The department aims to provide the students with a broad exposure to applications of Mechanical Engineering through its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Their engineering studies are supplemented by their involvement in experiments and projects carried out in our laboratories under the supervision of supportive staff members. The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides equipment and computing infrastructure necessary for creating a conducive learning environment for the effective delivery of its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The laboratories of the department consist of,
• Thermodynamic Laboratory
• Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
• Manufacturing Laboratory / Workshop
• Metrology Laboratory
• Automobile Laboratory
• Applied Mechanics Laboratory
• Material Testing Laboratory
• CAD / CAM Laboratory
• Mechatronic Laboratory
• Control and Automation Laboratory
A well-equipped thermodynamics laboratory is available for undergraduates, research students and academic staff with modern laboratory equipment and demonstration apparatuses for carrying out academic laboratory sessions, research experiments and other practical work. This laboratory is equipped with;
• Comprehensive air conditioner trainer
• Closed cup flash tester
• Commercial refrigeration trainer
• Marcet boiler
• Steam power plant trainer
• Thermal conductivity measuring apparatus for liquids and solids
The Fluid Dynamics laboratory provides the students and the academic staff a comprehensive facility to conduct their laboratory sessions, research activities on fluid dynamics and other practical work with the aid of its available laboratory equipment and apparatus. Laboratory is equipped with apparatuses such as;
• Flow measurement apparatus
• Fluid friction in pipes trainer
• Hele-shaw apparatus
• Potential flow apparatus
• Subsonic wind tunnel trainer
• Pump characteristic measuring apparatus
Our Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory gives students an opportunity to develop and test their skills in various cutting, milling and moulding techniques. The equipment in the Manufacturing Laboratory is also used for research and project work such as final year projects, individual research projects and other project-based courses. The manufacturing engineering laboratory is well equipped with modern machining tools and equipment such as;
• Centre lathe
• Centre lathe with gap bed
• Universal milling machine
• Shaping machine
• Power hacksaw
• Bending roller
• Bench drill
• Metal cut off saw
• Pedestal grinder
• Bench vises
• Air compressor
• Oxy acetylene welding set
• Arc welding set
• Forklift trolley
• Other tools (such as angle Grinder, hand Drill, Tap and Die set, etc.) required for basic fabrication manufacturing purposes.
The Metrology Laboratory is one of the core facilities of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The laboratory extends its facilities towards academic and research work in the areas of Precision Engineering. It has many state-of-the-art measuring instruments such as,
• Pressure gauge calibration unit
• Digital weighing scale
• Vernier height gauge
• Spring balance
• Infrared thermometer
• Micrometer
• Vernier caliper
• Handheld gas analyser
• Gauge block set
• Sine bar set
• Triple beam balance
• Surface plate
• Dial gauge
• V block 3
A well-equipped Automobile Laboratory consists of modern laboratory equipment and demonstration apparatuses related to the automobile field creating a prominent learning and research environment in order to carry out laboratory work and research experiments. This laboratory allows students to get hands-on experience on the latest technologies pertaining to the automobile industry, providing the students an opportunity to apply the theories they have learned in class. A range of laboratory equipment are available in the Automobile Laboratory such as;
• Automobile hybrid engine assembly trainer
• Diesel fuel injection trainer
• Vehicle performance diagnosis unit
• EFI engine trainer
• Alternator trainer model
• Wheel alignment trainer
• Handheld gas analyser
• Gas analyser (petrol)
• Gas analyser (diesel)
• Cutaway models and other essential tools, tool racks forklift trolleys, lifters and so on.
The Applied Mechanics Laboratory is also a core facility of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The laboratory facilitates academic and research work in the areas of engineering mechanics, theory of machines and dynamics of mechanical systems. The Applied Mechanics Laboratory is equipped with;
• Centrifugal force apparatus
• Static and dynamic balancing apparatus
• Belt friction apparatus
• Universal vibration unit
• Compound gear Train Kit
• Compound Pendulum
• Cam Analysis Unit
• Incline Plane Apparatus
• Fly Wheel Apparatus
• Polygon of Forces system
• Cutaway models and other necessary auxiliaries.
The Materials Testing laboratory employs a range of highly precise and reliable techniques to determine and measure the characteristics of materials. The laboratory is fully equipped with modern equipment and apparatus such as;
• Vernier trust apparatus
• Torsion apparatus
• Deflection of beams apparatus
• Buckling apparatus
• Tensile testing machine
A state-of-the-art CAD/CAM laboratory is available for the undergraduate students as well as research students in order to perform their laboratory sessions and practical works related to CAD / CAM subjects. The laboratory is well equipped with 30 units of high-performance PCs in which all the necessary software are already installed. This laboratory can be used for CAD, advanced engineering simulations and other high-performance computations that can be useful in student research and project work. The laboratory is equipped with a high-speed local area network and Wi-Fi facilities. The CAM laboratory houses a rapid prototyping device that uses stereolithography technology to deliver high quality 3D models. Currently procurements are underway for the following equipment;
• Wired 3D printer
• 3D scanner
• Coordinate measuring machine
The department’s comprehensive mechatronics laboratory is well equipped with modern mechatronic equipment to facilitate their undergraduate and postgraduate projects and research in the field of mechatronics. Modern and quality laboratory equipment, auxiliaries and apparatuses are available to the students, such as;
• Digital oscilloscope
• Function generator
• DC power supply
• Raspberry pi kit
• Soldering workstation
• Multimeter
• Photo tachometer
• AC and DC motor trainer unit
The Control and Automation Laboratory consists of equipment that are essential for students to conduct the laboratory sessions provided under their study program and to facilitate their undergraduate projects and research activities. Modern and quality laboratory equipment and auxiliaries are available to the students, such as;
• Digital servo trainer
• Digital oscilloscope
• Function generator
• DC power supply
• Multimeter