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SwRI Research Technologies - Alphabetical Listing
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BA-133 
ANALYSIS METHOD FOR BA-133
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Balancing 
To add or remove small weights from a rotor so that it runs with less vibration
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Ball Bearing Test 
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Ballistic Testing 
  Ballistics & Explosives Range
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Barrier Crash Testing on Cars 
  Fluid Machinery Systems
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Batteries--Electrochemistry 
Testing, evaluation, and simulation of batteries for hybrid electric, fuel cell and electric vehicles
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Geosciences & Engineering
Battery Consortium 
Energy Storage System Consortium, performs precompetative standardized tests on electrochemical cells and provides the data to OEMs to help in designing energy storage systems.
  Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety Consortium
Beacon Development 
  Office of the Director
  Program Management
  Tracking Systems
Beam-Pointing Simulation and Optimization 
Expertise include: Radar performance modeling and integration of best-in-class COTS (commercial off the shelf) tools with custom programming and interfaces for specific radar sites.
  Automation & Data Systems
Bearing Analysis 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Bearing Inspections 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Marty, S. D.
  Gasoline
  Rating & Metrology
Benchmarking 
  2007 Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Benchmarking Program Flyer
  Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Benchmarking Program
  Fuel & Fleet
BETAW 
ANALYSIS - METHOD GROSS BETA (WATER)
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
BI-212 
ANALYSIS METHOD FOR BISMUTH-212
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
BI-214 
ANALYSIS FOR BISMUTH-214
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Bi-directional thermal actuator 
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Biochemistry 
Including: Biomaterials, Musculoskeletal research, Tissue engineering, Functional surfaces and biocompatibility, Microfluidics and microfabrication, Molecular and structure-property modeling, Targeted and triggered drug delivery, Controlled release, Biosensors, Biomedical research
  Material Development
Bioconjugate Chemistry 
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Biodegradable Plastics 
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
  Vice President's Office
  Filtration
Biodegradation of Oil or Hydrocarbons 
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Process Chemistry
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Determination of biodegradation rates and products in water, soil, and project-specific matrices
  Process Chemistry
Methods ASTM 5864 and OECD 301B
  Process Chemistry
Biodiesel Fuel 
Chemical compostion of Biodiesel by GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry)
  Process Chemistry
Tests to determine properties of biodiesel fuel.
  Biodiesel Fuel Technology Brochure
  Process Chemistry
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Filtration
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Biodiesel Fuel Technology
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Biodiesel Fuel - Engine Performance and Emissions 
Tests to determine the performance and emissions of engines using biodiesel fuel
  Chemistry Lab
  Emissions R&D
  Certification Audit & Compliance
Biodiesel Production 
Production of biodiesel from bio sources through use of hydrotreating and distillation.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
Biodiesel Upgrading 
Upgrading of biodiesel or biodiesel feed stocks by hydrotreating and distillation.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
Biofuel processing 
Biofuel extraction, processing, and upgrading.
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
Bioinstrumentation 
Size requirements and compatibility requirements for the development of new instruments.
  Biomedical Engineering
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Biological Agent Defeat 
Testing and analysis for biological agent defeat weapons
  Vice President's Office
  Computational Mechanics
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Biological Treatment 
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Biological Warfare 
Testing and analysis of biological agent defeat weapons.
  Vice President's Office
  Computational Mechanics
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Biomaterials 
  Material Development
Alloy, polymers, ceramica, or composites used for biomaterial and biomedical applications. Determination of biocompatibility.
  Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
Biopolymer, Bioceramc, Synthetic polymer and Composites for biomaterial and biomedical applications (e.g. tissue engineering scaffold, carrier for drug delivery, coating...) Nanomedicine based on targeted drug delivery for diagonstic and therapeutic applications (e.g. Cancer) Regenerative medicine by using 3D bioscaffold with stem cells Biomaterial characteirzation and evaluation
  Materials and Bioengineering
Includes microbiology, biological dyes, and live cell cultures.
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Geosciences & Engineering
Biomedical Engineering 
  Materials and Bioengineering
Biomedical Technology 
  Materials and Bioengineering
Biomedical--Human Subject Testing 
  Automation & Data Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Biometrics 
sensors & methods for uniquely identifying persons
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Biometrics Development and Engineering 
Fingerprint, Iris scans, and facial recognition, including development of Compact biometrics sensors, Stand-off biometrics acquisition, Biometrics software integration, and Situational data co-collection. Testing includes: MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 testing.
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Bioorganic Chemistry 
Chemistry at the interface of biology and organic chemistry.
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Bioremediation 
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Vice President's Office
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Automation & Data Systems
Biosciences & Bioengineering 
  Biomedical Engineering
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
biosesor, in vitro diagnostic system, perfusion system, artificial blood
  Materials and Bioengineering
Biotechnology 
  Materials and Bioengineering
Bird Impact 
  Ballistics & Explosives Range
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
BJ1-2 (A) 
BJ1-2 (A). Extreme Pressure Properties of Lubricants.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
BJ1-2 (B) 
BJ1-2 (B). Extreme Pressure Properties of Lubricants.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
BJ110-3 
Method BJ 110-3. Oxidation - Water Tolerance Test (Modified)
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
BJ110-4 
p_ABOT 300. Aluminum Beaker Oxidation Test (300 Hours).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
BJ124-01 
BJ124-01. Filterability - Engine Oil.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Black Carbon Particle Calibration  
Calibration facility uses dry soot particles produced by a propane flame based on the miniCAST technology coupled with a catalytic stripper. Specifications: Particle mass concentrations ranging from 5 g/m to 80 mg/m, with less than 5% coefficient of variation; Particle number concentrations ranging from 10 part./cm to 5 x 107 part./cm, with less than 5% coefficient of variation; Particle size distributions with geometric number mean diameters ranging from 15 nm to 120 nm; and Flow rates up to 50 standard liters per minute. Capabilities include: Calibration and verification of solid particle measurement systems in compliance with Euro 5, 6 and Euro VI regulations; Particle instrument and dilution systems calibrations and performance checks; Research and development on small-scale particle filters (filters can be evaluated at temperatures ranging from 25C to 400C); Particle inhalation studies; Fundamental research on the affect of black carbon on global warming.
  Particle Science
Blade Tip Sensors 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
Blade Vibration 
Measurement and analysis of the vibration experienced by the blades of turbomachinery as a means to assess and control damage by high cycle fatigue
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
Blast Design--Warheads 
  Computational Mechanics
Blast Effects and Explosion Testing 
Analytical and experimental investigations into the effects produced by intentional and accidental explosions. Intentional development of a pressure wave by means of explosives or rapid pressure relief and analysis of that wave and its effects on its surroundings
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Engineering & Material Sciences
Blast Monitoring 
Measuring ;the effects produced by explosions, whether in air or buried. Measurements may include displacements, strains, accelerations, pressures, impulse, and sound.
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
  Materials Engineering
Blast Resistant Design and Analysis 
Evaluating the response of structures to international and accidental explosions, and designing structures to resist the explosive loading.
  Engineering & Research
  Computational Mechanics
  Explosion Hazards Evaluation
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Blotters 
Blotter Test
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Boat Drivetrain Testing 
Testing of boat drivetrains.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
Body Worn Antennas 
Design custom antennas in frequency ranges from VLF to UHV.
  Applied Physics
Boiler Tube Inspection 
  Applied Physics
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Bone Implant 
  Materials Engineering
  Mechanics & Materials
engineered bone graft substitute
  Materials and Bioengineering
Borehole TV Probe 
Design of custom T.V. probe instrumentation, inspection, and mapping.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Borehole Well Log 
  Applied Physics
Botnet Detection 
Techniques for detecting the command and control communications for botnets. Designs for automated botnet sensors for network protection.
  System Security & High Reliability Software
Brake Fluid Testing 
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
  PPRD Administration
Brake Noise Testing 
  Gears
  Engine Lubricants Research
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Brake Testing 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine Design & Analysis
  Fuel & Fleet
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Bridge Equipment 
Long-range guided wave inspection and testing.
  Applied Physics
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Bruisable Paint--Microencapsulation 
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
  Microencapsulation
  Applied Physics
Bruisable Paint--NDE 
  Applied Physics
  Sensor Systems & NDE Tech
BS 476 Part 20, 24 
BS476. Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 119.
  Fire Resistance
BS 7244 
BS7244. British Standard Specification for Flame Arresters for General Use.
  Engineering & Research
Buoyant Stratospheric Vehicles (BSV) 
  Systems Research & Products
Buried Object--Location 
Elecrtronic equipment development for location of metal and non-metal objects buried in the ground or in building materials. Evaluation of equipment is at a test site on SwRI property
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Burlington Northern 
p_BNPOT. Oxidation Test - Paddle - Burlington Northern.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Burner aging 
  Aftertreatment
Burners 
  Emissions R&D
Business Process Reengineering 
  Process Improvement Engineering

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May 27, 2011