His outstanding work on air bearings earned him the prestigious "George Mead Medal," United Technologies Corporation's highest technical honor, while serving as Chief Project Engineer at Hamilton Standard. The foil bearing designs pioneered by Dr. Agrawal are now integral components in the air cycle machines found in modern commercial and military aircraft.
With a vision to expand the applications of foil bearing technology, Dr. Agrawal aimed to apply it to various types of rotating machines across aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. R&D Dynamics specializes in several areas, including:
Compressed Gas Driven Machines:
- Turbocompressors
- Turboexpanders
- Turboalternators
- Air Cycle Machines
Electric/Motor Driven Machines:
- Air/Gas Blowers and Compressors
- Vapor Cycle Compressors
Fuel Driven Machines:
- Small Turbine Engines
- Auxiliary Power Units
Beyond its contributions to turbomachinery design, R&D Dynamics holds an extensive array of patents and intellectual property. The company remains committed to advancing its technologies through significant investments in research and development, focusing on:
- Next-Generation Foil Air/Gas Bearings
- High-Speed Electric Motors and Drives
- Optimized Air, Refrigerant, and Other Gas Cycles and Systems
Located in Connecticut, USA, R&D Dynamics Corporation specializes in the research, design, development, and production of oil-free, energy-efficient turbomachinery. Their products rely on advanced foil air and gas bearings and are utilized in a range of aerospace and commercial applications.
As R&D Dynamics continues to innovate, the company reinforces its position as a leader in the field of turbomachinery and foil bearing technology.
