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.
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 NX and ProEngineer.
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. we have particular expertise in:
- Lifing of hot components
- Creep, fatigue, corrosion and defect tolerance
- Failure investigation of exhaust ducts and re-design
- Flow induced vibration analysis
- Blast and Shock
- Containment
Ancillary Equipment Design
Frazer-Nash undertakes concept design through to commissioning of specialist tooling and support equipment including:
- Engine pylons for development and production
- Bespoke strip and build tooling
- Special purpose transfer and overturn stands
Enclosure Design
Frazer-Nash regularly undertakes the following:
- ATEX certification assessments and re-design
- Enclosure thermal management
- Noise management
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.