Address:
Energy Conversion Laboratory (Near DOAA canteen, in front of central workshop)
Overview:
This lab is used for the under-graduate courses (ME-401A & ME-344). The objective is to keep pace with the recent technological advancement in the field of energy conversion (IC engines, refrigeration), Fluid Mechanics, and Turbines.
Equipment:
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Computerized Demonstration Set Up for Francis Turbine
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Pelton Wheel Turbine
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Centrifugal Pump
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Axial Fan Unit
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Hydraulic Coupling
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Gas Turbine Model
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Centrifugal Compressor
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Kaplan Turbine
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Educational models related to turbo machinery and instrumentation to measure, temperature, pressure, velocity, flow and visualisation, rotational speed, torque etc.
Experiments:
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Estimate of the performance characteristics of two-stages axial flow fan.
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Demonstration of the principles of operation and to evaluate the characteristics of a small-scale hydro power unit (Pelton turbine).
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Finding the operating characteristic in serial and parallel mode of a Serial and Parallel centrifugal Pump.
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Evaluation of efficiency and performance characteristics of a multi-stage centrifugal compressor.
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Evaluation of thermal efficiency and output of a Rankine Cycler.
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Performance study on Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Four-stroke C.I Engine and to obtain characteristics curves at variable operating conditions.
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To study the operating characteristics on a cascade tunnel.
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Evaluation of Performance Characteristics for a Francis Turbine.
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To understand the operating characteristics of a vapor compression system via calculation of COP at different operating conditions with real time data acquisition.
Relevant Information (if any): N/A
Faculty-in-Charge: Dr. Subrata Sarkar
Contact Person:
Dr. C. S. Goswami
Energy Conversion Laboratory
0512-259-7658
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