Aerodynamics
Frazer-Nash has a strong aerodynamic analysis team with experience of:
- Compressor Aerodynamic Design
- Turbine Aerodynamic Design
- Blade Cooling
- Secondary Air Systems
- Ducts
- Enclosure Purging
We have experience of many industry standard codes for turbomachinery design and utilise the FLUENT CFD code for general purpose analyses.
Structures and Vibration
Our capabilities include structural, finite element, vibration and impact analysis for blades, casings and rotating parts. In-house codes include ABAQUS, DYNA3D, SDRC I-DEAS and SCO3.
Engine Design
Frazer-Nash undertakes concept, prototype and production design of engine core and ancillary components, including:
- Power Turbines
- Compressors and Inlets
- Combustors and Transition Ducts
- Casings
- Pipework and Pump Installations
We have particular expertise in design using 3-D CAD systems, including CADDS5, UNIGRAPHICS and SDRC I-DEAS.
Test Facilities
Frazer-Nash undertakes the development of test rigs and facilities from first concept through to installation and commissioning. Our experience includes:
- Combustor Rigs
- Fan Blade Off Test Rigs
- Compressor and Turbine Rigs
- Acoustic Test Facilities
Instrumentation
We design and supply special purpose instrument systems for use in engine testing and monitoring applications, including:
- Flow, temperature and smoke rakes
- Traversing Mechanisms
- Telemetry Units
- Wiring, pipework and lead out design
Safety and Reliability
Frazer-Nash provides assessment services in safety and reliability to ensure the continued operation through-life of engine components and total systems. The skills employed are maintained and developed by our involvement across all industries and we have a full working knowledge of the latest techniques and tools.
The capabilities we can bring to bear span:
- FMECA
- FTA
- ETA
- RCM
- LSA
- Support Planning
- HAZOP/HAZAN
- Safety Management and Safety Cases
- Hazard Logs
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