MSI’s soup to nuts approach can run the gamut from initial research to analysis, conceptual design, building a prototype, performing specialized testing, and optimization, or just a subset of those activities that your project requires.
For example, whether your needs are structural analysis, rotordynamics analysis, fluid structure interaction (FSI),
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fatigue life analysis, modal analysis, or any other turbomachinery requirements, our customized engineering team of highly experienced, turbomachinery professionals has it covered.
MSI designs and analyzes accurate fluid dynamics models for optimized flowpath using advanced CFD tools, and specializes in transient, high-resolution CFD.
Learn More About Turbomachinery Flowpath DesignOnce the flowpath is designed, MSI performs analysis of the structural design using the latest FEA (including non-linear material behavior and contact), fluid-structure interaction, fatigue, and modal analysis.
Learn More About Turbomachinery Structural DesignMSI analysis also simulates rotordynamics, coupled thermal/structural conjugate heat transfer, and electromagnetic effects.
MSI is experienced in designing the entire machine, including flowpath, motors, and bearings, and understands how they work together as a system for maximum performance.
Case StudiesMSI engineers have decades of turbomachinery design experience, tempered by hands-on field troubleshooting, to ensure practical and reliable custom solutions.
Meet the TeamCustom designs conceptualized, researched, analyzed, designed, prototyped, and tested efficiently and cost effectively.
MSI experience anticipates operational problems as part of the design process and designs components and systems to deliver trouble-free operation.
Our experienced commercialization team helps take your technology all the way to the marketplace.
As applicable, MSI uses its other specialist capabilities in custom designs - automated diagnostics, high speed spatial tracking, foil bearings, etc.
MSI was contracted to design a down-hole, multi-set external gear hydraulic motor – pump unit. The system had to meet specific requirements to achieve a design to replace the current pitot jet-pump configuration. Some of the design challenges included a small unit size, maximizing volume displacement, improving efficiency, and increasing durability under the extreme conditions of the well environment. Numerous iterations took place in both design and finite element analysis to achieve an optimal concept. A new gear profile (an involute-cycloid hybrid) was researched and developed to achieve the best possible volumetric displacement and tooth strength over standard gear profiles.
MSI was contracted by a major aerospace equipment supplier/manufacturer to design and prototype an FAA-approved vacuum generator for use on commercial aircraft. The design would be subject to strict FAA requirements and RTCA environmental conditions/test procedures for airborne equipment. At the customer's request, MSI studied the failure modes of the competitors' products. In collaboration with the customer, a low pressure ratio single-stage centrifugal blower design was selected with a high-speed electric motor drive. The design requirements included strict size and weight restrictions as well as aggressive duty cycle and life requirements.
MSI consultants solve difficult or urgent problems of vibration in machinery, taking into account the performance process parameters in critical rotating machinery and systems. MSI’s right-first-time, high-value solutions and clear reports are based on a 30-year track record of reliably solving the problem.
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