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UAV propulsion engineering support services and product development
MSI supports UAV platform and UAV propulsion system manufacturers with design, analysis, and test services focused on small gas turbines. MSI is also
developing the compact KULL constant displacement turbine engine which offers the small size and low sfc required by UAV applications.
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Internal Combustion Engine Development Video
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KULL constant displacement turbine engine
- 1-lbm/ hp and sfc of 0.35
- 1/3 weight of traditional reciprocating engines
- 1/3 footprint parts vs. conventional engines
- Under development with IRAD and Army funding
- Need to transition to an engine manufacturer
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Fluid Dynamic Capabilities (ANSYS CFX)
- Flow path Design and Analysis –turbine and compressor
- Centrifugal specialists
- Multi-component and Stage CFD Analysis
- Transient CFD Analysis
- Advanced Turbulence Modeling
- Fluid/Structural Interaction (FSI)
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Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, Pro/Mechanica)
- Linear and Non-Linear Capability
- Stress, Fatigue, and Failure
- Vibration and Natural Frequency (incl. Bladed Disc)
- Heat Transfer - Steady and Transient
- Acoustics
- Cracking, Fracture Mechanics
- 3D Contact w/ Friction
- Plastic Flow & Creep
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Rotordynamics including bearings & seals
- Rotor Stability
- Shaft Critical Speeds
- Rotor Forced Response
- Power Train Torsional Analysis
- Bearing Seal Coefficients
- Squeeze Film Dampers
- Multi-rotor Systems with Flexible Supports
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Testing
- Advanced instrumentation – NSMS, strain gage/telemetry, vibration, acoustics, and thermal
- ME'scope software for dynamics
- Field testing, customer’s lab, or MSI’s lab
- Compressor rig on site or will build specialty test rigs
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