Centrifugal & Axial Compressors
MSI performs design and comprehensive analysis of centrifugal and axial compressors of all sizes and horsepower. Markets served include process, petrochemical, aerospace & defense, and automotive, among others. MSI performs 3-D finite element analysis of stress, deflection, and vibration. The best modern CFD codes are used to perform aerodynamics evaluation from meanline
performance analysis to complex CFD of primary and secondary flow fields through all stationary and rotating components. MSI's aerodynamics team is led by Dr. Edward Bennett. Detailed experimental evaluations can also be performed in the field or in MSI's laboratory test rigs. Testing capabilities include performance and efficiency quantification, nozzle load stresses, rotor pressure and stress oscillation as reported by multi-channel telemetry, vibration modal testing and vibration operating deflection shapes (ODS) testing.
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Design Optimization of a High Speed Motor Driven Centrifugal Compressor - Design a centrifugal compressor to be used in a blower application... |
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Impeller Failure Analysis - MSI investigates a series of blade cracking problems in a compressor Impeller... |
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Rotor Instability Problems in an Integrally Geared Compressor - MSI troubleshoots a newly commissioned critical compressor train experiencing unexplained vibration trips... |
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Strain Measurement of a Centrifugal Compressor Impeller via FM Telemetry - MSI worked closely with a major compressor OEM to specify, install and conduct strain gage testing of a centrifugal compressor impeller on the OEM test stand... |
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Using TAP™ to Diagnose Critical Speeds of Rotating Machinery - A special experimental modal analysis technique, TAP™(Time Averaged Pulsing), has been developed by MSI’s engineers... |