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H3 
ANALYSIS - METHOD GSCAN
  Administration
  Division Quality Assurance
  Administration
H3S 
ANALYSIS - METHOD TRITIUM (SOLID)
  Administration
  Division Quality Assurance
  Administration
H3W 
ANALYSIS - METHOD TRITIUM (WATER)
  Administration
  Division Quality Assurance
  Administration
Halon Replacement Agents 
Since January 1, 1994, Halon has been outlawed for use as a fire suppression agent. As a result, there has been a significant effort to replace Halon with other 'clean' agents that exhibit equal effectiveness at suppressing a fire. SwRI's Department of Fire Technology has the capability to test these new agents and determine their fire suppression effectiveness by way of standard methods."
  Engineering and Research Section
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Haptics 
Haptics is the science of applying tactile and kinesthetic sensation and control to interact with computer applications through special input/output devices like joysticks, data gloves, or other devices.
  Administration
  Immersive Technologies
Hardness Test on Metals 
Hardness testing on metals and some polymers using a Rockwell Hardness Tester. Hardness testing on metals using a Brinell Hardness Tester. Vickers and Knoop Microhardness testing on metals.
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Failure Analysis & Technical Services
Hardness Test on Metals--Div. 08 
Hardness testing on metals and some polymers using a Rockwell Hardness Tester.
  JAB Rating and Metrology
Hardware Analysis 
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
Hardware Fabrication/Testing 
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Hardware in the Loop Simulation 
Experience in the design and development of simulation systems which include hardware components from the system-under-test in the simulation loop. Relevant technical knowledge includes analog and digital interfaces and signal conditioning; real time and embedded systems design; simulation architectures; data acquisition and control; time and data synchronization techniques; user interface and data visualization.
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Drivetrain Design and Development
  Administration
  Systems Engineering
  Autonomous Systems and Control
  Administration
Hardware in the Loop Simulation of Automotive Systems 
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Hardware in the Loop Testing of Automotive Products 
  Drivetrain Design and Development
Hardware--Circuit Boards and Databoards 
  SwARC Support and Business Development Detroit Operations
  Autonomous Systems and Control
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Network-Centric Systems
  Biomedical Engineering Section
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Administration
  Computer Technology Section
  Administration
Hardware--Mechanical 
  Administration
  Aerospace Systems Engineering
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Marine Structures and Engineering Section
Hazardous Materials Substitution 
  Administration
  Administration
Hazardous Operations Analyses 
Analysis of hazardous operations.
  Engineering and Research Section
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Science & Analysis
  Aerospace Structures Section
Hazardous Waste 
  Administration
Hazardous Waste Processing/Destruction 
  Administration
  Chemical Engineering
  Administration
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
  Materials Engineering Department
Hazardous Waste Remediation 
Testing and classification.
  Administration
  Administration
  Automation and Data Systems Division
Hazardous Waste Restoration 
  Administration
  Engineering and Research Section
  Science & Analysis
Hazardous Waste Treatability 
  Administration
  Chemical Engineering
  Administration
Hazardous Waste--Explosive 
Evaluation of explosive hazards of hazardous waste materials.
  Engineering and Research Section
  Technology Development
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Science & Analysis
  Aerospace Structures Section
Hazards Analysis 
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Hazards analysis performed for industrial and military systems and machinery of all types in accordance with various (ASME, SAE, API, etc.) standards and protocols. Safety Analyses performed in accordance with MIL-STD-882. See Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  Organic
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Administration
  Aerospace Structures Section
Hazards Analysis--Medical 
  Biomedical Engineering Section
  Automation and Data Systems Division
Health Physics 
  Performance Assessment Group
  Geosciences and Engineering Division
Heat Engines 
  Administration
  Administration
Heat Exchangers/Transfer 
Heat exchanger analysis and performance testing.
  Fire Resistance Section
  Engineering and Research Section
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Science & Analysis
  Administration
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Machinery Piping Design
Heat Measurement 
  Administration
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Administration
Heat of Combustion 
Measurement of the heat of combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels via calorimetry.
  Science & Analysis
Heat of Combustion--Petroleum Products 
Test to determine heating value of gasoline, aviation, and diesel fuel.
  Engineering and Research Section
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Science & Analysis
Heat of Vaporization 
  Material Development
Heat Pump--Engines 
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Administration
  SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
Heat/Energy of Detonation 
Measurement of the energy released upon ignition of energetic or rapidly-combusting materials.
  Administration
  Engineering and Research Section
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Science & Analysis
Heavy Duty Natural Gas Engine Testing 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Administration
  Engine Development
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
Heavy Equipment--Construction and Mining 
Includes internal combustion engines associates with this application.
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
  Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
Heavy Fuel Engines 
  Engine Development
Heavy Fuel Engines (HFEs) 
SwRI offers independent third party evaluations of HFEs. We have experience in the development of these engines as well as design services. We can evaluate a client's HFE concept and perform complete design, development and product validations. WE DO NOT HAVE ENGINES FOR SALE.
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Administration
  SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
Helmet Testing 
Testing of helmets in accordance with a wide variety of specifications and standards. The major emphasis is on the testing of motorcycle helmets in accordance with the requirements of FMVSS No 218. With these facilities testing can be performed on military, sporting, and recreational helmets as well. The testing protocols include but standard testing as well as specialized test requirements.
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
Hermeticity Gas Test 
Hermeticity Gas Test
  Administration
  Marine Structures and Engineering Section
Hermeticity Testing 
The SwRI Component-Analysis Group performs hermeticity testing of a wide variety of electronic and electrical devices. Both helium fine-leak testing and fluorocarbon gross-leak testing are available.
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) 
Test for lubricity, mainly for diesel fuel, part of a new diesel specification, but can be run on oil or gasoline. Main test run on it is ASTM D 6079.
  Fuel Survey Projects
  Fuel Lab Prof Staff
  Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
High Intensity Fire Exposures 
  Administration
  Fire Resistance Section
  Engineering and Research Section
High Level Architecture (HLA) 
The High Level Architecture (HLA) is a general purpose architecture for distributed computer simulation systems. The intent of the HLA is to provide a structure which will support reuse of capabilities available in different simulations, ultimately reducing the cost and time required to create a synthetic environment for a new purpose.
  Systems Engineering
  Emerging Technologies
High Performance Liquid Chromatography 
  Organic
  Technology Development
  Chemistry and Unregulated Emissions
High Power Microwave Transmitters 
Design Gallium-Arsenide FET solid-state high power amplifiers (2-20 Watts) for C- and Ku-band commercial satcom uplinks and an IMPATT-diode 16-way spatially-combined amplifier at 44 GHz (20 Watt) for an Air Force satellite uplink.
  S & P
  Tracking Systems
High Pressure Impulse Testing 
  Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
High Resolution Imaging 
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
High Speed Data Acquisition--Ballistics 
High speed digital and analog signal recording for ballistic, impact, and explosion events, including pressure, acceleration, strain, temperature and displacement. Recording times down to 0.5 microsecond per point.
  Network-Centric Systems
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
  Ballistics and Explosives Range
High Speed Data Acquisition--General 
Hardware and Software development of custom or semi-custom (using Commercial off the Shelf - COTS) high speed data acquisition systems for commercial, industrial, and government applications. SwRI staff have experience in developing stand alone and networked based data acquisition systems for automotive, industrial, medical, covert, airborne, etc. application areas.
  High Reliability Software
  Network-Centric Systems
  Electrical Systems
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Computer Technology Section
High Speed Photography 
Photography services from 500 to 100,000 frames per second, with image analysis capability
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
  Ballistics and Explosives Range
High Temperature / High Pressure Testing 
  Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division
High Temperature Superconductors 
  Applied Physics Division
  Power Systems Section
High Temperature Testing 
We have chambers that are roughly 10' x 13' x 8' high that can expose test items to temperatures up to 80 degrees C. We have smaller chambers at 3' x 3' x 3' that can go up to 177 degrees C. All chambers have penetration holes for cabling, tubes, etc.
  Administration
  Fire Resistance Section
  Administration
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
High Temperature Testing--Valves and Other Oil Field Equipment 
Testing of valves, downhole tools, and related equipment used in the oil and gas industry; checking the item to high pressure and checking for operability, leakage, etc. Tests are usually done according to a customer's requirements rather than to specific industry standards.
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Flow Measurement
High Transmission Lines 
SwRI has been involved in developing remote maintenance systems (such as our TOMCAT manipulator development), developing inspection requirements and developing remote inspection systems for High Voltage Transmission Lines since the early 80s. Several of our projects have been for EPRI and some of our projects have been directly with individual utilities.
  Administration
  Office of the Vice President
  Antenna and RF Engineering
  Staff Engineers and Specialists
  Marine Structures and Engineering Section
High Voltage 
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
High Voltage Power Supplies 
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Power Systems Section
High-rate Material Characterization 
  Computational Mechanics
Highway Safety Crash and Pendulum Testing 
  Marine Structures and Engineering Section
  Structural Engineering Department
Honeycomb Analyzer--Aircraft 
  Aerospace Structures Section
Horizontal Drilling 
Much of the work conducted in Drilling Hydraulics/Chip Transport (Product 2895) is in support of drilling deviated or horizontal wells.
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
Hot Vibration Testing of Emissions Catalytic Converters 
Hot vibration testing uses hot engine exhaust gases and controlled vibration to evaluate the physical durability of a multitude of emissions aftertreatment devices. These devices may include catalytic converters, manifolds, exhaust piping, in-exhaust sensors and probes, etc. Hot vibration testing can be applied to any exhaust system application, including but not limited to gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and LPG engines for all on-road and off-road applications.
  Certification, Audit, and Compliance
  Particle Science
  Aftertreatment Technology
Humidity Testing 
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
Hybrid Circuits--Thick Film 
The SwRI Component-Analysis Group (Div. 14) performs failure analyses and construction analyses of thick-film hybrid devices. Exterior visual inspection, x-radiography, particle-impact-noise detection (PIND), hermeticity testing, decapsulation, interior visual inspection with magnification, scanning-electron microscopy, and cross sectioning are typical analytical operations performed on thick-film hybrid devices by the Component-Analysis Group.
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Hybrid Vehicles 
  Powertrain Controls Section
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Test Stand Development
Modeling and simulation - Hardware in the loop testing - powertrain component testing
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Hydrate Remediation 
  Administration
  Administration
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Hydraulic Component Development 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Powertrain Controls Section
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Hydraulic Vehicle Technology
Hydraulic Conductivity of Soil/Sediment 
  Organic
  Inorganics/Radiochemistry
  Automation and Data Systems Division
Hydraulic Fluid Test 
-Standardized fluid performance and specification approval testing in vane and piston pumps. -Full analtical testing (glassware, chem and bench testing). -Custom fluid or pump performance testing.
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  JAB Supervisors
  Gears
  Specialty and Driveline Fluids Evaluations Section
  Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
  Administration
Hydraulic Fluid Test--Flammabilty 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Hydraulic Fluids--Analysis 
Analysis by various tests: ASTM, SAE, US Steel, etc.
  Chemical Engineering
  Technology Development
  Administration
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Hydraulic Pump Test 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
  Machinery Piping Design
Hydraulic System and Component Testing 
  Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
Hydraulic System Contamination 
Analyzis of oil. Used to detect contamination of hydraulic fluids.
  Lubricant Analysis, Administrative Staff
  Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
Hydraulics 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Powertrain Controls Section
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Hydraulic Vehicle Technology
  Fluids Filtration and Handling Research
  Machinery Piping Design
Hydrocarbon Processing 
  Chemical Engineering
  Administration
Hydrodynamic Lubrication 
Computation and measurement of properties such as stiffness and damping for hydrodynamic bearings.
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Hydrogen Combustion 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
  Engine Development
  SwARC Support and Business Development Administration
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Hydrogen Darkening Test 
  Administration
  Marine Structures and Engineering Section
Hydrogenation 
  Chemical Engineering
  Administration
Hydrogeology 
Hydrostratigraphy; rock properties field data collection, analysis and interpretation; geostatistics; fluid flow and hydrologic transport modeling
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Hydrology 
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
  Earth Sciences
  Geosciences and Engineering Division
  Geosciences and Engineering Division
  Department of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Hydrostatic Bearings 
  Rotating Machinery
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing 
  Test and Evaluation Section
Hygroscopic Dust Test 
The hygroscopic dust test simulates approximately 15 years of dust accumulation on an electronics card. The subject card is then subjected to a high humidity environment while operating to determine if operation is affected. The test is performed to the following industry standards: Telcordia GR-63-CORE, Telecordia GR-1274-CORE. (Telcordia was formerly Bellcore)
  Structural Engineering Department
Hypervelocity Impact 
  Computational Mechanics
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
  Ballistics and Explosives Range

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