| N-PAH (Nitro-polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) Analysis |
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| N-PAHs (Nitro-polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) are commonly found in diesel engine exhaust emissions. Due to their high mutagenicity and generally low concentrations, great technical skills are needed for the N-PAH analysis. SwRI has developed a method using Soxhlet extractor to extract the N-PAHs off the particulate filters as well as the semi-volatile fractions of the emission samples. The sample extracts are then put through a proprietary clean-up process and brought down to a final volume of 100 uL. The sample extracts are analyzed by using a GC/MS in negative ion/chemical ionization/selection ion monitoring mode. This process provides a detection limit of about 1-2 nanograms//N-PAH/sample. |
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Fuel Lab Prof Staff |
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| NACE TM0172-86 |
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| Rust Preventing Properties (NACE) |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| Nanoencapsulation |
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Microencapsulation |
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| Nanomaterials |
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| Coolants and heat transfer fluids containing nanomaterials. |
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Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry |
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| Design, Synthesis and Characterization of materials that demonstate special properties as nanometer scale particles. |
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Synthesis & Process Chemistry |
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| Nanosensors |
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| Nanoparticle fluorescence is one detector being investigated. |
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Engineering Applications & Systems Development |
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Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry |
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| Nanotechnology |
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| Can involve nanoscale technology; specializing in carbon nanotubes and nanochemistry. |
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Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials |
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Materials and Bioengineering |
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Systems Research & Products |
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Engineering Applications & Systems Development |
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Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry |
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| Nanotubes |
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Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology |
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Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry |
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| NASA Instruments |
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Electromechanical & Optical Systems |
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Office of the Director |
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| NASGRO Software |
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| Fracture mechanics and fatigue crack growth analysis software |
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Structural Engineering |
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Mechanics & Materials |
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| Natural Gas Compressor Testing |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Fluid Machinery Systems |
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| Natural Gas Engines |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Emissions R&D |
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Particle Science |
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Engine Development |
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Diesel Engineers & Technicians |
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International |
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| Natural Gas Flow Measurement |
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| A range of technical services for natural gas flow measurement. We can provide (1) technical advice on selection of appropriate measurement equipment for any application, (2) technical assessment of any existing or planned measurement installation to determine if it meets applicable industry standards, (3) trouble shooting or diagnostic service for field meter stations experiencing problems, and (4) meter test or calibration services at our Metering Research Facility (with calibrations traceable to national and international measurement standards). |
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Flow Measurement |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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| Natural Gas Locomotive--EMD Project |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Medium Speed Diesel Engines |
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Emissions R&D |
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Fuels & Lubricants Research |
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| Natural Gas Meters--Calibration/Testing |
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Flow Measurement |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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| Natural Gas Pipelines |
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Materials Engineering |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Mechanics & Materials |
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| Natural Gas Properties |
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Flow Measurement |
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| Natural Gas Reciprocating Engines |
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| Engine design, engine development, aftertreatment development, and emissions characterizations from natural gas-fueled engines. Most natural gas engines also have unique crankcase lubricant requirements. There are both heavy-duty and light-duty applications. |
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Engine & Vehicle R&D |
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Fuel & Fleet |
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| Natural Gas Testing--Analysis |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Process Chemistry |
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Chemical Defense |
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Filtration |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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| Natural Gas Testing--Vehicles |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Engine & Vehicle R&D |
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Emissions R&D |
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Fuels & Lubricants Research |
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Certification Audit & Compliance |
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Fuel & Fleet |
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| Natural Gas Vehicle Cylinders |
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Materials Engineering |
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Mechanics & Materials |
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| Navistar BT1 |
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| Foam Test |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| Navistar BT2 |
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| Insoluble Deposit Test |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| Navistar BT3 |
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| Corrosion Test |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| NCHRP 350 |
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| Report 350. Use of a large scale pendulum to identify the response to roadside features such as sign, traffic, and light posts in vehicular tests. |
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Fluid Machinery Systems |
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| Use of a large scale pendulum to identify the response to roadside features such as sign, traffic, and light posts in vehicular tests. |
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Marine & Offshore Systems |
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| NDE Equipment |
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| Ultrasonic, guided waves (magnetostrictive as well as piezoelectric), eddy current, mechanical scanners, associated electronic and computer based systems. |
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Applied Physics |
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Sensor Systems & NDE Tech |
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Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology |
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Ballistics & Explosives Engineering |
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| NDE--Ropes |
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Applied Physics |
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| NDE--Turbines |
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Electromechanical & Optical Systems |
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Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology |
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Materials Science & Failure Analysis |
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Materials Engineering |
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Environmental Performance of Materials |
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| Near Infrared Spectroscopy |
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Fuels, Lubricants & Fluids Applications |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Technical Resources |
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| NEBS Testing |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance |
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| NEBS--EMC Testing |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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| NEPTUNIUM 237 |
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| ANALYSIS FOR NEPRUNIUM-237 |
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Vice President's Office |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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Licensing & Inspection Program for Reactors, Fuel Fabrication, Enrichment & Interim Storage Spent Fuel |
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| NESSUS |
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| NESSUS is a practical tool for assessing uncertainties and predicting reliability to support decisions involving cost or safety critical problems. |
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Materials Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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Mechanics & Materials |
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| Network Security |
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| Network Security |
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System Security & High Reliability Software |
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| Network Wireless |
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| Network Wireless |
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Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems |
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Aerospace Systems Engineering |
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| Network-based Instrumentation Systems |
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Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems |
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| Network-based Intrusion Detection |
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System Security & High Reliability Software |
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| Network-centric Warfare (NCW) |
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ASD Administration |
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| Networking and Data Communications |
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| Knowledge of and experience with a wide array of technologies, methods, protocols, and techniques in data communications, including wired and wireless networking such as ethernet, TCP/IP, and IEEE 802.11, as well as non-network technologies such as standard and customize serial communications buses. |
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Advanced Instruments & Telemetry Systems |
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Communications & Embedded Systems |
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Tactical Networks & Communication |
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Aerospace Systems Engineering |
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| Networks - ad hoc |
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| Networks - ad hoc |
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Aerospace Systems Engineering |
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| Neural Networks |
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Intelligent Vehicle Systems |
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Materials and Bioengineering |
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ASD Administration |
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Avionics & Support Systems |
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Biomedical Engineering |
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Acquisition Systems |
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| NFPA 251 |
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| Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 119
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 252 |
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| Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 152
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 255 |
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| Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 84.
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Material Flammability |
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| NFPA 256 |
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| Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 108.
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Material Flammability |
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| NFPA 265 |
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| Equivalent or similar to UBC 8-2.
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 268 |
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| Radiant Panel Test Exterior Wall Systems
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Fire Resistance |
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Material Flammability |
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| NFPA 285 |
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| Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior, Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate-Scale, Multistory Test Apparatus (ISMA)
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 286 |
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| Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 30 / NFPA 30A |
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| NFPA 30/30A. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 415 |
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| Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 417 |
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| Fire Tests of Aircraft Loading Walkways
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA 58 |
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| Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Equivalent or similar to 49 CFR Section 179.105-4 and 179-105-7
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Fire Resistance |
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| NFPA T2.9.11 |
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| Particle Count - Using Liquid Automatic Counter |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| NI-58 |
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| ANALYSIS FOR NI-58 |
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Vice President's Office |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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| NI-60 |
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| ANALYSIS FOR NI-60 |
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Vice President's Office |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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| NI-63 |
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| ANALYSIS FOR NICKLE-63 |
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Vice President's Office |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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| NMMA |
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| NMMA COMP: Compatibility - NMMA-TC-W3; NMMA FPT: Filter Plugging Test (Filterability); p_2C-IDENT: Identification Test - Includes Viscosity @ 40C (D445), Sulfated Ash (D874), Cloud Point (D2500), Distillation (D6352), Base Number (D2896), Nitrogen, Kjeldahl (D3228M), Nitrogen, Carlo Erba (D5291) and FTIR (E168); SaltFog: Rust Test - FCW - (Includes one set of photos). |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| Noise and Vibration Harshness (NVH) |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance |
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| Noise Tests--Machinery |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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| Noise Vibration Testing |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Emissions R&D |
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Design & Development |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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| Non-Lethal Technologies |
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Aerospace Engineering |
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Electromechanical & Optical Systems |
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| Non-Lethal Weapons |
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| These projects focused on the simulation of weapon effects and the development of strategies and tactics for use of the weapon. Division 10's experience is with the Vehicle Mounted Active Denial System (V-MADS). Division 10 worked with the Human Effectiveness Directorate at Brooks Air Force Base. |
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Electromechanical & Optical Systems |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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| Non-Newtonian Fluids |
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| We can perform some limited materials testing of non-Newtonian fluids. We can perform flow tests in scale-model and full-scale experiments. |
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Flow Measurement |
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Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow |
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| Nondestructive Testing |
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| Eddy current and magnetic test methods |
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Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology |
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| Novel Concept Generation/Eval |
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Fluid Dynamics |
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Fluid Dynamics & Multiphase Flow |
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| NOx (Oxides of Nitogen) Control--SCR and LNT |
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| Internal Combustion Engines, Compression Ignition Engine, Diesel Engine, Spark Ignited Engine, Gasoline, and Natural Gas, using fuel, fuel additive, catalyst, SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) or LNT (Lean Nox Trap. Control of NOx emissions from stoichiometric and lean operating engines and vehicles is a major area of research, development, and testing. |
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Chemical & Refining Process Development |
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Engine & Vehicle R&D |
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Emissions R&D |
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| NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) Control)--LTC or PCCI |
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| Internal combustion engines, Compression Ignition Engine, Diesel Engine, Spark Ignition Engine, Gasoline, and Natural Gas, using alternative combustion modes LTC (Low Temperature Combustion) or PCCI (Premixed Charge Compression Ignition) |
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Engine & Vehicle R&D |
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| NOx reduction |
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Engine & Vehicle R&D |
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| NP-237 |
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| NEPTUNIUM-237 ANALYSIS BY ALPHA |
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Vice President's Office |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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Licensing & Inspection Program for Reactors, Fuel Fabrication, Enrichment & Interim Storage Spent Fuel |
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| NPAH-A |
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| Analysis of Nitro-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (N-PAH) by GC/MS with NI/CI/SIM. |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| NPAH-B |
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| Analysis of Nitro-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (N-PAH) by HRGC/HRMS. |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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| Nuclear Chemistry |
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Facilities and General Services |
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Analytical & Environmental Chemistry |
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Inorganics/Radiochemistry |
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Integrated Spent Fuel Regulatory Program for Geologic Disposal of HLW & Spent Fuel |
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Environmental Assessment & Hydrology |
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| Nuclear Component Qualification Testing |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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| Nuclear Magnetic Resonance |
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Synthesis & Process Chemistry |
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| Console: Varian UNITY(r)Inova(r) NB High Resolution NMR, Magnet: 9.39 T actively shielded narrow bore magnet (new in Jan 05), 1H Resonance frequency: 400 MHz, 13C Resonance frequency: 100 MHz, Probes:
ATB: Multinuclear tunable probe for liquids (includes observation of 19F, 31P, 15N, other nuclei), Nanoprobe: Observation of small amounts (~40 ?L) of liquids and slurries, Solids probe: Analysis of solid samples, Computer: Sun Blade 150 with Solaris 9 operating system, Software: VnmrJ V1.1D Accessories:
Pulsed field gradient module, Extended range variable temperature unit (-150 to +250 ?C). |
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Microencapsulation & Nanomaterials |
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Synthesis & Process Chemistry |
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Material Development |
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Vice President's Office |
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Environmental & Demilitarization Technology |
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Power Systems Engineering |
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Surface Engineering &Materials Chemistry |
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| Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry |
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| Method of structure determination for organic compounds. |
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Synthesis & Process Chemistry |
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| Nuclear Power Plant Fluids and Solids Test |
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Fuel Lab Prof Staff |
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Lube Prof Administrative Staff |
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Fluids & Machinery Engineering |
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| Nuclear Power Plant--Elec Failure Analysis |
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| he SwRI Component-Analysis Group specializes in failure analysis of electrical and electronic components. Included in the Group's experience are (1) electrical devices (e.g., relays, circuit breakers, switches, transformers, motors, solenoid valves, capacitors, resistors, heaters, pressure transmitters, etc.), (2) discrete semiconductor devices (e.g., transistors, diodes, optoelectronic devices, silicon controlled rectifiers, etc.), (3) integrated circuits (e.g., operational amplifiers, logic devices, voltage regulators, etc.), and (4) a wide variety of other electronic and electrical components. In cooperation with the SwRI Quality-Assurance Department, the Component-Analysis Group offers a Nuclear Quality-Assurance Program (NQAP), which the client may request if required. Laboratory equipment supports key failure-analysis operations including photography, optical microscopy, x-radiography, package opening, scanning-electron microscopy, elemental analysis by energy-dispersive x-ra |
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Electronics Systems & Robotics |
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| Nuclear Power Plant--Fire |
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Fire Resistance |
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Fire Technology |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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| Nuclear Power Plant--Materials |
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Materials Science & Failure Analysis |
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Materials Engineering |
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Environmental Performance of Materials |
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| Nuclear Power Reliabililty Data |
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| Reliability data for nuclear power. |
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Systems Engineering |
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Applied Physics |
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Sensor Systems & NDE Tech |
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Sensor Systems & Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology |
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| Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) |
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Division Quality Assurance |
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| Nuclear Waste Management |
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| Research, technical assistance, and project management in all aspects of storage, transportation, and disposal of nuclear materials. Nuclear materials and related facilities for all components of the nuclear fuel cycle are addressed. These include but are not limited to uranium mining and leaching, uranium mill tailings, nuclear materials processing and reprocessing, fuel fabrication, decommissioning, and both interim storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wastes. Available expertise and experience span all relevant technical disciplines. Systems-level studies are conducted using integrated safety analysis, total-system performance assessment, regulatory analyses, and environmental assessments. Within the US, support is provided to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory authorities. Internationally, clients include both nuclear facility/program developers and regulators. |
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Systems Engineering |
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Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses |
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| Numerical Methods |
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Science & Analysis |
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| Expertise in the development of strong and weak formulations for the numerical solution of systems of ordinary or partial differential equations, including higher-order spatial and temporal methods. Expertise in the development of numerical methods for signal and image processing, statistical methods for pattern classification, and visual methods designed to provide insights and understanding of complex models or large volumes of data. |
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Communications & Embedded Systems |
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Science & Analysis |
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Applied Physics |
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Computational Mechanics |
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Risk Analysis & Performance Assessment |
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| Numerical Simulation |
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| Determination of constitutive parameters. |
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Materials Engineering |
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| numerical weather prediciton |
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| Develpo and apply numerical codes to predict the weather of Earth and other planets. |
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Scot Rafkin's Homepage |
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| NVH Analysis |
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Engine, Emissions & Vehicle Research |
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Emissions R&D |
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