Gas Turbines Design and Analysis
We Offer
Design and analysis services to aero-engine, power and marine gas turbine customers in the defence and civil sectors.
Experience
Decades of experience working with major manufacturers to provide complete design and manufacturing packages.
Multi-physics
We have expertise in multi-physics analyses, combining thermal, aerodynamics and structural assessments.
Our Capabilities
Design
- Stiffness tuned support structures
- Fan blade development
- Compressor & turbine development
- Combustion R&D equipment
- Design for extreme heat and pressure
- High-energy impact & containment
- High speed rotating machinery
- Composite engine intakes
- Modular instrumentation packing
- Manned access platform fabrications
- Design for ATEX environment
Analysis
- Static & non-linear structural analysis
- Vibration & acoustic assessments
- Aero & fluid dynamics optimisation
- Impact & shock analysis
- Thermal transients & heat transfer
- Multi-physics assessments
- Rotor-dynamics assessments
- Assessments to relevant safety codes
- Welded & bolted joints analysis
Client Cases
Gas Turbine Testing Equipment
We designed a high-speed rotating assembly for next generation fan blade research, including assessment of bird impact and development of explosive release systems. The project requirements to test high rotational speeds on a new larger fan blade required innovative design and advanced balancing assessments of the blade holder component. We worked closely with the customer to integrate this new design into the existing test facility ensuring the integrity of the full system. The project was delivered on time and to budget, with subsequent successful application of the equipment.
Gas Turbine Pipework System
We designed a pipework system required to duct hot (750°C), high pressure (45 bar) air whilst withstanding extreme vibrations. The work was conducted to the latest pressure equipment standards and involved the assessment of complex displacements, requiring the design of flexible bellows to compensate movements. We delivered a solution within a tight time frame allowing our customer to achieve their engine test targets.