Aero & Acoustics

At A Glance

    Aerodynamics
    Acoustics
  • Turning Vanes and Flow Screens
  • Infrasound Prevention
  • Scale Modeling
  • Full Scale Flow Surveys
  • Noise Prediction Modeling
  • Inlet Silencers
  • Acoustic Surveys

Classic Risk Minimizing The MDS aerodynamic and acoustic group specializes in classical aerodynamic and acoustic engineering techniques, computer simulations, and physical scale modeling that minimize project risks and provide clients with cost-effective, reliable solutions.

Aerodynamics, Noise Control, Infrasound MDS core staff includes aerodynamicists and noise control engineers with over 50 years experience in this specialized discipline. MDS’ proven track record and dedication to research in this field have made MDS a world leader in aerodynamics, noise control, and infrasound.

Capabilities include:

  • Test facility aerodynamic and acoustic specification and design
  • Aerodynamic and acoustic component specification and design
  • Feasibility studies and reports
  • Test rig design
  • Aerodynamic and acoustic site surveys

Products include:

  • Inlet and exhaust silencers and components
  • Flow conditioning devices
  • Sound attenuation panels
  • Turning vanes
  • Inlet air filters
  • Inlet heating/cooling systems
  • Augmenter tubes
  • Exhaust baskets
  • Mixers
  • Flow measurement and emission monitoring devices

Theories, Methods, Codes, and Standards Proven heat transfer, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and acoustic engineering theories and methods, in conjunction with the latest applicable codes and standards, set the foundation for MDS design activities.

Computer Simulations In-house and commercial codes are used to design, analyze, and optimize aero-acoustic systems and configurations.

Physical Scale Models Physical models are used to simulate complex geometries and configurations and enhance design solutions.

Ongoing research and development topics include:

  • Infrasound
  • Flow conditioning and stability
  • Test Cell construction techniques with regards to sound transmission
  • Gas turbine blade containment

Primary software tools include:

  • Ansys/Flotran (computational fluid dynamics)
  • LMS Raynoise (acoustic ray tracing software)
  • A series of MDS in-house software packages and models based on theoretical and empirical data