Case Studies

  • Modelling Modular Microfluidic Printing Systems for Biological Assay Applications

    Xi worked collaboratively with Arrayjet as an R&D partner to develop models in COMSOL Multiphysics using the Solid Mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modules to better understand microfluidic gasket sealing and fluid flow between the aspirator and printhead modules.

    Modelling Modular Microfluidic Printing Systems for Biological Assay Applications

    Xi worked collaboratively with Arrayjet as an R&D partner to develop models in COMSOL Multiphysics using the Solid Mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modules to better understand microfluidic gasket sealing and fluid flow between the aspirator and printhead modules.

  • Magway | New transportation ground breaking technology

    Xi Engineering Consultants has been involved with Magway since the early days of the company. Through this period Magway has grown immensely developing its technology and commercial contracts. Xi Engineering Consultants have supported Magway's journey throughout and have been there to deliver projects as and when the technical and commercial needs required.

    Magway | New transportation ground breaking technology

    Xi Engineering Consultants has been involved with Magway since the early days of the company. Through this period Magway has grown immensely developing its technology and commercial contracts. Xi Engineering Consultants have supported Magway's journey throughout and have been there to deliver projects as and when the technical and commercial needs required.

  • Modelling Power and Torque Requirements for Motorcycle Engine Design (Part 2 – Measurement)

    Xi Engineering Consultants measured quantities such as speed, acceleration, suspension displacement, wind speed and tyre pressure of a motorcycle as it was ridden around a pre-determined drive cycle route. The collected data was analysed and used to refine a motorcycle model.

    Modelling Power and Torque Requirements for Motorcycle Engine Design (Part 2 – Measurement)

    Xi Engineering Consultants measured quantities such as speed, acceleration, suspension displacement, wind speed and tyre pressure of a motorcycle as it was ridden around a pre-determined drive cycle route. The collected data was analysed and used to refine a motorcycle model.

  • Modelling Power and Torque Requirements for Motorcycle Engine Design

    Xi worked with Edge Mobility Ltd to develop a graphical user interface to estimate these requirements for a flexible range of user-defined drive cycles in the area of motorcycle design.

    Modelling Power and Torque Requirements for Motorcycle Engine Design

    Xi worked with Edge Mobility Ltd to develop a graphical user interface to estimate these requirements for a flexible range of user-defined drive cycles in the area of motorcycle design.

  • Graham Construction – Vibration monitoring to protect the performance of industrial machines

    Xi Engineering provided vibration monitoring services at Grant Westfield, on behalf of Graham Construction, who were undertaking a construction project in the plot of land next to Grant Westfield’s production facility.

    Graham Construction – Vibration monitoring to protect the performance of industrial machines

    Xi Engineering provided vibration monitoring services at Grant Westfield, on behalf of Graham Construction, who were undertaking a construction project in the plot of land next to Grant Westfield’s production facility.

  • GreenSpur Wind: Wind Turbine Modelling & Optimisation

    Designing the Wind Turbines of the Future. GreenSpur’s Ferrite Permanent Magnet Generator.

    GreenSpur Wind: Wind Turbine Modelling & Optimisation

    Designing the Wind Turbines of the Future. GreenSpur’s Ferrite Permanent Magnet Generator.

  • Warwick Acoustics: Electrostatic Headphones Modelling & Optimisation

    Premium electrostatic headphone systems. Hi-End headphones delivering unparalleled levels of performance and sound quality.

    Warwick Acoustics: Electrostatic Headphones Modelling & Optimisation

    Premium electrostatic headphone systems. Hi-End headphones delivering unparalleled levels of performance and sound quality.

  • Tidal Turbine Assessment and Design

    Xi fulfilled the role of R&D partner, working closely with the team to ensure that the device would not suffer failures as well as optimisation of different elements of the structure.

    Tidal Turbine Assessment and Design

    Xi fulfilled the role of R&D partner, working closely with the team to ensure that the device would not suffer failures as well as optimisation of different elements of the structure.

  • Simulation of Smart Home Device

    Acoustic Resonance Analysis. Design Verification for Microphone Housing Using Acoustic Resonance Analysis.

    Simulation of Smart Home Device

    Acoustic Resonance Analysis. Design Verification for Microphone Housing Using Acoustic Resonance Analysis.

  • Underwater Acoustic EIA Modelling

    Predicting Operational Noise from the West Islay Tidal Turbine Array.

    Underwater Acoustic EIA Modelling

    Predicting Operational Noise from the West Islay Tidal Turbine Array.

  • Removing Structural Vibrations Using Simulation

    Structural Vibration Analysis and Solutions. How Xi Identifies and Removes Unwanted Structural Vibrations

    Removing Structural Vibrations Using Simulation

    Structural Vibration Analysis and Solutions. How Xi Identifies and Removes Unwanted Structural Vibrations

  • Avoidance of vibration induced fatigue failure in process pipework – Prevention of Structural and Pipe Fatigue

    Avoiding vibration-induced fatigue failure. Prevention of Structural and Pipe Fatigue.

    Avoidance of vibration induced fatigue failure in process pipework – Prevention of Structural and Pipe Fatigue

    Avoiding vibration-induced fatigue failure. Prevention of Structural and Pipe Fatigue.

  • Transducer Design Optimisation

    Design of piezoelectric transducer for extreme conditions. The client required Xi to help design a piezoelectric transducer for data communication.

    Transducer Design Optimisation

    Design of piezoelectric transducer for extreme conditions. The client required Xi to help design a piezoelectric transducer for data communication.

  • Medical Pressure Pump Design

    Review and analysis of prototype design of negative pressure pump. Exploring methods to minimise the vibration and noise.

    Medical Pressure Pump Design

    Review and analysis of prototype design of negative pressure pump. Exploring methods to minimise the vibration and noise.

  • Metro Induced Ground Borne Vibration

    Minimisation of Metro Induced Ground Borne Vibration.

    Metro Induced Ground Borne Vibration

    Minimisation of Metro Induced Ground Borne Vibration.

  • Design of a Tool Vibration Monitor

    Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health (painful and disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints).

    Design of a Tool Vibration Monitor

    Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health (painful and disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints).

  • Sensitive Equipment in Hospitals

    Sensitive Equipment in Hospitals

  • Wind Turbine Noise and Vibration Measurement

    Why Measure Dynamics?

    Wind Turbine Noise and Vibration Measurement

    Why Measure Dynamics?

  • ODS on the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier

    De-risking the operation of critical equipment on Queen Elizabeth. Combining multi-channel monitoring and ODS modelling techniques.

    ODS on the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier

    De-risking the operation of critical equipment on Queen Elizabeth. Combining multi-channel monitoring and ODS modelling techniques.

  • Design of Personal Vibration Monitor

    Having created the market for personal vibration monitoring devices, customers requested a lower cost device which was simpler to deploy.

    Design of Personal Vibration Monitor

    Having created the market for personal vibration monitoring devices, customers requested a lower cost device which was simpler to deploy.

  • Structural Dynamics & Construction Site Surveys

    Xi Engineering have been completing structural dynamic modelling assessments for the construction industry and are one of four Certified COMSOL Consultants in the UK.

    Structural Dynamics & Construction Site Surveys

    Xi Engineering have been completing structural dynamic modelling assessments for the construction industry and are one of four Certified COMSOL Consultants in the UK.

  • Expert Review of Compressor Design

    Xi Engineers share specialist engineering knowledge to feed design and development.

    Expert Review of Compressor Design

    Xi Engineers share specialist engineering knowledge to feed design and development.

  • Wind Microclimate Review for Planning Applications

    Review of EIA and ES.

    Wind Microclimate Review for Planning Applications

    Review of EIA and ES.

  • Analysis and Resolution of Structural Borne Vibration

    Vibration issue requiring measurement and assessment.

    Analysis and Resolution of Structural Borne Vibration

    Vibration issue requiring measurement and assessment.

  • Isolation System for Neonatal Transport

    Development of a shock and vibration damping system for neo-natal transport.

    Isolation System for Neonatal Transport

    Development of a shock and vibration damping system for neo-natal transport.

  • Monitoring Underground Rail Vibrations

    Xi Engineering was employed to monitor the vibration coming from an underground railway line in London.

    Monitoring Underground Rail Vibrations

    Xi Engineering was employed to monitor the vibration coming from an underground railway line in London.

  • Broadband Tile Damping for Tonal Noise in Wind Turbines

    Acoustic resonance analysis.

    Broadband Tile Damping for Tonal Noise in Wind Turbines

    Acoustic resonance analysis.