Ricardo UK – Shoreham Technical Centre and Head Office
TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES
Ricardo
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Capability Statement
Whether customers require a simple one off component test or an advanced multi-bed project, Ricardo has the capability and capacity to provide a one-stop, turn-key service. By partnering with Ricardo customers have confidence that they are working with a world-class test engineering team. Complete confidentiality, objectivity and independence enables our test engineering specialists to help resolve any testing issue. Flexible approach tailored to customer needs and including technology transfer and training as required. A comprehensive range of rig systems is available to support development on components sub assemblies.
Capability – Systems
Electrical systems, Propulsion systems, Air conditioning and heating systems, Energy systems, Information systems
Capability – Testing
Engine and powertrain test facilities for systems with up to 3.5MW output capacity; Powertrain anechoic test facilities 100 Hz 1/3 octave cut-off frequency (ISO 3745) and up to 400kW absorption or 100kW motoring; Rig systems for development on engine/powertrain components and sub-assemblies; Small component motoring rigs; Cylinder head and block ‘hydropulse’ rigs simulating the effects of combustion pressure; Engine simulator rigs capable of replicating the torsional characteristics of the fired engine; Hot gas rigs for thermal studies of engine components; After treatment flow distribution rigs; Airflow rigs for port and intake system development; Bending and torsional fatigue rigs; Connecting rod fatigue test rigs; Coolant and lubrication flow rigs; Fuel injection equipment rigs; Valve train functionality testing; Emissions testing; noise; vibration
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