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Equipment Name<\/strong><\/td>\nCapability and Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gay-Lussac\u2019s Law Apparatus<\/td>\n\n

\u2022Demonstrates change of pressure of a fixed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 volume of gas during heating
\n\u2022 Proving Ga-Lussac\u2019s law by experiment
\n\u2022 The principle of a vapor pressure thermometer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0Thermal Conductivity Experiment\u00a0 (guarded hot plate apparatus)<\/td>\nDetermination of emissivity
\n-Verification of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Linear Heat Conduction Experiment<\/td>\n\u2022 Demonstration and calculations of linear heat
\nconduction
\n\u2022 Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value)
\n\u2022 Demonstration of the effectiveness of thermal paste
\n\u2022 Demonstration and calculations of thermal resistances
\n(R value) in series
\n\u2022 Demonstration of \u2018thermal lag\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/p>\n

Radial Heat Conduction Experiment<\/td>\n

\u2022 Demonstration and calculations of radial heat
\nconduction
\n\u2022 Calculation of the thermal conductivity (k value)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Surface Heat Transfer Experiment<\/td>\nTo demonstrate how heat transfers from the surface of a solid bar or rod
\n\u2022 To demonstrate the temperatures on, and heat flow through the solid bar to its surrounding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Conductivity of Liquids & Gases Experiment<\/td>\n\u2022 Calibration of the unit using air as the known medium
\n\u2022 Finding the thermal conductivity (k) of various liquids and gasses and comparing them to typical published values<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0VDAS-Bench Mounted Version (Accessory)<\/td>\nLab Accessories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Bench-top Heat Exchanger Service Module<\/td>\nProvide connection and software to run experiment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger<\/td>\n\u2022 Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall
\n\u2022 Energy balance and efficiency calculations
\n\u2022 Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers
\n\u2022 Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it
\n\u2022 Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers
\n\u2022 Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Plate Heat Exchanger<\/td>\n\u2022 Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall
\n\u2022 Energy balance and efficiency calculations
\n\u2022 Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers
\n\u2022 Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force
\n(temperature differential) upon it
\n\u2022 Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature
\ndifference in heat exchangers
\n\u2022 Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in
\nterms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two
\nor more optional heat exchangers have been bought)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger<\/td>\n\u2022 Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall.
\n\u2022 Energy balance and efficiency calculations.
\n\u2022 Demonstration of parallel-flow and counter-flow operation of heat exchangers.
\n\u2022 Measurement of the heat transfer coefficient, and the effect of fluid flow rates and the driving force (temperature differential) upon it.
\n\u2022 Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers.
\n\u2022 Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Jacketed Vessel and Coil & Stirrer<\/td>\n\u2022 Demonstration of heat transfer from one fluid to another through a solid wall.
\n\u2022 Introduction to the logarithmic mean temperature difference in heat exchangers.
\n\u2022 Comparison of different types of heat exchanger in terms of performance, size and relative cost (only if two or more optional heat exchangers have been bought).
\n\u2022 Flow-through and batch heating, with or without
\nstirring, using a heating jacket or a coil.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Cross Flow Heat Exchanger<\/td>\n\u2022 Determining the pressure losses created by the heat exchange rods and creating a chart of pressure drop against upstream pressure
\n\u2022 Calculating the inlet velocity and the mean velocity through the rods
\n\u2022 Determining the rate at which the heated rod cools down, within a bank of rods and by itself
\n\u2022 Plotting \u2018cooling curves\u2019 and using them to find the coefficient of heat transfer (h) for the heated rod at various positions in the heat exchanger
\n\u2022 Determining the velocity distribution (profile)
\ndownstream of the rods
\n\u2022 Converting results into dimensionless values (typically using Nusselt, Prandtl and Reynolds equations)
\n\u2022 Comparing results and producing heat transfer
\ncoefficient curves
\nRecommended Ancillaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a03D Printer 300mm x 300mm x 400mm (2 color)<\/td>\nPrint project Models and Assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Power Mill<\/td>\nFormat drawing to CNC machine and 3D printing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Solid works<\/td>\nEngineering Analysis tools- Solid works helps you perform 2D and 3D modelling, and this CAD software is known for its ease-of-use and intuitiveness. SolidWorks software enables you to: design very precise 3D objects. develop products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Solidcam<\/td>\nEngineering Analysis tools – SolidCAM provides the revolutionary iMachining technology, saving 70% and more in CNC machining time and dramatically extending cutting tool life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Analysis Software (Ansys)<\/td>\nEngineering Analysis tools – student where able to learn the following (Workbench GUI, Design Modeler, Overview of FEA ‘Engineering Data ,Meshing, Parametric Modeling , Advanced Loads and Boundary Conditions , Assemblies ,Multiple Load Steps, Coordinate Systems Post processing ,Intro to Thermal Analysis , Modal Analysis)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0CNC Milling Machine & Accessories<\/td>\nFor cutting and milling models generated from Software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photo-elastic Exp Apparatus with a Transmission Polariscope (FL200)<\/td>\nGeneration of planar stress states in various\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0models under load bending, tensile load, compressive load.
\nInvestigation of diffusion of stresses with plane or\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0circular polarized light.
\nInterpretation of photo elastic fringe patterns\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0stress concentrations, zero points, neutral fibers,
\nareas of constant stress, stress gradients
\nDetermination of occurring stresses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stress and Strain Analysis on a Membrane (FL120)<\/td>\nmeasurement of radial and hoop strain by strain
\ngauges
\nmeasurement of deflection by a dial gauge
\ncalculation of the stresses and strains from the
\nmeasured strains: radial stress, hoop stress
\ndetermination of the direction of principal stress
\napplication of Mohr\u2019s Circle to determine the
\nprincipal stresses and strains
\nbasic principle: measurement of strain using strain
\ngauges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Unsymmetrical Bending (FL160)<\/td>\nproduct moment of inertia (Iyz) and 2nd moment of
\ninertia (Iy, Iz)
\nEuler\/Bernoulli equation
\nsymmetrical bending on a beam (uniaxial), with L-profile, with U-profile
\nunsymmetrical bending (complex) on a beam with an L-profile
\ncalculation of the neutral fibers
\ncombined bending and torsion loading by way of
\neccentric force application
\ndetermination of the shear center on a beam with a
\nU-profile
\nfamiliarization with shear flow (shear forces in a
\ncross-section)
\ncomparison of calculated and measured values<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Investigation of Simple Stability Problems (SE110.19)<\/td>\ndetermination of the buckling force for the case of
\nan:
\nelastic joint
\nelastic fixed end support
\n-investigation of the buckling behavior under the
\ninfluence of:
\nof additional shear forces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Demonstration of Euler Buckling (WP121)<\/td>\ndemonstration of various buckling problems
\nEuler case 1 – fixed-free bar
\nEuler case 2 – pinned-pinned bar
\nEuler case 3 – fixed-pinned bar
\nEuler case 4 – fixed-fixed bar
\nfamiliarization with the correlation between
\nbuckling length, buckling load and various methods
\nof support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Universal Material Tester(WP300)<\/td>\namplification and display of signals from strain
\ngauge measuring points
\nprocessing of measured values on computer
\nevaluation of stress and strain analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elastic Shafts (TM625)<\/td>\ninvestigation of a Laval rotor
\ncritical speed
\nself-alignment
\nnatural modes on a shaft with continuous mass distribution with
\ndifferent bearing clearances
\ndifferent shaft diameters
\ndifferent shaft lengths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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