Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions in Fluid Dynamics & Thermodynamics
Founded in 1990 by Dr. Steve Harrington, Flometrics has established itself as a leader in solving complex engineering challenges in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Our team combines rigorous theoretical analysis with hands-on prototyping and testing to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions for clients across aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, and semiconductor industries. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in translating abstract concepts into functional systems, leveraging advanced tools like computational fluid dynamics, flow visualization, and custom data acquisition systems. Our engineers hold multiple patents and have developed groundbreaking technologies, including rocket fuel pump systems and liquid cooling solutions for data centers.We prioritize rapid turnaround times and maintain a client-centric approach, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget while adhering to the highest technical standards. Our laboratory houses specialized equipment like the Pressure Pulse Generator, which is used by leading medical device manufacturers for pressure-sensing device testing. By maintaining a small, focused team of six engineers, we ensure direct access to senior-level expertise for every project. Our methodology emphasizes validation through real-world testing, avoiding excessive analysis that could delay results. This balanced approach has enabled us to serve global clients for over three decades, building long-term relationships through consistent delivery of innovative engineering solutions.
Services
Engineering Design & Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Flow Visualization
Thermodynamics Solutions
Pressure Pulse Generator
Medical Device Testing
Data Acquisition Systems
Prototype Development
System Modeling
Experimental Validation
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We combine theoretical knowledge with practical prototyping capabilities
- Our engineers have 30+ years of experience in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
- We serve diverse industries including aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductors
- We maintain a rapid turnaround approach while ensuring technical excellence
- Our patented technologies include rocket fuel pump systems and liquid cooling solutions
Services
Engineering Design & Analysis
Our engineering design process combines rigorous theoretical analysis with practical implementation. We develop mathematical models to predict system behavior, validate these through laboratory testing, and use the results to optimize mechanical designs before fabrication. This approach minimizes costly design iterations while ensuring technical accuracy. Our expertise covers thermal systems, fluid dynamics devices, and pressure-sensitive equipment across multiple industries.
Computational Fluid Dynamics
We utilize computational fluid dynamics to simulate complex fluid flow behaviors and heat transfer phenomena. Our CFD analysis helps optimize device performance by visualizing flow patterns, identifying pressure drops, and predicting thermal distribution. This virtual testing environment accelerates development timelines while maintaining accuracy through experimental validation with our laboratory equipment.
Flow Visualization
Our flow visualization techniques make fluid dynamics visible through laser sheet illumination, hydrogen bubble tracing, and dye injection methods. This capability reveals flow patterns, turbulence zones, and separation points that inform design improvements. We apply this to optimize valves, pumps, biological reactors, and gas delivery systems, providing actionable insights that often surpass computational modeling alone.
Pressure Pulse Generator
We developed the Pressure Pulse Generator for testing medical device transducers and catheters. This system generates controlled pressure waveforms up to 200 torr at frequencies up to 1 kHz, following AAMI TIR9 guidelines. The device measures frequency response and attenuation characteristics, providing critical data for invasive blood pressure monitoring systems used by leading medical manufacturers.
Experimental Validation
Our experimental validation services combine custom data acquisition systems with physical testing. We measure pressure, temperature, flow rates, and velocity using advanced instrumentation, validating mathematical models through real-world experiments. This approach ensures accurate predictions of system behavior while avoiding the pitfalls of purely theoretical analysis, particularly for complex fluid dynamics and thermodynamics applications.
People
Dr. Steve Harrington
CEO/Senior Engineer
Founder with 30+ years of experience in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Developed patented rocket fuel pump technology and liquid cooling solutions. Holds PhD in Engineering Mechanics from UCSD. Leads engineering strategy and complex project execution.
Kelly Harrington
CFO
Chief financial officer managing business operations and project budgeting. Ensures financial discipline while supporting technical innovation. Provides strategic oversight for long-term business sustainability and client investment protection.
Carl Tedesco
Senior Engineer
Senior mechanical engineer with expertise in thermal systems and data acquisition. Specializes in experimental validation and prototype development. Applies advanced instrumentation techniques to solve complex fluid dynamics challenges across multiple industries.
Doug Gaylord
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior mechanical engineer focusing on system integration and mechanical design. Develops custom test equipment and optimizes mechanical configurations based on analytical and experimental findings. Specializes in translating theoretical models into functional hardware.
Chris Nykamp
Engineer
Engineer specializing in computational fluid dynamics and flow visualization. Conducts simulations and experimental testing to validate mathematical models. Applies advanced analysis techniques to optimize fluid dynamics performance across diverse applications.
Questions
What engineering services does Flometrics specialize in?
We specialize in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, flow visualization, and pressure pulse generator testing for aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductor industries.
How does Flometrics approach complex engineering problems?
We combine theoretical analysis with experimental validation, using mathematical modeling followed by laboratory testing to ensure accurate predictions and practical solutions.
What industries does Flometrics serve?
We serve aerospace, medical devices, semiconductor, consumer products, and biotechnology industries with specialized engineering solutions and R&D services.
What is the Pressure Pulse Generator used for?
Our PPG-601A tests frequency response and attenuation of medical pressure-sensing devices, following AAMI TIR9 guidelines for invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
How does Flometrics ensure project success?
We validate mathematical models with real-world testing, maintain rapid turnaround times, and apply 30+ years of experience to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.
What makes Flometrics different from other engineering firms?
Our unique combination of theoretical expertise, hands-on prototyping, and specialized laboratory equipment enables faster, more accurate solutions for complex fluid dynamics challenges.
