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The Mechanical Engineering Department laboratories provide an environment where students reinforce their understanding of the fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering and apply that knowledge in experimental analysis and problem-solving. Facilities range from instructional laboratories for introductory manufacturing concepts, to dynamic systems equipment for senior projects, to general purpose labs for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research. A few of the facilities are shown below. All are used in the undergraduate instructional program. Many are also used for research and student projects.
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Steam turbine-generator: Small scale version
of a complete power plant. |
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| Small Engine test: Students disassemble and
reassemble engines such as this one. |
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Current Research Projects Include:
- manufacturing processes
- thermodynamics
- engine testing
- vibration
- stress
- heat transfer
- fluid mechanics.
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Wind Tunnel, 2 ft x 2 ft test section, wind
speeds
to 120 mph. |
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Combustor, gas fired, energy and emission studies. |
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