Tel: +44 (0) 1444 410 564
Email: info@wdlpower.com

 

WDL was formed in 2000 by Chris Whelan, a Mechanical Engineer with wide-ranging Automotive, Power Generation, Aerospace & Motorsports experience (CV). WDL offers a wide range of power-plant & powertrain design & analysis services. We specialise in engine thermo-fluid systems design, analysis, test & development. We have a client base of automotive OEMS, Tier 1 Suppliers & other engineering services providers. By careful & selective partnering we are able to provide 'total solutions' to our customers.

Experience

IC Engines:

    • Gasoline & diesel engines
    • Performance & Emissions
    • Motorsport applications
    • Research, Test & Development
    • Technology & marketing
    • Prototype & production programmes

Other Powerplant:

    • Fuel Cell
    • Stirling Cycle
    • Vapour Cycle
    • CHP & Trigeneration
    • Gas Turbine

Expertise

    • Thermo-fluid systems
    • IC engine performance & emissions
    • Cooling & lubrication systems
    • Air management & EGR systems
    • Technology Strategy
    • Programme planning & management

Capabilities

Design:

    • Thermo-fluid systems
    • Heat Exchangers
    • Turbo Machinery



Manufacture:

    • Prototype fluid systems components (partner)

Analysis:

    • 1D IC engine performance (AMESim, WAVE, GT-Power)
    • 1D thermo-fluid systems (AMESim, s/state & Dynamic)
    • Heat exchanger performance (WDL code)
    • Turbo-machinery performance (AMESim, WDL code)

Test & Development:

    • Component/System test & analysis (partner)