Transducer design optimisation
Xi Engineering Consultants modelled and optimised a piezoelectric transducer for structure borne data transmission, delivering a robust, low risk design that works where electromagnetic communication fails.
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Avoidance of vibration induced fatigue failure in process pipework
Xi Engineering Consultants measured and modelled vibration in a refinery agitator building, pinpointed fatigue hot spots and recommended targeted structural upgrades to protect pipework and steelwork from vibration induced failure.
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Tidal turbine assessment and design
Xi Engineering Consultants built holistic dynamic models for Andritz Hydro Hammerfest’s tidal turbines, optimising designs for fatigue and resonance and reducing the need for costly offshore prototypes.
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Linn: thermal modelling of passive heat exchangers for high performance loudspeaker amplifiers
Xi Engineering Consultants modelled Linn’s passive aluminium chimney heat exchanger, optimising fin geometry and airflow so a flagship amplifier could run cool and reliable without fans.
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ODS on the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier
On the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, Xi used Operational Deflection Shape modelling to understand severe vibration on critical machinery and confirm that the proposed isolation would keep the vessel operating reliably at sea.
