SwRI: Noise, Vibration and Harshness

 
 

Transmission test in semi-anechoic chamber
 
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SwRI engineers use state-of-the-art noise analysis techniques in NVH problem-solving.

The drivetrain design and development team at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) uses their extensive experience in a wide range of vehicle design and component issues to resolve your powertrain noise, vibration, and harshness concerns.

 

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Staff

  • Highly experienced engineers from well-known drivetrain Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)s

  • Product-oriented engineers

  • Individuals with specific noise, vibration, and harshness experience in engines, transmissions, and drivetrains

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Tools

  • Semi-anechoic powertrain cell

  • Measurement and analysis equipment for:

    • Sound

    • Vibration

    • Torsional vibration

  • Transient and modal analysis for systems and components

  • Nonlinear torsional drivetrain modeling

  • Systematic problem-solving methodologies

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Specialties

  • Gear noise issues

    • Gear design, manufacturing, tolerancing, and analysis expertise

    • Engine geartrain systems

  • Drivetrain noise, vibration, and harshness problem solving

    • Torsion damper development

    • Engine/drivetrain interactions

    • Understanding and modifying drivetrain dynamic system behavior

    • Powertrain/vehicle interactions

 

 

For more information about noise, vibration, and harshness capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Doug Fussner, at dfussner@swri.org or (210) 522-3972.

 

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