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College of Engineering Laboratories
Location /Lab #
Functions
Utilization/ Remarks
W12-013
Wet Sanitary Research Lab
Introduction to the Environmental Engineering
Environmental Biotechnology
Nutrition (Practical Food Analysis)
Instrumental Chemistry
 CEE Department
W12-014
Work and Process Improvement
 IEEM Department
W12-019
Surveying Lab
Manufacturing Processing
 CEE Department
 IEEM Department
W12-020
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation & Pavement
 CEE Department
W12-024
Heat Transfer Lab
Solar Renewable Energy
 SREE Program
W12-027
Wood Workshop
 AE Department
W12-140
Industrial Automation & CIMS
 IEEM Department
W12-136
HVAC Lab
Mechanical Engineering Lab
 AE Department
 ME Program
W12-131
Mechanical Engineering Lab
 ME Program
W12-104
Digital Logic Design
 ECE Department
W12-105
Microprocessors and Assembly Language Lab
 ECE Department
W12-116
Computer Communications & Networks Lab
 ECE Department
W12-122
Telecommunication System I Lab
 ECE Department
W12-123
Fundamental of Electronics Lab
Applied Electronics for Industrial Engineering
 ECE Department
W12-115
Senior Design Projects
 ECE Department
 SREE Program
W12-110
Solar Photovoltaic Systems Lab
Fuel Cells Lab
 SREE Program
M12-001I
Mechanics of Materials
 CEE Department
 ME Program
M12-001
Building Construction II
Materials for Civil Engineering
Master Student Projects
 CEE Department
M12-002
Engineering Workshop
 CEE Department
 IEEM Department
 ME Program
M12-006
Geotechnical Engineering
 CEE Department
M12-009
Applied Radiation Measurement Lab
 NE Program
M12-010
Radiation Detection Lab
 NE Program
M12-012
Fluid Mechanics & Water Resources
 CEE Department
M12-013
Fluid Mechanics Lab For SREE
Wind Energy Systems Lab  SREE Program
M12-032
Sand Casting
 IEEM Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering Laboratories
Lab Name
Location
Person in Charge
M12-001
Ahmed Shweiki
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Material for Civil Engineering
Mechanics of Material
M12-001
Nabila al Hawawini
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Mechanical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Material for Civil Engineering
Advanced Concrete
Technology
Advanced Materials in
Construction
Geotechnical
Laboratory
M12-006
Mohamad
Qisiah
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Geotechnical Engineering
Advanced Geotechnical
Engineering
Soil Improvement
Soil Dynamics
Surveying
Laboratory
W12-019
Priya kaimal
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Surveying
Fluid Mechanics
Hydraulics
Water Resources
Hydraulic Structures
Fluvial Hydraulics
Structure
Laboratory
Materials
Laboratory
Programs Served
Courses Served
Fluid Mechanics and Water
Resources
Laboratory
M12-012
Nuha Adam
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Sustainable Renewable
Energy
Transportation Laboratory
W12-020
Ahmed Shweiki
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Transportation
Applied Traffic Operations
Pavement Design
W12-013
Loubna Chaabi
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Health science
Nutrition
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Wastewater Treatment
and Reuse
Instrumental Chemistry,
Health Sciences
Courses
Research projects for
health sciences and dentistry and pharmacy
M12-001
Nabila al Hawawini, Ahmed
Shweiki
Civil and Environmental Engineering(BSC
&MSCE)
Mechanical engineering
Architectural engineering
Mechanics of Material
M12-002
Keezhilath
Madhu
Engineering College
Industrial Manufacturing
Serves all the college of
engineering in different
student projects
Environmental
Laboratory
Mechanics
of Materials
Laboratory
Engineering
Workshop
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Structure Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Heavy Structures Lab in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department is equipped
with state-of-the-art testing machines, which are considered unique to the entire Arabian
Gulf region. The experimental set-ups in the lab are capable of performing most standard tests that
are carried out on almost all building materials used in construction. Such experimental capabilities
together with the expertise of the Civil & Environmental Engineering staff are considered a great
asset to the local industry. The size of the testing machines and their variety make them ideal for
teaching, research and consultancy work because of their high capacity together with their capability of testing both standard and large scale specimens under static or cyclic horizontal and vertical
loads. The experimental set-ups utilize modern data acquisition systems and expose students to
strain gauge technology.
Equipment and Instruments
• Universal Testing Machine (UTM) (1500KN)
• Universal Testing Machine (UTM) (100KN)
• Portal Frame (1500KN)
• Horizontal Actuator (500KN)
• Horizontal Actuator (100KN)
• Vertical Actuator (100KN)
• GUNT 32 Channel Data Acquisition System
• CR 3000 Micro Logger
• Vishay 7000 Data Acquisition System
Students usually find it fascinating to see theory in practice. The main function of the following
educational and training set-ups is to teach the students both the basic principles and the advanced
concepts of structural analysis. Students put theory into practice and become more interested and
involved in the subject matter.
Experiments
• Tensile Test
• Bending Test
• Compression Test
• Cyclic Test
• Torsion Test
• Shear Force in a Beam
Tests and Services
• Steel Truss with GUNT 32 Channel Data Acquisition
• Bending Moments in a Beam
• Shear Force in a Beam
• Deflection of Beams and Cantilevers
• Bending Stress in a Beam
• Torsion Test
• Beam Apparatus: CR 3000 MICROLOGGER & RELAY MULTIPLEXER with Support Software
• VISHAY 7000 Micro Measurements with Vishay Micro Controller Software
• Large Scale Specimens, Scaffoldings, Beams, Columns, Walls, etc.
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Materials Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Materials Laboratory for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department is located
on the UOS main campus. It is constructed over an enclosed area of 200 square meters.
It is fully equipped and supported by a highly qualified technical staff to respond to the needs of
academic institutions, researchers, engineers and construction industries for testing of concrete,
asphalt, metals and their related constituents.
Equipment and Instruments
Latest state-of-the-art equipment that is mostly fitted with computerized data collection is used
to perform various types of materials and durability testing to the highest standards. Some of these
machines include:
• Abrasion Machines
• BS & ASTM Sieves
• Flakiness & Elongation Gauges
• Blain & Vicat Apparatus
• Concrete Gradient Analyzer
• Concrete Mixer
• Compacting & Kelly Ball Apparatus
• Slump and V-B time Apparatus
• Concrete Permeability System
• Fully Automated Compression Machine
• Flexural (Beams) Frame
• ISAT
• Bond Tester
• Rebar Location & Cover Meter
• Corrosion Mapping System
• Concrete Test Hammer
• Ultrasonic Concrete Tester
• Windsor Probe System
• Windsor Pin System
• Microscope for Crack Width Measurement
• Free Shrinkage Apparatus
• Friction Tester
• Walk in Temperature & Humidity Chamber
• Rapid Chloride Testing
• Measurement of Corrosion Activity
• Restrained Shrinkage Cracking (Ring Test)
Tests and Services
The following are the tests that may be performed in UOS Laboratories:
Fresh Concrete Testing
• Mix Design
• Workability
• Air Content
• Density
Aggregate, Cement Mortar Testing
• Sampling of Aggregate
• Specific Gravity & Water Absorption
• Abrasion of Aggregates
• Particles Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis)
• Flakiness and Elongation Indexes
• Consistency and Setting Time of Cement & Gypsum
• Cement Setting Time and Compressive Strength
• Heat of Hydration of Cement
Hardened Concrete Testing
• Permeability
• Flexural Strength
• Compressive Strength
• Indirect Tensile of Concrete
• Density & Water Absorption
• Chloride Penetration
• Shrinkage of Concrete
• Restrained Shrinkage Cracking
Non-Destructive Testing of Hardened Concrete
• Cracks Detection and Movement, Width Measurement
• SHMIDT Hammer Testing for Compressive Strength
• Ultrasonic Testing for Concrete
• In situ Moisture Content Measurement
• Steel Rebar Location & Cover (Covermeter)
• Chloride Ion Penetration Tester (CIP)
• Free Shrinkage Measurement
• Corrosion Activity of Rebar
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Geotechnical Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Geotechnical Laboratory is one of the most important laboratories in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. The laboratory is fully equipped with modern facilities
and machines to meet local and international standards accommodating most laboratory and field
soil testing. This laboratory is supported by a highly qualified and experienced technical staff, not
only meeting the need of quality teaching and research, but also the needs of academic institutes,
industries and governmental agencies.
Equipment and Instruments
Major equipment fitted with computerized data collection to perform various soil analysis, the
following is a list of the major equipment in the lab:
• Triaxial Machine
• Autonomous Data Acquisition Unit (ADU)
• Unconfined Compression Machine
• Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus
• Consolidation Apparatus
• Permeability Apparatus
• Compaction and CBR
• Vane Shear Test Apparatus
• Test Sieves (BS & ASTM)
• Hydrometer Test Apparatus
• Soil Index Properties Apparatus
• Sand Cone Apparatus
• Electrical Resistively Meter
• Soil Chemical Test Apparatus
Tests and Services
Soil Strength Testing
• Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Test
• Consolidated Drained (CD) Test
• Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test
• Unconfined Compressive Strength Test
• Direct and Residual Shear Box Test
• Vane Shear Test
Rock Testing
• Point Load Test
• Unconfined Compression
Soil Consolidation Test
• One-Dimensional Consolidation Test
• Measure Consolidation Characteristic
• Soil Permeability Coefficient Determination
• Swell/Collapse Tests
In-Situ Testing
• Field Density Test
• Manual Subsurface Boring Tests
• Dynamic Cone Pentrometer
• Digital Load Cell Pentrometer
• Insitu and Lab Electrical Resistivity Test
Soil Permeability Testing
• Falling Head Permeability
• Constant Head Permeability
Particle Size and Index Properties Testing
• Grain and Particle Size Determination Sieve and Hydrometer Tests
• Liquid Limit Test
• Plastic Limit Test
• Shrinkage Limit Test
Soil Compaction Test
• Standard & Modified Proctor Tests
• Field Density Test
Soil and Water Chemical Testing
• Content Test: Sulfate, Chloride, Carbonate Organic Matter and Gypsum
• Conductivity Test
• pH Measurement Test
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Surveying Laboratory
Introduction
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he Surveying Laboratory enables students to understand the basic principles of surveying
by conducting field exercises using surveying equipment. Most of the field exercises are
conducted outside the laboratory room to gather field survey data using state-of-the-art surveying equipment. Reduction and calculation of the field data for final results are performed in the
laboratory room.
The field exercises to be done are discussed and explained to students by the laboratory instructor inside the surveying laboratory room prior to the commencement of field surveys. Care
and proper handling of surveying equipment is also emphasized before, during and after the field
survey.
Equipment and Instruments
• Auto Level
• Digital Planimeter
• EDM
• GPS L1/L2 Dual Frequency
• Laser Level
• Stereoscope
• Theodolite
• Tilting Level
• Total Station
• Tapes
Experiments
• Linear Measurement using Tape (Taping)
• Traverse Leveling
• Profile Leveling of a Roadway Segment
• Contour Mapping
• Closed Traverse using Theodelite
• Field Traverse and Area Measurement using
Total Station
Testing Services
• Total Station
• Leveling
Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Laboratory contains modern instruments and
apparatuses for teaching and researches purposes. Some of the instruments and equipment
can well be utilized for industrial use with minor modifications. The laboratory is supervised by experienced teaching staff and technicians with services meeting the highest of international standards.
Equipment and Instruments
• Pump Test Apparatus
• Pressure Gauges Calibrator
• Determination of Fluid Properties Apparatus
• Pelton Wheel
• Hydraulic Ram Apparatus
• Standard Hydraulic Bench
• Bernoulli’s Apparatus
• Center of Pressure Apparatus
• Free and Forced Vortices Apparatus
• Open Channel-Flow Visualization Bench
• Reynolds Apparatus
• Determination of Capillary Rise of a Liquid Apparatus
• Air Flow Bench Apparatus
• Rainfall-Runoff Hydrographic Apparatus
• Rainfall Simulator Apparatus
• Field Drain filter Test Apparatus
• Sedimentation Transport Apparatus
• Network of Pipe Apparatus
• Determination of Liquid Surface tension Apparatus
• Viscometer Apparatus
• Friction Losses in Pipes Apparatus
• Boundary Layer Experiment
• Hydrostatic Force Apparatus
• Flow Measuring Apparatus
• Impact of Jets Apparatus
• Seepage Flow Apparatus
• Permeability Apparatus
• Pressure Transducer Apparatus
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Experiments
• Fluid Properties: Viscosity, Density and Specific Gravity
• Calibration of Pressure Gages
• Hydrostatic Forces and Ventre of Pressure
• Free and Forced Vortices
• Verification of Bernoulli’s Principle
• Osborne Reynolds
• Impact of Jets
• Losses in Pipes and Fittings
Tests and Services
This equipment may be used to conduct the following tests:
• Comparing the Performance of Different Types of Pumps and Investigating Cavitations Phenomenon
• Calibration of Pressure Gauges
• Determination of Density, and Specific Gravity, Dynamic and Kinematic Viscosity of Different
Liquids
• Simulation of Hydroelectric Power Generation
• Investigation using Hydraulic Ram Pumps Instead of the Normal Power Driven Pumps
• Measuring of Flows through Pipes and Open Channels
• Investigation of Flow Types
• Simulation of Hydroelectric Power Generation by Studying Impact of Jets on Belton Wheel
• Evaluation of Seepage Problems and Quick Sand or Poring Pressure in Hydraulic Retaining
Walls Structures
Transportation Lab
Introduction
T
he Transportation and pavement Laboratory is furnished with a great deal of state-of-theart equipment. This equipment is used to collect and analyze data needed for the study
and development of different types of transportation systems used on streets to major freeways.
Students are trained on the use of this equipment to a high level of accuracy and safety. Much of
the equipment can be installed and used for traffic data collection and to run traffic counts at different types of locations such as minor and major interchanges. They can also be utilized to analyze
existing traffic problems, such as congestion and accidents. In addition, the Transportation and
pavement lab is also equipped with machines to test asphalt concrete material (i.e. asphalt, bitumen
and asphalt mixes).
Equipment and Instruments
• Lane Traffic Counters
• Lane Traffic Detectors
• Video Detectors
• Intersection Turning Movement Counters (Digital and Mechanical)
• Traffic Analysis Software
• Speed Radar Guns
• Marshall Test Apparatus
• Digital Measuring Wheel
• Bitumen and Asphalt Ductility
• Saybolt Furol Viscometer
• Bitumen Consistency and Penetration
• Bitumen Content by Ignition Method
Experiments
• Traffic Counting
• Traffic Trend Analysis
• Traffic Studies
• Traffic Impact Studies
• Asphalt Content of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Ignition Method
• Marshall Properties Tests
• Bitumen Content
• Ductility of Bitumen
• Viscosity of Bitumen
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Tests and Services
• Highway and Roads Traffic Counting and Analysis
• Asphalt Content of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Ignition Method
• Marshall Stability and Flow of Bituminous Mixtures
• Thickness of Compacted Bituminous Paving Mixture
• Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
• Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• Penetration of Bituminous Materials
• Ductility of Bituminous Materials
• Saybolt Viscosity Test
Environmental Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Environmental Laboratory carries out scientific investigations on fresh and marine water
quality, wastewater treatment, industrial waste management, solid waste management, environmental impact monitoring, environmental information systems, geo-environmental studies, and
environmental site investigations.
Equipment and Instruments
• Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS)
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
• Bench Top Stirred Pressure Reactor
• Ion- Chromatograph
• Automatic Weather Station
• Deep Wells Water Quality & Velocity Apparatus
• Multi Parameter of Data Logger
• Total Organic Carbon (TOC-VCPH)
• Spectrophotometers (DR/4000 , DR2800, DR/2010)
• Fast Fat Extraction System
• Binocular Microscope
• Biotrace Uni-Lite Xcel Illuminometer
• Digestion System ( Digesdahl digestion Apparatus, Microwaves Digestion )
• Jar Tester
• pH Meter, Turbidity Meter, Conductivity Meter, Dissolved Oxygen Meter, BOD Track, COD
Reactor, Furnaces, Ovens, and etc …
• Water, Soil and Sediment Sampling Equipment
• Deep Wells Water Quality & Velocity Apparatus
• Multi Parameter of Data Logger System
• Automatic Weather Station
Tests and Services
• Fresh Water, Groundwater and Marine Water Quality *pH, Salinity, Conductivity, BOD,
COD, TOC, Coliform Bacteria, Nitrogen, Heavy metals, Ammonia, Sulphates, Phosphorus,
Turbidity, Color, hydrocarbons, Gravimetric Analysis for Solids, Transparency, Chlorophyll… etc.
• Water and Wastewater Treatability Testing (Physical, Chemical and Biological Treatment)
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• Industrial Waste Management (Characterization, Waste Management Plans, Treatability Testing Using Physical, Chemical and Biological Processes)
• Contaminated Site Investigation and Remediation (Including Soil and Groundwater Testing,
Contaminants Leach ability Testing, and Development of Appropriate Remediation Alternatives)
• Solid Waste Management (Including Planning, Landfill Process Design, Waste Characterization,
and Recycling and Reuse)
The environmental laboratory is continuously upgraded and plans to expand and include air
pollution monitoring are currently being evaluated. An interdisciplinary team of staff members and
services from our highly equipped workshops supports research activities.
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Mechanics of Materials Laboratory for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department is equipped with different educational and training set-ups to support the theoretical
part of education. The main objective of the Mechanics of Materials Laboratory is to teach students
both the basic principles and the advanced concepts of mechanics of materials. The educational
and training set-ups in the lab put theory into practice and students become more interested and
involved in various subject matter.
Equipment and Instruments
• SM04
- Beam Apparatus
• STR2
- Bending Moment in a Beam Apparatus
• STR3
- Shear Force in a Beam Apparatus
• STR4
- Deflection of a Beam Apparatus
• STR5
- Bending Stress in a Beam Apparatus
• STR6
- Torsion of Circular Sections Apparatus
• MF40
- Materials Lab with Data Capture
Tests and Services
• Beam Apparatus
• Bending Moment in a Beam With STR2000 Software
• Shear Force in a Beam
• Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers
• Bending Stress in a Beam
• Torsion of Circular Sections
• Load Frame with Digital Load Extensometer
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Engineering Workshop
Introduction
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he Workshop Laboratory exposes students to the practical use of industrial tools being
used in the construction and manufacturing industry. Safe and proper handling of workshop equipment and tools is also emphasized before, during and after project making. The presence
of an instructor is always needed to guide students in the proper operation of workshop equipment
during the project making for courses.
Equipment and Instruments
• Air Compressor
• Alumina Chip Forge
• ARC Welding Machine
• Band Saw Machine
• Bench Grinder
• Brazing Hearths
• Cutting-off Machine
• Drilling Machine
• Dust Collector
• Gas Welding Machine
• Guillotine
• Hollow Chisel Mortiser
• Lathe Machine
• MIG Welding Machine
• Pipe Bending Machine
• Planer Thicknesser
• Power Hacksaw Machine
• Shaping Machine
• Spindle Moulder
• Spot Welding Machine
• Surface Grinder
• Surface Table
• Tilt Arbor Saw bench
• Universal Milling Machine
Experiments
• Gear Manufacturing Practice
• Turning and Taper Turning
• Welding Practice
• Carpentry Practice
Tests and Services
• Lathe Machine: This equipment is very useful in fabricating threaded, nuts and bolts for heavy
equipment machineries (cars, oil drilling machineries etc.)
• Welding Machine: This machine is very useful in fabrication of welded steel structures like
steel beams and steel columns
• Universal Milling Machine: This machine could be used in the manufacture of gears, grooves,
slots and many others
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories
Lab Name
Location
Person in Charge
Programs Served
Courses Served
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
and Management
Circuit Analysis I
Applied Electronics
Circuits
Introduction to ECE
Circuit Analysis
I Laboratory
M12-108
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Circuit Analysis
II Laboratory
M12-107
Ahmad Abdul Hadi
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Circuit Analysis II
Electromechanical Systems
Laboratory
M12-113
Ahmad Abdul Hadi
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Electromechanical
system
Circuit Analysis II
Electronic Circuits Laboratory
W12-123
Imtinan Attili
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Electronic Circuits
Applied Electronics
Feedback
Control Systems
Laboratory
M12-115
Obaida Abu
Bader
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Feedback Control
Systems
Instrumentation
and Measurements Laboratory
M12-115
Obaida Abu
Bader
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Instrumentation and
Measurement
Electric Power
Engineering
Laboratory
M12-113
Ahmad Abdul Hadi
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Power Systems
Electric Power Engineering
Printed Circuit
Board Workshop
(PCB)
m12-116
And
W12-103
Sol Andrew
Domingo
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
General
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Industrial and Management Engineering
Programmable Logic
Design
Industrial Automation
Programmable
Logic Controller
(PLC) Laboratory
M12-108
Obaida Abu
Bader
Telecommunication Systems I
Laboratory
W12-122
Obaida Abu
Bader
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Telecommunication
Systems I
W12-104
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
 Digital Logic
Design
 Introduction to
ECE
Digital Logic Design Laboratory
Computer
Communications
and Networks
Laboratory
W12-116
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Communication and
Networks
Embedded
Systems Design
Laboratory
M12-115
Obaida Abu
Bader
Computer Engineering
Embedded System
Design
Microprocessors
and Assembly Language
Laboratory
W12-105
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Computer Engineering
Microprocessor and
Assembly Language
Multimedia
Technology
Laboratory
M12-118
Obaida Abu
Bader
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Signals and Systems
 Introduction to
ECE
VLSI Laboratory
M12-118
Obaida Abu
Bader
Computer Engineering
VLSI
Fundamental
of Electronics
Laboratory
W12-123
Imtinan Attili
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Fundamentals of
Electronics
High Performance Cloud
Computing
Laboratory
M12-108
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Computer Engineering
Parallel and Distributed Processing
Senior Design
Project I & II
Laboratory
W12-115
and
M12-126
Sol Andrew
Domingo
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Computer Engineering
General
Microcontroller
Based Design
Laboratory
M12-115
Obaida Abu
Bader
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Microcontroller
Based Design
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Circuit Analysis I Laboratory Introduction
E
lectrical Circuit Analysis I Laboratory is the most important lab in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. This laboratory provides students with an understanding of
the basic principles of Electrical Engineering. In addition, it enables students to use testing and measuring instruments such as function generators, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters to analyze DC
and AC circuits by using different analysis techniques. These include Ohm’s Law, KCL, KVL, nodal
analysis, mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems as well as the transient analysis of RL
and RC circuits. P-SPICE software is also introduced for DC and AC circuits and transient analysis.
Equipment and Instruments
• FLUKE 73 Multimeter
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• ESCORT EDM-1635 Multimeter
• TINSLEY LCR Data Bridge
• ESCORT Dual Display LCR Meter
• Tektronix CFG280-11MHZ Function Generator
• SONY/ Tektronix AFG310 Arbitrary Function Generator
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Simulators: Microsim PSpice Circuit Simulator
Experiments
• Introduction to Circuit I Lab
• Introduction to PSPICE – Part I (DC Analysis)
• Voltage Division Rule (VDR) and Current Division Rule (CDR)
• Kirchhoff’s Laws and Nodal Analysis
• Superposition for DC Circuits
• Thevenin’s and Norton’s Equivalents of DC Circuits
• The Function Generator and Oscilloscope
• Introduction to PSPICE – Part II (Transient Analysis)
• Transients in RC Circuits
• Phasor Domain Measurements for AC Circuits
• Introduction to PSPICE – Part III (AC Analysis)
Circuit Analysis II Laboratory Introduction
E
lectrical Circuit Analysis II Laboratory helps students to understand AC circuits analysis
studied in the corresponding theoretical course. Through this laboratory, students become
familiar with AC measurements, and are able to measure voltages, phase angles, resonance frequencies and bandwidth for circuits that consist of resistors, capacitors and inductors. They also investigate the frequency response of low pass, high pass, band pass and band stop filters. Three-phase
circuits and applications of transformers are investigating its characteristics.
Equipment and Instruments
• FLUKE 73 Multimeter
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• ESCORT EDM-1635 Multimeter
• TINSLEY LCR Databridge
• ESCORT Dual Display LCR Meter
• Tektronix CFG280-11MHZ Function
Generator
• SONY/ Tektronix AFG310 Arbitrary
Function Generator
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital RealTime Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Simulators: Microsim PSpice Circuit
Simulator
Experiments
• Spice AC Circuit Analysis
• Power in AC Circuits
• Three-Phase Y-C connection Circuit
• Three-Phase Δ-Connection Circuit
• Two-Port Network
• Two-Port Networks (Spice)
• Single Phase Transformer
• Parallel and Series Resonance
• Low-Pass and High-Pass Filter Design
• Band-Pass and Band-Stop Filters (Spice)
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Electromechanical Systems Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Electromechanical Systems Lab offers hands-on experience with relevant aspects of single
and three phase transformers, DC motors and generators, single phase and three phase AC
motors.
Equipment and Instruments
The Lab Volt computer-based electromechanical system runs in conjunction with an IBMcompatible computer consisting of different modules connected to the computer through Data
Acquisition Interface with full virtual instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, power meters, an oscilloscope and a phasor analyzer); the system has data storage and graphical presentation facilities. The
modules included in the system are:
• Single-Phase Transformer
• Three-Phase Transformer
• Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive Power Loads
• Prime Mover
• Dynamometer
• Separately-Excited, Series Shunt and Compound DC Motors
• Single-Phase Induction Motor
• Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Three Phase Wound Rotor Induction MotorThree-Phase Synchronous Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
• Synchronous Motor Starter
• Wattmeter/Varmeter
Experiments
• Autotransformer
• Transformer Regulation
• Open Circuit and Short Circuit Tests
• Three-phase Transformer
• Prime Mover Characteristics
• Dynamometer Characteristics
• Separately-Excited DC Motors
• Separately Excited, Series Shunt and Compound DC Motors
• Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Single-Phase Induction Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
Electronic Circuits Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Electronic Circuits Laboratory is designed to enable students to comprehend the main
characteristics of electronic devices such as BJT and FET transistors as well as composite
devices such as op amps. Practical circuits are built to investigate BJT and FET transistor circuits
under DC and AC conditions as well as small signal amplifiers. Filters and oscillators (relaxation and
sinusoidal) using op amps are investigated.
Equipment and Instruments
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• SONY/ Tektronix CFG280 11 MHz Function Generator
• SONY/ Tektronix 370A Programmable Curve Tracer
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Personal Computers
• LCR Data Bridge
• Bench Power Suppliers
• Fluke Double Display Multimeters
• Fluke Hand held Digital Multimeters
• Simulators: Microsim PSpice Circuit Simulator - ORCAD Simulator
Experiments
• Multi-Stage BJT Amplifiers
• Frequency Response of Multi-Stages
Amplifiers
• Multi-Stage MOSFET Amplifiers
• Linear Op Amp Circuits
• Wave Generators using Op Amps
• Sinusoidal Oscillators using Op Amps
• Op-Amp Filters (Low Pass-Band Pass)
• D/A and A/D Converters
• Analogue to Digital Converter
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Feedback Control Systems Laboratory Introduction
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he Feedback Control Systems Lab covers the practical aspects of control systems analysis
and design through lab experiments. Topics vary and include modeling of Servo System,
Inverted Pendulum, Magnetic Levitation System and use of MATLAB and SIMULINK for analysis
and design of control systems.
The lab also has process control module where all well known controllers (P, PI, and PID) can be
implemented with the help of computer interfaced with it
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers with MATLAB\ SIMULINK Package
• Modular Servo System
• Inverted Pendulum System
• Magnetic Levitation System
• Process Control Module
Experiments
• MATLAB and SIMULINK for Control Systems
• DC Motor Characteristics
• Speed Control System of DC Motor
• Position Control System of DC Motor
• Frequency Response Analysis using MATLAB
• Root Locus Design GUI and SISO DESIGN TOOL
• Control of Magnetic Levitation System
• Control of Inverted Pendulum System
• Process Control Application (Flow Control, Level Control, Pressure Control, and Temperature Control)
Instrumentation and Measurements Laboratory Introduction
T
he Instrumentation and Measurements Lab covers the practical aspect of engineering instrumentation through lab experiments. Topics vary and include Labview programming and data
acquisition interfacing, determination of dynamic behavior of typical sensors, signal conditioning
circuits, instrumentation amplifiers, and experiments on temperature, position and force measurements.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers with Data Acquisition Card and LabVIEW 8.5 Package
• Different Types of Sensors: Thermocouples, Thermistors, etc
• LabVolt Transducer Fundamental Board
Experiments
• Labview Programming
• Data Aquestion Interfacing DAQ
• Study the Characteristics of (RTD, Thermocouple, and Thermestor)
• Temperature Measurement using (RTD, Thermocouple, and Thermestor)
• Displacement or Position Measurement using Capacitance Sensor
• Measurement of Strain/Force using Strain Gauge/Load Cell
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Electric Power Engineering Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Electric Power Engineering Lab offers hands-on experience with relevant aspects of single
and three phase transformers, DC motors and generators, single phase and three phase AC
motors.
Equipment and Instruments
The Lab Volt computer-based electromechanical system runs in conjunction with an IBMcompatible computer consisting of different modules connected to the computer through Data
Acquisition Interface with full virtual instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, power meters, an oscilloscope and a phasor analyzer); the system has data storage and graphical presentation facilities. The
modules included in the system are:
• Single-Phase Transformer
• Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive Power Loads
• Prime Mover
• Dynamometer
• Separately-Excited, Series Shunt and Compound DC Motors
• Three Phase Wound Rotor Induction Motor
• Wattmeter/Varmeter
• Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
• Voltmeter/Ammeter
• DC Motors
Experiments
• AC Voltage and Current-Part I
• AC Voltage and Current-Part II
• Watt Var Volt-Ampere and Power Factor
• Three-Phase Star-Star Circuit
• Three-Phase Star-Delta Circuit
• Three-Phase Power Measurements
• Transformer Regulation
• Prime Mover
• Dynamometer
• Three-Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
• Separately Excited DC Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
Printed Circuit Board Workshop (PCB)
Introduction
I
n this workshop, the students are able to learn the procedure of making both single-sided
and double-sided PCBs. Students start by drawing circuit diagrams using any suitable PCB
layout software. The produced drawing is printed and transferred onto a photo-resistant layer after
exposure to UV light for a few minutes. The subject PCB is etched in a container pan with etching
chemical solutions. Finally, holes are drilled for provisions on fixing and soldering the components.
The PCB workshop is of great importance to students for their senior design projects. It is also
useful for students who are working on projects related to certain courses.
Equipment and Instruments
• Computer Set
• Layout Software
• PCB Board
• Etching Chemicals
• PCB Cutter
• Drilling Machine and Drill Bits
• Etching Pan
• Acetate Printing Material or Equivalent
• Laser Printer
• UV Exposure Machine
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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Laboratory
Introduction
P
LC Laboratory based on Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 is designed to reinforce the theoretical
components covered in the course.
This laboratory provides students with an understanding of the basic principles of Relay Logic
and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) control; ladder programming and input/output operations; manipulate data using PLC instruction sets.
Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of programmable logic controller
hardware and ladder logic to solve system problems.
Equipment and Instruments
• PLC-200 PLC Trainer
Experiments
• Introduction to SIMATIC S7200 Development
• Basic PLC Ladder Programming
• Basic Control Circuits (Light Control, DC Motor Control)
• Programming a Counter (Car Parking System)
• Programming a Timer (Traffic Light Control, Tank Filling Control)
• Drive and Interface Multiplexing 7-Segment Display
• Various Industrial Controller Based on S7-200
Telecommunication Systems I Laboratory
Introduction
T
his lab’s experiments are designed to cover the Analogue and Digital telecommunications
principles explained in the lectures in the telecommunication systems courses. The experiments deal with the analogue communication basics such as filtering, amplitude modulation, super
heterodyne receiver, frequency division multiplexing, frequency modulation, phase locked loop,
pulse analog modulation, pulse code modulation, and signal modulation techniques such as: PSK,
FSK, DPSK, QPSK, and QAM. The lab is equipped for experiments in telecommunication such as
filters, multipliers, discriminators, and the phase locked loop (PLL). MATLAB and Simulink are also
used to simulate different telecommunication systems. Our main goal in the Telecommunication
Laboratory is to bridge the gap between the theoretical concepts of telecommunication subjects
and the practical experience required in the telecommunication industry. Equipment and Instruments
• EMONA TIMS Telecommunication-Signal & System Module
• Analogue Communication Unit
• Digital Communication (1) Unit
• Digital Communication (2) Unit
• Computer Interface Base Unit All Modules Supplied by Lab-Volt Systems
• Spectrum Analyzer 1.8 GHz, Tektronix 2711, 1 GHz, Instek GSP-810
• Dual trace Digital Real Time Oscilloscope 100 MHz Tektronix TDS 3012
• Function Generator 11 MHz, Tektronix CFG280
• Function Generator 3 MHz, Tektronix CFG 253 • Dual Power Supply 0-30 V, 0-2.5 A, Metrix AX502 • High Frequency Multimeter, Metrix 553 • TV Color Trainer, PUDAK Scientific PT93201
• Pattern Generator, Promax GV-698
• Optical Fiber Trainer, Elettronica Venetra MCM 401EV Experiments
• AM - Amplitude Modulation
• Armstrong’s Phase Modulator
• ASK - Modulation / Demodulation
• BPSK - Modulation / Demodulation
• DPSK Demodulation with BER
• DSB – Modulation / Demodulation
• Envelope Detection
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• Eye Patterns
• FM Modulation (Generation)
• FM - Demodulation
• GFSK - Mod and Demodulation
• Line-Coding Encoding
• Noisy Channel
• Phase Division Multiplexing & De-multiplexing
• QPSK - Modulation / Demodulation
• Signal Sampling & Reconstruction
• SNR performance of SSB & DSBSC
• Spread Spectrum, CDMA, FHSS
• SSB Modulation & Demodulation
• PCM Encoding - A-Law & μ-Law
• PCM Decoding - A-Law & μ-Law
• PAM & TDM - Modulation & Demodulation
• PCM TDM
• Phase Division Multiplexing & De-multiplexing
• PWM - Pulse Width Modulation
• QAM - Modulation/ Demodulation
Digital Logic Design Laboratory
Introduction
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he Digital Logic Design laboratory is divided into two parts. The first part teaches the
students how to write Verilog programs to implement and design simple combinational
circuits. Students write programs to describe logic gates and simple sequential circuits like adders,
subtractors, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, comparators, flip-flops, counters and shift registers.
In the second part of the lab, students get hands on experience on building real circuits on the
breadboard. The students start from the Boolean expressions, going through building the logic
circuit and testing it. During the lab, the students will gain a good understanding of the different
tools and simulation software used in designing logic circuits. The students also have to do a project
of their choice.
Equipment and Instruments
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• Personal Computers Loaded with QuartusII Software
• ALTERA DE2 Boards
• Tektronix AFG310 Arbitrary Function Generator
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Logic Pulser
• Logic Probe
• Digital IC Tester
• Simulator: Circuit Maker Simulator
Experiments
• Introduction to Hardware Description Language and Synthesis
• Basic Gates Implementation in Verilog and Configuration
• Implementation in Verilog
• Introduction to Digital Logic Design Lab Using Basic Logic Gates
• Combinational Circuits Design Using Basic
TTL Gates
• Arithmetic Logic Unit and Datapath Utilizing Decoders and Encoders
• Sequential Circuits Design
• Registers and Counters with Design Applications
• Group Project to Build Real Life Application
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Computer Communications and Networks Laboratory
Introduction
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his laboratory provides hands-on experience essential to the real understanding of computer networking and the devices used in building these networks. The goal is to teach
students practical aspects of network topologies and network operating systems, including the
setup of network services, DHCP, DNS, peer to peer and server based networking, switch setup and
VLANs, and the basics of IP addressing, subnetting and router configuration. In addition, students
use the network monitor to capture and analyze data packets.
Equipment and Instruments
The lab consists of the following hardware and software required to meet the above objectives:
1. Hardware
a.Networking Devices:
• Cables and RJ-45 Connectors
• Repeater Hubs
• Nortel Switches (Bay Stack 450 Series)
• Nortel and Cisco Routers
• Dlink Access Points
• Wireless NIC Cards
a.Personal Computers:
• 12 Acer PC with Dual-Boot System
Experiments
• Peer-to-Peer Local Area Network
• Network Applications
• Wired and Wireless LANs Network
Topologies
• Layer II Switching - Part I
• Layer II Switching - Part II VLANs
• Network Services: DNS Service
• Network Services: DHCP Service
• Routing Basics
• Packet Format & Network Monitoring
2. Software
a. Device Manager: used to configure
switches over IP networks
b. Site Manager: used to configure
routes over IP networks
c. Sniffer Pro: used for explaining the
packet structure
d. Windows 7/Advanced Server 2010:
as network operating systems
Embedded Systems Design Laboratory Introduction
T
his lab applies the theoretical principles of the Embedded System course. It gives hands-on
experience with microcontroller applications and interfacing with basic solid state input/
output devices, A/D and D/A converters, LCD displays and Multiplexing seven segment LED
displays.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers with MikroC Pro for PIC Compiler
• Multifunctional PIC Microcontroller Development Board (QL200 DEVELOPMENT BOARD)
Experiments
• Introduction to the QL200 DEVELOPMENT BOARD and Software Development System
• Basic Digital Input and Output Programming
• LCD Display Interfacing
• Matrix Keypad Interfacing
• Analog to Digital Converter
• Hardware Delay using Timer
• Multiplexing Seven Segments LED Displays
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Microprocessors and Assembly Language Laboratory Introduction
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he Microprocessor and Assembly Language Laboratory provides students with practical
experience in programming using the Assembly Language on x86 architecture microprocessors. The lab utilizes latest model personal computers where the students practice the skills they
have learned in the classroom and exploring the backward compatibility of modern microprocessors
all the way back to their x86 ancestor.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers
• MTS-88C (K & H) Microcomputer Trainers Based on Intel 8088 Processor
• Several Input/Output Modules – Switched Input, LED Display, ADC/DAC, DC Motor, Stepper Motor and Dot Matrix Display
• MQP 200 Universal EPROM Programming System
• SE1T U-V Erasers
Experiments
• DEBUG Software Development Program
• Turbo Assembler and Assembly Language Program Structure
• 8088\86 Addressing Modes
• Develop Program for Basic Arithmetic Instructions
• Develop Program for Logic, Shift, and Rotate Instructions
• Develop Program for Subprograms, Macros and Program Control
• MTS-88.C 8088 Microprocessor Teaching System
• PPI 82C55 Programming and Interfacing
• Time Delay and Traffic Light Interfacing
Multimedia Technology Laboratory
Introduction
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his lab provides a hands-on experience with MATLAB in audio, and image signals. Topics
include sampling and quantization, sampling rate conversion, compression, basic techniques
in audio, and image processing.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers with MATLAB Package
Experiments
• Generate and Plot Different Types of Discrete-Time Signals in Time Domain
• Perform Elementary Operations (Add, Shift, Compress, and Flip) on Discrete-Time Signals
• Computation of DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) using FFT Algorithms
• Design of Butter Worth and Elliptic (LPF, HPF, BPF, and BSF) Digital IIR Filter
• Read, Play, and Write Sound Signals (Audio Files) using MATLAB
• Perform Elementary Operations (Shift, Compress and Concatenate) on Sound Signals
• Familiarizeition with Image’s Operations and Tools in MATLAB
• Using MATLAB to Perform Certain Geometric Operations Like Resizing, Rotation, Cropping
and Block Processing of Images
• Image Filtering
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VLSI Laboratory
Introduction
I
ntegrated circuit chips have had a monumental impact on our society, changing the way we
work, play and communicate. Our VLSI Laboratory provides advanced EDA tools for students
to learn the fundamentals of digital and analog integrated circuit design, Simulation and Layout
using state-of-the art CMOS process technologies.
Equipment and Instruments
•Tanner Tools which Include:
1. S-Edit: The Schematic Editor
2. T-Spice: The Spice Simulator Engine
3. W-Edit: The Waveform Viewer
4. L-Edit: The Mask Layout Editor
Using these packages, students can draw the schematic of their transistor level design, run the
circuit simulation and view the simulation results on the waveform editor.
After completing the design and the circuit simulation, they may start the layout for this design
using the L-Edit tool, and then use the LVS tool to verify their layout with respect to the circuit
schematic.
At the end of the laboratory work, students submit their complete projects so that the designed chip can be sent to a silicon foundry for fabrication.
Fundamental of Electronics Laboratory Introduction
T
he Fundamental of digital electronics laboratory is designed to enable students to comprehend main characteristics of electronic devices such as diodes and transistors. It introduces
the circuit simulator SPICE and its usage to carry out DC, AC & transient analysis. Practical circuits
are built to investigate Zener diode circuits, bipolar transistor and MOSFET transistors circuits
under DC and AC conditions as well as small signal amplifiers.
Equipment and Instruments
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• SONY/ Tektronix CFG280 11 MHz Function Generator
• SONY/ Tektronix 370A Programmable Curve Tracer
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Personal Computers
• LCR Databridge
• Bench Power Suppliers
• Fluke Double Display Multimeters
• Fluke Hand Held Digital Multimeters
• Simulators: Microsim PSpice Circuit Simulator ORCAD Simulator
Experiments
• Diode Characteristic
• Full Wave Rectification
• MOS Transistor Characteristic and Biasing
• BJT Transistor Characteristic
• Single Stage BJT Amplifier
• PSPICE Simulation of BJT Amplifier
• Bipolar Transistor as Switching Elements
• CMOS Logic Gates
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High Performance cloud Computing Laboratory Introduction
T
he high performance cloud computing Laboratory provides students with practical experience in both the hardware and the software of the massively parallel processing platforms
as well as the basic concepts of cloud computing. In terms of hardware, the lab utilizes a computer
cluster consist of one main server and a group of processing nodes connected to build a computing
farm. In terms of software, the cluster has the Message Passing Interface (MPI) parallel programming standard library as well as the multi-threaded programming POSIX thread library. Students can
explore how to build a computing farm as well as get a practical programming experience with the
parallel and distributed processing environment. Programming with shared-address space parallel
paradigm is explored through the multi-core/multi-threaded computing nodes in the lab using the
POSIX thread library. The system is built on top of an OpenStack Cloud Computing environment
which allows the students to get their hands on the latest technologies in the HPC.
Equipment and Instruments
• Couple of Server Machines
• Group of Computing Node PCs
• High-Speed Switch and Ethernet to Connect the Machines
• File Server, DNS Server and Job Scheduler
• MPI Standard Library for Distributed System Programming
• POSIX Thread Library for Shared-Address Space Programming
• OpenStack Cloud Computing OS
Experiments
• How to Configure PC Cluster
• Basic MPI Program Structure (Parallel Hello World Program)
• Blocking and Non-Blocking Point-to-Point Communication Functions and their Prototype
• Develop Parallel Program for Matrix
Multiplication using MPI
• Collective Communication Functions
and their Prototype
• Develop MPI Program using Collective Communication Functions
• Develop the First Multithreaded Program
• Using the OpenMP Library
• Using Cloud Computing Environment
Senior Design Project I & II Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a project room reserved for
senior and junior students for their projects. This room may also be used by students for
their course projects. The department provides the needed equipment for various projects and
meets student requests for any additional equipment as needed.
Subjects of students’ projects are usually linked to research interests in the department or technical problems offered by local industries. In both cases, small groups of students work together
to design, build, refine, and test complete hardware and/or software systems.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers
• Analog Multimeters
• FLUKE 73 Multimeters
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• ESCORT Dual Display LCR Meter
• Tektronix CFG280-11MHZ Function Generator
• SONY/Tektronix AFG310 Arbitrary Function Generator
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Triple Power Supply
• 1 Soldering Station
• Disordering Station
• Hardware Tools
• Software Available:
a) Windows Operating System
b) Linux 7.0 Operating System
c) Compilers and Development for Various Programming Languages Like C++, Java, Pathon
d) 8051 IDE (Micro Controller Simulation Software)
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Microcontroller Based Design Laboratory Introduction
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his lab applies the theoretical principles of the microcontroller based design course. It gives
hands-on experience with microcontroller applications and interfacing with basic solid state
input/output devices, A/D and D/A converters, LCD displays and Multiplexing seven segment
LED displays.
Equipment and Instruments
• Personal Computers with MikroC Pro for PIC Compiler
• Multifunctional PIC Microcontroller Development Board (QL200 DEVELOPMENT BOARD)
Experiments
• Introduction to the QL200 DEVELOPMENT BOARD and Software Development System
• Basic Digital Input and Output Programming
• LCD Display Interfacing
• Matrix Keypad Interfacing
• Analog to Digital Converter
• Hardware Delay using Timer
• Multiplexing Seven Segments LED Displays
Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineering’s Laboratories
Lab Name
Location
Person in Charge
Programs Served
Courses Served
Hussein Ousman
Architectural
Engineering
Building Construction
Building Illumination
Heating Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
W12-136
Hussein Ousman
Architectural
Engineering
Surveying
W12-027
Nagwa Qadi
Architectural
Engineering
Building Construction
Design Courses
Architectural and
Building Sciences
Laboratory
W12-136
Surveying Lab
Wood Workshop
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Architect and Building Sciences Laboratory
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he Architectural and Building Sciences Laboratory facilitates research study for buildings
and their built environment. It allows students to research scientific and engineering approaches to improve the quality of buildings and design sustainable environments. The Laboratory
is used for experimentation, classroom demonstrations and teaching exercises linked with building
science courses.
The Lab has portable equipment for analyzing data from experiments in the field as well as in
the laboratory. This equipment includes instruments to measure the ventilation in the buildings, as
well as, portable instrumentation for measuring the detailed thermal and luminous characteristics of
building interiors (thermometry, low-speed anemometry, and sensors for humidity).
Surveying Lab
The surveying lab in the AE department is equipped with state of the art surveying equipment
and serves to acquaint students with hands-on experience in diverse aspects of land surveying and
construction surveying. The lab sessions carried in the surveying lab expose students to the principles of land survey as they get familiarized with:
• Use of Tapes and Electronic Distance Measurements (EDM) to Obtain Precise Linear Measurement
• Use of Automatic Level to Determine Elevations and Establish Contour Lines
• Use of Total Station to Obtain Horizontal, Vertical, and Angular Measurements and Perform
Traverse Computations
• Use of the Different Measuring Tools to Obtain as-Built Measurements of Existing Facilities
and Sketch Sections, Elevations, and Perspective View from Data Collected on Ground
The surveying lab is also serving other courses in the Architectural Engineering curriculum
namely, Building Construction I & II and Architectural Drawing I & II, where students and faculty
borrow measuring tools to collect accurate and precise dimensions.
Currently the surveying lab has the following equipments:
• Measuring Tape (Steel), 50M
• Electronic Distance Measurement Tools
• Automatic Levels
• Total Stations
• 5m Leveling Staff
• Reflectors
Wood Workshop
The wood workshop is fully equipped with carpentry machines and tools that students are
trained to use under professional supervision. The woodshop is for students to explore the physical
properties of their project enabling them to visualize their design ideas at a full scale.
Architecture and Engineering Laboratories
Structural labs, materials labs, and engineering workshops are shared with other departments in
the College of Engineering. These labs are equipped with advanced machinery, and state of the art
equipment within the Gulf region, serving students and faculty.
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Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management’s Laboratories
Lab Name
Manufacturing
Processes Laboratory
Location
M12-002
Person in Charge
Programs Served
Courses Served
Sharafuddin
Ahmed
Industrial Engineering & Management
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing
Processes
Ergonomics and
Work and Process
Improvement
Laboratory
W12-014
Dr. Salaheddine Bendak
Industrial Engineering & Management
Ergonomics
Safety Engineering
Human Factors
SDPI
SDPII
Safety Engineering
Management
Industrial Automation Laboratory
W12-140
Dr. Imad
Alsyouf
Industrial Engineering & Management
Industrial Automation
SDPI
SDPII
Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Manufacturing Processes Laboratory is the first hands-on lab for students in the Industrial Engineering and Management Department and Mechanical Engineering Department. The main objective of this lab is to expose students to practical use of manufacturing processes used in the manufacturing industry including molding, welding, bending, welding, shearing,
etc. The manufacturing processes lab enables students to understand the usage of machines for
their courses and projects.
Equipment, Instruments and Software
• Arc Welding Machine
• Band Saw Machine
• Drilling Machine
• Gas Welding Machine
• Guillotine
• Lathe Machine
• Surface Grinder
• Tilt Arbor Sawbench
• Shearing Machine
• Tensile Testing Machine
• Injection Molding Machine
Experiments
• Introduction to Lab Machines
• Lab Safety & Safety Equipments
• Metrology and Gauging
• Tensile Testing
• Oxeye Acetylene and Electric
Arc Welding
• Manual Lathe & Milling Machine
• CNC Lathe and Milling Machine
• Injection Molding Machine
• SAND Casting Video
• Wood or Sheet Metal Project
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Ergonomics and Work and Process Improvement Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Ergonomics and Work and Process Improvement Laboratory introduces IEM students to
contemporary methods of work measurement and human factor engineering. This includes
anthropometric measurement, workspace design, motion and time study, and evaluating work load
capacity and coordination skills, occupational and environmental safety and safety management
systems.
The main objective is to apply and test the techniques of methods analysis and work measurements and to introduce many opportunities to improve the interface between the human operator
and the workplace in order to improve productivity, work efficiency, and performance by:
• Taking Anthropometric Measurements to Design Work Stations
• Configuring Product Assembly Workstations
• Estimating Basic Times, Performing Time Study, and Developing Time Standards
• Designing Safe and Healthy Work Environments
Equipment, Instruments and Software
• Anthropometric Measurement Tools: Used to Measure Various Human Body Dimensions
• Lifting Strength Evaluation System: Measures the Isometric Strength Capabilities of Major
Muscles and Assesses Lifting Capacity
• Hand Dynamometers: Measures Isometric Grip & Pinch Strength Capability
• Tread Mill: Measures Work Load Capacity
• Mirror Tracer: Measures Coordination Skills
• Groove Steadiness Tester: Measures Steadiness
• Various Human Body 3-D Models
• Vision and Hearing Testers
• Noise Meter, Sound Meter, Light Meter, and Radiation Measurement Device
• Digital Temperature and Humidity Measuring Devices
• Stopwatches and Scales
Experiments
• Human Health & Safety
• Anthropometric Measures
• Workspace Design
• Workstation Design
• Motion Study
• Time Study
• Work Capacity Evaluation
• Hand Tool Design
• Coordination Skills Evaluation
• Work Environment
• Sound and Light Pollution
• Gas and Radiation Pollution
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Industrial Automation Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Automation Laboratory allows IEM Students to learn how to develop and integrate new
and advanced methods into the production process. These modern methods are based upon
the emerging technologies of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and flexible manufacturing. They allow for faster development of new and improved products of high quality, shorter
development and production cycles, faster delivery times, reduced production costs, and the ability
to compete with the ever-changing demands of the international markets.
In CIMS lab, students integrate robotics, machining, material handling and computer programming to produce a product, and they gain an understanding of subjects related to computer-aided
design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numeric Controller (CNC), automatic storage
and Retrieval system (ASRS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Equipment, Instruments and Software
The main component of this lab is the Computer Integrated and Manufacturing System (CIMS),
which is composed of:
• Central Conveyor
• Robot
• Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
• Computer Numeric Controller (CNC) Milling Machine
• Computer Numeric Controller (CNC) Turning Machine
• Automated
and
Workstations
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• Quality Control (QC) Vision
Station
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• CAD\CAM Software
Experiments
• CAD CAM Software
• CNC Lathe and Milling Machines
• Robot Programming
• Plc and Ladder Programming
• System Design and Integrated Production System
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering’s Laboratories
Lab Name
Location
Person in Charge
Programs Served
Courses Served
Fluid Mechanics
Laboratory
M12-013
Humam Al
Sebai
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Wind Energy Laboratory
M12-013
Huma Bilal
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Wind Energy
Applied Electronics
Laboratory
M12-108
Maha Alaa
Eddin
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering - SREE
Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
And Management
Circuit Analysis
I
Applied Electronics Circuits
Introduction
To Ece
Electric Power Laboratory
M12-113
Ahmed Abdul
Hadi
Electrical\Electronics
Engineering
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Power Systems
Electrical Power
Engineering
Fuel Cell Laboratory
Under
Construction
Not Decided
Yet
Sustainable And Renewable Energy Engineering
Fuel Cell
Heat Transfer Laboratory
W12-024
Huma Bilal
Sustainable And Renewable Energy Engineering
Heat Transfer
Energy Storage and
Effeciency Laboratory
W12-110
Monadhel
Alchadirchy
Sustainable And Renewable Energy Engineering
Energy Storage
& Transmission
Lab
Photovoltaic (PV)
Laboratory
W12-110
Monadhel
Alchadirchy
Sustainable And Renewable Energy Engineering
Solar PV Systems
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Heat Transfer Laboratory
Introduction
H
eat Transfer Laboratories offers engineering students the opportunity to learn about Heat
Transfer methods and engineering exposure to other related Heat Transfer topics.
Equipment and Instruments
• Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit
• Thermo-Electric Heat Pump Unit
• Unsteady State Heat Transfer Unit
• Law of Radiant Heat Transfer Unit
• Boiling Condensing Heat Transfer Unit
• Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit
• Thermal Conductivity of Fluids Unit
• Free and Forced Convection Unit
• Natural Convection and Radiation
Experiments
• Heat Conduction Measurements with Boundary and Initial Conditions
• Unsteady (Transient) Heat Conduction
• Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer
• Analysis of Heat Exchangers
• Radiation Heat Transfer
• Calculation of Emissivity of Different
Surfaces
• Experimental Proof of Stefan-Boltzman
Law
• Heating Effect Analysis of ThermoElectric Heat Pump
• Peltier–Effect Analysis
• Free or Natural Convection Heat
Transfer
• Forced Convection Heat Transfer
• Heat Pipe Analysis
Energy Storage and Effeciency Laboratory
Introduction
E
nergy Storage and Effeciency Laboratories offers students the opportunity to learn about
alternate methods of energy storage besides conventional battery banks. The challenge of
storing energy, especially from current sustainable and renewable resources is a major
one. The efficient storage of this energy is
another challenge that will be emphasized and
explored.
Equipment and Instruments
• Latent Energy Storage Setup
• Flywheel Storage Setup
• Battery Banks Conventional Storage
Setup
• Super Capacitor Setup
• Buoyancy Energy Storage Setup
• Fuel Cell Setup
• Compressed Air Storage
• Water Power Plant
• Super Capacitor
Experiments
• Conventional Energy Storage in Battery
Banks/Inverters
• Super Capacitors Electrical Charge
Storage
• Latent Thermal Energy Storage
• Mechanical Energy Storage in Flywheels
• Using Fuel Cells for Energy Generation
and Storage
• Efficiency of Compressed Air Storage
• Mechanical Energy Storage using Buoyancy Forces
• Efficiency of Pelton Wheel Turbine
• Super-Capacitor Experiments
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Wind Energy Laboratory
Introduction
H
arnessing energy from the wind is a primary source of renewable, sustainable and clean
energy. It is essential for an SREE student to be familiar with fundamental concepts of wind
energy equipment (wind mills and their design), their efficiency and the maximum possible power
generation.
Equipment and Instruments
• Subsonic Wind Tunnel
• Wind Turbine Performance Setup
• Wind Power Simulator
• Field Test Setup
Experiments
• Measurement Lift Force Coefficient for Different Airfoil Shape of Wind Turbine Blade
• Measure Optimum the Angle of Attack and the Lift Force
• Determine the Cut-off Speed of a Wind Turbine
• Collecting Wind Data From Field (Needs Hand Held Equipment Along with Portable Station)
• Optimum Number of Blades
• Investigating Different Curved Blade Shapes
• Turbine Efficiencies
• Tuning For Maximum Power
• Simulation of Wind Energy System Including Integration to Electric Grid
• Wind Power To Generate Hydrogen
• Vertical Windmill Performance
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Introduction
T
he Fluid Mechanics Laboratory experiments are set up so that experiments can be performed to complement the theoretical information taught in the fluid mechanics lecture
course. This includes verification of ideas and equations developed in fluid mechanics course, so
that the students will have better appreciation for fluid mechanics principles via direct quantitative
and phenomenological observation.
Equipment and Instruments
• Pump Test Apparatus
• Pressure Gauges Calibrator
• Determination of Fluid Properties Apparatus
• Pelton Wheel
• Standard Hydraulic Bench
• Bernoulli’s Apparatus
• Center of Pressure Apparatus
• Free and Forced Vortices Apparatus
• Open Channel-Flow Bench
• Reynolds Apparatus
• Air Flow Bench Apparatus
• Cavitation Demonstration Unit
• Hele-Shaw Apparatus
• Pipe Surge and Water Hammer Apparatus
• Francis Turbine Unit
• Sedimentation Transport Apparatus
• Network of Pipe Apparatus
• Viscometer Apparatus
• Friction Losses in Pipes Apparatus
• Boundary Layer Experiment
• Hydrostatic Force Apparatus
• Flow Measuring Apparatus
• Impact of Jets Apparatus
• Pressure Transducer Apparatus
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Experiments
• Measurement of Viscosity, Density and Specific Gravity of Fluids
• Fluid Flow Visualizations
• Calibration of Flow Meters
• Calibration of Pressure Gages
• Velocity and Pressure Measurements
• Flow Types: Laminar Flow, Transition to Turbulence, and Turbulence
• Flow Visualization using Hele-Shaw Setup
• Measurement of Head and Flow Rate Produced by a Pump
• Losses in Pipes and Fittings
• Hydraulic System and Pump Performance
• Open Channel Flow
• Effect of Pipe Surge and Water Hammer
• Cavitation Demonstration and Analysis
• Impact of Jets Analysis
• Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem
• Hydrostatic Forces and Center of Pressure
• Calculation of Efficiency and Braking Power of Turbines
• PipeWork Energy Losses
Electric Power Laboratory Introduction
T
he Electrical power Engineering Lab offers hands-on experience with relevant aspects of AC
voltage, current and power measurement, characteristic of prime and dynamometer, DC
motors, three phase AC motors.
Equipment and Instruments
The Lab Volt computer-based electromechanical system runs in conjunction with an IBMcompatible computer consisting of different modules connected to the computer through Data
Acquisition Interface with full virtual instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, power meters, an oscilloscope and a phasor analyzer); the system has data storage and graphical presentation facilities. The
modules included in the system are:
• Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive Power Loads
• Prime Mover
• Dynamometer
• Separately-Excited, Series Shunt and Compound DC motors
• Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
• Wattmeter
• Wattmeter/VARMETER
• Prime Mover Characteristic
• Dynamometer Characteristic
• Separately-Excited, Series Shunt and Compound DC Motors
• Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Three-Phase Synchronous Generator
Experiments
• Part I- AC Voltage and Current
• Part II- AC Voltage and Current
• Phase Angle Active and Power
• Three Phase Circuits
• Three Phase Watt Versus Volt-Ampere
• Prime Mover
• Dynamometer
• Shunt DC Motor
• The three Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor
• Synchronous Generator-No Load Operation
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Photovoltaic (PV) Laboratory Introduction
T
his Lab introduces students to the concept of converting sunlight to electricity with photovoltaic cells. Students will familiarize themselves with these concepts through conducting
a lab activity with measurements technique to determine the basic principle performance of solar
panel and the effect of several variables on the output of photovoltaic panels. Complete photovoltaic system will be analyzed and tested at different conditions with different loads.
Equipment and Instruments
Photovoltaic Solar Systems
• Photovoltaic Solar Panels
• Solar Simulator Formed by Solar Lamps
• DC Load and Battery Charger Regulator
• Auxiliary Battery Charger
• Invertor
• Battery
• AC Loads Module
• Sensors (Temperature, Light Radiation,
DC Current and DC Voltage)
• Computer Control System (SCADA)
PROFITEST PV
• Peak Power Meter
• Curve Tracer for PV Modules
• Generators up to 1000 VDC, 20 A DC, 20 W
Experiments
• Determination of Typical Parameters of Solar Panels
• Study the Relation Between the Generated Power and the Solar Radiation Power
• Determination of the Maximum Power Output of Solar Panels
• Study of the Temperature Influence on Solar Panels Open Circuit Voltage
• Performance Study of Solar Panels Connected in Parallel
• Performance Study of Solar Panels Connected in Series
• Functionality Study of the Parallel/Series Photovoltaic System with Connection of Different
Loads and Without Energy Support from the Storage Batteries
• Functionality Study of the Parallel/Series Photovoltaic System with Connection of Different
DC-Loads and AC-Loads (Optional Module) with Energy Support from the Storage Batteries
• Study the Effect of Shading on the PV Module
Applied Electronics Laboratory
Introduction
T
he applied electronics laboratory is designed to enable students to com-prehend main
characteristics of electronic devices such as diodes, Zener diode, transistors, op amp and
thyrestors. Practical circuits are built to investigate signal & Zener diode circuits, bipolar transistor
and MOSFET transistors circuits under DC and AC conditions, mall signal amplifiers, DC-DC and
DC-AC.
Equipment and Instruments
• ETS-7000 Digital Analog Training System
• SONY/ Tektronix CFG280 11 Mhz
Function Generator
•
SONY/ Tektronix 370A Programmable Curve Tracer
• Tektronix Two Channel Digital RealTime Oscilloscope TDS340A-100MHZ
• Personal Computers
• LCR Databridge
• Bench Power Suppliers
• Fluke Double Display Multi-Meters
• Fluke Hand Held Digital Multi-Meters
• Simulators: Microsim PSpice Circuit
Simulator ORCAD Simulator
Experiments
• Diode Characteristic
• Zener Characteristic
• Full Wave Rectification
• BJT Transistor Characteristic
• Single Stage BJT Amplifier
• MOS Transistor Characteristic and Baising
• Bipolar Transistor Characteristic and
Biasing
• Linear Op Amp
• DC-DC and AC-AC Characteristic
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Fuel Cell Laboratory
Introduction
U
sing this lab, students can acquire basic and extend knowledge about fuel cells technology.
The Fuel Cell laboratory has the ability to produce hydrogen for various applications for
fuel cells, and is equipped with state-of-the-art fuel cell analysis tools.
Equipment
• Fuel Cell ModuleFC50 (Including Power Supply, Control Software, Documentation)
• Voltage Converter Module VC100
• Traffic Light Module TL10
• Hydrogen Generator with Metal Hydride Storage
Experiments
• The Basic Function of the Fuel Cell System
• The Characteristic Curve of a Fuel Cell
• Parameters Influencing the Characteristic Curve
• Determination of the Hydrogen Current Curve
• Efficiency of the Fuel Cell Stack
• Set-Up a Fuel Cell Power Supply
• Efficiency of Fuel Cell Power Supply
• Fuel Cell Application I: Remote Traffic Light
• Fuel Cell Application II: Fuel Cell Car
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering’s Laboratories
Location
Person in Charge
Programs
Served
Courses Served
Thermo-Fluids Laboratory
w12-131
Dr. Hassan
Abdul Mouti
Mechanical
Engineering
Thermodynamics
Advanced Thermodynamics
Advance Fluid Mechanics
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
w12-136
Dr. Naser
Nawayseh
Mechanical
Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Lab Name
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Thermo-Fluids Laboratory
Introduction
T
hermo-Fluids laboratory introduces students to basic thermo-fluid principles, instrumentation;
experimental verification and reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced in courses of:
Analytical Methods in Engineering, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
The students should be able to:
• Use Thermodynamics Measurements and Apparatus
• Demonstrate Understanding of Thermodynamics Principles
• Perform Basic Methodology in Designing Thermodynamics Systems
• Use Computerized Data Acquisition and Analysis Systems
• Verify Theoretical and Semi Empirical Results
Equipment and Instruments
• Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit
• Thermo-Electric Heat Pump Unit
• Unsteady State Heat Transfer Unit
• Law of Radiant Heat Transfer Unit
• Boiling Condensing Heat Transfer Unit
• Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit
• Thermal Conductivity of Fluids Unit
• Free and Forced Convection Unit
Experiments
• Basic laws of Thermodynamics
• Demonstration of Rankin Cycle
• Steam Power Plant Efficiency Analysis
• Demonstration of Refrigeration Cycle
• Performance Analysis of Refrigeration Cycle
• Demonstration of Heat Pump
• Performance Analysis of Heat Pump
• Stirling Cycle / Hot Air Engine
• Internal Combustion Engine Performance Analysis/ Otto Cycle
• Boyle’s Law
• Gas Turbine System
• Numerical Methods in Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
Introduction
I
n this laboratory, the students conduct experiments related to the mechanical properties of
materials such as strength, toughness, elasticity, hardness, endurance limit. The experiments
include: Hooke’s law; strength of materials; toughness of materials; bending test; creep test; hardness test; torsion test and fatigue test.
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will develop a strong understanding of
materials behavior and response (elastics and plastic deformation, and failure) due to various loading
conditions (axial, torsion, and transverse). . The students will also be able to analyze simple structural members under various loading conditions and imposed constraints and report the results in
a professional manner.
Equipment and Instruments
• Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
• Torsion Testing Machine
• Fatigue Testing Machine
• Deflection of Beams
• Creep Testing Machine
• Charpy Impact Tester
Experiments
• Stress-Strain Diagram for Ductile and Brittle Materials Under Tensile Load
• Response of Ductile and Brittle Materials to Torsion
• Deflection and Stiffness of Beams Exposed to Transverse Loading: Effect of Material and
Cross Sectional Area of the Beam
• Hardness: Comparison Between Different Materials
• Creep: Comparison Between Different Materials
• Creep: Effect of Temperature
• Fatigue: Effect of Surface Roughness and Sharp Edges
• Measurement of the Hardness of Materials
• Toughness of a Material: Comparison Between Different Materials
• Toughness: Effect of Temperature
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Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering’s Laboratories
Lab Name
Location
Person in Charge
Programs Served
Courses Served
Radiation Detection
Laboratory
M12-010
Dr. Walid Metwally
Nuclear
Engineering
Nuclear Instrum. &
Meas
Nuclear Sci. Eng. Lab I
Applied Radiation Measurement
Laboratory
M12-009
Dr. Walid Metwally
Nuclear
Engineering
Nuclear Sci. Eng. Lab II
Senior Design Project
Radiation Detection Laboratory
Introduction
T
his laboratory provides an introduction to measurements common in nuclear engineering.
Students will learn the operation of gas-filled and solid state detectors; scintillation detectors
for gamma, neutron radiation, and charged particles. Counting techniques and nuclear statistics,
pulse shaping, and spectroscopic analysis of radiation. Students will become skilled at connecting
the different components of a nuclear system.
Equipment and Instruments
Detectors
• Gieger Muller
• Sodium Iodide
• Ion Implanted Detector
• Silicon Surface Barrier Detector
• High Purity Germanium
• Silicon (Li)
NIM Modules
• Amplifier
• Gate and Delay Generator
• Time-to-Amplitude Converter
• Analog to Digital Converter
• Single Channel Analyzer
• Pulse Inverter
• Counter and Timer
Others
• Multichannel Analyzer and Spectroscopy Software
• Oscilloscope
• Radioisotopes
Experiments
• Introduction to Electronic Signal Analysis in Nuclear Radiation Measurements
• Geiger Counting
• Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy Using NaI(Tl)
• Alpha Spectroscopy with Surface Barrier Detectors
• Energy Loss of Charged Particles (Alphas)
• Beta Spectroscopy
• High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
• High-Resolution X-Ray Spectroscopy
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Applied Radiation Measurement Laboratory
Introduction
T
his laboratory enhances the laboratory skills pertinent to nuclear engineering through performing experiments related to X-Ray Fluorescence, Gamma- Gamma Coincidence, half life
measurements, scattering of alpha particles, Compton scattering, and pair production. The students
will learn how to use the all-in-one equipments that are practically used in engineering applications.
Equipment and Instruments
All-in-one Digital Signal Processing-Based Instrument with the Following Detectors
• Sodium Iodide
• Alpha Detector
• High Purity Germanium
Others
• Multichannel Analyzer and Spectroscopy Software
• Oscilloscope
• Radioisotopes
Experiments
• Time Coincidence Techniques and Absolute Activity Measurements
• X-Ray Fluorescence
• Gamma-Gamma Coincidence
• Rutherford Scattering of Alphas from Thin Gold Foil
• Compton Scattering
• Pair Production
• Half Life Measurement
• Gamma Ray Efficiency Calibration
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