SwRI Research Areas

SwRI Research Areas - Alphabetical Listing
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Earth Measurements--Geophysical
Environmental geophysics including magnetics, DC electrical resistivity, ground conductivity, transient electromagnetics, and ground penetrating radar.
	Administration
	Hydrology
	Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
	Department of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earth Resistivity
	Administration
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earth Sciences
	Engineering and Research Section
	Geochemistry
	Geology and Geophysics Group
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
	Department of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earthmoving Equipment
Design of earth moving equipment and test and evaluation projects involving earth moving equipment.
	Engineering and Research Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Diesel Technology Section
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Earthquake Engineering
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
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 and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
Eddy Current Testing
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Applied Physics Division
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Educational Software
	Administration
	Performance and Instruction Department
Electric Motors
Controls of Motors
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Powertrain Controls Section
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Electric Propulsion
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Advanced Vehicle Technology
	Automation and Data Systems Division
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Powertrain Controls Section
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Division Administration
	Administration
Electric Vehicles
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Advanced Vehicle Technology
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
Electrical
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electrical Design Engineering
Analysis of electrical system performance and development of custom electrical power systems.
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Administration
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Power Systems Section
	Computer Technology Section
Electro Optics
Electro Optics....Ultraviolet, visible, near-infared, infrared.
	Administration
	Avionics and Support Systems Department
	Administration
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	S & P
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Electro-Explosive Devices (EMC Testing)
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electrochemical Analysis--Organic
	Material Development
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
Electrochemicals
Electrochemicals
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Electrochemistry
	Material Development
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Geosciences and Engineering Division
	Geological and Aerospace Materials
Electrochromic Materials
	Material Development
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
Electromagnetic Analysis
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
	Institute Scientists
	Office of the Vice President
	Staff Engineers and Specialists
	Structural Engineering Department
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
	Electromagnetic Compatibility
	Structural Engineering Department
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Tests
Electromagnetic compatibility testing to assure compliance to FCC standards.
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electromagnetic Interference Testing
EMI Design, Consulting and Training Computational Electromagnetics modeling for EMI EMI measurement and calibration methods
	Structural Engineering Department
Electromagnetic Modeling
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
Electromagnetic Pulse Test
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electromechanical Engineering
Our work reflects a broad range of Electromechanical Engineering. Design and build electromechanical test systems.
	Powertrain Controls Section
	Administration
	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.
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Materials Engineering Department
Electronic Ceramics
Electronic Ceramics
	Environmental Performance of Materials
Electronic Instruments
	Instrumentation
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Administration
	Administration
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Applied Physics Division
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Electronic Packaging
Reflects a broad range of electronic packaging.
	Administration
	Division Administration
	Administration
	Administration
	Administration
	Administration
	Program Management
Electronic Performance Support Systems
	Administration
	Courseware and Performance Support Section
Electronic Sensor Development and Application
Applications of electronic sensors; development of custom sensors to meet specific performance requirements.
	Administration
	Network-Centric Systems
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Administration
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Electronic Simulation Test
	Autonomous Systems and Control
	Network-Centric Systems
	Computer Technology Section
Electronic Systems Development
Design and prototype development for custom electronic instrumentation for sensing and measuring various physical phenomina.
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Administration
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Electronic Tech Manuals
	Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Electronic Test Instrumentation
	Integrated Diagnostics Section
	Autonomous Systems and Control
	Network-Centric Systems
	Administration
	Department of Electronics Systems and 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.
	Systems Modeling
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Administration
	Automation and Data Systems Division
	Network-Centric Systems
	Administration
	Applied Physics Division
	Office of the Vice President
	Staff Analysts
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electronic Warfare Simulation
	Administration
	Emerging Technologies
	Administration
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Electronic Worst Case Analysis
	Computer Technology Section
	Administration
Electronic/Elec Component Construction
	Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
Electronics Modeling and Simulation
	Integration Support Systems Section
	Administration
	Applied Physics Division
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
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.
	Administration
	Fire Resistance Section
	Engineering and Research Section
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Materials Engineering Department
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Flow Measurement
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
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.
	SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
	Administration
	Administration
	High Reliability Software
	Network-Centric Systems
	Electrical Systems
	Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
	Computer Technology Section
	Staff Analysts
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
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.
	Administration
	Systems Engineering
	Emerging Technologies
EMC Consulting and Design
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
EMC--Medical Devices
Design and testing of medical devices for electromagnetic compatibility.
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Biomedical Engineering Section
	Structural Engineering Department
Emergency Response Information Center (ERIC)
	Division Administration
EMI and EMC measurement and calibration methods
	Structural Engineering Department
EMI and EMC Testing
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
EMI and EMC training
	Structural Engineering Department
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 .
	Administration
	Administration
	Aftertreatment Technology
	SwARC Support and Business Development Technical Support
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.
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Emission Testing
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
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.
	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.
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions Reduction Intercept Controller (ERIC)
A computer-controlled device to work in conjunction with an OEM ECU. The Emission Reduction Intercept and Control (ERIC) system is programmed to monitor engine conditions, detect targeted driving modes, self-activate, modify a specific engine subsystem control, and deactivate when the targeted mode has passed.
	SwARC Support and Business Development Technical Support
Emissions--Bus, Truck
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Car
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Car Certification
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Evaporative
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Gas/Diesel Heavy Duty Engine
Testing of heavy-duty gas and diesel engines for emissions.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Emissions--Locomotives
Locomotive exhaust emissions testing.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Natural Gas Engines
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Department of Electromechanical and 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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Automation and Data Systems Division
Emissions--Spark-ignited Engines
Testing to determine the emissions of spark-ignited engines.
	Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
Emissions--Stack--Materials/Chemistry
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Encapsulation
	Administration
	Microencapsulation
	Automation and Data Systems Division
End Effectors
	Division Administration
	Administration
	Applied Physics Division
	Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology Department
End of Arm Tooling--End Effectors
	Division Administration
	Administration
Energy Measurement
	Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
Engine 400 HR NATO Test
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Engine Bearing Analysis and Tribology
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
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
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine Development
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Concepts
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
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).
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Engine Development
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
ENGINE DESIGN AND MONITORING
	Administration
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Development
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine and Vehicle R&D
	Diesel Technology Section
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
Engine Diagnostics
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Engine Durability
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine Development
	Engine Design and Analysis
	SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	International
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
Engine Dynamometer Testing--Diesel
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Administration
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	International
	Lee Grant
Engine Dynamometer Testing--Emissions
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Administration
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Dynamometer Testing--Heavy Duty
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Administration
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	JAB Supervisors
	Diesel Engineers and Technicians
	Lee Grant
Engine Field Testing
Emission or fuel economy measurements.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Rotating Machinery
Engine Instrumentation
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine and Vehicle R&D
	Diesel Technology Section
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	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.
	PCMO
Engine Lubricant Test--L-38, IID, IIE, Ve
	JAB Supervisors
	Gears
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.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	JAB Supervisors
	Diesel Engineers and Technicians
	Lee Grant
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
Engine Lubricant Wear Test
	Engine Design and Analysis
	International
Engine Lubrication
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Monitoring Systems
	Administration
	Aerospace Electronics Brochure
	Unmanned Systems and Sensors
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Noise Test
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
Engine Reliability
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine Development
	Engine Design and Analysis
	International
	Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Sales--Yamaha CE50 2-Cycle Stroke
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
Engine Test--Altitude, Coldstart
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Engine Development
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Test--Altitude, Emissions
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Test--Oil Consumption
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
	Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Engine Test--Two Cycle
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine and Vehicle R&D
	Diesel Technology Section
	Engine Design and Analysis
	International
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
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)
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
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 and Vehicle Research Division
	Administration
	Certification, Audit, and Compliance
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Torsionals
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Rotating Machinery
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Engine Wear Test
Testing of engine wear using various fuel and lubricant products.
	Administration
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Department of Emissions Research and Development
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
	International
	JAB Supervisors
	Gears
	Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
	Department of Electromechanical and 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.
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine Design and Analysis
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Lee Grant
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
	Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
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 and Materials Section
Engineering Hydrology
	Geology and Geophysics Group
Engines--Continuous Flow Jet/Fan-Turbo-Fan
Data analysis of performance and vibration.
	Aerospace Systems Engineering
Enthalpy Measurement
	Material Development
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
For Division 20, we offer 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.
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Geochemistry
	Geology and Geophysics Group
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Control/Life Support Systems
Manned space vehicle life support
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Environmental Engineering
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
environmental sensor and instrument development
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
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.
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
	Earth Sciences
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Impact Assessment
For Division 20, we offer 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.
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Geochemistry
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Monitoring
	Administration
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Remediation--Ordnance
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Aerospace Structures Section
Environmental Remediation/Restoration
Computer modeling (Div. 20).
	Administration
	Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
Environmental Sampling/Survey/investigation
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Environmental Sciences
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental laboratory testing, sampling, and quality control/quality assurances services.
	Administration
	Organic
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
In Division 20: environmental hydrogeology; environmental geology; environmental geophysics; environmental geochemistry
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
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.
	Administration
	Administration
	Computational Mechanics
	Earth Sciences
Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
Division 18 has the 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 and Machinery Engineering Department
	Structural Engineering Department
Environmental Systems Analysis
	Geology and Geophysics Group
Environmental Testing--Materials
Environmental laboratory testing of soil, water and other matrices for Organics, Inorganic, and radiological contaminants
	Organic
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Administration
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 and Machinery Engineering Department
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
	Structural Engineering Department
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.
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
	Administration
EPA Specs for Underground Storage Tanks
	Chemical Engineering
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
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 and Driveline Fluids Evaluations Section
Erosion
	Environmental Performance of Materials
	Failure Analysis & Technical Services
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Numerical modeling of landscape evolution
	Earth and Planetary Sciences
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.
	Administration
	Office of the Vice President
Ethanol Filtration
	Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
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).
	Administration
	Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
	Machinery Piping Design
	Flow Measurement
Expert Knowledge Transformation
SwRI's procedural model to capture valuable organizational expertise (e.g. tacit knowledge) and transform it into reuable knowledge objects.
	Contract & Administration
Explosibility--Dust/Powder
Modeling or measurement of explosive properties of materials, and/or determination of necessary hazard mitigation techniques
	Engineering and Research Section
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Science & Analysis
Explosibility--Vapors/Gases
Test to determine the explosibility of vapors and gases.
	Engineering and Research Section
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
	Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
	Science & Analysis
Explosions/Ballistics
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
	Administration
	Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
	Administration
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
	Ballistics and Explosives Range
Explosive Chemicals Analysis
	Technology Development
Explosive Chemicals/Materials
Modeling or measurement of explosive properties of materials, and/or determination of necessary hazard mitigation techniques.
	Administration
	Engineering and Research Section
	Science & Analysis
Explosive Safety
Perform testing and/or analysis of explosive materials and processes to determine threats and safety procedures.
	Administration
	Science & Analysis
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
	Ballistics and Explosives Range
Explosive Testing
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
	Engineering and Research Section
	Science & Analysis
	Administration
	Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
	Ballistics and Explosives Range
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 and Explosives Engineering Section
Extrusion
	Synthesis and Drug Delivery