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Our Work

Case Studies

Engineering in Practice

Below are several projects that illustrate how our turbomachinery capabilities translate into real hardware. Each one involved close collaboration with the customer — from initial concept through detailed design, manufacturing, and testing.

High-Speed Compressor for a Custom HVAC System

A centrifugal compressor designed and built for integration into a bespoke HVAC system. The project covered the full development path — from aerodynamic design of the impeller to final assembly and commissioning of the complete rotating unit.

The compressor features a precision-machined rotor running on gas foil bearings, driven by a high-speed permanent magnet motor. Every component was designed for the specific operating conditions of the target system.

Expansion Turbine

A radial expansion turbine developed for a customer whose identity and application remain confidential. The turbine was designed to operate at high rotational speeds under demanding thermodynamic conditions — expanding a working gas to extract mechanical power with high isentropic efficiency.

The scroll (volute) was precision-cast and machined to guide the working fluid into the turbine wheel with minimal losses. The assembled unit integrates the rotor, bearings, and housing into a compact, self-contained package.

Axial Compliant Foil Bearing

Not all of our work is done for external customers. This axial compliant foil bearing was designed and manufactured entirely in-house as part of our ongoing effort to advance bearing technology for high-speed rotating machinery.

The bearing was taken through a full test programme — from initial bench setup through extended high-speed runs. Infrared imaging was used to map the thermal behaviour of the backplate under load, providing data that feeds directly back into our design process.

Interested in Working Together?

The projects above represent a selection of work we are able to share publicly. If you have a challenging turbomachinery problem — whether it involves compressors, expanders, bearings, or complete rotating systems — we'd welcome the conversation.

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