Rotating machinery: case studies

Read how we've helped solve rotating machinery challenges across a range of sectors.

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Design of an aerospace electrical propulsion shaft

Development of a high power aerospace electrical propulsion shaft from early concept through to detailed design.

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Reducing product development costs for a gas turbine manufacturer

Our design team applied rapid prototyping methods to improve the product development cycle.

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Understanding electric motor driven propeller underwater noise

We helped our client investigate the potential use of Rim Drive Propulsors in acoustically sensitive marine environments.

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Investigation of ship propeller shaft vibration related failures

We provided our client with insight and understanding to inform its investment decisions on maintenance of propeller shaft components.

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Understanding turbine blade corrosion and fatigue interactions

Our research and analysis helped deliver a better understanding of environmental phenomena and cyclic and static loading on turbine blades.

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Domestic appliance fan noise reduction design

Our noise and vibration experts designed a low-noise appliance fan for our client using advanced analysis and modelling techniques.

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Expert rotordynamics review of a gas compressor upgrade

Our cutting-edge methods gave our client confidence in their compressor upgrade design and helped them manage risks of rotordynamic instability.

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Condition based maintenance of gas turbines

We made use of existing performance data to calculate real-time damage statistics for a fleet of 15,000 assets.

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Improving pump design

Find out how we used advanced CFD modelling to improve our client’s design processes.

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I lead a team providing materials science and asset integrity engineering expertise to clients across a variety of sectors, including energy, defence and utilities.

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Rotating machinery: case studies

Design of an aerospace electrical propulsion shaft

Reducing product development costs for a gas turbine manufacturer

Understanding electric motor driven propeller underwater noise

Investigation of ship propeller shaft vibration related failures

Understanding turbine blade corrosion and fatigue interactions

Domestic appliance fan noise reduction design

Expert rotordynamics review of a gas compressor upgrade

Condition based maintenance of gas turbines

Improving pump design

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Greeks bearing gifts. Giving context

Trusted friends. Assurance, authority and agency

Time and space. The relativity of structure, behaviour and value

Known Unknowns. Unlocking awareness, knowledge and action

Wisdom of the crowds. People matter

News and blog posts

Back to the future. History, science and maths.

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