Leveraging over 130 years of fluid dynamics expertise.

Verdantas Flow Labs (formerly Alden Research Laboratory, together with Clemson Engineering Hydraulics) is North America’s oldest continuously operating hydraulics lab. From the early days of hydropower development and aviation to the modern world defined by environmental considerations, our projects and expertise continue to evolve and deepen to meet the changing needs of our clients and those of the broader world. Decades of combined experience in numerical simulations, physical modeling, and field studies provide the broad knowledge that enables our experts to recognize which method is best suited to solving a problem, or to identify when a combination of methods best serves a client.

Our team of expert engineers, scientists, and biologists solves unique challenges in both natural and industrial settings. We offer a range of services in established disciplines, such as flow meter calibration, gas and process flow engineering, fluid system performance and component testing, hydrology, hydraulics, river mechanics, and fish passage. In addition, we specialize in fields of rapidly emerging relevancy, including coastal modeling, climate resiliency, and water resource management.

With a continued commitment to cutting-edge technology, novel engineering, and project sustainability, we bring over a century of experience and unmatched laboratory resources to bear in solving today’s most difficult engineering and environmental challenges related to flow. In doing so, we work closely with our clients in paving a path to a more robust and sustainable future.