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Structural Analysis, FEA
ROTATING EQUIPMENT FAILURE ANALYSIS. Expert has applied his knowledge of the finite element method and his field experience with hardware to evaluate, analyze, and upgrade the design of a wide range of rotating equipment. He has worked with fans, compressors,…
Polymer Rheology and Plastics Processing
Expert is currently working on constitutive modeling of the extensional behavior of molten plastics. He has developed models that allow the behavior in extension to be inferred from measurements in exponential shear. The material behavior in exponential shear is measured…
Mechanical Noise/Vibration
Expert has expertise in many aspects of automotive noise control and issues related to sound quality. His research has been on technology's cutting edge in transmission noise, brake squeal, and electro-mechanical actuator noise. He has also consulted on engine noise,…
Oil Refining Technology
Mr. W. Expert has evaluated many major capital investments for petroleum refining applications. His studies have compared alternative process options, and he has evaluated pricing and cost sensitivities and all economic payout data. The scope of these projects exceeds $100…
Power Electronics, Power Supplies
Expert is familiar with the characteristics of power semiconductor devices, and their relative strength and limitations as they are applied to power conversion equipment. His expertise also includes the non-destructive testing of devices to determine the failure mode and to…
Laser Physics and Applications
Expert has over 45 years of extensive experience in the design, modeling, fabrication, and operation of lasers, using them for measurements and other applications and with laser safety. He is familiar with all types of lasers including excimer lasers, Nd:YAG,…
Electronic Drive/Power Quality
Expert is concerned with the design, performance, and control of electrical energy conversion devices. He has research, development, and design experience in all types of variable-speed or constant-speed electromechanical drives, including variable-frequency/variable-voltage drives. He designed electric-hybrid, variable-speed drives for automobiles…
Integrated Optics
OPTICAL MATERIALS. Expert performs research in the areas of integrated optics and optoelectronics, nonlinear optics, and optical material characterization. He has studied compound semiconductors and polymers in optical waveguide structures, some of which incorporate nanostructures to enhance optical nonlinearities. Research…
Patran, Apex, Finite Element Analysis, Nastran, Metal Failure, Random Vibration, Strength Assessment
ABAQUS; PATRAN; NASTRAN. Expert has had three years of experience in the application of NASTRAN to space shuttle dynamics problems. He has ten years of experience in the development and technical support of PATRAN FE modeling software and interfaces between…