compliant Analyses

Troubleshooting of Rotating Equipment Field Problems

• Experimental Vibration Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• ANSYS, NASTRAN, COSMOS, & Pro-Mechanica

Mechanical Design/Solid Modeling

• PRO/ENGINEER, CATIA, & SDRC IDEAS

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Compressible & Incompressible Flows
• 3-Dimensional, Fully Viscous, Navier-Stokes Solver
• Analyzed Components Include Valves, Pumps, and Pump Inlets

Design & Analysis of Fluid-Film Bearings & Dampers

• Hydrodynamic & Hydrostatic Journal & Thrust Bearings
• Tilting-Pad Journal & Thrust Bearings
• Process Fluid (i.e., Liquid Sodium) Lubricated Bearings
• Squeeze-Film Dampers
• Gas-Lubricated Foil Bearings

Design & Analysis of Rolling-Element Bearings

• Design and Analysis of Magnetic and Auxiliary Bearing Systems

Design & Analysis of Centrifugal Pumping Systems

• Design of All Components (Inlets, Inducers, Impellers, Volutes, Diffusers, etc.)
• Head-Flow Curve, Suction Performance (Required NPSH), & Temperature Rise Predictions

Design & Analysis of Pumps & Hydraulic Turbines

• Gear Pumps & Fixed/Variable Displacement Vane Pumps
• Regenerative Pumps
• Ejector Pumps

Design & Analysis of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves

• All Types (Spool, Poppet, Plate, Flapper, etc.)
• All Functions (Relief, Regulating, Metering, Flyweight Governor, Damping, Etc.)
• Dynamic Simulations & Steady-State Accuracy Analysis

Design & Analysis of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Actuation Systems

• Design of Actuator Piston, Pilot Valve, and Feedback Sensor
• Dynamic Simulations & Steady-State Positioning Accuracy Analysis
• Tribological Failure Analysis

Mini-Courses Taught On-Site

• Torsional Vibration Fundamentals
• Lateral Rotordynamics of Pumps
• Torsional Vibration of Rotary and Reciprocating Machines
• For more details, click on "Short Courses" on the main menu

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