Engineering Solutions Group

Overview | Air Systems | Blast Engineering and Explosion Migitation | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Custom Software | Finite Element Analysis | Noise and Vibration | Reverse Engineering | Simulated Environment and Accelerated Weathering

Air Systems

The Engineering Solutions Group at Southern Research has a multidisciplinary team that can bring specialized expertise to troubleshooting and redesigning of air moving and control equipment. Our goal is to provide workable solutions for complex problems in the following areas:

Noise, Vibration and Structural Analysis

Mechanical vibration analysis in structures and foundations

Fatigue and resonance studies

Vibration mode shape analysis and equipment tuning

Design of vibration isolating structures

Component life improvement in air systems

Noise identification, attenuation and control

Design of noise barriers and noise canceling devices

Fluid Flow

Reduction of pressure losses in air systems

Flow induced vibration analysis and correction

Increased efficiency and control in fan and duct systems

Matching of system components for optimum performance

Design of special or single purpose fans to meet a particular set of circumstances

Review and evaluation of fan specifications and proposals

Mechanical Design

Resolution of bearing and power transmission problems

Solutions to cracking and corrosion problems

Redesign for equipment isolation and control

Resolution of aerodynamic and mechanical problems in damper systems

The Engineering Solutions Group has the specialized resources required to investigate and review air systems design. We can also provide customized hardware and software for special applications. Additionally, the Engineering Solutions Group has access to analytical tools including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that can predict the static and dynamic structural response of equipment to normal operation, modification and process changes. Please contact the Engineering Solutions Group to discuss how this type of analysis can be applied to your product, process, or situation.