Major Facilities of Center for Advanced Energy Systems And
Environmental Control Technologies

(1) Lab #1: Rm. 121, Mitchell Engineering Building
Area: 1280 sq. ft

(2) Lab #2: Rm. 105, William Donald Schaefer Engineering Building
Area: 1200 sq. ft

(3) Lab #3: Rm. 119, Mitchell Engineering Building
Area: 240 sq. ft

Laboratories Facilities

  • Laser-Based Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV): Flow imaging / visualization
    capabilities using double-pulsed technique
  • 3-D Phase Doppler Particle Analyzer/ Laser Doppler Velocimeter:
    Capabilities of measuring the size and velocity of spherical particles, and
    liquid droplet size and velocity
  • Combustion Research Unit: Model C491/23001
  • Advanced Swirling Fluidized Bed Combustors: Cold/ Hot Models
  • Advanced Circulating Fluidized Bed System: 4" ID and 12' H
  • Computerized Emission Analyzer
  • Air Flow Measurement System: Model AF10
  • Steam Motor and Energy Test Conversion Test Rig
    - Steam motor
    - Boiler
    - Thermocouples
    - Electronic data acquisition
  • Wind Tunnel
  • Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger
  • Convective Heat Transfer Research Unit
  • Industrial Scaled Process Control Unit
    - Temperature transmitter
    - Orifice flow transmitter
    - Level transmitter
  • Modular Control System Designer
    - Pneumatic/Hydraulic control module
    - Electrohydraulic servo module
    - Mechanisms module
    - Electronic sensor package
  • Universal Energy Conversion/Distribution Machines
  • HVAC Research System and Components
  • Gasoline/Diesel Engine Test Beds
    - Engine test station with dynamometer
    - Computer-controlled engine test system and services instrumentation
  • Industrial Boiler and Components
    Fume Hood