Extensive laboratory tests provide detailed information about fluid conditions and properties. SwRI conducts standardized fluid wear tests and evaluates fluid filters for performance and durability. A state-of-the-art fuel and chemical processing facility processes and blends special fluids.

Experimental Methods Design

To determine hydraulic component and system parameters and characteristics, SwRI engineers prepare test schedules to replicate actual operating conditions. Experimental runs are minimized while maximizing the value of the data by using techniques such as:

Fractional factorial screening
Taguchi techniques
Data Analysis

All data are examined for appropriateness, accuracy, calibration, and repeatability. To characterize component performance, SwRI applies statistical methods such as:

Response surface modeling
Analysis of variance

For more information about our hydraulic systems design and development support services capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Glenn Wendel at gwendel@swri.org or 210-522-2622.

hydraulicsystems.swri.org

Contact Information

Glenn Wendel

Hydraulic Systems

210-522-2622

gwendel@swri.org

hydraulicsystems.swri.org

Related Terminology

materials analysis and testing

fluids analysis and research

experiment design

data analysis

analysis of materials

experimental methods design

hydraulic component

fractional factorial screening

taguchi techniques

component performance

response surface modeling

analysis of variance

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December 28, 2012