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Earned Value Management System (EVMS) 
Performance Measurement Baseline; Scope, Schedule, Budget management; Earned Value; Time-Phased Budget; Control Account; Critical Path; Variance; ANSI/EIA-748
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
Earth Measurements--Geophysical 
Environmental geophysics including magnetics, DC electrical resistivity, ground conductivity, transient electromagnetics, and ground penetrating radar.
  Applied Physics
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Engineering & Material Sciences
  Earth, Material & Planetary Sciences
  Technical Resources
Earth Resistivity 
  Applied Physics
  Technical Resources
Earth Sciences 
  Engineering & Research
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Environmental Assessment & Hydrology
  Earth, Material & Planetary Sciences
  Technical Resources
Earthmoving Equipment 
Design of earth moving equipment and test and evaluation projects involving earth moving equipment.
  Engineering & Research
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Diesel Technology
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Earthquake Engineering 
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
  Environmental Protection & Waste Management for Non-High Level Radioactive Waste
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Engineering & Material Sciences
Earthquake Testing 
Dynamic testing to simulate earthquake motion is performed in the laboratory utilizing either a single axis or multiaxis electrohydraulic shaker table. Products are exposed to simulated earthquake motion to determine their functionality and mechanical/structural integrity to give a high degree of confidence to the end user that the product will perform in service. Structural and mechanical analyses can also be utilized in support of Earthquake Testing on structures and/or product that cannot be accomodated by the table due to large size or weight.
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Eaton Wet Bronze Corrosion Test 
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
ECE R34 
Annex 5, Testing of Fuel Tanks Made of Plastic Material
  Fire Resistance
Economy, Energy, and Environment (E3) 
E3 is a coordinated federal and local technical assistance initiative designed to help manufacturers adapt and thrive in a new business era focused on sustainability. E3 is currently completing two pilot projects: one in Columbus, Ohio, and one in San Antonio, Texas.
  Process Improvement Engineering
Eddy Current Testing 
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Educational Software 
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
Electric Motors 
The SwRI Component Analysis Group performs failure analyses on electric motors and related items such as overload protectors, start and run capacitors, contactors, and motor starters. The Component Analysis Laboratory is equipped for inspection, disassembly, corrosion and contamination analysis, and documentation of failed electric motors.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Powertrain Controls
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Electric Propulsion 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Automation & Data Systems
Electric Servo Motors 
Selection and commissioning of brushed and brushless servo motors, both linear and rotary, for use in servo-control applications. Knowledge of tradeoffs in motor selection and design, and how motor characteristics affect motor performance. Servo level control Installation, application, trouble-shooting experience.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Powertrain Controls
  Manufacturing Systems
  Division Administration
Electric Vehicles 
  Contracts Department
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Design, Development, and testing of electric vehicles powertrains. Inlcuding the energy storage system, single and dual speed transmissions, and wheel motors.
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Electrical 
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Electrical and Mechanical Systems Analysis 
Sneak circuit analysis for critical weapon system electronics and controls. Sneak circuit analysis is performed using MIL-STD-1543B as a guideline and by blending the use of a commercially available software tool called Sneak Circuit Analysis ToolTM (SCATTM) with focused analytical techniques to identify and characterize potential operational hazards of a system or subsystem. CapFast is a CAE (formerly Canadian Aviation Electronics) tool that provides a method of capturing nodal connections within the circuits and the properties of the circuit components. The SCAT software systematically identifies nodal patterns associated with sneak circuits.
  Systems & Sensors
Electrical Design Engineering 
Analysis of electrical system performance and development of custom electrical power systems.
  Mission Design & Support
  Aerospace Engineering
  Biomedical Engineering
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
  Power Systems Engineering
Electro Optics 
Electro Optics....Ultraviolet, visible, near-infared, infrared.
  ASD Administration
  Avionics & Support Systems
  Manufacturing Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Automation & Data Systems
  S & P
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electro-Explosive Devices (EMC Testing) 
  EMCS
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Electro-Optical 
  Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Electrochemical Analysis--Organic 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) 
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance - EQCM 
  Materials and Bioengineering
Electrochemicals 
Electrochemicals
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Electrochemistry 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Geosciences & Engineering
  Earth, Material & Planetary Sciences
Electrochromic Materials 
  Material Development
  Materials and Bioengineering
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
Electromagnetic Analysis 
  EMCS
  Science & Analysis
  Applied Physics
  Institute Scientists
  Office of the Vice President
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing 
  Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Tests 
Electromagnetic compatibility testing to assure compliance to FCC standards.
  EMCS
  Systems & Sensors
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Electromagnetic Modeling 
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
Electromagnetic Pulse Test 
  EMCS
  Automation & Data Systems
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Electromechanical Engineering 
Our work reflects a broad range of Electromechanical Engineering. Design and build electromechanical test systems.
  Powertrain Controls
  Applied Physics
  Electromechanical Systems
Electron Microscopy 
The SwRI Component-Analysis Group offers scanning-electron microscopy services, as well as related sample preparation. The scanning-electron microscope is equipped with an energy-dispersive x-ray analyzer that facilitates gathering elemental-composition information along with images.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Materials Engineering
Electronic and Electrical Component Failure Analysis 
Including: Package opening and decapsulation, Microscopy, Mounted cross sectioning, Unmounted cross sectioning, Plasma etching, Wet-chemical etching, Material removal, Microprobing, Hermeticity testing, Wire-bond strength measurement, Particle-impact-noise detection.
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Electronic Ceramics 
Electronic Ceramics
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Electronic Instruments 
  Chemical & Refining Process Development
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
Electronic Packaging 
Reflects a broad range of electronic packaging.
  Aerospace Engineering
  Manufacturing Systems
  Division Administration
  Applied Physics
  Space Science & Engineering
  Space Systems
Electronic Performance Support Systems 
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
Electronic Sensor Development and Application 
Applications of electronic sensors; development of custom sensors to meet specific performance requirements.
  Aerospace Engineering
  Biomedical Engineering
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electronic Simulation Test 
  Autonomous Systems & Controls
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Avionics Systems
Electronic Systems Development 
Design and prototype development for custom electronic instrumentation for sensing and measuring various physical phenomina.
  Aerospace Engineering
  Biomedical Engineering
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electronic Tech Manuals 
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Electronic Test Instrumentation 
  Autonomous Systems & Controls
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Applied Physics
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
Electronic Warfare 
SwRI provides Communications Electronic Warfare Support (CES, formerly known as Communications Electronic Support Measures [CESM]) solutions ranging from studies to complete systems for fielding. Tactical applications include shipboard, submarine, airborne, land-mobile, and body worn solutions. Strategic (land-based fixed) solutions are also available.
  EMCS
  Systems Modeling
  Systems & Sensors
  EIIT Administration
  Network-Centric Systems
  Automation & Data Systems
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics
  Office of the Vice President
  Office of the Director
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Set 
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Electronic Warfare Modeling 
Computer-based threat analysis systems. Design, development, deployment, testing, and maintenance of systems used by military organizations.
  Communications & Embedded Systems
Electronic Warfare Simulation 
  EMCS
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
  EIIT Administration
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Electronic Worst Case Analysis 
  Mission Design & Support
  Space Systems
Electronic/Elec Component Construction 
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electronics Modeling and Simulation 
  Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Elevated Temperature Testing 
Facilities at SwRI are capable of exposing products to elevated temperatures. Moderate temperature extremes less that 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) can be accomplished in standard environmental chambers. Electric and Gas convection furnaces are available for high temperature extremes to simulate fires. A variety of heater systems are utilized to provide combination conditions such as high temperature material characterization, high temperature/pressure, and temperature/vibration testing.
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Fire Resistance
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Materials Engineering
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
ELINT (ELectronic INTelligence) 
SwRI's ELINT capabilities include DF processing, TDOA processing/geplocation, antenna design and analysis, signal processing, and networking/data fusion.
  Office of the Vice President
Embedded Systems 
Design, development, packaging, and deployment of embedded hardware and software/firmware systems. Typical components of embedded systems include microprocessors or microcontrollers, FPGAs, data communications interfaces and software, real time operating systems, device drivers, and algorithmic/data processing software.
  Mission Design & Support
  Aerospace Engineering
  High Reliability Software
  Embedded & Applications Security
  Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems
  Communications & Embedded Systems
  Electronics Systems & Robotics
  Engineering Applications & Systems Development
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
  Office of the Director
Embedded Systems Security 
Trade-space analysis, Security testing, and designs for a variety of embedded systems and domains including: Network-enabled devices, Machine information security, Advanced metering infrastructure, SCADA security, Weaponry, and Sensors, Situational awareness systems.
  Automation and Data Systems Division
Embedded Training 
Embedded Training (ET) is a function hosted in hardware and/or software, integrated into the overall equipment configuration of a system. ET supports training, assessment, and control of exercises on the operational equipment with auxiliary equipment and data sources as necessary. ET, when activated, starts a training session or overlays the system?s normal operational mode to enter a training and assessment mode.
  Learning Sciences & Systems
EMC Consulting and Design 
  EMCS
  Systems & Sensors
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
EMC--Medical Devices 
Design and testing of medical devices for electromagnetic compatibility.
  EMCS
  Systems & Sensors
  Biomedical Engineering
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
EMD LO.201 Rev. C 
Silver Corrosion - EMD Revision C
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Emergency Response Information Center (ERIC) 
  Division Administration
EMI and EMC Testing 
  EMCS
  Systems & Sensors
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
Emission Controls 
Describe "Emissions Controls" as "Controlling emissions from engines fueled by gasoline, diesel, natural gas, alcohol, hydrogen, and other alternative fuels by the use of aftertreatment systems, engine combustion, engine design, electronic control, and the integration of all four technologies .
  Operations
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Aftertreatment
Emission Monitoring 
Emission monitoring includes the sampling or characterization of industrial process effluents. These can be monitored in all environmental media to include air, soil, and water. Monitoring is primarily conducted to verify operating permit conditions. Emission monitoring can be used to investigate the cause of process upsets or to evaluate process performance during startup.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Aftertreatment
Emission Testing 
  Chemistry Lab
  Emissions R&D
Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) Spectroscopy Operational Testing
  Chemistry Lab
Emissions Analysis by GC/MS 
This analysis is intended for the analysis of semi-volatile organic compounds captured on Teflon impregnated glass fiber (TIGF) filters and/or polyurethane foam (PUF)/XAD-2 resin traps during engine exhaust emission tests. Types of organic compounds could include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (N-PAHs), mono-, di- and trimethylated PAHs, hydrocarbons (C10 through C25 straight-chain and branched), alkyl benzenes, alkyl cyclohexanes, tetralines, etc. Exact target list is to be discussed prior to the on set of analysis. The mass spectrometer can be operated in either full scan or SIM (selected ion monitoring) mode to meet the project objectives.
  Chemistry Lab
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
Emissions Development--Engines 
Development services to improve performance and emissions of heavy-duty and nonroad engines, both spark-ignited and diesel.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Aftertreatment
Emissions--Bus, Truck 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Emissions--Car 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Emissions--Car Certification 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Emissions--Evaporative 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Chemistry Lab
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Emissions--Gas/Diesel Heavy Duty Engine 
Testing of heavy-duty gas and diesel engines for emissions.
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Aftertreatment
Emissions--Locomotives 
Locomotive exhaust emissions testing.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Emissions--Natural Gas Engines 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Emissions--Small Engines 
Design and development services to improve the performance and emissions of small engines including utility, ATV, snowmobile, PWC, outboard, and other engines.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Chemistry Lab
  Emissions R&D
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Automation & Data Systems
Emissions--Spark-ignited Engines 
Testing to determine the emissions of spark-ignited engines.
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Aftertreatment
Emissions--Stack--Materials/Chemistry 
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
EN 12874 
EN12874. Flame Arresters-Specifications, Operational Requirements and Test Procedures.
  Engineering & Research
EN 14112 
EN14112: Oxidation Stability - Fatty Acid Methyl Esters FAME)
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EN 15751 
EN15751: Oxidation Stability - FAME and FAME/Diesel Blends.
  Chemistry Lab
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EN14078 
EN 14078: FAME Content (IR)
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Encapsulation 
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
  Microencapsulation
  Automation & Data Systems
End Effectors 
  Manufacturing Systems
  Division Administration
  Applied Physics
  Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
End of Arm Tooling--End Effectors 
  Manufacturing Systems
  Division Administration
Energy Management Systems 
Design, development, and test of devices, components, and equipment related to managing energy usage in a smart and cost-effective manner, including home energy management, device energy management, and grid-scale energy coordination and management.
  System Security & High Reliability Software
Energy Storage System Development 
SwRI conducts testing based on the recommended practices of the following for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. SAE J2464, UN 38.3, DOT battery testing standards, USABC, U.S. DOE Battery Test Manual.
  Emissions R&D
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Energy Storage Systems 
Design, develop, and test electrochemical energy storage (ESS) systems for non-vehicular applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, and utility scale use for fixed-site and transient/mobile applications.
  System Security & High Reliability Software
Design, develop, and test electrochemical energy storage (ESS) systems for vehicular applications. Including Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).
  Marine & Offshore Systems
Engine 400 HR NATO Test 
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Engine Bearing Analysis and Tribology 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry
Engine Component Evaluation 
Engine component evaluation includes testing and benchmarking of component and accessories used in or on automotive and heavy duty diesel engines. These components include, but are not limited to: Starters, Alternators, Power steering pumps, Water pumps, Air conditioner compressors, Fuel injection systems, Air filters, Pistons, Bearings, and Gaskets
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Engine Concepts 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Design & Development
  Certification Audit & Compliance
Engine Cycle Simulation 
Product detail of cycle simulation: thermodynamic and fluid dynamic analysis of an internal combustion engine cycle, generally relating to cyclic engines (e.g. piston type as opposed to steady flow devices like gas turbines) including inlet and exhaust systems and possibly accessory air handling devices (turbo/superchargers, heat exchangers).
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Engine Development
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Design and Monitoring 
SwRI engine design and analysis experience includes: Mechanical design and analysis, Thermodynamic analyses of engine performance, Component and system upgrades, Improvement of exhaust emissions, fuel economy, and power output, Evaluation and development of unique engine concepts, and Problem solving and analyses of production engine components.
  Engine Design
Engine Development 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Beijing Representative Office
  Diesel Technology
Engine Diagnostics 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Design & Development
  Aftertreatment
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Durability 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Fuel & Fleet
  Gasoline
  International
Engine Dynamometer Testing 
Emissions, Heavy-Duty, and Diesel Engine testing. EPA recognized test procedures for both transient and steady-state engine operation are applied to quantify EPA regulated emissions for heavy-duty engines fueled on gasoline, gas, diesel, and alternative fuels. Unregulated emissions can also be measured. Engine test capabilities range from less than 5 hp to over 1,000 hp, and include engines for nonroad and on-highway applications. (Light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles can also be accommodated using chassis dynamometers.)
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Medium Speed Diesel Engines
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Emissions R&D
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Marty, S. D.
  Certification Audit & Compliance
  Aftertreatment
  Engine Lubricants Research
  International
Engine Field Testing 
Emission or fuel economy measurements.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Chemistry Lab
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Machinery
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Health Management Plus (EHM+) 
United States Air Force (USAF) Propulsion program
  Aerospace Engineering
Engine Instrumentation 
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Diesel Technology
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine L38 Test 
Gasoline engine lubricant evaluation for determination of copper/lead/tin bearing corrosion and measurement of viscous shear stabilty for multi-grade engine lubricants. Test fuel is leaded gasoline. Test duration is 40 hours.
  Gasoline
Engine Lubricant Test--L-38, IID, IIE, Ve 
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Gears
  Engine Lubricants Research
Engine Lubricant Testing--Diesel 
Div. 08 provides many industry recognized diesel engine tests of prospective lubricants. These tests are used to evaluate the effectiveness of the lubricants in reducing wear or deposits and in resisting viscosity increase or bearing material attack. Radioactive tracer technology is used by Div. 03 to measure engine component wear, in real-time, during engine operation.
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine Design & Analysis
  Emissions R&D
  Filtration & Fine Particle Technology
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  Marty, S. D.
  Engine Lubricants Research
Engine Lubricant Wear Test 
  Fuels & Energy Development
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  International
Engine Lubrication 
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
Engine Monitoring Systems 
  Aerospace Electronics Brochure
  Aerospace Engineering
  Systems & Sensors
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Noise Test 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Engine Reliability 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Filtration & Fine Particle Technology
  Gasoline
  International
Engine Sales--Yamaha CE50 2-Cycle Stroke 
  Fuel & Fleet
Engine Test--Altitude, Coldstart 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Engine Test--Altitude, Emissions 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
Engine Test--Oil Consumption 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine Design & Analysis
  Filtration & Fine Particle Technology
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  Fuel & Fleet
Engine Test--Two Cycle 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine & Vehicle R&D
  Drivetrain Design & Development
  Diesel Technology
  Fuel & Fleet
  International
Engine Test--Two- and Four-Cycle Lubricant 
Lubricant testing and hardwear and durability testing . National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA) ASTM Two-Cycle Sequence I, II, III. JASO M340, M341, M342, M343 CEC-L-79 (also referred to as ISO GD)
  Fuel & Fleet
Engine Test-Emissions 
Services include testing for emission certification of spark-ignited and diesel engines from less then 1 hp to over 1000 hp.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Emissions R&D
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Certification Audit & Compliance
Engine Torsionals 
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
Engine Wear Test 
Testing of engine wear using various fuel and lubricant products.
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Operations
  Emissions R&D
  Design & Development
  Diesel Engineers & Technicians
  Fuels & Lubricants Research
  Gears
  Fuel & Fleet
  Engine Lubricants Research
  International
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
Engine Wear Test--Diesel/Heavy Duty 
Div 03 applies radioactive tracer technology to measure engine component wear, in real-time, during engine operation. We apply this technology to automotive and heavy-duty engines. Div. 08 provides heavy duty diesel wear testing as a normal function of lubricant evaluations they perform. Consequently, they also provide wear testing for parts and material changes when desired.
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
  Engine Design & Analysis
  Filtration & Fine Particle Technology
  Marty, S. D.
  Electromechanical & Optical Systems
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
engineered vascular graft  
synthetic blood vessels, endotheial cell layer, vascularization
  Materials and Bioengineering
Engineering Critical Assessments 
Determination of service lives for offshore pipelines; calculation of weld flaw acceptance criteria and maximum allowable flaw sizes for conventionally installed and reeled pipes; elastic-plastic fracture and fatigue analyses for flawed structures; finite element stress analyses; independent assessment reviews; material property testing.
  Mechanics & Materials
Engineering Hydrology 
  Risk Analysis & Performance Assessment
Enthalpy Measurement 
  Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials
Environ Degradation--Materials 
Customized and standard corrosion testing, corrosion failure simulations, corrosion monitoring and sensors, life prediction, independent product evaluation, sour gas testing, tress corrosion cracking testing, electrochemical testing.
  Environmental Performance of Materials
Environmental Assessment 
Full services in conducting environmental impact assessments to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We review environmental documents, and prepare NEPA documents such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. We also offer customized training in reviewing NEPA documents for compliance with procedural requirements.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Environmental Assessment & Hydrology
  Technical Resources
Environmental Control/Life Support Systems 
Manned space vehicle life support
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
Environmental Engineering 
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
environmental sensor and instrument development
  Technical Resources
Environmental Fluid Modeling 
Engineering and computational analysis in Div. 18 involves the release of vapors and liquids from chemical plants, storage facilities, tankers, etc. These are usually accompished to accompany a hazard and risk analysis of chemical exposure or fires and explosions. Div. 20 -- modeling of water flow and contaminant transport through saturated and unsaturated porous and fractured geological media.
  Computational Mechanics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
  CNWRA Technical Resources
  Technical Resources
Environmental Impact Assessment 
Full services in conducting environmental impact assessments to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We review environmental documents, and prepare NEPA documents such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. We also offer customized training in reviewing NEPA documents for compliance with procedural requirements.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Technical Resources
Environmental Monitoring 
  Demilitarization Laboratory Support
  Chemical Engineering
  Vice President's Office
  Chemical Defense
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Technical Resources
Environmental Remediation--Ordnance 
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Aerospace Structures
Environmental Remediation/Restoration 
Computer modeling (Div. 20).
  Vice President's Office
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
Environmental Sampling/Survey/investigation 
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Environmental Sciences 
Environmental hydrogeology; environmental geology; environmental geophysics; environmental geochemistry
  Technical Resources
Environmental Sciences - Testing, Sampling, and QC/QA 
Environmental laboratory testing, sampling, and quality control/quality assurances services.
  Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
  Sample Management/Report
  Organic
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
Environmental Simulation 
High-resolution simulation using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of dispersion of contaminants/chemical species in the atmosphere, surface water, and oceans accounting for natural and man-made environments.
  Training, Simulation & Performance Improvement
  Computational Mechanics
  CNWRA Technical Resources
Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) 
Capability of performing the two components of environmental stress screening (vibration and temperature). These two environments are to be simulated simultaneously for environmental stress screening. This type of testing is usually performed by a manufacturer to screen failures in large lots of identical equipment, and SwRI currently has limited capability in this area.
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Environmental Systems Analysis 
  Risk Analysis & Performance Assessment
Environmental Testing--Materials 
Environmental laboratory testing of soil, water and other matrices for Organics, Inorganic, and radiological contaminants
  Sample Management/Report
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Testing--Physical 
Institute facilities including environmental chambers for thermal and humidity, vibration tables, mechanical shock, salt spray, rain, solar loading, dust, corrosive gas, pressure, and others are capable of providing various simulated environments. Ranges of exposure include moderate to harsh environments and simulate a variety of applications of products for government and industry to improve their integrity and reliability in service. Test specifications are also developed.
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Structural Engineering
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Environmental--Equipment Motion Resistance 
Dynamic analyses and testing are performed to evaluate motion resistance of equipment. Earthquake testing and other vibration testing is performed to simulate dynamic environments.
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
  Structural Engineering
EPA 3051A 
Microwave Digestion.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EPA Specs for Underground Storage Tanks 
  Chemical Engineering
  Chemical Defense
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
EPA Static Sheen Test 
  Chemical Engineering
EPA: Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)—QA 
Environmental Protection Agency: Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)—QA
  Division Quality Assurance
equipment testing 
axles (automotive and off-highway), brakes (agricultural and off-highway), hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, agricultural tractors, off highway (construction) equipment, hydraulically-actuated construction equipment components, automatic transmissions
  Specialty & Driveline Fluid Evaluations
Erosion 
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Fluid Dynamics
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
  Multiphase Flow & Flow Assurance
Numerical modeling of landscape evolution
  Technical Resources
ES (Electronic Warfare Support) 
SwRI provides Communications Electronic Warfare Support (CES, formerly known as Communications Electronic Support Measures [CESM]) solutions ranging from studies to complete systems for fielding. Tactical applications include shipboard, submarine, airborne, land-mobile, and body worn solutions. Strategic (land-based fixed) solutions are also available.
  EIIT Administration
  Office of the Vice President
ESSES Consortium 
The mission of the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety Consortium is to provide transparency in the automotive battery market as a means to advance the development of energy storage systems.
  Emissions R&D
  ESSES Consortium
  ESSES Consortium
Ethanol Filtration 
  Fuel Systems & Contamination Research
EU-PAHA / EU-PAHB 
Analysis of 8 PAH in oil by HRGC/LRMS
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Experimental Fluid Mechanics 
We conduct a wide range of experimental projects that are focused on fluid mechanics. These projects are conducted for a wide range of customers from the oil and gas industry (drilling, completion, pipeline, and downstream), the aerospace industry (several NASA centers, Boeing, Lockheed, Hamilton Sundstrand, etc.), and government agencies (like the Department Of Energy, the Department of Interior, and the Department of Transportation).
  Flow Measurement
  Fluids & Machinery Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow
  Multiphase Flow & Flow Assurance
Explosibility--Dust/Powder 
Modeling or measurement of explosive properties of materials, and/or determination of necessary hazard mitigation techniques
  Engineering & Research
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Explosibility--Vapors/Gases 
Test to determine the explosibility of vapors and gases.
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Engineering & Research
  Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications
  Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research
Explosion Testing of Fuel Tanks 
  Engineering & Research
Explosions/Ballistics 
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
  Environmental Engineering & Monitoring
  Fire Technology
  Ballistics & Explosives Range
  Engineering Dynamics
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Explosive Chemicals Analysis 
  Bioanalytical Chemistry & Environmental Health
  Organic
Explosive Chemicals/Materials 
Modeling or measurement of explosive properties of materials, and/or determination of necessary hazard mitigation techniques.
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
Explosive Safety 
Perform testing and/or analysis of explosive materials and processes to determine threats and safety procedures.
  Vice President's Office
  Science & Analysis
  Ballistics & Explosives Range
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Explosive Testing 
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
  Engineering & Research
  Science & Analysis
  Ballistics & Explosives Range
  Engineering Dynamics
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
Explosives Quantity Distance Evaluation 
An evaluation of the hazards to occupied and unoccupied buildings normally associated with the placement of storage facilities for bulk explosives and munitions
  Ballistics & Explosives Engineering
EXT-A 
Extraction of One Filter (up to 20" by 20")
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EXT-B 
Extraction of One PUF/XAD/PUF Canister
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Exterior Insulation and Finish System, AC 24  
AC24 Sections 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 Exterior Insulation and Finish System
  Fire Resistance
Extrusion 
  Synthesis & Process Chemistry

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

May 27, 2011