Research Facilities

Engineering Thermodynamics

  1. Compressor calorimeter
  2. Psychrometric chambers (x2 – can be coupled)
    1. Dry-bulb temperature range: -5C to 50C
    2. Dry-bulb temperature control: +/- 0.5C
    3. Relative humidity range: 30 to 90% (depends on temperature)
    4. Floor Area of each chamber: ~18.5 m^2
    5. Floor loading: 1 ton
  3. Dynamic dip-testing system
  4. Wascator
  5. Refrigerative dehumidifier prototype systems
  6. Refrigerant digital sensor
  7. Platinum resistance thermometer
  8. Plate heat exchanger test rig

 

Microfluidics

  1. Environment Controlled Wind tunnel
    1. For investigation of condensation on micro/nanostructured surfaces.
    2. Instrumentation:
      1. thermocouple,
      2. pressure transducers,
      3. pressure gauges,
      4. digital relative humidity sensors,
      5. Pitot-static tube for momentum boundary layer analysis.
  2. Ice Adhesion Measurement system

 

Macro/Micro/Nanofabrication

  1. CNC Mill
  2. Spin coater
  3. Metal evaporator
  4. Ultrasonic bath
  5. Interference Lithography
  6. 3D printers (CR10S, 3x)

 

Characterisation

  1. Spectral ellipsometer (JA Woolam, Alpha-SE)
  2. Thermal conductivity system
  3. Goniometer (FTA100)
  4. Bubble Goniometer
  5. Martindale
  6. Tensiometer
  7. Universal Testing Machine

 

Imaging

  1. Scanning Electron Microscope
  2. Optical Microscope (MEIJI)
  3. CCD Camera (TouPek, 5.2 fps)
  4. IR Camera