Facilities
FLUID MECHNAICS LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES: 1.To learn experimentally to calibrate flow meters 2.To find pressure loss for fluid flow in pipes 3.To determine pump characteristics. 4.To learn about fluidization LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1.Calibration of constant and variable head meters 2. Open drum orifice and draining time 3. Flow through straight pipes 4. Flow through annular pipes 5. Flow through helical coil and spiral coils 6.Characteristic curves of pumps 7.Pressure drop studies in packed column and Fluidized beds
MECHNAICAL OPERATIONS LABORATORY
To develop a sound working knowledge on different types of crushing equipments and separation characteristics of different mechanical operation separators. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1.Sieve analysis 2.Batch filtration studies using a Leaf filter 3.Batch filtration studies using a Plate and Frame Filter press 4.Characteristics of batch Sedimentation 5.Reduction ratio in Jaw Crusher 6.Reduction ratio in Ball mill 7.Separation characteristics of Cyclone separator 8.Reduction ratio of Roll Crusher
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY LABORATORY
1.To teach field measurements of attitude of beds, geological mapping, aerial photo and satellite image interpretation and to familiarize the students on geophysical techniques. 2.To find out sediment types using Sand – Silt – Clay ratio. 3.To learn about surveying techniques LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1. Calculation of true and apparent dip. 2. Estimation of thickness, distance and depth of over body. 3. Estimation of throw and nature of fault. 4. Interpretation of surface geology using contours. 5. Grain size analysis. 6. Identification of sedimentary rocks in hand specimen. 7. Identification of sedimentary rocks in microscopic level. 8. Exposure to electrical resistivity survey – Demonstration in the field - sounding and profiling Wenner and Schlumberger method problems - problems on gravity and magnetic methods, 9. Well logging data interpretation. 10. Photogrammetry And Remote Sensing
PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES 1.To learn the basic principles involved in heat transfer equipment . 2.To apply the concepts of heat transfer and fluid dynamics to the unit operations. 3.To estimate heat transfer coefficients and rates. 4.To study the performance of heat transfer equipment. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1Heat transfer in composite wall 2.Heat transfer by Forced / Natural Convection 3.Heat Transfer by Radiation – Determination of Stefan Boltzmann constant 4.Heat Transfer by Radiation – Emissivity measurement 5.Heat Transfer through Packed Bed 6.Heat Transfer in a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger 7.Heat Transfer in a Bare and Finned Tube Heat Exchanger 8.Heat Transfer in a Condenser 9.Heat Transfer in Helical Coils 10.Heat Transfer in Agitated Vessels 11.Performance studies on Cooling Tower 12.Heat transfer in Open Pan Evaporator 13. Boiling Heat Transfer
MASS TRANSFER LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES 1.To learn the basic principles involved in mass transfer equipment. 2.To apply the concepts of mass transfer to the extraction and absorption processes . 3.To study the drying characteristics of various types of dryers. 4.To use different distillation methods to separate a binary mixture. 5.To study the performance of mass transfer equipment. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1. Separation of binary mixture using simple distillation 2. Separation of binary mixture using Steam distillation 3. Separation of binary mixture using Packed column distillation 4. Measurement of diffusivity 5. Liquid-liquid extraction 6. Drying characteristics of Vacuum Dryer 7. Drying characteristics of Tray dryer 8. Drying characteristics of Rotary dryer 9. Estimation of mass/heat transfer coefficient for cooling tower. 10. Demonstration Gas – liquid Absorption
DRILLING FLUID AND CEMENTING LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES 1.To study the various properties of drilling fluid. 2.To learn the underlying principles of the equipments used . 3.To prepare a drilling fluid based on the given specifications . 4.To learn about the additives which are used to alter the properties. 5. To learn the preparation of cement slurries. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1.Determination of Drilling Fluid Properties I. Mud weight II. Plastic viscosity III. Gel strength IV. Filtration loss V. Sand content VI. Salt contents etc. 2. Practical related to the setting point and the consistency of cement slurry
PETROLEUM PRODUCT TESTING LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES 1.To demonstrate the measure properties of oil samples and to do the qualitative testing of fuels. 2.To measure viscosity of oil samples using various types of viscometers. 3.To test the samples for the study of engine performance. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1. Determination of flash point. 2. Carbon residue determination of petroleum products. 3. Distillation of crude oil 4. Determination of viscosity by capillary viscometer. 5. Density of crude oil by hydrometer. 6. Pour point of crude oil and petroleum products. 7. Determination of calorific value of fuels. 8. Determination of refractive index of the petroleum products. 9. Characterization of formation waters 10. Water content in crude oil 11. Moisture content in crude oil and products 12. Basic Sediment and Water in crude oil
PROCESS CONTROL LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES 1.To understand the open loop and closed loop system 2.To understand the concept of P, PI, PID controllers ï‚· 3. To study the characteristics of control valves LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1.Open loop study on a level system 2.Open loop study on a flow system 3.Open loop study on a thermal system 4.Closed loop study on a level system 5.Closed loop study on a flow system 6.Closed loop study on a thermal system 7.Response of first order system 8.Response of second order system 9.Response of Non-Interacting level System 10.Response of Interacting level System
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY LABORATORY
OBJECTIVES To explore the knowledge on mechanical, thermal hazards and the usage of firefighting equipment. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1.Measurement of friction sensitivity using BAM friction tester. 2.Measurement of impact sensitivity using BAM fall hammer. 3.Measurement of earth resistance and ground resistivity using Wenner´s method. 4.Measurement of amount of heat released or absorbed by any chemical process using Bomb Calorimeter. 5.Study of basic Personal Protective Equipment used in industries. 6.Study and demonstration of different types of Fire Extinguisher. 7.Study and demonstration of smoke detection, Alarm and Sprinkler System. 8.Study of Fire Hydrant System and it is components. 9.Measurement of flash point and fire point using closed cup method. 10.Study and demonstration of fire mock drill.
DST- FIST LABORATORY
The DST-FIST sponsored Laboratory has been established under Project No.:No.SR/FST/ET-I/2017/44(C) Dt: 10.08.2018 and the following equipment purchased under FIST programme has been installed. 1. Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS): Model : Shimadzu GCMS- QP 2020 & GC 2014 2. Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyser (PSA) Model : M/s Anton Paar GMbH Litesizer 500 Particle Analyser 155761/90278017
FUEL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY
PROFESSOR INCHARGE : Dr. J.Jayapriya Thrust Areas: 1.Microbial Fuels Cells: Biocompatible metal doped carbon electrodes fabrication, Applications of electrodes in microbial fuel cells, MFC for azo dye degradation, Design of MFC architecture 2.Reclamation of fish processing waste: Protease extraction from fish waste purification and Characterization, application of protease in dehairing, fat liquoring of leather 3.Bioprocessing of Agro residues: Lignin cellulolytic enzymes production, purification and application of enzymes in bio softening of natural fibres 4.Drilling Fluids for Petroleum Industry: Formulation of Biobased water/oil drilling muds and its rheological, thermal and filtration characterization 5.Industrial Safety and Health: Risk assessment and Management of oil, gas and petrochemical industry
CATALYSIS LABORATORY
PROFESSOR INCHARGE : Dr. T.Sivakumar Thrust Areas: 1.Photocatalysis 2.Biofuels 3.Supercapacitors
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
PROFESSOR INCHARGE : Dr. M. Dharmendira Kumar Thrust Areas: 1.Polymer Chemistry 2.Biofuels 3.Waste Water Treatment 3.Nanomaterials/Nanocomposites