Case Studies

Case studies are the way you can see who else we have worked with that is just like you! We have worked with most sectors so stay tuned as we update the case studies over the coming months.

Hydrogen Case Studies

• Pioneering Clean Energy: HRL's Role in the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain Project
• Hydrogen High Purity Analysis
• HRL's Techno-Economic Analysis of Low Emission Hydrogen Production

Gas Testing Case Studies

• Gas Odorant Dosing and Testing
• Hydrogen High Purity Analysis
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Quality Testing

Particle Size Analysis Case Studies

• Particle Size Analysis Assists Environmental Assessment
• Particle Size Analysis Method for New Laboratories

Power and Combustion Performance Engineering Case Studies 

• Energy Audits
• Enhancing Plant Efficiency through NUHR and Condensor Testing
• Identifying Combustion and Air Heater Performance Opportunities
• Improvements in Efficiency and Emissions through Tuning of Combustion
• Providing Critical Insight on Milling Performance

CFD Modelling Case Studies

• CFD Modelling of Calciner Combustion
• CFD Modelling of Communications Shelter
• CFD Modelling of Venturi Flow Meters

Foreign Matter Analysis Case Studies

• Foreign Matter Analysis of Fragment Found in Cereal
• Identification of Composition of Inclusion in Glass
• Identification of Metal Fragment
• Identification of Plastic Fragment
• Identification of Origin of Coated Glass Fragments

Rail Case Studies

• HRL provides valuable insight into the redesign of traction motor trolleys through stress analysis testing using FEA
• HRL assesses the performance of a train under various loads and conditions through static structural testing
• HRL helps prevent safety issues in rail headstock with strain gauge survey for fatigue analysis

Coal and Gas Power Station Case Studies

• HRL cools temperatures and increases revenues at Bayswater Power Station
• HRL improves safety and reduces water consumption at Muja Power Station
• HRL provides life assessment services to PT YTL resulting in increased plant reliability and revenues
• HRL improves tangentially fired boiler performance resulting in major cost savings for Australian Generator
• HRL improves black coal fired boiler efficiency resulting in significant cost savings for Australian Generator
• HRL ensures efficient and compliant operation of major gas fired power station
• HRL provides consistent, accurate and safe way to check piping hangers
• HRL saves client $3-4m in maintenance and replacement costs via "run, repair, replace" investigation
• HRL achieves WorkSafe design registration and verification for new pressure vessel
• HRL engineers tailored a solution for the client which substantially increased the future safe operation of their piping system
• HRL installs strain gauges on cracked boiler components to obtain quantified strain data to use to make informed decisions about repairs, life expectations, shutdown times and maintenance budgeting

Manufacturing Food and Water Case Studies

• HRL works with leading food organisation to mitigate autoclave cracking and improve production performance
• HRL provides in-depth insights on foreign material for major food manufacturer
• HRL ensures safety of water treatment chemicals for major supplier
• HRL assists Owens Illinois (O-I) the world's largest container glass manufacturer

Minerals and Mining Case Studies

• HRL provides analytical services enabling Rio Tinto to focus on its core capabilities
• HRL enhances productivity and cuts losses with improved production stream
• HRL gives client confidence in the feasibility of activated carbon venture
• HRL eliminates coal waste liabilities and creates new client revenue stream
• HRL saves major mine substantial material and labour costs using CrackSizer®

Renewable Case Studies

• HRL enables improved corrosion mitigation for large wind turbine operator
• HRL resolves potential catastrophic failure of wind turbine components
• HRL enhances productivity and cuts losses with improved production stream
• HRL eliminates coal waste liabilities and creates new client revenue stream

Product and Retail Case Studies

• HRL modifies and tests shelving system to eliminate safety risk

Legal Case Studies

• HRL provides testimony resulting in largest ever settlement for Black Saturday victims

Government and Trade Case Studies

• HRL tests REFCL technologies for the Victorian Government to prevent future bushfires
• HRL mitigates potential safety issues with freeway drainage grates