User:Cyrus-Abtin

BHRA stands for British Hydromechanics Research Association

The British Hydromechanics Research Association (BHRA) was established in 1947 with the objective of extending the knowledge of scientific principles and their application to the manufacture and use of hydraulic machinery. Its initial aim was to meet the needs of British Pump Manufacturers by addressing generic problems in pumping technology.

Set up as an Association, BHRA depended solely on its member's contributions and government funding to exist. Due to limited financial support, it became necessary to admit members from other industries and countries. Oil, process and power user industries were recruited into membership along with consulting engineers.

in the late 1960s BHRA outgrew its first laboratory premises in Harlow, Essex. The company moved to its present site at Cranfield on the University campus, where it constructed extensive new offices and laboratories. The technology base was expanded into all aspects of fluid flow and a new name was adopted for the business, BHRA, The Fluid Engineering Centre.

BHRA's research and consultancy and its staff formed the core research and development activity within BHR Group(1989 to 2010), whilst new subsidiary companies were formed to realise the potential of the Intellectual Property.