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SwRI Research Technologies - Alphabetical Listing
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C-4 
C4 VisCalc. Viscosity Characteristics (Test 228 and DandE).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
C14 
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
C14 W 
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (WATER)
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
C14S 
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (SOLID)
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
C14W 
ANALYSIS - METHOD CARBON 14 (WATER)
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
CA FSM 12-7A-4 testing 
burn test for decking (state fire marshal standard as referenced in the California referenced standards code)
  Material Flammability
CA-45 
ANALYSIS FOR CALCIUM-45
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Cable Fire Testing 
  Vice President's Office
  Fire Resistance
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Cable Stress Test 
  Insitute Calibration Laboratory
  QA Inspection
Calibrate Micrometers 
  QA Inspection
Calibration Blocks (Samples) 
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Calibration Lab 
Calibration support of inspection, monitoring, test, and measurement equipment for the divisions and is not available for commercial work. ISO/IEC 17025 accredited in measurement areas of mechanical, electrical, frequency, dimensional and thermodynamics, and is compliant to ANSI/NCSL - Z540.
  Insitute Calibration Laboratory
Calibration Standards 
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Calibration--Digital Analog Converter 
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Calibration--Electrical 
For SwRI divisions only
  Fire Resistance
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Calibration--Field/Process Control 
  Network-Centric Systems
  Project & Operations Support
Calibration--Flow Meters 
The Metering Research Facility can provide precise flow meter calibrations using either natural gas or nitrogen gas as a test medium. Calibrations can be performed over a range of operating pressures between 15 and 1200 psig. Accuracy of the calibration is on the order of 0.25% of meter reading. Test meter diameters between 0.5" and 12" can be accommodated.
  Flow Measurement
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
Calibration--Management Software 
  Network-Centric Systems
  Project & Operations Support
Calibration--Natural Gas Meters 
The Metering Research Facility can provide precise flow meter calibrations using natural gas as a test medium. Calibrations can be performed over a range of operating pressures between 15 anc 1200 psig. Accuracy of the calibration is on the order of 0.25% of meter reading. Test meter diameters between 0.5" and 12" can be accommodated.
  Flow Measurement
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Calibration--Pressure Transducers 
Calibration Lab offers service fot SwRI divisions only
  Filtration
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Calibration--Vibration 
Standard accelerometers with calibration traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST) are used to calibrate vibration sensors. Electrodynamic shakers are used to produce the vibration levels and frequencies necessary to calibrate the sensors.
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
California Building Code 
California Building Code Chapter 7A; 12-7A-5. Urban Wildland Interface Building Test Standards- Fire Resistance Standards for Decks and Other Horizontal Structures.
  Fire Resistance
Calorimeter Testing 
We have two different scanning calorimeters to measure quantities of absorbed or evolved heat or for determining specific heats. One has high pressure capability up to 1000 psi. We have the ability to conduct thermal studies at ambient pressure of approximately -80C to 400C
  Chemical Engineering
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Chemical Defense
  Filtration
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
  Applied Physics
Canister Life 
Canisters or activated carbon filters are used for cars and trucks to collect fuel vapors, especially gasoline vapors that try to escape to the air from fuel tanks or engine air intake manifolds. Our products provide services to industries on testing, research, and life evaluation of these carbon filters and to help them improve their products.
  Fuel Systems & Contamination Research
Canopy Inspection 
Inspection kit and methodology to inspect the attachment points of aircraft canopies using an optical and index matching fluid. The method allows visual examination of attachment details from the outside of the canopy.
  Robotics & Automation Engineering
  Applied Physics
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
CapstanWire 
Wire on Capstan
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Car Certification/Emission/EPA 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Car Datalink Development 
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
Car Design and Test Work 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Car Electronics and Controls 
Design, development, debugging, and testing of electronics and control systems for automotive applications, including engine control systems, transmission control systems, in-vehicle electronics systems, and automotive electronics test systems.
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
  Powertrain Controls
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Car Electronics--Failure Analysis 
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Car Noise/Vibration 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Car Safety Tests--Barriers, Bridges, etc 
  Fluid Machinery Systems
  Marine & Offshore Systems
CARB 429A 
CARB429A. Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) (up to 19) by GC/MS with PI/EI/SIM.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CARB 429B 
CARB429B. Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) (up to 19) by HRGC/HRMS.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CARB 429C 
CARB429C. Analysis of PAH (MW 250) by HRGC/HRMS.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Carb Test Fuels 
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
Carbon Capture and Sequestration 
Design, build and pilot processes for capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide gas.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
Carbon Dioxide Capture 
  Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division
  Fuels & Energy Development
Carpet (Fire) Testing 
  Vice President's Office
  Fire Technology
Casing Collapse Analysis 
SwRI performs numerical prediction of collapse of pipe sections subjected to external pressure. The predictions are based on mechanics models considering material properties, pipe geometry (diameter, wall thickness, ovality, eccentricity).
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Casing Collapse Testing 
SwRI performs collapse tests on casing, pipe, hoses and tubing. SwRI places the pipe in a hyperbaric test chamber, and increases the external pressure until collapse occurs.
  Marine & Offshore Systems
  Marine & Offshore Systems
CASU III 
  Business Development
Contract Vehicle
  Central Office
CASU IV 
CASU IV
  Business Development
Contract Vehicle
  Central Office
Catalyst and Catalytic Converter Accelerated Aging 
Accelerated aging of catalysts and catalytic converters is a useful tool to simulate real world mileage accumulation in a short period of time. Accelerated aging can be performed using bench engines (thermal only) or using SwRI's FOCAS? system (thermal and oil poisoning).
  Emissions R&D
  Aftertreatment
Catalysts 
Synthetic gas reactor testing is commonly used to evaluate the performance of a variety of catalysts, including those used in automotive emissions control. SwRI's Universal Synthetic Gas Reactor (USGR) was developed to perform numerous tests that can be rapid and cost-effective. It is an excellent tool for screening of catalyst formulations, and discerning their mechanisms of operation to assist in further development. Applications include: Three-way catalyst (TWC), Lean NOx trap (LNT), Selective catalyst reduction (SCR), Oxidation catalyst, Fuel cell and reforming catalyst, Sulfur trap, Selective noncatalyst reduction (SNCR). To provide real-time, second-by-second data, a range of analyzers is used, including: O2, CO, CO2, Total hydrocarbons (HC), NOx, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy for real-time measurement of gas components such as: NH3, NO/NO2/N2O/NOx, H2O, CO/CO2, HC Species, SO2.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Aftertreatment
Catalysts development 
Catalysts development for chemical processes
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Emissions R&D
Catalytic Converter--Auto 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Aftertreatment
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Machinery Systems
  Structural Engineering
Caterpillar AT1 168h 
Caterpillar AT1 168h R1: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 NBR 1E0741 elastomer (168 hours @120C). Caterpillar AT1 168h R2: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E0944 elastomer (168 hours @ 150C). Caterpillar AT1 168h R3: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E1039B elastomer (168 hours @ 150C). Caterpillar AT1 168h R4: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 AEM 1E1798A elastomer (168 hours @150C). Caterpillar AT1 168h R5: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 HNBR 1E2719A elastomer (168 hours @ 120C). AT1 168h R6: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E2865A elastomer (168 hours @ 150C). Caterpillar
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar AT1 70h 
Caterpillar AT1 70h R1: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 NBR 1E0741 elastomer (70 hours @120C). Caterpillar AT1 70h R2: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E0944 elastomer (70 hours @ 150C). Caterpillar AT1 70h R3. Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E1039B elastomer (70 hours @ 150C). Caterpillar AT1 70h R4: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 AEM 1E1798A elastomer (70 hours @150C). Caterpillar AT1 70h R5: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 HNBR 1E2719A elastomer (70 hours @ 120C). Caterpillar AT1 70h R6: Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 FKM 1E2865A elastomer (70 hours @ 150C).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar CMOT 
Caterpillar Micro Oxidation Test
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar Micro-Oxidation Test (CMOT) 
Measures lubricant oxidation and deposit forming tendencies under thin film conditions.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar Oil Test 
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  Marty, S. D.
  Engine Lubricants Research
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Caterpillar p_AT1 
Caterpillar p_AT1. Seal Test - Caterpillar AT-1 (All elastomers at all temperatures and durations).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar TO-4 
TO4 Compat: Fluid Compatibility. TO4 Foam: Foam Test - with and without water. TO4 HMT4: Homogeneity. TO4 LTStore: Low-Temperature Storage. TO4 Rust: Rust Test (175 hours) / Rust Test (Test duration per client request). TO4 Elas 1E: Seal Test - Compatibility - Fluoroelastomer (1E2827). TO4 Elas 1Y: Seal Test - Compatibility - Fluoroelastomer (1Y0530).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Caterpillar TO-4 Test 
Caterpillar TO-4 Test refers to a power transmission fluid/hydraulic fluid specification. This type of fluid is used in Caterpillar produced construction and agricultural equipment.
  Fuel & Oil Inventory
  Engine Lubricants Research
  Specialty & Driveline Fluid Evaluations
Cathodic Protection 
Independent evaluation of the performance of anodes used in cathodic protection systems. Evaluations are performed under controlled soil resistivity and cathodic protection conditions.
  Environmental Performance of Materials
CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space) 
Knowledge of and experience in implementing hardware and software command and data handling systems based on the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) recommendations.
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Space Systems
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
CE Markings--Electronic Devices--EMC 
  EMCS
  Systems & Sensors
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
CE Markings--Fire 
Third-party listing, labeling and follow-up inspection services for building materials intended for the European market.
  Fire Technology
CE Markings--Medical Devices 
  Biomedical Engineering
  Automation & Data Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
CE-144 
ANALYSIS FOR CERIUM -144
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
CEC F06A96 
CECF06A96: Lubricity - High Frequency Reciprocating Rig.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-14-A 
CEC L-14-A, p_CECL-14A: Shear Stability - Mechanical (30 passes).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-36-A 
Viscosity - High Temperature High Shear - 150C.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-39-T 
CEC S_RE1FPM: Seal Test - Fluoroelastomer - RE1 FPM. CEC S_RE2ACM: Seal Test - Polyacrylate - RE2 ACM. CEC S_RE3VMQ: Seal Test - Silicon - RE3 VMQ. CEC S_RE4NBR: Seal Test - Nitrile - RE4 NBR. p_CEC-L-39-T Seal Testing all elastomers: Seal Test - Includes all four rubbers.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-40-A 
Volatility - NOACK (1 hours at 250C).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-45-T 
p_CEC-L-45 40h: Tapered Roller Bearing Shear Test (VW Shear) 40 hrs. p_CEC-L-45 100: Tapered Roller Bearing Shear Test (VW Shear) 100 hrs. p_CEC-L-45 20: Tapered Roller Bearing Shear Test (VW Shear) 20 hrs.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-48-A 
CEC L-48-A, p_CEC-L-48A: Oxidation Test - Method A.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-48-A (B) 
p_CEC-L-48B150: Oxidation Test - Method B at 150C (DKA). p_CEC-L-48B160: Oxidation Test - Method B at 160C (DKA). p_CEC-L-48B170: Oxidation Test - Method B at 170C (DKA). p_CEC-L-48B180: Oxidation Test - Method B at 180C (DKA).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-82-A 
CEC Soot: Soot.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CEC L-85 
Hot Surface Oxidation by Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimeter (120 minute duration).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Cell culture 
Microbial cell culturing
  Process Chemistry
Cellular Manufacturing 
  Manufacturing Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Division Administration
Cellular Radio 
  Institute Scientists
  Product Engineering
Cement Plant Burning of Waste 
  Vice President's Office
Center-to-Center Communications 
  Intelligent Systems
Ceramics 
Synthesis, nanoparticles, manufacturing, sintering
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Machinery Systems
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
Ceramics on Engines 
Knowledge of thermal barrier coatings and ceramic rolling elements.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Design & Development
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Diesel Technology
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
Certfication of Cars 
"Federal Test Procedure" or "FTP" or "FTP-75", "US06", "SC03", as well as the "Highway Fuel Economy Test" or "HFET" or "HWFET". Also European cycles: "MVEG", "MVEG-B", "NEDC", "Euro 2", "Euro 3", "Euro 4", "Euro 5", "ECE", "ECE-15", "EUDC". Japanese cycles include "10 Mode", "11 Mode", "10.15 Mode" and "15 Mode". All of the above tests are conducted on a chassis dynamometer.
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
Certification of Cars/Motorcycles 
"Federal Test Procedure" or "FTP" or "FTP-75", "US06", "SC03", as well as the "Highway Fuel Economy Test" or "HFET" or "HWFET". Also European cycles: "MVEG", "MVEG-B", "NEDC", "Euro 2", "Euro 3", "Euro 4", "Euro 5", "ECE", "ECE-15", "EUDC". Japanese cycles include "10 Mode", "11 Mode", "10.15 Mode" and "15 Mode". All of the above tests are conducted on a chassis dynamometer.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Certification of Pressure Testing 
  Department Administration
Certification of Products 
Third party listing, labeling, and follow-up inspection services.
  Fire Technology
CESIUM-134 
ANALYSIS FOR CESIUM-134
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
CESIUM-137 
ANALYSIS FOR CESIUM-137
  Vice President's Office
CETOP RP 124H 
CETOP RP 124H, RP 124H: Filterability - Hydraulic and Lubricating Oils.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
CGA C14 
CGA C14. Procedures for Fire Testing of DOT Cylinders Pressure Relief Device Systems.
  Engineering & Research
cGMP 
FDA regulatory requirements related to production and testing practice that ensure manufacture of a quality product.
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Phase 1 studies, manufacture, CMC development
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Chain Saw Testing 
Engine emissions test for certification to regulatory standards
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Engine Lubricants Research
  International
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Chemical Agent Decontamination 
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Chemical analysis and characterization 
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Chemical Analysis--Elemental 
Elemental is described as inorganic metals analysis by ASTM D5185 ICP-AES, X-Ray, or Atomic Absorption and organic analysis via ASTM E168 FTIR.
  Division Quality Assurance
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Sample Management/Report
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Filtration
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Chemical Analysis--Explosive Chemicals 
Chemical instrumental analysis of trace level explosive residues.
  Vice President's Office
  Bioanalytical Chemistry & Environmental Health
  Organic
  Engineering & Research
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Science & Analysis
Chemical Analysis--Fuels 
Conventional fuel analysis including natural gas and bio-fuels
  Process Chemistry
Fuel testing of liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. Does not include natural gas or propane type fuels.
  Process Chemistry
  Chemical Defense
  Filtration
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Chemical Analysis--Hazardous Waste 
  Chemical Engineering
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Sample Management/Report
  Organic
  Chemical Defense
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Materials Engineering
Chemical Analysis--Lubricants 
  Process Chemistry
  Chemical Defense
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Chemical Analysis--Materials 
  Material Development
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Chemical Analysis--Metals 
  Division Quality Assurance
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
Chemical Analysis--Metals (Organic) 
Chemical instrumental analysis of organometallic compounds.
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Bioanalytical Chemistry & Environmental Health
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Organic
Chemical Analysis--Pesticide Screening 
  Sample Management/Report
  Organic
Chemical Analysis--Petroleum Products 
Analysis of a fuel, oil, grease or coolant when no particular test is specified.
  Process Chemistry
  Chemical Defense
  Filtration
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Analysis of liquid and semi-solid petroleum based products when no specific test identified
  Process Chemistry
Chemical Analysis--Polymers 
  Material Development
  Chemistry Lab
  Systems Research & Products
Chemical Analysis--Surety Material 
Chemical surety laboratory operations; chemical surety agents; chemical surety testing and analysis
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Chemical and Petroleum Process Simulations 
Complete process simulations for process development to review scale up energy and material balances. Process simulations to evaluate process reconfigurations and commercial feasibility to include economics. Dynamic simulations of processes for safety and process optimization.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
Chemical and Vapor Explosions 
Product includes the simulation or modeling and analysis of explosions, intentional or unintentional, involving gases, liquid vapors, and solids. Measurements may include pressure, impulse, speed, temperature, strain, etc.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Engineering & Research
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Science & Analysis
Chemical Contamination 
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Chemical Defense 
Chemical Defense - associated with chemical warfare agents, calmatives, and industrial compounds. Evaluate engineering and chemical processes used to destroy chemical weapons; conduct analytical assessment of decontamination effectiveness; evaluate chemical toxicity, determine mechanisms to mitigate exposure risk and determine other protective measures.
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Aerospace Structures
  Geosciences & Engineering
Chemical Demilitarization 
the US Army is destroying its entire stockpile of chemical weapons. SwRI has been continually involved in the process for almost 20 years, operating laboratories at the demilitarization sites to monitor for chemical agent and analyze plant process streams. We also developed analytical methods to detect and quantify chemical agent and agent decomposition products in a wide variety of matrices, which has been especially valuable to closure phases of the demilitarization sites.
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Environmental & Demilitarization Technology
  Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Chemical Engineering 
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Systems Research & Products
  Applied Physics
  Materials Engineering
Mass, heat, and momentum transfer, process design, reaction engineering, PFD's, P&ID's, scale-up, and process economics
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Chemical Engineering - Process Design 
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
  S & P
Chemical Engineering--Consulting 
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Chemical Defense
Chemical Engineering--process design 
  S & P
Chemical Kinetics Modeling 
Chemical process modeling and reactive flow modeling
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Computational Mechanics
Chemical Plant Equipment 
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Chemical Defense
Chemical Plants--Equipment Vibration 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Chemical Process Design 
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Process Chemistry
  Chemical Defense
  Microencapsulation
  S & P
  Applied Physics
Chemical Process Development 
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Chemical Process Modelling 
Chemical kinetics modeling; reactive flow
  Chemical Defense
  Engineering & Research
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Science & Analysis
  Computational Mechanics
  Engineering & Material Sciences
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
Chemical or refining process flow diagram modeling
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
Chemical Processes 
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Laboratory and pilot scale buildup, troubleshooting, and testing of chemical processes.
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Chemical Engineering
  Fuels & Energy Development
Chemical Release 
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
  Applied Physics
Chemical Surety 
Chemical surety laboratory operations; chemical surety agents; chemical surety testing and analysis.
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Chemical Warfare Agents 
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Chemical Waste Remediation/Restoration 
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
  Materials Engineering
Chemical Waste Sampling/Survey/Investigation 
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological Training 
  Autonomous Systems & Controls
Chemomechanic Materials 
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
China Bus Retrofit 
A collaboration between US EPA and China's State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), and industry partners to retrofit 30 buses in Beijing, China. Emissions reduction and clean fuel.
  SwRI Office of Automotive Engineering, China Bus Retrofit Program
Chlorofluorocarbons 
  Chemical Engineering
  Sample Management/Report
  Chemical Defense
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Chromatography--Liquid/Gas 
Chemical analysis by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy (LC/MS and LC/MS/MS). Chemical analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS).
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Chemical Engineering
  Bioanalytical Chemistry & Environmental Health
  Sample Management/Report
  Organic
  Chemical Defense
  Process Chemistry Development Laboratory
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Filtration
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Chemistry Lab
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Cincinnati Milacron 
p_CINMIL A: Thermal Stability - Cincinnati Milacron - Method A. p_CINMIL B: Thermal Stability - Cincinnati Milacron - Method B.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Circuit Boards 
  Autonomous Systems & Controls
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Space Systems
  Payload Systems
Circuit board design
  Mission Design & Support
Circuit Boards--Fabrication 
Fabrication for both internal and external clients
  Mission Design & Support
  Microencapsulation
  Space Systems
  Avionics Systems
  Payload Systems
Circuit Boards--Failure Analysis 
  Mission Design & Support
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Circulating Fluidized Bed 
Pilot plant scale circulating fluidized bed
  Fuels and Energy Development
Civil Engineering Service/Testing/Design 
  Vice President's Office
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Engineering & Material Sciences
Classification of Hydrocarbon Types in Distillate Fuels by HPLC 
  Process Chemistry
Clay Mineralogy 
  Rockville Office
Clean Diesel V Consortium 
The consortium encompasses several projects focused on the development of advanced combustion engines, including projects such as: Full operating range HCCI (homogeneous charge-compression ignition) engine development; Dilute diffusion combustion engine development; Expansion of the advanced SwRI low-temperature combustion technology; Integration of cost-effective aftertreatment systems; Advanced model-based control system development.
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
Clean Heavy Duty Diesel Engine 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Clean Diesel IV Consortium
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
CM 
ANALYSIS FOR CORIUM
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
CM-244 
ANALYSIS FOR CURIUM-244
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
CMS M1135 
CMSM1135 6.2: Foam Resistance. CMSM1135 6.3: Seal Test - Compatibility.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Coal BTU Meter 
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Coal Cleaning 
  Chemical Defense
Coal Conversion 
  Chemical Defense
Coal Fuels Analysis 
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Coal gasification 
Coal gasification under plasma condition to facilitate the comtaminants removal.
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
Coal Liquefaction 
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Chemical Defense
Coating Removal 
  Computational Mechanics
Coating Removal/Chemical 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Mechanics & Materials
Coating--Thin Film 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Coating/Paint---UV testing 
accelerated UV testing, simulated sun exposure
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Coatings 
Research, development, characterization and consulting support on hard coatings for reduced friction and wear, thermal barrier coatings, oxidation and corrosion resistant coatings, biocompatible coatings, and catalytic coatings. Industries serviced include power generation, aerospace, defense, biomedical, and tool and die manufacturers and related govement organizations.
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Microencapsulation
  S & P
  Applied Physics
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
Coatings Analysis 
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Mechanics & Materials
COBALT-57 
ANALYSIS FOR COBALT-57
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
COBALT-60 
ANALYSIS FOR COBALT-60
  Vice President's Office
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Cogeneration 
Often referred to as combined heat and power. It means using an engine driven generator for electrical power generation and using waste heat from the engine to heat building space or water. SwRI offers design, development, and testing services for this type of equipment.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Emissions R&D
  Design & Development
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Cognis 
CognisHFRR: Friction Analysis using HFRR Instrument (Cognis).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Cold Room Chamber Testing - Div. 18 
Environmnetal Test Group (Mechanical Sciences Section of Div.18) has 6 "cold room chambers" --four are approximately 3' x 3' x 3' in size (can produce a low temperature down to -65 degrees C); two are approximatley 10' x 13' x 8' (can produce a low temperature down to -40 degrees C); all have ports for running control lines, power lines, etc. between the inside and outside of the chamber. All have separate monitoring systems to shutdown the chamber cooling if thermal runaway occurs. All have ethernet connections nearby so that test items can be monitored by our clients over a separate network that is connected to the internet. All are monitored by SwRI engineers remotely.
  Engineering & Research
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Marty, S. D.
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Collapse Test 
External test performed on tubulars for collapse resistance - API Bulletin 5C3.
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Collision Mitigation 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Collision Warning 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Colormetric Analysis--Wet Chemistry 
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
Combat Identification 
Combat Identification
  Office of the Director
Combustion 
  Gasoline
  Multiphase Flow & Flow Assurance
Fire performance testing of building materials and combustible liquids
  Chemical Engineering
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Computational Mechanics
Combustion Analysis--Petroleum Products 
Product involves the monitoring of free combustion or a combustion process, and analyzing for efficiency, heat release, and combustion products.
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
Combustion Engines 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
Combustion Modeling 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Multiphase Flow & Flow Assurance
Combustion of Composites 
Product involves the monitoring of free combustion or a combustion process, and analyzing for efficiency, heat release, and combustion products.
  Fire Technology
  Materials Engineering
Combustion of Fuels 
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
Combustion Problems 
  Engineering & Research
  Fire Technology
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Science & Analysis
  Computational Mechanics
Combustion Toxicity--Gas/Vapor/Smoke 
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
Combustion Toxicity--Materials/Textiles 
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
Combustion Turbines 
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Computational Mechanics
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  Materials Engineering
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Machinery
  Mechanics & Materials
Combustion--Environmental Effects 
  Vice President's Office
COMINT (COMmuniatinos INTelligence) 
COMINT solutions range from design, analysis, test, to development and fielding of complete communcations intelligence( or Electronic Warfare Support) systems. Related strengths include: electromagnetic modeling, antenna/antenna array design, propagation studies/analysis, RF design, signal detection/acquisition, automatic signal recognition, direction finding/TDOA/FDOA/geolocation, demodulation/decoding, and reporting.
  Office of the Vice President
  Office of the Director
Command and Control Center Systems 
Design, development, and integration of computer and network-based subsystems required for both centralized and distributed command and command and control centers. This includes both COTS and custom hardware and software. Typical applications include NASA mission operations centers, traffic management centers, and military command and control centers.
  Fire Technology
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Intelligent Systems
  Decision Support Technologies
Command and Control Warfare 
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
Command and Data Handling Systems 
  Mission Design & Support
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Intelligent Systems
  Decision Support Technologies
  Division Operations
Communications 
Development of system designs for custom communications applications. Short-range point-to-point requirements and some types of earth satellite applications are included.
  EMCS
  Aircraft Systems Integration
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Tactical Networks & Communication
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Office of the Director
  Office of the Director
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Communications Commercial off-the-shelf integrated solutions 
Communications and Embedded Systems COTS solutions include: replacement engineering, reverse engineering, and specification development.
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Communications Devices 
Using technologies, such as: Wireless, RF (radio frequency), Cellular, Digital, Analog telephone service, and Digital line protocols. Applications include: Transmitting streaming data, Video and audio in real-time, Communicating sensor readings, Monitoring telecommunications traffic, Analyzing telecommunications traffic, and Converting communications transmissions to cross a non-compatible interface.
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Communications Electronics 
Design and support of custom superheterodyne receiver.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Development of custom communications equipment for instrumentation, telemetry, and surveillance applications.
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Communications Networks 
Including: Prototype development, Reverse engineering, Replacement engineering, COTS integration, Custom instruments, Circuit design, Test systems, and Specification development.
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Comparative Bond Test, AC 11 
AC11 Sect. 5.3.5 and Sect. 5.4.5, Comparative Bond Test
  Fire Resistance
composite / hybrid scaffods 
engineering 3D scaffolds with compsite materials to enhance mechanical, cell attachement, and remodeling properties
  Materials and Bioengineering
Composite Fabrication 
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Fire Testing 
Performance testing of structural composites and composite panels used in the marine and building industries to include material flammability, fire resistance, smoke, and toxicity.
  Fire Resistance
  Fire Technology
  Fuels & Lubricants Technology
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Composite Materials 
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Materials - micromechanics, metal-matrix, polymer-matrix 
  Engineering & Material Sciences
Composite Processing 
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Composite Structures 
  Aerospace Structures
Composites 
  Materials Engineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Composites--Computational Modeling 
  Computational Mechanics
  Engineering Dynamics
  Aerospace Structures
  Mechanics & Materials
Compr. And Pumps--Design and Field Analysis 
Field diagnostic and testing services to identify operational problems with pumps and compressors, causes for performance deficiencies, component failures, and/or vibrations caused by rotating machinery. Also, we do post-test analysis to identify appropriate corrective measures to prevent future problems.
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
Compr. Pulsation Analy. And Field Studies 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
  Fluid Machinery Systems
Compressed Natural Gas 
The MRF can test devices that measure compressed natural gas.
  Automation & Data Systems
  Materials Engineering
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Mechanics & Materials
Compressor Diagnostics 
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
Computational Electromagnetics 
  Science & Analysis
  Applied Physics
Computational Fluid Dynamics 
Incompressible and compressible flows; free surface flows (sloshing); flows with heat transfer; natural convection flows.
  Fire Technology
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Engine Development
  Science & Analysis
  Computational Mechanics
  Machinery
  Mechanical Engineering Division
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
Computational Mechanics 
Computational Mechanics
  Science & Analysis
  Materials Engineering
Computer Aided Design (CAD), CAE, CAM 
AutoDesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio
  Intelligent Systems
Div. 10 = SolidWorks, AutoDesk Electrical, CosmosWorks FEA. Div. 15 = Pro/E Wildfire is used for solid modeling of piece parts and assemblies. These models are transferred to manufacturing personnel for use in CNC operations through the use of SURFCAM manufacturing software. The same PRO/E models are also used in the CAE discipline with ANSYS finite element analysis software to perform various simulations of the parts and assemblies.
  Drivetrain Design & Development
  Aerospace Engineering
  Robotics & Automation Engineering
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
  Space Science
  Electromechanical Systems
  Space Systems
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Unigraphics NX
  Engine Design & Analysis
  Fluid Dynamics
Computer Aided Engineering 
  Space Systems
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Manufacturing Systems
  Robotics & Automation Engineering
  Space Systems
  Fluid Dynamics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
Computer Assisted Instruction 
  Employee Development Office
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
  Aerospace Structures
Computer Based Training 
  Employee Development Office
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
  Integrated Diagnostics
Storyboard design.
  Intelligent Systems
Computer Development--Hardware 
  Central Office
  Lighter-than-Air Systems
  Mission Design & Support
  Aerospace Engineering
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Space Science & Engineering
Computer Development--Medical Hardware 
  Lighter-than-Air Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Automation & Data Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Computer Development--Medical Software 
  Lighter-than-Air Systems
  Learning Sciences & Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Division Operations
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
prototype software, LabView
  Materials and Bioengineering
Computer Development--Security 
  Lighter-than-Air Systems
  System Security & High Reliability Software
  Intelligent Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
Computer Development--Software 
The process of developing software through successive phases in an orderly way. This includes not only the actual writing of code but also the preparation of requirements and objectives, the design of what is to be coded, and confirmation that what is developed has met objectives. Typical phases of software development: 1) Identification of required software 2) Analysis of the software requirements 3) Detailed specification of the software requirements 4) Software design 5) Programming 6) Testing 7) Maintenance
  Central Office
  Employee Development Office
  Reporting & Data Control
  Lighter-than-Air Systems
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Aerospace Engineering
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Tactical Networks & Communication
  Automation & Data Systems
  Decision Support Technologies
  Division Administration
  Division Operations
  Mission Operations
  Acquisition Systems
  Technical Resources
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) 
  Space Systems
  Manufacturing Systems
  Intelligent Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Division Administration
  Space Systems
Computer Languages 
A computer language is a language used by, or in association with, computers. Often, the term is used synonymously with programming language, but in general a computer language need not be a programming language. Computer languages can be classified into several kinds, including but not limited to the following: Programming languages (Java, C/C++, C#, Ada, FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, LISP, etc.) Specification languages (Alloy, SDL, UML, etc.) Data Manipulation Languages (e.g., SQL) Markup languages (HTML, SGML, XML, etc.) Transformation languages (e.g., XSLT) Communication protocols for networks (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
  Mission Design & Support
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Aircraft Systems Integration
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Tactical Networks & Communication
  Intelligent Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Decision Support Technologies
  Division Administration
  Division Operations
  Mission Operations
  Space Science and Engineering Division
  Acquisition Systems
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Opto22 OptoScript, VBScript.
  Intelligent Systems
Computer Network Programming 
  Tactical Networks & Communication
  Integrated Systems
Computer Ruggedness Testing 
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Computer Vision 
Processing 2D images and reconstruction of 3D images for precision measurement, scene analysis, pattern classification, intrusion recognition and anomoly detection. Experience includes visible light, infrared, millimater wave and hyperspectral images. Application areas include algorithn development, sensor fusion, Mars crater detection, spectrogram image analysis and biomedical image processing.
  Manufacturing Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Robotics & Automation Engineering
Concept of Operations (CONOPS) 
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
Concrete--Structural 
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Engineering & Material Sciences
Condition Based Maintenance 
Reduction of maintenance costs through the application of condition monitoring, anomaly detection, and diagnostic algorithms
  Aerospace Engineering
Conducting Polymers/Plastics 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Vice President's Office
Conductivity--Semiconductivity 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Vice President's Office
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Conductivity--Soil 
Evaluation of soil conductivity measuring equipment and systems; interpretation of soil conductivity field data.
  Modeling & Simulation
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Technical Resources
Cone Calorimeter 
Cone Calorimeter testing of plastics. Test Standards run with the cone calorimeter are the ASTM E1354, the ISO 5660 and the NFPA 271.
  Fire Technology
Connected Vehicle 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Connector Testing 
  Modeling & Simulation
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Connector Testing--Ships 
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Connectors--Failure Analysis 
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Conrail 
p_Conrail: Oxidation Test - Conrail Railroad.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Construction Analysis--Electronics 
Independent assessments of design, workmanship, cleanliness, and quality
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Contaminated Soil Explosivity 
Analysis of trace quantities of explosive compounds in soil samples.
  Vice President's Office
Contaminated Soil Remediation/Restorat. 
  Vice President's Office
Contaminated Soil Sampling/Survey/inves. 
Survey field sites to address environmental concerns. May require sample collection, field investigations, or other support to characterize conditions. Most activities are initiated to verify land or activity permit compliance, clients filing for use or activity permit, or in response to emergencies
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Continuous Process Improvement 
  Manufacturing Systems
  Process Improvement Engineering
Continuously Variable Transmission 
"push belt" stand for lubricant, durability testing or product testing
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine Lubricants Research
Contraband Detection 
Contraband detection involves the inspection of articles, food items or persons to detect the presence of illegal materials (drugs, explosives, other dangerous products, etc.). The detection occurs without opening or destructive handling of the item being inspected.
  Power Systems Engineering
  Office of the Director
  Program Management
Contractor Logistics Support 
Contractor Logistics Support (often referred to as CLS) is when a single vendor manages the overall logistics process for a product, system or service, thereby achieving a long-term relationship with a client by providing multiple services utilizing a total cost perspective. In Div. 7, we provide CLS services for fielded training systems, including training curricula, courseware, computer-based training, web-based training, simulations and simulators.
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Control Center Software 
  Intelligent Systems
Control Center Systems and Technology 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Intelligent Systems
  Decision Support Technologies
Control Systems 
Design and development of real time software based electronic system to use feedback and control the behavior of electromechanical, electrohydraulic, hydromechanical, pneumatic or optical systems to suppress noise or disturbance or achieve desired tracking performance.
  Mission Design & Support
  Powertrain Controls
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Electrical Systems
Control Systems - UGV 
Development, implementation and validation of modern control applications, including advanced production systems, prototype systems, component development - Unmanned Ground Vehicle
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Controlled Release 
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Microencapsulation
Controls 
  Ann Arbor Technical Center
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Powertrain Controls
  Autonomous Systems & Controls
  ASD Administration
  Avionics & Support Systems
  Manufacturing Systems
  Robotics & Automation Engineering
Controls--Simulation and Servo 
Servo-hydraulic or servo-electric control systems control system variables such as force, velocity, acceleration and temperature that used for material and tructural testing and simulation. Simulation of performance or response of servo-control system using analytical methods. Simulation of the environment (physical loads, vibration, thermal, etc.) that a system or structure is exposed to in actual use for the purpose to acelerated duration testing. The design and construction of servo-control systems.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Electrical Systems
Controls-Simulation and Servo 
Development of control systems using dynamic modeling, hardware in the loop for Servo mechanical/hydraulic systems.
  Powertrain Controls
Conventional Fuels 
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Filtration
Conversion--Diesel to Natural Gas 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
Conversion--Diesel to Natural Gas Engines 
  Engine Development
Conversion--Dual Fuel--Diesel-Gaseous Fuels 
Converting engines that run strickly on diesel fuel to those that can also run on natural gas, propane or hydrogen.
  Engineering & Research
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Coolants/Antifreeze 
All chemical, physical, and performance tests associated with both light and heavy duty ASTM specifications.
  Fuel & Fleet
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Cooperative Sensing 
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
Cooperative Systems 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Cooperative Vehicle Systems 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Corrosion 
  Mechanical Engineering
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Engineering & Material Sciences
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
  Earth, Material & Planetary Sciences
  Mechanics & Materials
Corrosion and Environmental Effects on Materials 
Corrosion evaluation, prediction, and mitigation, including: Corrosion monitoring using different types of sensors and Life prediction modeling and failure analysis of systems. Corrosion science and process engineering services, including: Microencapsulation of corrosion inhibitors and biocides, Coating and inhibitor evaluation, Physicochemical modeling, and Probabilistic risk assessment and maintenance optimization calculations. Radioactive Trace Technology (RATT) measuring crude oil corrosivity. Cylindrically guided wave technique (CGWT) that uses ultrasonic energy propagation to signal the presence of corrosion and cracks. ASTM D6594 bench test that evaluates diesel engine lubricants to determine their tendency to corrode alloys of lead and copper.
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Corrosion and Stress Corrosion 
  Mechanics & Materials
Corrosion Antifreeze 
All corrosion tests required in both the light and heavy duty ASTM specifications
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Corrosion Fatigue 
  Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
  Mechanics & Materials
Corrosion in Electronic Equipment 
Locating and analyzing corrosion failures in electronic and electrical components. Also, identifying sources of corrosion and suggesting preventive measures.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Corrosion Measurement 
We use Radioactive Tracer Technology to measure crude oil corrosivity with and without shear stress.
  Filtration & Fine Particle Technology
Courseware Development 
  Employee Development Office
  Modeling & Simulation
Crack Growth Testing 
  Materials Engineering
Cracking (Petroleum) 
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Crash Worthiness Test 
  Engineering & Research
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Fluid Machinery Systems
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Creep Analysis 
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  Mechanics & Materials
Creep Testing 
  Mechanical Engineering
  Materials Engineering
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Engineering & Material Sciences
  Mechanics & Materials
Cross Sectioning--Electronic Components 
Capabilities for cross-sectioning a wide variety of electronic and electrical components and parts thereof. Capabilities include preparing, mounting, rough cutting, grinding, polishing, etching, examining, and photomicrographing components. Both conventional mounted cross sectioning of components and unmounted cross sectioning of silicon chips are availalble.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Crude Assays 
Conduct and evaluate crude assays for refinery or upstream evaluation.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Process Chemistry
Crude Distillation 
Distillation of crude oil with or without vacuum.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Process Chemistry
Crude Oil Upgrading 
Upgrading extra heavy crude oil via novel cracking process
  Fuels & Energy Development
Upgrading of crude oil by hydrotreating.
  Fuels and Energy Development
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
Cryogenic Crystallization 
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
  S & P
  Applied Physics
Cryogenic Engineering 
Cryogen fuel storage in space; cryogen fluid management in space
  Engineering & Research
  Fluid Dynamics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
Cryogenic Pumps (Rotordynamics) 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
CSA-Z343, Rev 12 
Test Method for In-Line and Firebox Flame Arresters.
  Engineering & Research
Cummins 10508 
Filter Test - Filter Media Compatibility (Up to 8 filters).
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Cummins 10634 
Filter Test - Drawdown Test - Full Flow and Bypass Combination.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Current Good Manufacturing Practices 
FDA regulatory requirements related to production and testing practice that ensure manufacture of a quality product.
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
Current Good Manufacturing Pratice 
FDA regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry
  Division Quality Assurance
Curriculum Design 
Curriculum Design
  Employee Development Office
Cyber Security 
Cyber Security
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  System Security & High Reliability Software
Cycle Deck Models 
Applications of Cycle Deck Models for Test Cell Performance Evaluation and Engine Simulation: The typical cycle deck is a computational model of a gas turbine engine used to determine expected performance at different stages within the engine.
  Systems & Sensors

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May 27, 2011