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Earth Measurements--Geophysical 
Environmental geophysics including magnetics, DC electrical resistivity, ground conductivity, transient electromagnetics, and ground penetrating radar.
  Applied Physics Division
  Hydrology
  Mining Geotechnical and Facility Engineering
  Geosciences and Engineering Division
  Department of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earth Resistivity 
  Applied Physics Division
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Earth Sciences 
  Engineering and Research
  Geochemistry
  Geology and Environment
  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
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Diesel Technology
  Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
Earthquake Engineering 
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
  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
  Structural Engineering Department
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Eaton Wet Bronze Corrosion Test 
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
ECE R34 
Annex 5, Testing of Fuel Tanks Made of Plastic Material
  Fire Resistance
Eddy Current Testing 
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
  Applied Physics Division
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Educational Software 
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
Electric Motors 
Controls of Motors
  Detroit Technical Presence
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
  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
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Division Administration
  Manufacturing Systems Department
Electric Vehicles 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Contracts Department
Design, Development, and testing of electric vehicles powertrains. Inlcuding the energy storage system, single and dual speed transmissions, and wheel motors.
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Electrical 
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Electrical Design Engineering 
Analysis of electrical system performance and development of custom electrical power systems.
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Network-Centric Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Applied Physics Division
  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.
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
  Manufacturing Systems Department
  Biomedical Engineering
  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
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Electrochemical Analysis--Organic 
  Material Development
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) 
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
  Surface Engineering and Materials Chemistry Section
Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance - EQCM 
  Material Development
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
  Applied Physics Division
  Institute Scientists
  Office of the Vice President
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing 
  Electromagnetic Compatibility
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Tests 
Electromagnetic compatibility testing to assure compliance to FCC standards.
  Systems and Sensors
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Electromagnetic Interference Testing 
EMI Design, Consulting and Training Computational Electromagnetics modeling for EMI EMI measurement and calibration methods
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Electromagnetic Modeling 
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
Electromagnetic Pulse Test 
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Electromechanical Engineering 
Our work reflects a broad range of Electromechanical Engineering. Design and build electromechanical test systems.
  Powertrain Controls
  Applied Physics Division
  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
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics Division
  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.
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Division Administration
  Manufacturing Systems Department
  Applied Physics Division
  Space Science and Engineering Division
  Department of Space Systems
Electronic Performance Support Systems 
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
Electronic Sensor Development and Application 
Applications of electronic sensors; development of custom sensors to meet specific performance requirements.
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Network-Centric Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Applied Physics Division
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electronic Simulation Test 
  Autonomous Systems and Controls
  Network-Centric Systems
  Computer Technology Section
Electronic Systems Development 
Design and prototype development for custom electronic instrumentation for sensing and measuring various physical phenomina.
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Network-Centric Systems
  Biomedical Engineering
  Applied Physics Division
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
Electronic Tech Manuals 
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
Electronic Test Instrumentation 
  Integrated Diagnostics
  Autonomous Systems and Controls
  Network-Centric Systems
  Applied Physics Division
  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
  Systems and Sensors
  Electronics Integration and Information Technology Department
  Automation and Data Systems Division
  Network-Centric Systems
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics Division
  Office of the Vice President
  Office of the Director
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Electronic Warfare Simulation 
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
  Enterprise & Emerging Technologies (O'Fallon)
  Electronics Integration and Information Technology Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Electronic Worst Case Analysis 
  Computer Technology Section
  Department of Space Systems
Electronic/Elec Component Construction 
  Department of Electronics Systems and Robotics
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Electronics Modeling and Simulation 
  Integration Support Systems
  Applied Science
  Applied Physics Division
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
Elevated Temperature Testing 
Facilities at SwRI are capable of exposing products to elevated temperatures. Moderate temperature extremes less that 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) can be accomplished in standard environmental chambers. Electric and Gas convection furnaces are available for high temperature extremes to simulate fires. A variety of heater systems are utilized to provide combination conditions such as high temperature material characterization, high temperature/pressure, and temperature/vibration testing.
  Vice President's Office
  Fire Resistance
  Engineering and Research
  Department of Electromechanical and Optical Systems
  Materials Engineering Department
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
ELINT (ELectronic INTelligence) 
SwRI's ELINT capabilities include DF processing, TDOA processing/geplocation, antenna design and analysis, signal processing, and networking/data fusion.
  Office of the Vice President
Embedded Systems 
Design, development, packaging, and deployment of embedded hardware and software/firmware systems. Typical components of embedded systems include microprocessors or microcontrollers, FPGAs, data communications interfaces and software, real time operating systems, device drivers, and algorithmic/data processing software.
  Detroit Technical Presence
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Communications and Embedded Systems Department
  High Reliability Software
  Embedded Systems Security
  Network-Centric Systems
  Transportation Management Systems Section
  Electrical Systems
  Department of Engineering Applications and Systems Development
  Computer Technology Section
  Office of the Director
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
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.
  Modeling & Simulation Department
  Systems Engineering
  Enterprise & Emerging Technologies (O'Fallon)
EMC Consulting and Design 
  Systems and Sensors
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
EMC--Medical Devices 
Design and testing of medical devices for electromagnetic compatibility.
  Systems and Sensors
  Biomedical Engineering
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
EMD LO.201 Rev. C 
Silver Corrosion - EMD Revision C
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Emergency Response Information Center (ERIC) 
  Division Administration
EMI and EMC measurement and calibration methods 
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
EMI and EMC Testing 
  Systems and Sensors
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
EMI and EMC training 
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Emission Controls 
Describe "Emissions Controls" as "Controlling emissions from engines fueled by gasoline, diesel, natural gas, alcohol, hydrogen, and other alternative fuels by the use of aftertreatment systems, engine combustion, engine design, electronic control, and the integration of all four technologies .
  Operations
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
  Aftertreatment Technology
Emission Monitoring 
Emission monitoring includes the sampling or characterization of industrial process effluents. These can be monitored in all environmental media to include air, soil, and water. Monitoring is primarily conducted to verify operating permit conditions. Emission monitoring can be used to investigate the cause of process upsets or to evaluate process performance during startup.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Emission Testing 
  Chemistry and Particle Science
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.
  Operations
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Engine Certification & Emission Development
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Bus, Truck 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Car 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Car Certification 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Emissions--Evaporative 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Chemistry and Particle Science
  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
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  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
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  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
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Chemistry and Particle Science
  Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Automation and Data Systems Division
Emissions--Spark-ignited Engines 
Testing to determine the emissions of spark-ignited engines.
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
Emissions--Stack--Materials/Chemistry 
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
EN 12874 
EN12874. Flame Arresters-Specifications, Operational Requirements and Test Procedures.
  Engineering and Research
EN 13501-1 
Fire Classification of Construction Products Using Reaction to Fire Tests
  Fire Technology Department
EN 14112 
EN14112: Oxidation Stability - Fatty Acid Methyl Esters FAME)
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EN 15751 
EN15751: Oxidation Stability - FAME and FAME/Diesel Blends.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EN ISO 11925-2 
Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame -- Part 2: Single-flame source test.
  Fire Technology Department
EN14078 
EN 14078: FAME Content (IR)
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Encapsulation 
  Microencapsulation and Nanomaterials Department
  Microencapsulation
  Automation and Data Systems Division
End Effectors 
  Division Administration
  Manufacturing Systems Department
  Applied Physics Division
  Sensor Systems and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology
End of Arm Tooling--End Effectors 
  Division Administration
  Manufacturing Systems Department
Energy Storage System Development 
SwRI conducts testing based on the recommended practices of the following for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. SAE J2464, UN 38.3, DOT battery testing standards, USABC, U.S. DOE Battery Test Manual.
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Energy Storage Systems 
Design, develop, and test electrochemical energy storage (ESS) systems for vehicular applications. Including Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Engine 400 HR NATO Test 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  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 R&D
  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
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Concepts 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Department of Design & Development
  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).
  Operations
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Engine Development
  Powertrain Design & Analysis
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
ENGINE DESIGN AND MONITORING 
  Department of Design & Development
Engine Development 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Diesel Technology
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Beijing Representative Office
Engine Diagnostics 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Department of Design & Development
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
Engine Durability 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Beijing Representative Office
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Gasoline
  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
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Engine Certification & Emission Development
  Medium Speed Diesel Engine Section
  Light Duty Vehicle Emissions
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  International
  Diesel Engineers and Technicians
  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
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Engine Certification & Emission Development
  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
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Engine Certification & Emission Development
  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 Particle Science
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Machinery
Engine Instrumentation 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Diesel Technology
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
Engine L38 Test 
Gasoline engine lubricant evaluation for determination of copper/lead/tin bearing corrosion and measurement of viscous shear stabilty for multi-grade engine lubricants. Test fuel is leaded gasoline. Test duration is 40 hours.
  Gasoline
Engine Lubricant Test--L-38, IID, IIE, Ve 
  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
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Powertrain Design & 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 
  International
  Diesel Engineers and Technicians
Engine Lubrication 
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
Engine Monitoring Systems 
  Avionics and Support Systems Department
  Aerospace Engineering Department
  Aerospace Electronics Brochure
  Systems and Sensors
Engine Noise Test 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Engine Reliability 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Gasoline
  International
  Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
Engine Sales--Yamaha CE50 2-Cycle Stroke 
  Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
Engine Test--Altitude, Coldstart 
  Business Support
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Test--Altitude, Emissions 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Test--Oil Consumption 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Powertrain Design & Analysis
  Diesel Engineers and Technicians
  Fleet and Field Evaluations Section
  Filtration and Fine Particle Technology
Engine Test--Two Cycle 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Engine and Vehicle R&D
  Diesel Technology
  Gasoline
  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
  Advanced Combustion and Emissions
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Engine Certification & Emission Development
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Engine Torsionals 
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Machinery
  Rotating Machinery Dynamics
Engine Wear Test 
Testing of engine wear using various fuel and lubricant products.
  Operations
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Department of Emissions R&D
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
  International
  JAB Supervisors
  Diesel Engineers and Technicians
  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
  Powertrain Design & 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 Environment
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.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Geochemistry
  Geology and Environment
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Control/Life Support Systems 
Manned space vehicle life support
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
Environmental Engineering 
  Vice President's Office
  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.
  Engineering Dynamics Department
  Computational Mechanics
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
  Earth and Environmental 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.
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Geochemistry
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Monitoring 
  Vice President's Office
  Chemical Defense
  Chemical Engineering Department
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental Remediation--Ordnance 
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering and Research
  Aerospace Structures
Environmental Remediation/Restoration 
Computer modeling (Div. 20).
  Vice President's Office
  Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
Environmental Sampling/Survey/investigation 
  Vice President's Office
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
Environmental Sciences 
  Earth and Planetary Sciences
Environmental laboratory testing, sampling, and quality control/quality assurances services.
  Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Department
  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.
  Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division
  Engineering Dynamics Department
  Computational Mechanics
  Earth and Environmental 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
  Electromagnetic Compatibility Research
Environmental Systems Analysis 
  Geology and Environment
Environmental Testing--Materials 
Environmental laboratory testing of soil, water and other matrices for Organics, Inorganic, and radiological contaminants
  Organic
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Mechanical Engineering Division
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
  Structural Engineering Department
  Structural Dynamics & Product Assurance
Environmental--Equipment Motion Resistance 
Dynamic analyses and testing are performed to evaluate motion resistance of equipment. Earthquake testing and other vibration testing is performed to simulate dynamic environments.
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Structural Engineering Department
EPA 3051A 
Microwave Digestion.
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EPA Specs for Underground Storage Tanks 
  Chemical Defense
  Chemical Engineering Department
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
EPA T0-15 
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by GC-MS
  Fire Technology Department
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 Fluid Evaluations Section
Erosion 
  Environmental Performance of Materials
  Materials Science & Failure Analysis
  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.
  Electronics Integration and Information Technology Department
  Office of the Vice President
ESSES Consortium 
The mission of the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety Consortium is to provide transparency in the automotive battery market as a means to advance the development of energy storage systems.
  Advanced Vehicle Technology
Ethanol Filtration 
  Fuel Systems and Contamination Research
EU-PAHA / EU-PAHB 
Analysis of 8 PAH in oil by HRGC/LRMS
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Experimental Fluid Mechanics 
We conduct a wide range of experimental projects that are focused on fluid mechanics. These projects are conducted for a wide range of customers from the oil and gas industry (drilling, completion, pipeline, and downstream), the aerospace industry (several NASA centers, Boeing, Lockheed, Hamilton Sundstrand, etc.), and government agencies (like the Department Of Energy, the Department of Interior, and the Department of Transportation).
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow
  Fluids and Machinery Engineering Department
  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
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
Explosibility--Vapors/Gases 
Test to determine the explosibility of vapors and gases.
  Engineering and Research
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division
  Fuels, Lubricants, and Fluids Applications
  Science & Analysis
Explosion Testing of Fuel Tanks 
  Engineering and Research
Explosions/Ballistics 
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
  Fire Technology Department
  Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
  Engineering Dynamics Department
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
  Ballistics and Explosives Range
Explosive Chemicals Analysis 
  Bioanalytical Chemistry & Environmental Health
Explosive Chemicals/Materials 
Modeling or measurement of explosive properties of materials, and/or determination of necessary hazard mitigation techniques.
  Vice President's Office
  Engineering and Research
  Science & Analysis
Explosive Safety 
Perform testing and/or analysis of explosive materials and processes to determine threats and safety procedures.
  Vice President's Office
  Science & Analysis
  Ballistics and Explosives Engineering Section
  Ballistics and Explosives Range
Explosive Testing 
Design, performance, and analysis of experiments involving high explosives.
  Engineering and Research
  Science & Analysis
  Engineering Dynamics Department
  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
EXT-A 
Extraction of One Filter (up to 20" by 20")
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
EXT-B 
Extraction of One PUF/XAD/PUF Canister
  Lube Prof Administrative Staff
Exterior Insulation and Finish System, AC 24  
AC24 Sections 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 Exterior Insulation and Finish System
  Fire Resistance
Extrusion 
  Synthesis and Process Chemistry

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 12 technical divisions.

June 29, 2010