SwRI: Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow Technologies for 50 years

With more than 50 years of experience in fluid and multiphase flow technologies, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has emerged as a world leader in providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art solutions to fluid dynamic needs.

 

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General Fluid Dynamics

Oil and Gas Applications

Space Applications

Flow Component Testing Facilities


SwRI engineers use a multidisciplinary approach to solve complex problems in science and applied technologies. As an independent and multidisciplinary research and development laboratory, SwRI has built a worldwide reputation for innovations in a variety of industries and research areas.

 

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SwRI boasts a variety of onsite facilities to assist in simulating field-like environments under controlled conditions.

In addition to utilization of large-scale test facilities, Institute engineers have extensive experience in constructing scaled experimental setups.


SwRI has more than 3,300 staff members with expertise in a wide range of fields, including materials, electronics, and other support activities. The staff is complemented by a variety of onsite facilities and testing capabilities, including:

  • Field testing

  • Laboratory experiments

  • Modeling

  • Analytical analysis

  • Numerical analysis

  • Hardware design

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SwRI engineers use an array of computer tools to analyze fluid research problems.

 

For more information about fluid dynamics and multiphase flow capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please e-mail fluids@swri.org or call (210) 522-3520.


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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 12 technical divisions using multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The Institute occupies more than 1,200 acres and provides nearly two million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices for more than 3,300 employees who perform contract work for industry and government clients.