MDS Aero Support Corporation
MDS Aero Support Corporation is an engineering-based
organization whose primary focus is the supply of test
facilities and test systems for aviation, industrial, and marine
gas turbine engines. Certified to both ISO 9001 and 14001
standards, MDS has supplied turnkey engine test facilities, test
support equipment, data acquisition systems, and engineering
services to a variety of industries and organizations around the
globe for the past 19 years.
With a core staff of 200 individuals of which 75% consist of
engineers and technologists experienced in a wide range of
engineering disciplines, MDS provides clients with a single
source for all their engineering and project requirements.
MDSs commitment to quality and customer satisfaction combined
with our expertise with both classical engineering techniques
and advanced engineering tools ensures MDS customers receive
reliable, state of the art, cost effective solutions.
Company Details
Year Established:
1985
Number of Employees:
100
Company Information
John Jastremski
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(613) 744-7257
Fax:
(613) 744-8016
Email:
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Hans Odoerfer
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(514) 335-7665
Kevin Fitzgerald
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(613) 744-7257
Fax:
(613) 744-8016
Products
Exhaust Collector/Diffusers
Prodas Data Acquisition System
proDAS is an advanced data acquisition and control system,
developed by MDS Aero Support Corporation to meet the
requirements of modern gas turbine overhaul, production, and
research and development engine test facilities.
Key features:
Remote monitoring
Real-Time, deterministic performance
Common operator interface for all testing environments
Automated test procedures
Multi-channel, simultaneous auto calibration
User-defined report formats
Scalable from fewer than 100 to more than 6000 channels
Industry standard interfaces VXI, PCI, Serial, and Ethernet,
among others
0-2000 Hz scan rate, with optional integrated dynamic
measurement
Windows look and feel
Trim balance available as option
Turbulence Control Structures
MDS Aero Support Corporation has developed a unique Turbulence
Control Structure (TCS) design, adaptable to any engine size,
which meets all the aerodynamic, acoustic and structural
requirements for modern fan engines.
The MDS-designed TCS:
Eliminates large-scale turbulence fluctuations at the engine fan
inlet
Reduces flow distortions of the inlet air during static tests,
thereby stabilizing engine speed and reducing axial and radial
components of inlet flow turbulence
Reduces effects of wind gusts and crosswinds
Throttle Systems (uecu 500)
The Universal Engine Control Unit (UECU) 500 is a self-contained
throttle lever and signal conditioning system that interfaces
with all known engine throttle types. The UECU 500 is simple to
use and can be easily configured.
Switching between different engine types and throttle types
(mechanical/resolver) is transparent to the operator, and
operation is the same for all engine types. The throttle system
automatically adapts the full motion of the throttle lever to
the full motion of the engine fuel control system.
Thrust Measurement System
The MDS Thrust Measurement System (TMS) is an accurate, cost
effective single axis overhead thrust frame for aero engine
testing. An in-frame calibration system allows calibrations to
be performed quickly, without requiring an operator to enter the
test cell. The engine specific adapter interface with automated
docking, combined with standard automatic coupling plates allows
for quick engine change and maximizes test cell utilization.
Trim Balance And Vibration Conditioning System
MDS Aero Support Corporation offers an advanced Trim Balance and
Vibration Conditioning system for the collection of live engine
data.
Key features include:
One- or two-plane balancing of current fan engine types
Easy engine plane configuration
Up to three vibration transducers available for balancing
Imbalance data recorded at multiple speeds
Real time display of vibration amplitudes and phase angles
Proprietary algorithms used to assess data quality and ensure
optimal solutions
Single-shot or vectorial / intervectorial solutions
Residual vibration levels calculated for recommended and user-
entered solutions
Influence coefficients intelligently updated with each
successful engine balancing session
This online system can operate on a standalone PC or be
integrated with proDAS, MDSs PC-based data acquisition and
control system. If integrated, the system is automatically
configured by proDAS for the engine type being tested.
Services
Aerodynamics And Acoustics
The MDS aerodynamic and acoustic group specializes in classical
aerodynamic and acoustic engineering techniques, computer
simulations, and physical scale modeling to minimize project
risks and provide clients with cost effective, reliable
solutions. MDS core staff includes aerodynamicists and noise
control engineers with over 50 years experience in this
specialized discipline. MDS proven track record and dedication
to research in this field have made MDS a world leader in the
fields of aerodynamics, noise control, and infrasound.
Engineering capabilities include test facility aerodynamic and
acoustic specification and design, aerodynamic and acoustic
component specification and design, feasibility studies and
reports, test rig design, and aerodynamic and acoustic site
surveys. Products include inlet and exhaust silencers and
components, flow conditioning devices, sound attenuation panels,
turning vanes, inlet air filters, inlet heating/cooling systems,
augmenter tubes, exhaust baskets, mixers, and flow measurement
and emission monitoring devices.
Instrumentation And Controls
The Instrumentation and Controls Department provides expertise
in measurement systems solutions from steady state to dynamic
data acquisition including hardware integration, signal
conditioning design, and uncertainty analyses. We are an
experienced supplier of test facility controls, PLC and HMI
programming, and specialised control algorithm solutions. Our
engineers will provide you a complete end to end solution from
design to risk analysis to testing, installation, calibration,
and commissioning.
Mechanical Engineering
The MDS Mechanical Engineering team members combine years of
practical experience with classical engineering techniques and
the latest engineering tools to provide MDS customers with cost
effective, reliable mechanical solutions. Whether you require
services such as 3-D solid modeling, rotordynamics, thermal
design analysis, finite element analysis, hydraulic design, or
products such as thrust measurement systems, engine adapters,
ground handling equipment, coupling plates, gas and liquid fuel
systems, hydraulic and lubrication systems, MDS has the skills
and experience to meet your requirements.
Project Management
MDS Project Management team members utilize the latest tools and
reporting techniques to ensure projects and engineering
activities meet or exceed customer expectations and are
completed on time and within budget. Comprehensive planning,
monitoring, control and attention to detail are key ingredients
required to ensure a successful project.
MDS Project Managers govern the overall execution of the
contracted work administering all project plans, budgets and
schedules
The project plan, schedule, work breakdown structure, and
responsibility matrix are created upfront to ensure the division
of responsibilities between all project parties is clear. These
documents become the roadmap for a successful project.
Regular internal and external project coordination meetings are
held to monitor progress, resolve outstanding issues, and report
on project progress.
Project and system specific risk assessment activities are
performed to mitigate project risks and guarantee project
success.
Engineering coordination memorandums are used to control client
correspondence such that actions can be tracked and controlled.
Action summaries are created and reviewed regularly to ensure
open actions are highlighted and addressed.
Software Engineering
MDS Aero Support Corporations software engineering group
continually invests in the latest hardware and software design
tools to provide customers with reliable and effective programs.
Part of our responsibility includes the design, development,
implementation and support of the MDS Data Acquisition System
software. This includes the real-time data acquisition
monitoring software running on a UNIX/Linux platform, the
Graphical User Interfaces running on a Windows PC platform, as
well as software running on embedded systems.
The department is involved in the System Software Requirements
specification, and follows through with a formal development
process to system implementation. This development process
includes the use of the Rational Rose for UML modeling.
Customer Support
At MDS, we believe that superior customer support is a primary
element in establishing and maintaining a committed relationship
with our customers. We take great pride in ensuring customer
satisfaction even long after the project has been completed.
In testament to the value we place upon long-term customer
relationships, MDS offers complete customer support packages,
including worldwide 24-hour telephone hotline, field service
representatives, software and hardware upgrades, management of
critical spares, preventive maintenance and calibration
services, customer training and industry leading on-line
documentation.