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Expertise
PERATIM brings together broad mechanical engineering experience with analytical and numerical methods to solve difficult engineering problems and develop new products and concepts.
Our work ranges from focused analysis of a specific technical issue to the design, simulation and development of complete mechanical systems and commercial products. This breadth allows us to work across industries ranging from MedTech and advanced manufacturing to heavy mechanical engineering and energy. Our experience also includes energy efficiency and renewable-energy applications, including the analysis and optimisation of energy use in mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Mechanical Design & Product Development
We can support product development from initial concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing and into production.
Concept generation and assessment
Mechanical Systems & Mechanisms · Detailed component design · CAD
Power Transmission & Drive Systems – Belt Drives · Gearing · Bearing Systems · Motor Drive Systems
Energy Efficiency & Energy Optimisation
Materials & Manufacturing – Plastics & Composites · Cast/Forged/Machined Metals · Sheet Metal · Tooling
Mathematical modelling & Simulation
Prototyping - Cost effective prototype design · 3D Printing
Test planning and support
Design for production · Cost Optimisation
Tooling & Production Support · Trusted Manufacturing Partners in Ireland and China
Example Projects
04: Cable Resistance Brake Mechanism
14: Centrifugal & Vane-Axial Fan Design
First-Principles & Mathematical Analysis
PERATIM uses first-principles analysis and mathematical modelling to understand the underlying physics of an engineering problem and, where appropriate, to provide an independent reference against which numerical results can be assessed. This approach can provide valuable insight into the behaviour of a system, guide subsequent simulation or testing, and help ensure that engineering conclusions are grounded in the underlying physics.
First Principles Analysis
Mathematical Modelling
Computational & Numerical Methods
Bespoke Analytical Solvers
Example Projects
07: Machine Design Energy Calculator
09: Cryoablation Process Characterisation
14: Centrifugal & Vane-Axial Fan Design
Simulation – FEA & CFD
Producing a colourful simulation plot is relatively easy. Knowing whether it represents reality is considerably more difficult.
PERATIM has extensive experience applying simulation techniques to real-world engineering problems. We combine simulation with first-principles analysis, mathematical modelling and engineering judgement. We carefully consider the assumptions, boundary conditions and numerical methods involved, and wherever practicable, assess simulation results against analytical predictions, experimental data or other independent evidence.
FEA – Stress & Deformation · Fatigue · Heat Transfer · Vibration
CFD - Fluid Dynamics · Aerodynamics · Thermal & Heat transfer
Example Projects
02: Balloon Mould Thermal Analysis
08: Process Tank Thermal Stratification
17: Oven Thermal Plume Analysis
Experimental Testing & Validation Support
Testing can be used to validate a design, to independently investigate a particular engineering problem or as part of a wider programme of analysis, simulation, design and validation. Effective testing starts with asking the right questions. PERATIM can design appropriate test programmes, help specify test methods, fixtures and instrumentation, support clients through testing, and analyse and interpret the resulting data.
Test Programme Development - Design of Experiments (DOE) · Test fixture design · Accelerated life testing
Instrumentation & Measurement - Sensor Selection & Specification · Measurement System Design · Data Acquisition · Strain & Load · Vibration & Acceleration · Temperature · Pressure · Flow · Acoustics
Experimental Techniques - Fluid Flow & Aerodynamics · Acoustics · Vibration & Resonance · Fatigue & Peak-Load Testing
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Example Projects
13: Shaft Fatigue Failure Investigation
10: Stent Chilling Process Optimisation
21: Integrated Machine Ventilation System
Specialist Engineering Expertise
Our core capabilities are supported by experience across a broad range of mechanical engineering disciplines, allowing us to select and combine the methods appropriate to each particular problem.
Structures
Stress & Fatigue
Mechanical Power Transmission
Dynamics & Vibration
Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics
Acoustics & Aeroacoustics
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
Energy Efficiency & Energy Optimisation
Materials & Manufacturing
Design for Production & Cost Optimisation
Expertise
PERATIM brings together broad mechanical engineering experience with analytical and numerical methods to solve difficult engineering problems and develop new products and concepts.
Our work ranges from focused analysis of a specific technical issue to the design, simulation and development of complete mechanical systems and commercial products. This breadth allows us to work across industries ranging from MedTech and advanced manufacturing to heavy mechanical engineering and energy. Our experience also includes energy efficiency and renewable-energy applications, including the analysis and optimisation of energy use in mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Mechanical Design & Product Development
We can support product development from initial concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing and into production.
Concept generation and assessment
Mechanical Systems & Mechanisms · Detailed component design · CAD
Power Transmission & Drive Systems – Belt Drives · Gearing · Bearing Systems · Motor Drive Systems
Energy Efficiency & Energy Optimisation
Materials & Manufacturing – Plastics & Composites · Cast/Forged/Machined Metals · Sheet Metal · Tooling
Mathematical modelling & Simulation
Prototyping - Cost effective prototype design · 3D Printing
Test planning and support
Design for production · Cost Optimisation
Tooling & Production Support · Trusted Manufacturing Partners in Ireland and China
Example Projects
04: Cable Resistance Brake Mechanism
14: Centrifugal & Vane-Axial Fan Design
First-Principles &
Mathematical Analysis
PERATIM uses first-principles analysis and mathematical modelling to understand the underlying physics of an engineering problem and, where appropriate, to provide an independent reference against which numerical results can be assessed. This approach can provide valuable insight into the behaviour of a system, guide subsequent simulation or testing, and help ensure that engineering conclusions are grounded in the underlying physics.
First Principles Analysis
Mathematical Modelling
Computational & Numerical Methods
Bespoke Analytical Solvers
Example Projects
07: Machine Design Energy Calculator
09: Cryoablation Process Characterisation
14: Centrifugal & Vane-Axial Fan Design
Simulation – FEA & CFD
Producing a colourful simulation plot is relatively easy. Knowing whether it represents reality is considerably more difficult.
PERATIM has extensive experience applying simulation techniques to real-world engineering problems. We combine simulation with first-principles analysis, mathematical modelling and engineering judgement. We carefully consider the assumptions, boundary conditions and numerical methods involved, and wherever practicable, assess simulation results against analytical predictions, experimental data or other independent evidence.
FEA – Stress & Deformation · Fatigue · Heat Transfer · Vibration
CFD - Fluid Dynamics · Aerodynamics · Thermal & Heat transfer
Example Projects
02: Balloon Mould Thermal Analysis
08: Process Tank Thermal Stratification
17: Oven Thermal Plume Analysis
Experimental Testing &
Validation Support
Testing can be used to validate a design, to independently investigate a particular engineering problem or as part of a wider programme of analysis, simulation, design and validation. Effective testing starts with asking the right questions. PERATIM can design appropriate test programmes, help specify test methods, fixtures and instrumentation, support clients through testing, and analyse and interpret the resulting data.
Test Programme Development - Design of Experiments (DOE) · Test fixture design · Accelerated life testing
Instrumentation & Measurement - Sensor Selection & Specification · Measurement System Design · Data Acquisition · Strain & Load · Vibration & Acceleration · Temperature · Pressure · Flow · Acoustics
Experimental Techniques - Fluid Flow & Aerodynamics · Acoustics · Vibration & Resonance · Fatigue & Peak-Load Testing
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Example Projects
13: Shaft Fatigue Failure Investigation
10: Stent Chilling Process Optimisation
21: Integrated Machine Ventilation System
Specialist Engineering Expertise
Our core capabilities are supported by experience across a broad range of mechanical engineering disciplines, allowing us to select and combine the methods appropriate to each particular problem.
Structures
Stress & Fatigue
Mechanical Power Transmission
Dynamics & Vibration
Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics
Acoustics & Aeroacoustics
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
Energy Efficiency & Energy Optimisation
Materials & Manufacturing
Design for Production & Cost Optimisation