The engineering and design of complex Rocket Engine Test Facilities is also a unique capability of EDF. Rocket engine testing involves hazardous cryogenic propellants such as liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, usually at very high pressures, which requires specialized knowledge by the engineering firm.
Also, most upper stage rocket engines must be tested at altitude conditions; which requires a complex altitude enclosure and a steam evacuation system. The cooling of the exhaust diffuser is a major challenge due to the high rocket engine exhaust temperatures. EDF can provide full Engineering, Project and Construction Management services for Rocket Engine Test Systems and Facilities.
In addition to serving Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, other customers include Pratt & Whitney Canada, Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing, NAVAIR, Titan L-3 Communications, NASA Stennis, NAS Jacksonville, International Support Systems, Wyle Laboratories, Stearns-Roger, Hamilton Sundstrand, Hilton Systems, NASA Huntsville , Atomic Energy Commission, Transystems, Johnston Test Cell Group, SNC-Lavalin – Air
France, Cenco and others.
EDF has achieved an international presence spanning across the globe with military and commercial customers across four continents. It is our belief, what sets us apart from our competitors is our broad level of experience, the close relationships we develop with our customers and our deep focus on personalized service. We are committed to providing effective and reliable solutions at the highest level, optimizing the quality in all of our products and services economically. EDF builds strong partnerships with experienced suppliers, fabrication and construction companies to provide a full service for all of our
customer’s needs.