View
11
Download
0
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY SARAWAK
LIST OF
EQUIPMENTS
DIRECTORY 2018 Centre for Research and Development
Food Microbiology Laboratory
FOOD EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
DUCTLESS FUMEHOOD
CUPBOARD
Handling toxic fume related
chemical
LAMINAR AIR FLOW Bacteria Culture
AUTOCLAVE TABLE LOADING Sterilising microbiological waste
AUTOCLAVE TABLE TOP Sterilising lab apparatus
STERILIZATION AUTOCLAVE Sterilising food product (canned
food)
ANALYTICAL BALANCE For weighing sample that need
+/-0.0001g
TOP PAN BALANCE For weighing sample that need
+/-0.1g accuracy
WATER STILL (DISTILLED WATER) To produce distilled water for lab
usage
WATER BATH SHAKER Provide constant heat for
microbial growth
STOMACHER To simulate human stomach for
digestion
HOT PLATE (CERAMIC TOP) Heating sample
OVEN Drying lab apparatus after
cleaning/drying sample
INCUBATOR Incubate media that need
certain temperature for growth
FLASH SHAKER Broth culture that need constant
shaking in room temperature
INCUBATOR SHAKER Broth culture that need constant
shaking in specific temperature
MINI SHAKER Mixing sample inside a test tube
ROTARY ORBITAL SHAKER
Rotate broth culture in circular
motion for specific amount of
time
Food Analysis Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
HIGH PERFORMANCE
LIQUID
CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC)
To separate, identify and
quantify each component in
mixture (sugar, organic
molecules)
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
(GC)
Analytical chemistry for
separating and analysing
compound that can be
vapourized (alcohol)
FLAME ATOMIC
ABSORBTION
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Spectroanalytical procedure for
the quantitative determination
of chemical element (metal,
iron, mercury, lead)
UV-VIS
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Analytical chemistry for the
quantitative determination OD
different analyse
(concentration of enzyme,
sample)
DUCTED FUME HOOD
Provide personnel protections
against toxic fume, vapour and
dust
MOISTURE ANALYZER
Determine moisture and the
amount of dry mass as well as
consistency of volatile and fixed
substances with high accuracy
DIGITAL READING
VISCOMETER SET
To measure the viscosity of
fluid (one flow condition)
TEXTURE ANALYZER
To measure the chewiness,
cohesiveness, crispiness,
crunchiness and elasticity of a
sample (e.g. cookies, bread,
noodle)
WATER ACTIVITY METER
Measured as equilibrium
relative humidity (ERH) sample
(Honey)
BOMB COLORIMETER
SYSTEM
Measuring the heat of chemical
reactions or physical changes as
well as heat capacity
UV/UV RO/ DI WATER
SYSTEM
Produce UV/UV RO Water for
lab use
CHROMAMETER Colour measuring instrument
POLYMERASE CHAIN
REACTION REAL TIME (PCR)
Amplify copies of DNA across
several orders of magnitude,
generating thousand to million
copies of particular DNA
sequence
HEADSPACE GAS ANALYZER
Measure the concentration of
residual oxygen/carbon dioxide
headspace gas sample
TEMPERATURE AND
PRESSURE LOGGER SYSTEM
Records data over time or in
relation to location
TABLE TOP SCANNING
ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
(MINI-SEM)
An electron microscope which
the surface of a specimen is
scanned by a beam of
electrons that are reflected to
form and image (e.g. hazel nuts,
rice)
Build Environment Environmental Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
4 IN 1 METER
To measure air velocity,
thermometer (Thermocouple),
humidity & ambient
temperature and light
ANEMOMETER
To check air conditioning &
heat system
Measure air velocities
Measure wind temperature
AO PRINTER & SCANNER To print, scan and copy high
quality drawing
LASER DISTANCE
A Laser Distance Meter
sends a pulse of laser light to
the target and measures the
time it takes for the
reflection to return
Can measure distance at a
distance
LUX METER
Used as a measure of the
intensity, as perceived by the
human eye, of light that hits or
passes through a surface
RELATIVE HUMDITY
To determine energy
efficient ventilation regimes
for buildings
The Lutron MCH-383SD is a
very economical way to
obtain long term data on
these variables, and if
desired – make a permanent
display
SOUND LEVEL METER
A sound level meter is used
for acoustic (sound that
travels through air)
measurements
It is commonly a hand-held
instrument with a
microphone
The diaphragm of the
microphone responds to
changes in air pressure
caused by sound waves
SUN SIMULATION
SYSTEM
Clearly and simply
demonstrate the basic of
solar geometry
Can be used to develop a
solar responsive design
Can provide feedback
through analysis
Can be used in presentations
to communicate design
strategies
THERMO HYGROMETER
Useful for measurements of
humidity
Humidity is a representation
of the concentration of
water vapour in the air
where the value is shown as
a percent
Thermo hygrometers have
sensors which measure
humidity of the air and
temperature of the air
LAMINAR FLOW TABLE
Laminar Flow Table is to
simulate ideal fluid flow and
give clear visualisation of the
flow patterns created using
waters as the working fluid
This enables a
comprehensive investigation
into the principle of
potential flow and enables
modelling of appropriate
physical system
LASER CUTTING
ENGRAVING MACHINE
Laser cutting is a precise
method of cutting a design
from a given material
(acrylic, cardboard and
plywood) using a CAD file to
guide it
This machine using CO² laser
cannot cut metals and hard
materials, however it only
can engrave them
Metrology Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
HIROX 3D/2D DIGITAL
MICROSCOPE
Prevents selecting incorrect
calibration data during
image measurement
As the lens is zoomed in/out,
the lens is re-calibrated
immediately, allowing for
fast and accurate
measurements at various
magnifications
UPRIGHT ADVANCE
MATERIAL OPTICAL
MICROSCOPE
Uses visible light and a system of
lenses to magnify images of
small samples
METALLURGICAL INVERTED
MICROSCOPE
Uses visible light and a system of
lenses to magnify images of
small samples
STRAIN GAUGE METER
WITH DATA LOGGER
Taking reading of strain applied
on sample, for example: steel
beam, concrete beam
TABLETOP SCANNING
ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
Mainly backscattered electrons
to image the specimen, rather
than secondary electrons
CALIPER CHECKER SET Checking calibration of vernier
caliper
MICROMETER CHECKER SET Checking calibration of micro
meter
STEEL GAUGE BLOCK SET
Used to calibrate precision
measuring equipment such as
micrometers and callipers, and
as a dimensional standard in
manufacturing, inspection,
research and education
SINE BAR
Used to measure angles
accurately and to lay out work at
a desired angle in relationship to
a surface
GRANITE SURFACE WITH
STAND
For measuring and marking
purpose (using height gauge)
IMPACT SPECIMEN NOTCH
PROJECTOR/PROFILE
PROJECTOR
Used for complex shape
stampings, gears, cams,
threads and comparing the
measured contour model
It is a commonly used
measurement of optical
instruments
OSCILLOSCOPE WITH
MIXED DOMAIN
OSCILLOSCOPE
Used to observe the change of
an electrical signal over time,
such that voltage and time
describe a shape which is
continuously graphed against a
calibrated scale
CCD CAMERA Taking slow motion movement
and micro/macro photo
3D SCANNER SHINING 3D
OPTISCAN
Analyses a real-world object
or environment to collect
data on its shape and
possibly its appearance (e.g.
colour)
The collected data can then
be used to construct digital
three-dimensional models
CAD CAM Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
RAPID PROTOTYPING –
PAPER 3D PRINTER
Printing 3D model using paper
materials
MULTI-STANDARD 3D
PRINTER
Printing 3D model using plastic
materials
Mechanical and Machinery Workshop
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
LEVEL & FLOW PROCESS
CONTROL TRAINER
Wide variety of transducers
and control valves, enabling
students to study a full range
of process instrumentation
technology
Optional transducers and
valves can be quickly
interchanged with the
standard ones via hand-
tightened pipe unions and
plug-in electrical connections
TEMPERATURE PROCESS
CONTROL TRAINER
To study and practice
calibrating, adjusting,
installing, operating, and
tuning thermal process
control systems in industrial
applications
Process control systems
provide precise control of
liquids and gases in a wide
variety of industrial
applications including food
processing, chemical
manufacturing, and bio-
technology
PRESSURE PROCESS
CONTROL TRAINER
Provides a comprehensive
experimental introduction to the
fundamentals of control
engineering using an example of
pressure control
STEEL GAUGE BLOCK SET
Used to calibrate precision
measuring equipment such as
micrometers and callipers, and
as a dimensional standard in
manufacturing, inspection,
research and education
HYDRAULIC TRAINER For carrying out the practical
exercise of hydraulics system
Static and Dynamic Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
MUFFLE FURNACE
Furnace in which the subject
materials is isolated from the
fuel and all of the products of
combustion, including gases and
flying ash
MELTING FURNACE Used to heat materials for
manufacturing
BENCHTOP ABRASIVE
CUTTING MACHINE
For cutting metal specimen
(advance safety)
DUCTLESS FUMEHOOD To limit exposure to hazardous
or toxic fumes, vapours or dusts
Electrical Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
A.C. ALTERNATE CURRENT
CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM
To learn basic electric circuit and
principle of electricity in
alternate current
AD AND DA CONVERTERS To learn digital circuit and
system
ANALOG COMMUNICATION
II
To learn analog communication
system
CONFIGURATION &
BIASING OF TRANSISTORS To learn analog electronic circuit
D.C. DIRECT CURRENT
CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM
To learn basic electric circuit and
principle of electricity in direct
current
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION To learn digital communication
system
DIGITAL OSCILLOSCOPE
To measure voltage, current,
resistor
To measure analog signal
from electronic circuit, for
example communication,
analog circuit
ELECTROMAGNETISM To learn basic magnetic system
and field theory
FPGA PROGRAMMABLE
LOGICS WITH SPI MEMORY
CONFIGURATION AND
VHDL PROGRAMMING
To learn a field-programmable
gate array (FPGA) –
configuration of an integrated
circuit design
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER To learn operational amplifier
circuit
POWER ELECTRONICS To study power rectifiers and
voltage regulators
SEQUENTIAL AND
COMBINATIONAL LOGICS
To learn digital circuit and
system
SPEED AND POSITION
CONTROL
To learn sensor signal
conditioning circuits and
automatic speed and position
control
Physics Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
SET MEC4 Linear motion experiments
LIFT AND DRAG
Measuring air resistance
depending on body shapes of
objects
OPTICAL SET HODSON Optics experiments
WHEATSTONE BRIDGE SET Measuring the resistance of an
unknown resistor
SET MEC1
Mechanical sets equipped with :
Weights of various value
Springs
Newton gauge
Leaf spring
Pulley
Strings
SET BMC1 Retort stands with clamps
ROTATIONAL MOTION
Apparatus/experiments to
demonstrate rotational motion.
Inside :
Light barriers
S-counter
RIPPLE TANK Experiment to demonstrate the
behaviour of waves
GEIGER COUNTER To measure ionizing radiation
GWINSTEK GFG DIGITAL
FUNCTION GENERATOR To generate electrical waves
VAN DE GRAAF Static charges
Chemistry Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
INCUBATOR
A device used to grow and
maintain microbiological cultures
or cell cultures
CENTRIFUGE
A device that is used for the
separation of fluids, gas or liquid,
based on density
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
A device to measure light
intensity as a function of wave
length and are commonly used
to measure the concentration of
a compound in a aqueous
solution
UV/VIS
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
A device to measure light
intensity as a function of
wavelength and are commonly
used to measure the
concentration of a compound in
a aqueous solution
Advanced Computing Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
CISCO EQUIP Server rack for network
CYBER SECURITY PANEL
Tools to monitor security
cameras, phone, board, and
alarm
DESKTOP WATERJET
Tool for removing support
material from 3D print from
Stratasys printer
ULTIMAKER 2+ Use for medium sized 3D
printing
NAO HUMANOID ROBOT Robot that can be programmed
or record any movement
ULTIMAKER 2 GO
Compact 3D printer that can be
carried around in its bag to
travel
ULTIMAKER 2+ EXTENDED Use for large sized 3D printing
Civil Engineering Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
GYRATORY COMPACTOR
The standards specify the
method for compaction of
cylindrical specimens of
bituminous mixture using a
gyratory compactor, such as
compaction is achieved by
combining a rotary shearing
action and a vertical force
applied by a mechanical head
SLAB COMPACTOR
MACHINE
This slab compactor can compact
asphalt slabs to a target density
applying specific loads
corresponding to those of
pavements rollers used in
highway construction
MARSHALL TESTING
MACHINE
Used to test 4” and 6”
compacted Marshall sample
CONSTANT HEAD COMPACT
APPARATUS
To study the behaviour of
soil in its natural condition
with respect to water flow
The constant head method is
particularly suitable for
relatively coarse grained soil
such as sands and gravel
FALLING HEAD APPARATUS
To study the behaviour of
soil in its natural condition
with respect to water flow
The falling head method is particularly suitable for fine-grained soils such as clay-like or silty soils in the range of 1x10-2 to 1x10-6 cm/s
PORTABLE SHEAR BOX
APPARATUS
Used for practical rock testing
either in the field or laboratory
DUCTILOMETER
Used to determine the
bituminous ductility, that is the
distance to which a briquette of
molten bitumen can be
extended under controlled
conditions, before breaking
PENETRATION OF BITUMEN
& SOFTENING
To determine the
consistency of bituminous
material
To assess the suitability of
bitumen for use under
different climatic conditions
and various types of
construction
100KN UNIVERSAL TESTING
A wide range of testing
accessories, including grips for
tensile testing, plates for
compression testing, three and
four-point bending jigs,
environmental chambers,
extensometers, and many more
SHEARING FORCE OF
BEAMS APPARATUS
Allows observation and analysis
of both Shear Force and Bending
Moment within one unit
PINJOINTED TRUSS Allows observation and analysis
of Pin-jointed Truss concept
DIGITAL STRAINS BRIDGE Allows observation and analysis
of load applied on bridge
AIV APPARATUS
Used to determine the impact
value of aggregates and select
them for a given application
FRICTION TESTER
A pavement evaluation
parameter to check the force
developed when a tire is
prevented from rotating slides
along the pavement surface
ACCELERATED POLISHING
MACHINE
Used as road surfacing is a
measure of how rapidly it
becomes polished under the
action of vehicle tires
LOS ANGELES ABRASION
MACHINE
Used as a quality control tool
for aggregates, including
crushed rock, gravel and slag
The testing method
determines the degradation
when subjected to abrasion,
attrition, impact and
grinding
CBR-TEST 50 MACHINE
(CBR EQUIP)
Used to load the penetration
piston into the soil sample at a
constant rate of 1,27 mm/min
(1mm/min to BS Spec.) and to
measure the applied loads and
piston’s penetrations at
determined intervals
ASPHALT MIXER Used for mixing asphalt samples
MARSHALL COMPACTOR
The apparatus automatically
compacts the sample and stops
after the preset number of blows
SCANNING ELECTRON
MICROSCOPE
To scans a focused electron
beam over a surface to
create an image
The electrons in the beam
interact with the sample,
producing various signals
that can be used to obtain
information about the
surface topography and
composition
SENION+MM374
BENCHTOP MULTI-
PARAMETER
Used for advanced pH and
conductivity measurements
Fluid and Thermodynamics Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
SPECIMEN MOUNTING
PRESS
Mounting specimen to keep the
specimen eligible to tested
OSBORNE REYNOLD’S To observe the pattern of dye
using different flow of the water
BERNOULLI’S THEOREM To verify Bernoulli’s Theorem
experimentally
ORIFICE AND FREE JET
FLOW
Establishing the coefficient of
velocity for a small orifice
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
Determining the centre of
pressure on both a submerged
or partially submerged plane
surface and comparison with the
theoretical position
FREE AND FORCED
VORTICES
Understanding the
difference between free and
forced vortices
Determining the surface
profile of a forced vortex
Determining the surface
profile and total head
distribution of a free vortex
Visualisation of secondary
flow in free vortex
METACENTRIC HEIGHT
Determining the centre of
gravity of the pontoon
Determining the metacentric
height and from this the
position of the metacentre
for the pontoon
Varying the metacentric
height with angle of hee
FRANCIS TURBINE
Determining the operating
characteristics, i.e. power,
efficiency and torque, of a
Francis Turbine at various speeds
and guide vane openings
ENERGY LOSSES IN BENDS
Measuring the losses in the
devices related to flow rate
and calculating loss
coefficients related to
velocity head
Comparing the pressure
drop across each device
PRESSURE
MEASUREMENTS &
CALIBRATION
Concepts of pressure
(Force/Area) and pressure scales
GASEOUS DIFFUSION
COEFFICIENT APPARATUS
Direct measurement of mass
transfer rates in the absence of
convective effects
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENT &
CALIBRATION
Concepts of measurement
and temperature scales
Thermometric properties
and characteristic behaviour
of different sensors
EXPANSION PROCESSES
OF A PERFECT GAS
Analysis of the pressure changes
in the processes involves the
First Law of Thermodynamics
PARTICLE DRAG
COEFFICIENT
Measurement of drag
coefficients of spheres over
several decades of particle
Reynolds’ number
HYDRAULIC RAM
Establishing flow/pressure
characteristics and determining
efficiency of the hydraulic ram
SATURATION PRESSURE &
CALIBRATION
Understanding saturation
curves and the
characteristics of a two-
phase fluid
Understanding the origin
and use of steam tables
Using a throttling
calorimeter to determine the
quality of wet steam
WATER COOLING TOWER To study characteristic of cooling
tower
Mechanical Workshop
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
STICK WELDING SET To practice weld or stick iron or
stick
PLASMA CUTTER To cut iron or steel
HAND ELECTRODE ARC
WELDING MACHINE
To practice weld or stick iron or
stick
LATHE MACHINE To practice lathe
CONVENTIONAL
MILLING MACHINE To practice milling
METAL CUT OFF
MACHINE Cutting small iron or steel
MITER SAW Cutting small iron, steel or wood
BENCH GRINDER Grind samples or eyetools for
lathe machine
TUBE BENDING
MACHINE (PROFILE
BENDER)
Bending iron or steel rods
RADIAL DRILL Drilling hole on samples
HORIZONTAL BAND SAW To cut big iron or steel rod
Heavy Structure Laboratory
PHOTO EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
DYNAMIC SINGLE PORTAL
FRAME
The Dynamic Single Portal
Frame is designed for
vertical working load of
500kN in both tension and
compression applied at mid-
span of cross girder
It is also designed to
stimulate a cyclic
(earthquake) loading on a
sample structure
MT SERIES 244 HYDRAULIC
ACTUATOR
MT Series 244 Hydraulic
Actuator recommend for
dynamic, static and fatigue
applications
It accept servovalves with
flow ratings up to 90gpm
(340L/min)
STATIC DOUBLE PORTAL
FRAME
Static Double Portal Frame is
designed for vertical working
load of 1000kN
The static actuator has a
capacity of 445kN in tension
and 650kN in compression
It is suitable for low
frequency test and
simulation applications
MTS SERIES 201 HYDRAULIC
ACTUATOR
MTS Series 201 Hydraulic Actuator is designed for long stroke and low dynamic applications
Ideal for simulation applications and static test
UNIVERSAL TESTING
MACHINE MTS 64.605
A universal machine (UTM) is used to test the tensile stress, compressive strength and flexural strength of materials
UNIVERSAL TESTING
MACHINE MTS 64.2016
Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to test the tensile stress, compressive strength and flexural strength of materials
HYDRAULIC JACK PORTAL
FRAME
The hydraulic jack system comprise a manual hand pump, hoses and hydraulic cylinder (one unit 32/21 tons and another 93/43 tons (pushing/pulling force)
With the assistant of the portal frame system, it is used to generate pushing of pulling force onto the test specimens to determine the response of the specimens under loads
Recommended