Kalsi Engineering, Inc.
Rotary seals, valve software, consulting engineering
About the firm
Kalsi Engineering, Inc. is a Sugar Land, Texas-based high-technology consulting firm founded in 1978 by Dr. M.S. Kalsi to provide R&D, design, analysis, and mechanical testing services. It is recognized worldwide for its patented Kalsi Seals rotary shaft seal product line and its suite of nuclear valve and actuator software (KVAP, CVAP, LiFE). Clients span oilfield services, petrochemical, nuclear power, aerospace, defense, and equipment manufacturing.
- Established
- 1978
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing · Mechanical Engineering · Software Engineering · Structural Engineering
Credentials
Texas Board of Professional Engineers Firm Registration No. F-7380 · Kansas Board of Technical Professions Engineering Certificate No. E-1246
People
M.S. KalsiFounder and President
Capabilities
Structural, Fluid, and Thermal Analysis
Service websiteClassical solid mechanics, stress analysis, thermo-fluid analysis, and computational fluid dynamics for mechanical equipment and structures.
- Solid mechanics and stress analysis
- Thermo-fluid analysis
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Elastomer finite element analysis (FEA)
Design and Product Development
Service websiteMechanical engineering design and new product development with a focus on sealing, valve, and oilfield equipment.
Mechanical and Flow Testing
Service websiteLaboratory testing of seals, valves, actuators, and mechanical assemblies using instrumented test stands and a modular water flow loop.
- Reciprocating and rotary seal/packing tests
- Valve pressure transient tests
- Valve stem and operator fatigue and overload tests
- Bending moment, torsion, and axial load tests
- Material friction and galling tests
- Radial and thrust bearing tests
- Nuclear and commercial valve functional testing
- Oilfield downhole tool function testing
Tribology
Service websiteFriction, wear, and lubrication engineering including hydrodynamic lubrication research and seal interface design.
Valve Technology
Service websiteAnalysis, testing, and troubleshooting of check valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, and plug valves for nuclear and commercial applications.
Seal Technology
Service websiteDesign and evaluation of rotary shaft seals including the patented Kalsi Seals product family for high-pressure, high-speed oilfield and industrial applications.
- Rotary shaft seal design and selection
- BDRP bi-directional rotary shaft seals
- KLS high-pressure lip seals
- Floating backup rings
- Rotating control device (RCD) seals
Failure Analysis
Service websiteRoot-cause failure investigation for mechanical equipment, seals, valves, and structures.
AOV/MOV Services
Service websiteAir-operated and motor-operated valve analysis, actuator testing, and qualification support for nuclear power plants.
- MOV actuator testing (torque and thrust)
Engineering Software
Service websiteProprietary software tools for oilfield jarring optimization and nuclear valve and actuator qualification.
- JarPro jarring analysis software
- KVAP valve analysis software
- CVAP valve analysis software
- LiFE actuator analysis software
Valve, Actuator, and Software Training
Service websiteTechnical training for engineers and plant personnel on valve technology, actuator operation, and Kalsi software tools.
Industries
Oil & Gas · Nuclear · Petrochemical · Aerospace · Defense · Manufacturing · Mining
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