Explicit Dynamics Case Studies

Intelligent Engineering Limited (IE), has developed and patented the Sandwich Plate System (SPS), which integrates a steel-elastomer-steel composite structural laminate in place of conventional stiffened steel plates.

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Les Plastiques Majoly (Rotek Plastic) produces roadside hardware such as barricades used in work zones. The barricades are joined together to form a barrier and are reinforced with three steel cables running the entire length of the barrier.

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MSE Technology Applications Inc. specializes in providing engineering management, and technical support services to the public and private sector. One of their specialties is the design and operation of mobile demilitarization systems for the disposal of out of date and recovered ordnance.

MSE-TA has designed a new mobile system that will be able to dispose of larger ordnance. Although the design is similar to their existing designs, the chamber is larger and needs to withstand larger explosions. Work was performed for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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CFD Case Studies

Allerion Oilfield Services develops products and solutions for the petro-chemical industry. Currently, Allerion is engaged in developing and deploying static mixers for desludging and destratication of large crude oil storage tanks all over the world. Their simple and easy to deploy “DS Jet” mixer designs allow their customers to recover large amounts of oil product trapped in settled sludge. With rising oil prices, the DS Jet mixer has become a must-have tool with a great return on investment. With demand high, Allerion is aiming to develop this line of products further.

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At Mechanical Design Studio (MDS), their art is seeing green, comfortable, elegant and functional building systems made possible.  Their team of mechanical consulting engineers offers expertise in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, re protection and process piping - the central nervous system of any building. With certied Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) professionals on staff, MDS is committed to sustainable design. Having been involved in many LEED projects, they have helped to ensure clients reach their LEED certication including gold and silver levels. Read more ...

Testing Case Studies

Delphi is a leading global supplier of mobile electronics and transportation systems, including automotive radiators and heating/cooling systems. Delphi sought ways to optimize its heat exchanger designs by measuring thermal strain under a variety of loading conditions. To enhance its product testing and evaluation capabilities Delphi sought a partner with extensive strain gage measurement experience, and found SimuTech Group.

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STORK H&E Turbo Blading is the premier independent manufacturer of rotating and stationary blading for steam & gas turbines, axial compressors and hot gas expanders. To ensure product quality, the natural frequencies are checked before delivery to the customer. Stork is in the business of providing fast, reliable, exible, personalized service and needed a business partner with the same high standards to frequency test blades.

During a maintenance outage, Stork’s customer (a power plant) encountered an urgent need for a row of steam turbine blades. With the plant losing over $1M per day, every hour of the manufacturing process was critical. Stork needed fast and reliable frequency testing for quality assurance.

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