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- LIMEBA: Basic Mechanics Integrated Laboratory: LIMEBA is an integrated bench for teaching basic mechanics, built around a common panel and a set of interchangeable experiment cases. It covers statics, load elevation mechanisms, transmissions, dynamics, friction and special mechanisms in one workspace.
- MEMB2: Unit for studying Equilibrium of Moments on a Two Arm Lever: MEMB2 is a bench lever unit used to verify the principle of moments. Weights are hung at measured distances on both arms of a pivoted beam so students can balance clockwise and anticlockwise moments. It suits first year statics teaching.
- MDFC: Coriolis Force Demonstration Unit: MDFC demonstrates the Coriolis effect on a rotating system. Water is fed through radial tubes on a rotating arm so the deflecting force acting on a mass moving in a rotating frame can be observed and measured. It is used in dynamics teaching.
- MFCE: Centrifugal Force Unit: MFCE lets students measure the centrifugal force acting on rotating masses. Masses of different value are set at different radii on a driven rotor and the resulting force is read against speed, showing how force varies with mass, radius and angular velocity.
- MIF: Inertia Flywheel Unit: MIF is used to determine the moment of inertia of a flywheel and to study angular acceleration. A falling mass on a cord drives the flywheel while fall time and drop height are recorded. It also allows bearing friction losses to be estimated.
- MRYE1: Wheel and Axle Unit: MRYE1 demonstrates the wheel and axle as a simple machine. Load and effort cords are wound on two drums of different diameter fixed to a common shaft, so mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency can be measured in introductory statics teaching.
- MRYE2: Wheel and Differential Axle Unit: MRYE2 extends the wheel and axle experiment to a differential axle with two drums of different diameter on one shaft. Students measure effort against load to obtain the velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency of the arrangement.
- MELH: Unit for studying Hooke's Law: MELH is a bench unit for verifying Hooke's law on helical springs. Calibrated weights are added to a suspended spring and the extension is read on a graduated scale, giving the spring constant. Springs of different stiffness can be compared.
- MSHU: Simple Harmonic Motion Unit: MSHU is used to study simple harmonic motion with spring and mass systems and pendulums. Students measure the period of oscillation against mass, stiffness and length and compare the results with theory. It suits first year mechanics teaching.
- SRI: Unit to Study Rotational Inertia: SRI allows the moment of inertia of different rotating bodies to be found experimentally. A falling weight drives the test body through a cord and pulley, and the measured acceleration gives the inertia. Discs, rings and rods can be compared.
- BCM: Unit to Study a Bearing Cutaway Model: This mechanical component, essential in industry for supporting loads while enabling relative motion between two contacting surfaces, is the focus of the Unit to Study a Bearing Cutaway Model, "BCM", designed by EDIBON.
- BDCM: Unit to Study a Variable Speed Trapezoidal Belt Drive Cutaway Model: This transmission system, which provides a continuous variation of speed ratio, can be studied with the Unit to Study a Variable Speed Trapezoidal Belt Drive Cutaway Model, "BDCM", designed by EDIBON.
- CGCM: Unit to Study a Control Gear Cutaway Model: Used to precisely adjust tooth spacing, this type of gear is the subject of the Unit to Study a Control Gear Cutaway Model, "CGCM", designed by EDIBON.
- CMTM: Cutaway Models of Transmission of Motion Units: To study different types of transmissions with all their components clearly observable, EDIBON designed the Cutaway Models of Transmission of Motion Unit, "CMTM".
- DCCM: Unit to Study a Multiple-Disc Clutch Cutaway Model: Used to transmit higher torques in mechanical systems, this multiple-disk clutch system can be studied with the Unit to Study a Multiple-Disc Clutch Cutaway Model, "DCCM", designed by EDIBON.
- MGCM: Unit to Study a Mitre Gear Cutaway Model: This type of transmission, which uses bevel gears to transmit motion between two perpendicular shafts, can be studied with the Unit to Study a Mitre Gear Cutaway Model, "MGCM", designed by EDIBON.
- PGCM: Unit to Study a Planetary Gear Cutaway Model: One or more external or planet gears that revolve about a central or sun gear can be studied with the Unit to Study a Planetary Gear Cutaway Model, "PGCM", designed by EDIBON.
- SGCM: Unit to Study a Spur Gear Cutaway Model: This mitre gear is the Unit to Study a Spur Gear Cutaway Model, "SGCM", designed by EDIBON.
- SGCM/2: Unit to Study a Two-Stage Spur Gear Cutaway Model: This type of transmission, the simplest and most widely used in mechanical systems for motion and power transmission, can be studied with the Sectioned Model of a Spur Gear Transmission, "SGCM/2", designed by EDIBON.
- WGCM: Unit to Study a Worm Gear Cutaway Model: A helical worm screw and a circular cogwheel can be studied with the Unit to Study a Worm Gear Cutaway Model, "WGCM", designed by EDIBON.
- CGA: Combined Gear Assembly Unit: The practical assembly and operation of an industrial gear, using easy devices and tools, is the focus of study for the Combined Gear Assembly Unit, "CGA".
- HJBA: Unit to Study a Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing Assembly: A horizontally sectioned hydrodynamic bearing makes up the Unit to Study a Hydrodynamic Journal Bearing Assembly, "HJBA".
- SGA: Spur Gear Assembly Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Spur Gear Assembly Unit, "SGA", allows the practical assembly and dismantling of a spur gear to be studied with simple tools. Its adjustment devices are designed for manual assembly.
- SJBA: Unit to Study a Shaft with Journal Bearings Assembly: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study a Shaft with Journal Bearings Assembly, "SJBA", enables the study of practical assembly and disassembly, as well as maintenance and repair tasks, of a simple slide bearing. Through it, the student will come to know both the unit's operation and all of its components thoroughly.
- ADSG: Drive, Shaft, and Gear Alignment Unit: Coupling and uncoupling, maintenance, repair of the related units, and checking the operation can all be studied with the Drive, Shaft, and Gear Alignment Unit, "ADSG".
- MDSU: Basic Unit of Mechanical Drive Systems: A main frame holding a series of accessories and elements, arranged in modules of different levels to introduce the user to the field of mechanical systems and their components, makes up the Basic Unit of Mechanical Drive Systems, "MDSU".
- MDU: Machine Diagnosis: Belonging to EDIBON's Machine Diagnosis Unit family, "MDU" enables vibration measurement practical exercises, measuring the displacement, velocity and acceleration of vibrations in the time-frequency range.
- MDU-BLU: Break and Load Unit: Belonging to EDIBON, the Break and Load Unit, "MDU-BLU", consists of a magnetic particle brake, a display unit, and an electrical control. The braking moment can be precisely adjusted, and the excitation current, used as a measurement of that moment, can be displayed through a console.
- MDU-MLB: Mobile Structure for MDU: Built to quickly and easily assemble the various elements of the MDU Base Unit, "MDU-UB", or the Computer Controlled Machine Diagnosis Unit, "MDUC", the Mobile Structure for MDU, "MDU-MLB", is a sturdy structure that forms a mobile test bench for machine diagnosis.
- MDU-SBD: Set of Belt Drive: The conditions that cause vibrations or slip in belts can be studied with the Set of Belt Drive, "MDU-SBD".
- MDU-SCM: Set of Crank Mechanism: To simulate vibrations, the Set of Crank Mechanism, "MDU-SCM", allows adjustment of the stroke, mass compensation, bearing clearance, and speed.
- MDU-SCO: Set of Couplings: Curved tooth, bolt, flange and claw couplings are among the different couplings whose properties can be compared with the Set of Couplings, "MDU-SCO".
- MDU-SD: Displacement Sensors for MDU Unit: Together with the Set of Elastic Shaft, "MDU-SES", and the Software, Sensors and Control for MDU Unit, "MDU-SSC", these two displacement sensors allow subcritical and supercritical shaft orbits in resonance to be represented.
- MDU-SES: Set of Elastic Shaft: Belonging to EDIBON, the Set of Elastic Shaft, "MDU-SES", allows the behaviour of an elastic rotor subjected to imbalance, and the balance of elastic rotors in operation, to be studied. With the Displacement Sensors for MDU Unit, "MDU-SD", it is also possible to study resonance and the phenomena that occur in subcritical and supercritical regimes.
- MDU-SEV: Set of Electromechanical Vibrations: Able to adjust an asymmetric air gap or disconnect a winding, the Set of Electromechanical Vibrations, "MDU-SEV", generates an electromagnetic asymmetry so that its vibrational behaviour can be studied.
- MDU-SM: Top Table Structure for MDU: Anodized aluminum frames measuring 1100 x 770 x 820 mm make up this bench-top structure's slotted table.
- MDU-SRBF: Set of Roller Bearings with Faults: The slow variation of the vibration spectrum is analysed to determine the remaining life cycle of a roller bearing and decide on its replacement. From the spectral distribution, accurate conclusions can be drawn about the type of defect and its location.
- MDU-SRS: Set of Rotating Shaft with Crank: Two shafts of different lengths make up the Set of Rotating Shaft with Crank, "MDU-SRS": the short shaft simulates a projecting shaft end, with its load transmitted through the belt drive of the Set of Belt Drive, "MDU-SBD". The long shaft, meanwhile, is used with a protective bearing from the Set of Elastic Shafts, "MDU-SES", and a flywheel, in order to study a shaft fissure in the case of an elastic rotor.
- MDU-SSC: Software, Sensors and Control for MDU Unit: All measurements and vibration analysis can be performed with the Software, Sensors and Control for MDU Unit, "MDU-SSC".
- MDU-SSCP: Set to Study Cavitation in Pumps: The cavitation phenomenon can be produced, and its vibrational response studied, with the Set to Study Cavitation in Pumps, "MDU-SSCP".
- MDU-SSDG: Set to Study Damage in Gears: The vibrational behaviour of gears with typical defects can be studied with the Set to Study Damage in Gears, "MDU-SSDG".
- MDU-SSVF: Blower Vibration Set for MDU: Vibrations are magnetically induced in the Blower Vibration Set for MDU, "MDU-SSVF". Three impellers with a different number of movable vanes can be studied, and the gyroscopic effect can also be examined by mounting the flywheel plate at an oblique angle.
- MDUC: Computer Controlled Machine Diagnosis Unit: Belonging to EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Machine Diagnosis Unit, "MDUC", enables vibration measurement practical exercises, measuring the displacement, velocity and acceleration of vibrations in the time-frequency range.
- MSCT: Screw Joint Testing Unit: Measuring the tightening torque of a screw with a particular metric, related to a strain produced in both bars, is the function of the Screw Joint Testing Unit, "MSCT", designed by EDIBON.
- MSLG: Unit to Study Lathe Gears: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study Lathe Gears, "MSLG", is built for the practical study of the operation of gear systems used in conventional lathes.
- RGT: Rigging Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Rigging Training Unit, "RGT", is intended for the study of techniques for moving loads of various shapes, sizes and types safely.
- VMSC: Computer Controlled Unit to Study Vibrations in Machine Supporting Structures: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Unit to Study Vibrations in Machine Supporting Structures, "VMSC", is used to study the problems of vibration isolation and the construction of supporting structures through practical exercises.
- MECA/EC: Panel and Common Elements Case for LIMEBA: Serving as the supporting structure on which each module's elements are mounted to carry out the experiments, this base panel is necessary alongside any module.
- MECA1: Statics Experiments: The part of Mechanics devoted to studying any kind of structure or element in balance-equilibrium is Statics.
- MECA2: Load Elevation Mechanisms Experiments: The most important load lifting mechanisms are explored here through experimentation.
- MECA3: Transmissions Experiments: To obtain the desired mechanical result, most recent machines require the transmission of motion between elements.
- MECA4: Dynamics Experiments: The part of Mechanics that analyses the motion of an element or mechanism caused by a force is Dynamics.
- MECA5: Friction Experiments: Friction, the most important phenomenon of Dynamics, is the subject of this module. It manifests as energy loss due to contact, an effect present in every real-world mechanism.
- MECA6: Special Mechanisms Experiments: Various mechanisms frequently used in industrial processes, without which some operations would not be possible with the same efficiency, are considered in this module. Their function is shown and analysed here.
- MCF/A: Belt Friction Unit with Dynamometers: The friction coefficient for a given contact angle of a flat belt and a V-belt can be compared through studies and investigations carried out with the Belt Friction Unit with Dynamometers, "MCF/A", designed by EDIBON.
- MEMT-1: Radial Pressure Distribution in a Journal Bearing: The radial pressure distribution in a journal bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication can be visualised with the Radial Pressure Distribution in a Journal Bearing unit, "MEMT-1".
- MEMT-2: Dynamic Friction of a Cylinder on a Roller: Friction forces between several cylinders of different materials and a roller, under different lubrication conditions, can be demonstrated with the Dynamic Friction of a Cylinder on a Roller unit, "MEMT-2".
- MEMT-3: Dynamic Friction of a Pin on a Disc: Friction forces between several vertical friction pins of different materials and a rotating friction disc can be studied with the Dynamic Friction of a Pin on a Disc unit, "MEMT-3".
- MEMT-4: Rolling Friction in Wheels: Slip forces between two rotating friction discs in contact can be determined with the Rolling Friction in Wheels unit, "MEMT-4".
- MEMT-5: Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication: The thickness and characteristics of a lubricant film on a rolling sphere can be investigated with the Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication unit, "MEMT-5".
- MEMT-6: Friction Vibration: Static friction, sliding friction, the related friction vibrations, and slip-stick effects can all be demonstrated with the Friction Vibration unit, "MEMT-6".
- MEMT-UB: Drive Unit for Tribological Tests: Different cases of rolling and sliding friction, along with the pressure distribution in a journal bearing, can be studied with the Drive Unit for Tribological Tests unit, "MEMT-UB".
- MBD: Slider Crank Mechanism: MBD is a demonstration unit for the slider crank mechanism used in engines and compressors. Turning the crank moves a slider in a guide so displacement, velocity and acceleration of the slider can be plotted against crank angle. Stroke can be changed on the crank.
- MYE: Scotch Yoke Mechanism: MYE demonstrates the Scotch yoke, a mechanism that converts rotation into pure simple harmonic linear motion. Students record slider displacement against crank angle and compare the measured trace with the sine curve predicted by theory.
- MBM1: Slotted Link Mechanism: MBM1 demonstrates the slotted link quick return mechanism used on shaping machines. The crank drives a pivoted slotted lever so students can measure the ratio between cutting and return stroke times and plot ram displacement against crank angle.
- MBM2: Whitworth Quick Return Mechanism: MBM2 is a model of the Whitworth quick return mechanism used in shaping and slotting machines. Rotating the crank drives the ram through a slotted link, so the quick return ratio and the ram displacement diagram can be obtained.
- MCA: Four-Bar Mechanism: MCA is an adjustable four bar linkage for studying plane kinematics. Link lengths can be changed to obtain crank rocker, double crank and double rocker arrangements, and input and output angles are read on graduated scales.
- MME: Geneva Stop Mechanism: MME demonstrates the Geneva stop, an intermittent motion mechanism used for indexing. A driving pin engages the slots of a Geneva wheel so students can observe dwell and index periods and measure the angular relationship between driver and follower.
- MAC: Coupling Mechanism: MAC lets students study shaft couplings and the effect of misalignment. Different coupling types can be fitted between two shafts so the transmission of angular motion under aligned and misaligned conditions can be compared.
- MUN: Hooke's Joint Mechanism: MUN is a demonstration unit for the Hooke universal joint. Input and output shaft angles are read on graduated dials at different shaft inclinations, so the cyclic velocity fluctuation of a single joint and its cancellation in a double joint can be measured.
- MEX: Cam and Follower Mechanism: MEX is used to plot the displacement diagrams of cams. Interchangeable cam profiles and follower types are fitted and follower lift is measured against cam angle with a dial gauge. Students compare measured profiles with the theoretical curves.
- MBI: Crank Mechanism: MBI demonstrates the basic crank and connecting rod arrangement. Students measure piston displacement against crank angle and study the effect of connecting rod length on the resulting motion. It supports engine kinematics teaching.
- MDA: Ackermann Steering Mechanism: MDA is a model of the Ackermann steering linkage used on road vehicles. Steering angles of the inner and outer wheels are read on graduated scales so students can check the geometric condition for correct cornering and study steering error.
- MMEL: Winch Mechanism: MMEL is a geared winch model for studying lifting machines. Effort and load are measured while the winch raises known weights, giving velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency, and allowing the law of the machine to be plotted.
- MBLU: Bar Linkages Unit: MBLU is a construction set of bars, pivots and sliders for assembling plane linkages. Students build and analyse different four bar and slider arrangements and trace coupler curves. It supports kinematics and mechanism design teaching.
- MTSF: Worm and Wheel Unit: MTSF is used to study the worm and wheel drive. Load and effort are applied through calibrated weights so velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency can be measured, and the self locking behaviour of the drive observed.
- MAE: Acceleration of Geared System Unit: MAE is used to study the angular acceleration of a geared system driven by a falling weight. Students measure acceleration for different gear ratios and inertias and determine the equivalent inertia referred to the input shaft.
- MSDA: Simple Drives Assembly Unit: MSDA is a kit for assembling and testing simple mechanical drives such as belt, chain and gear transmissions. Students mount each drive on a common frame and compare speed ratio, slip and efficiency between the arrangements.
- MCDA: Combined Drives Assembly Unit: MCDA extends the simple drives kit to combined transmissions, where belt, chain and gear stages are assembled in series on a common frame. Students calculate and then verify the overall speed ratio and study the losses in each stage.
- MGTA: Gear Train Assembly Unit: MGTA is used to assemble simple, compound and reverted gear trains on a slotted plate. Students calculate train values, verify them by counting revolutions and study the direction of rotation in each arrangement.
- MGE: Gear Generation Unit: MGE demonstrates how involute gear teeth are generated by the rack cutter method. A paper disc is indexed under a rack template so the tooth profile is drawn step by step, showing undercutting and the effect of profile shift.
- MEE: Geared Lifting Unit: MEE is a geared lifting model for studying hoists. Effort is applied to raise known loads so mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency can be measured and the law of the machine plotted from the results.
- DMGT: Dynamic Multistage Gear Train Analysis Unit: DMGT is used to analyse multistage gear trains under running conditions. Speed and torque are measured at the input and output of each stage so the ratio, transmitted power and efficiency can be obtained across the whole train.
- MESE-T: Geared Study: MESE-T is a bench unit for studying gear drives and their transmission ratios. Different gear pairs are fitted so students can measure input and output speeds, verify the calculated ratio and examine tooth engagement.
- KSGT: Unit for the Kinematic Study of Gear Trains: KSGT is used for the kinematic analysis of gear trains, including epicyclic arrangements. Students hold different members fixed in turn and measure the resulting speeds to determine the train value by the tabular method.
- MBMRC: Computer Controlled Balance of Reciprocating Masses Unit: MBMRC is a computer controlled unit for studying the balancing of reciprocating masses. Crank arrangements with adjustable masses are run at controlled speed while primary and secondary out of balance forces are recorded through the data acquisition system.
- MEAL: Cam Analysis Unit: MEAL is used for the dynamic analysis of cams. Interchangeable cam profiles drive a follower whose lift is recorded against cam angle, and follower jump can be studied by varying the running speed and the spring load.
- MGI: Gyroscope: MGI is a motorised gyroscope for studying gyroscopic effects. Rotor speed and applied precession are measured so students can verify the relationship between spin velocity, precession velocity and the resulting gyroscopic couple.
- CGU: Centrifugal Governor Unit: CGU is used to study engine speed governors. Porter, Proell and Hartnell arrangements can be run at controlled speed so sleeve lift is measured against rotational speed, giving the characteristic curve, sensitivity and effort of each governor.
- MED: Static and Dynamic Balancing Unit: MED is used to balance rotating masses on a shaft. Weights are set at chosen angular and axial positions and the shaft is run in flexible bearings, so students can find the balancing mass and angle for both static and dynamic balance.
- MES: Simple Balancing Unit: MES is a basic unit for balancing rotating masses in a single plane. Known masses are fixed at different radii and angles on a disc and the required balancing mass is then determined experimentally and by calculation.
- MEVTC: Computer Controlled Torsional Vibration Unit: MEVTC is a computer controlled unit for studying torsional vibration of shafts and rotor systems. Free and forced torsional oscillations are excited and the response is recorded through the data acquisition system, giving natural frequencies and damping.
- MVRE: Spiral Torsion Spring Vibration Unit: MVRE is used to study the torsional oscillation of a mass supported by a spiral spring. Students measure the period of oscillation for different inertias and spring stiffnesses and compare the measured values with theory.
- MVL: Free Vibration Unit: MVL is a bench unit for studying the free vibration of beam and spring systems. Students measure the natural frequency and observe how amplitude decays with damping, comparing measured results with calculated values.
- MVLF: Free & Forced Vibration Unit: MVLF covers both free and forced vibration of a beam and spring system. An out of balance exciter drives the beam over a range of frequencies so resonance, amplitude response and the effect of a damper can be measured.
- CMVAS: Comprehensive Mechanical Vibration Analysis Unit: CMVAS is a modular rig for mechanical vibration analysis. It supports free and forced vibration, damping, resonance and balancing experiments on a common frame, with the measured response compared against theory.
- MEVLB: Unit for Studying Free Vibration of a Bar: MEVLB is used to study the free vibration of a rigid bar supported by springs. Students vary the spring position and the added mass, measure the resulting natural frequency and compare it with the calculated value.
- MOT: Torsional Oscillations Unit: MOT is used to study the torsional oscillation of discs on shafts. Students measure the period for single and two rotor systems, locate the position of the node and obtain the modulus of rigidity of the shaft material.
- MVCC: Computer Controlled Critical Speed Investigation Unit: MVCC is a computer controlled rig for finding the critical speed of rotating shafts. Shaft speed is ramped through resonance while deflection is recorded, so measured whirling speeds can be compared with calculated values for different shaft supports.
- MEER: Whirling of Shafts Unit: MEER is used to observe the whirling of rotating shafts. Shafts of different diameter and end fixing are run up to and through their critical speed so the first and higher whirl modes can be seen and the speeds recorded.
- MCD: Thin Cylinder Unit: MCD is used to study the stresses in a thin walled cylinder under internal pressure. Strain gauges bonded to the cylinder are read as pressure is raised, allowing hoop and longitudinal stresses to be found for open and closed end conditions.
- MCPG: Thick Walled Cylinder Unit: MCPG is used to measure the stress distribution through the wall of a thick cylinder under internal pressure. Strain gauges at different radii are read as pressure is applied, and the results are compared with the Lame equations.
- STH: Stress Hypotheses Unit: STH allows combined loading of a thin walled tube so that different failure theories can be compared. Internal pressure, axial load and torque are applied together and the resulting strains are measured with bonded gauges.
- MEPE: Simple Stability Problems Study Unit: MEPE is used to study the elastic stability of struts and frames. Different bar arrangements are loaded until buckling occurs, so students can measure the critical load and compare it with the theoretical value for each support condition.
- MDLE: Unit for studying Methods to Determine the Elastic Line: MDLE is used to determine the deflected shape of loaded beams. Dial gauges along the span record deflection under point and distributed loads, so the elastic line can be plotted and compared with results from analytical methods.
- SSM: Unit to Study Stress on a Membrane: SSM is used to measure the stresses in a thin membrane under pressure. Strain gauges on the membrane are read as pressure is raised, so radial and tangential stresses can be found and compared with plate and shell theory.
- MVV: Unsymmetrical Cantilever Unit: MVV is used to study the bending of a cantilever whose section is not symmetrical about the load plane. The beam can be rotated about its axis and deflection measured in two directions, showing how the principal axes govern the deflected shape.
- MDB: Deflection of Curved Bars Unit: MDB is used to measure the deflection of curved members such as circular rings, semicircular arches and quadrant bars. Loads are applied and dial gauges record the movement, allowing results to be compared with strain energy methods.
- MFV: Beam Deflection Unit: MFV is used to measure the deflection of beams under point and distributed loads. Supports can be moved to give simply supported, cantilever and fixed arrangements, and dial gauges record deflection for comparison with calculated values.
- MFLT: Strut Buckling Unit: MFLT is used to find the buckling load of slender struts. Specimens of different length and end fixing are loaded in compression until they buckle, so the measured critical load can be compared with the Euler prediction.
- MEBM: Euler Buckling Modes Unit: MEBM allows the higher buckling modes of a slender strut to be produced and observed. Intermediate supports are added along the specimen so the second and third mode shapes appear, with the corresponding critical loads measured.
- MUP: Universal Buckling Unit: MUP is a test frame for buckling experiments on struts, frames and beams. It accepts specimens of different length and end condition and applies axial load through a screw mechanism, with load and deflection measured during the test.
- MMF: Shear Force and Bending Momentum Unit: MMF is used to measure shear force and bending moment in a simply supported beam. The beam is cut at a chosen section and the internal force is balanced by a load cell, so measured values can be compared with the calculated diagrams.
- EFO: Photoelasticity Unit: EFO is a transmission polariscope for photoelastic stress analysis. Loaded transparent models are viewed under polarised light so the fringe pattern shows the stress distribution and any stress concentrations. Computer controlled versions, EFOC and EFOV, are also published.
- MEGE: Strain Gauge Training Unit: MEGE teaches the use of bonded resistance strain gauges. Students connect gauges in quarter, half and full bridge arrangements on loaded specimens and read the output, learning about bridge balancing and temperature compensation.
- MFGE: Unit for Determining the Gauge Factor of Strain Gauges: MFGE is used to determine the gauge factor of bonded strain gauges. A cantilever carrying the gauge is deflected by a known amount and the bridge output is measured, so the relationship between strain and resistance change can be found.
- PSD: Photoelastic Stress Demonstration Unit: PSD is a compact polariscope for demonstrating photoelastic stress patterns. Transparent models are loaded in a small frame and viewed under polarised light so fringe patterns and stress concentrations can be shown to a class.
- EEU/20KN: Universal Material Testing Unit: EEU/20KN is a bench universal testing machine for tensile, compression and bending tests on small specimens. Load and extension are recorded during the test so the stress strain curve, yield point, tensile strength and elongation can be obtained.
- EEDB: Brinell Hardness Testing Unit: EEDB is a bench hardness tester that uses the Brinell method. A hardened ball indenter is pressed into the specimen under a known load and the diameter of the impression is measured optically to give the Brinell hardness number.
- EBVR: Brinell, Vickers & Rockwell Hardness Testing Unit: EBVR is a bench hardness tester covering the Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell methods on one machine. Indenters and loads are changed for each scale so students can compare hardness values obtained by different methods on the same material.
- EEFCR: Creep Testing Unit: EEFCR is used to study creep in metals and polymers at room and elevated temperature. A constant load is applied to a specimen and extension is recorded over time, giving the primary, secondary and tertiary stages of the creep curve.
- EEF: Fatigue Testing Unit: EEF is a rotating bending fatigue machine. A specimen is loaded as a cantilever and rotated so its surface sees alternating stress, and cycles to failure are counted to build up an S-N curve. A computer controlled version, EEFC, is also published.
- EEICI: Charpy and Izod Impact Test Unit: EEICI is a pendulum impact tester for Charpy and Izod tests. The pendulum is released from a set height to break a notched specimen and the absorbed energy is read on a scale, so notch shape and temperature effects can be studied. A 300 J version, EEICI/300, is also published.
- MTP: Torsion and Bend Unit: MTP allows torsion and bending tests on the same frame. Specimens are twisted or bent by a screw mechanism while torque, angle of twist, load and deflection are measured, giving the modulus of rigidity and the modulus of elasticity.
- MTB: Torsion Unit: MTB is used for torsion tests on metal bars. Torque is applied through a worm gear and measured with a load cell while the angle of twist is read, so the modulus of rigidity and behaviour past the elastic limit can be studied.
- MTT: Torsion Test Unit (30Nm): MTT is a bench torsion machine for specimens loaded up to 30 Nm of applied torque. Torque and angle of twist are recorded through the test so students can obtain the shear stress and shear strain curve and the modulus of rigidity.
- MTTU: Tensile Tester Unit: MTTU is a bench tensile tester for small metal and plastic specimens. Load and extension are measured as the specimen is pulled to failure, giving the stress strain curve, the yield and tensile strength and the percentage elongation.
- TIAC: Computer Controlled Acoustic Impedance/Acoustic Insulation Study Unit: TIAC is a computer controlled impedance tube for acoustic testing of materials. The sound absorption coefficient and acoustic impedance of samples are measured over a frequency range and recorded through the data acquisition system.
- TDRC: Computer Controlled Noise Control Demonstration Unit: TDRC is a computer controlled unit for studying noise control. Sound levels are measured with and without barriers, enclosures and absorbing linings, so the insertion loss of each treatment can be quantified across the frequency range.
- TCMC: Computer Controlled Thermal Conductivity of Building and Insulating Materials Unit: TCMC is a computer controlled unit for measuring the thermal conductivity of building and insulating materials. A sample is held between heated and cooled plates and the steady state heat flow and temperature difference are recorded.
- MCAM: Practical Casting Kit: Modeling and Sand Casting of Solid Parts: As an essential educational tool for teaching the fundamentals of casting, EDIBON developed the Practical Casting Kit: Modeling and Sand Casting of Solid Parts, "MCAM".
- MCEN: Practical Casting Kit: Centrifugal Casting: As an essential educational unit for teaching the fundamentals of centrifugal casting, the Practical Casting Kit: Centrifugal Casting, "MCEN", was designed by EDIBON. It enables students to build practical skills in centrifugal casting techniques, allowing for a detailed and thorough understanding of the processes involved.
- MCLA: Practical Casting Kit: Modeling and Sand Casting of Hollow Parts: Developed by EDIBON as an essential educational tool for teaching the fundamentals of casting, this is the Practical Casting Kit: Modeling and Sand Casting of Hollow Parts, "MCLA".
- EEFC: Computer Controlled Fatigue Testing Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Fatigue Testing Unit, "EEFC", allows the fatigue strength of materials to be studied. To that end, fatigue tests are carried out using different materials and notches.
- EEICI/300: 300 Nm Charpy and Izod Impact Testing Unit: Toughness in impact tests of stainless steel, copper (Cu), brass (Cu+Zn alloy), and aluminum specimens can be studied with the 300 Nm Charpy and Izod Impact Testing Unit, "EEICI/300", designed by EDIBON.
- EFOC: Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit: Designed by EDIBON for photoelasticity practices, the Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit, "EFOC", illustrates the subjects of photoelasticity theory, elasticity theory, strength of materials, and structure theory.
- EFOV: Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit with Artificial Vision System: For photoelasticity practices illustrating the subjects of photoelasticity theory, elasticity theory, strength of materials, and structure theory, EDIBON designed the Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit with Artificial Vision System, "EFOV".
- MCF: Belt Friction Unit: MCF is used to study friction between a belt and a pulley. Belts of different material are wrapped over a drum at varying angles of lap and the tensions on each side are measured, allowing the capstan equation to be verified.
- MEF: Friction Study Unit: MEF is used to measure static and dynamic friction between sliding surfaces. Blocks of different material are drawn over an inclined or horizontal plane under known normal load, so the coefficient of friction can be found.
- MPCO: Journal Bearing Unit: MPCO is used to study hydrodynamic lubrication in a journal bearing. Pressure tappings around the bearing are read at different speeds and loads, so the pressure distribution in the oil film can be plotted and compared with theory.
- MEMT: Tribology Modular Unit: MEMT is a modular tribology rig driven by a common drive unit. Interchangeable modules cover journal bearing pressure distribution, dynamic friction of a cylinder on a roller and of a pin on a disc, rolling friction in wheels, elastohydrodynamic lubrication and friction vibration.
- MBF: Unit for Studying Bearing Friction: MBF is used to compare friction in plain and rolling element bearings. Bearings are loaded and driven while the friction torque is measured, so students can examine how load, speed and lubrication affect the losses.
- LIFLUBA: Basic Fluids Mechanics Integrated Laboratory: LIFLUBA is an integrated bench that brings a set of basic fluid mechanics experiments together in one frame. It covers hydrostatics, flow measurement, energy losses, jet impact and the behaviour of pumps and turbines for introductory courses.
- FME00: Hydraulics Bench: FME00 is a mobile hydraulics bench that supplies and measures water for the FME range of fluid mechanics modules. It carries its own sump tank and centrifugal pump, and a stepped volumetric tank for measuring low and high flow rates. Modules mount on the top channel without tools.
- FME00/B: Basic Hydraulic Feed System: FME00/B is a compact water feed system for FME modules. A centrifugal pump draws from a polyethylene tank and a flowmeter at the pump outlet sets the flow to the unit under test. It is an alternative to the full hydraulics bench where space is limited.
- FME02: Flow over Weirs: FME02 is a bench module for measuring flow over thin plate weirs. Rectangular and V notch weir plates are fitted in the channel of the hydraulics bench and head over the crest is read on a hook gauge, giving the discharge coefficient for each shape.
- FME10: Deadweight Calibrator: FME10 is a dead weight tester for calibrating Bourdon type pressure gauges. Known weights are placed on a piston of known area to generate a reference pressure, so gauge readings can be checked and the calibration error plotted.
- FME37: Flowmeter Calibrator: FME37 is a bench module for calibrating flow meters. The meter under test is placed in the line and its reading is compared with the volume collected in the measuring tank of the hydraulics bench over a timed interval.
- FME18: Flow Meter Demonstration: FME18 compares the common differential pressure flow meters. A venturi, an orifice plate and a rotameter are connected in series and the pressure drop across each is read on a multitube manometer, giving discharge coefficients and head loss.
- FME26: Depression Measurement System (vacuum gauge): FME26 is a vacuum gauge module for measuring depression in fluid circuits. It is used with the hydraulics bench to read the negative pressure at pump suction and at points of flow contraction such as venturi throats.
- FME30: Transparent Vortex Flow Meter: FME30 is a transparent vortex shedding flow meter for teaching. The vortices formed behind a bluff body can be seen and counted, showing how shedding frequency varies with flow rate. An industrial pattern version, FME30/I, is also published.
- FME32: Static Pitot Tube: FME32 is a Pitot static tube module for measuring local velocity in a pipe. Total and static pressure tappings are connected to a manometer so the velocity head can be read and a velocity profile built up across the section.
- FME34: Fluid Statics and Manometry: FME34 is a module for teaching pressure measurement with liquid columns. U tube, inclined and well type manometers are connected to a pressurised vessel so students can compare readings and study the effect of tube inclination on sensitivity.
- FME36: Rotameter: FME36 is a variable area flow meter module. The float position in the tapered transparent tube is read against the scale and checked against the volumetric tank of the hydraulics bench, allowing the meter to be calibrated.
- FME08: Hydrostatic Pressure: FME08 is used to measure the hydrostatic thrust on a plane surface and to locate its centre of pressure. A quadrant is partly submerged in a tank and balanced by weights on a lever, for both partly and fully immersed conditions.
- FME11: Metacentric Height Demonstration: FME11 is used to determine the metacentric height of a floating body. A pontoon with an adjustable weight is floated in a tank and the angle of heel is read for each weight position, giving the stability of the vessel. V and U shaped hull versions are also published.
- FME33: Pascal's Principle Demonstration: FME33 demonstrates the transmission of pressure in a confined liquid. Loads applied to pistons of different area are balanced against each other, showing that pressure acts equally in all directions and explaining the hydraulic press.
- FME35: Fluid Properties: FME35 is a module for measuring the basic properties of liquids. It covers density and specific gravity with hydrometers, viscosity by the falling ball method, capillary rise and surface tension, giving data needed for later experiments.
- FME01: Jet Impact on Surfaces: FME01 is used to measure the force produced by a water jet striking a target. Flat, conical and hemispherical targets are fitted in turn and balanced by weights, so the measured force can be compared with the momentum equation.
- FME03: Bernoulli's Theorem Demonstration: FME03 is used to verify the Bernoulli theorem. Water flows through a transparent venturi with pressure tappings along its length, and static and total head at each section are read on a multitube manometer to show the exchange between pressure and velocity head.
- FME04: Orifice Discharge: FME04 is used to study flow through a sharp edged orifice under constant head. The trajectory of the jet and the volume collected give the coefficients of velocity, contraction and discharge for the orifice under test.
- FME14: Free and Forced Vortex: FME14 is used to produce and measure free and forced vortices. Tangential inlets generate a free vortex and a paddle generates a forced vortex, and the surface profile is measured with a depth gauge for comparison with theory.
- FME17: Orifice and Free Jet Flow: FME17 is used to study the free jet issuing from an orifice. The jet path is traced with a row of adjustable needles so the trajectory can be plotted and the coefficient of velocity determined at different heads.
- FME19: Cavitation Phenomenon Demonstration: FME19 demonstrates cavitation in a flowing liquid. Water passes through a transparent venturi where the throat pressure is lowered until vapour bubbles form and then collapse downstream, showing the conditions under which cavitation occurs.
- FME22: Venturi, Bernoulli and Cavitation Unit: FME22 combines venturi flow measurement, verification of the Bernoulli theorem and a cavitation demonstration in one module. Pressure is read at tappings along a transparent venturi so the energy line can be plotted and the onset of cavitation observed.
- FME06: Osborne Reynolds' Demonstration: FME06 reproduces the classic Reynolds experiment. A dye filament is injected into water flowing through a glass tube so laminar, transitional and turbulent flow can be seen and the corresponding Reynolds numbers calculated. A horizontal version, FME31, is also published.
- FME09: Flow Visualization in Channels: FME09 is a small open channel for observing flow patterns. Weirs, gates and obstacles are placed in the transparent channel and dye is injected, so streamlines, the hydraulic jump and flow around bodies can be seen.
- FME20: Laminar Flow Demonstration: FME20 is a Hele Shaw type unit for showing streamline flow. Water passes between two closely spaced plates and dye filaments trace the streamlines around inserted shapes, giving a two dimensional picture of potential flow.
- FME25: Flow channel, length: 1 m: FME25 is a one metre transparent open channel used with the hydraulics bench. Interchangeable weirs, gates and models are fitted so students can study open channel flow, the hydraulic jump and discharge over structures.
- FME05: Energy Losses in Bends: FME05 is used to measure minor losses in pipe fittings. Bends, elbows, enlargements, contractions and a valve are connected in a circuit with pressure tappings, so the loss coefficient of each fitting can be found.
- FME07: Energy Losses in Pipes: FME07 is used to measure friction losses along a straight pipe. Head loss is read between tappings over a known length at different flow rates, giving the friction factor and allowing the laminar and turbulent regimes to be compared.
- FME15: Water Hammer: FME15 is used to demonstrate the pressure surge that follows sudden valve closure. A fast acting valve is shut while pressure is recorded upstream, showing the size of the surge and the speed of the pressure wave in the pipe.
- FME23: Basic Pipe Network Unit: FME23 is a small pipe network with parallel and series branches. Flow and head loss are measured in each branch so students can apply the continuity and energy equations and study how flow divides between alternative paths.
- FME24: Unit for the Study of Porous Beds in Venturi Tubes (Darcy's Equation): FME24 is used to study flow through porous media. Water passes through a packed bed in a venturi arrangement while head loss and flow rate are measured, allowing the Darcy equation and the permeability of the bed to be examined.
- FMDU: Flow Meters Demonstration: FMDU is a standalone bench comparing the main flow measurement devices. Venturi, orifice plate, nozzle and rotameter are mounted in series with pressure tappings, so discharge coefficients and permanent head loss can be compared.
- HEMP: Pressure Measurement Unit: HEMP is a bench unit for teaching pressure measurement. Bourdon gauges, liquid column manometers and electronic transducers are connected to a common pressure source so their readings, ranges and errors can be compared.
- HVB: Drop Ball Viscometer and Resistance Coefficient Determination Unit: HVB is a falling ball viscometer. Balls of different diameter and density are dropped through a liquid column and timed over a known distance, giving the dynamic viscosity of the liquid and the resistance coefficient of the sphere.
- HCMP: Precision Pressure Gauge Calibrator: HCMP is a dead weight pressure balance for calibrating gauges and transducers. Calibrated masses on a piston of known area generate reference pressures, so the instrument under test can be checked throughout its range.
- TMCP: Pressure Measurement and Calibration Unit: TMCP is a bench unit for pressure measurement and calibration. It combines a dead weight tester with mechanical and electronic gauges, so students can calibrate instruments and study hysteresis and linearity errors.
- SCSP: Pressure Sensors Calibration System: SCSP is used to calibrate electronic pressure sensors. A reference pressure is applied to the sensor under test and its output signal is recorded, so the calibration curve, span and zero error can be determined.
- HMM: Manometers & Multimanometers (several types): HMM is a range of liquid column manometers and multitube manometer boards for fluid mechanics teaching. U tube, inclined and vertical multitube versions with 8, 12 or 20 tubes are published, together with a board of four Bourdon type gauges.
- BHI: Hydrostatics Bench & Fluid Properties: BHI is a self contained bench for hydrostatics and fluid property experiments. It covers hydrostatic thrust on a plane surface, buoyancy and flotation, metacentric height, capillarity, viscosity and pressure measurement with liquid columns.
- USSB: Unit for Ship Stability Studies: USSB is a model hull and tank arrangement for naval architecture teaching. Heeling weights are moved across the deck and the angle of list is read, so metacentric height, righting moment and the stability curve can be obtained.
- UVF: Hydrogen Bubble Flow Visualization Unit: UVF visualises water flow using hydrogen bubbles generated on a fine wire by electrolysis. The bubble lines are lit and photographed so velocity profiles, wakes and boundary layers around models can be seen and measured.
- LFA: Laminar Flow Visualization and Analysis Unit: LFA is a Hele Shaw apparatus for showing two dimensional streamline flow. Dye is injected into the thin gap between parallel plates so flow around aerofoils, cylinders and other shapes can be traced and photographed.
- WFPC: Computer Controlled Unit to Study Water Flow Principles: WFPC is a computer controlled bench covering the main principles of water flow. Flow rate, pressure and temperature are recorded through the data acquisition system while students study continuity, energy losses and flow measurement.
- AFT: Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00): AFT is used to measure friction losses in pipes and fittings. Pipes of different diameter and roughness, bends, valves and sudden changes of section are connected in parallel circuits with pressure tappings. Computer controlled and standalone versions, AFTC and AFT/P, are also published.
- AMT: Pipe Network Unit, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00): AMT is a pipe network for studying flow distribution in looped and branched systems. Valves isolate each branch while flow and head loss are measured, so the Hardy Cross method can be applied. Computer controlled and standalone versions, AMTC and AMT/P, are also published.
- PDCFP: Unit to Study the Pressure Drop of Compressible Fluids in Pipes: PDCFP is used to measure pressure drop when a compressible fluid flows in a pipe. Air passes through pipes and fittings of different size while pressure, temperature and flow rate are recorded, showing how compressibility affects the loss.
- EGAC: Computer Controlled Water Hammer Unit: EGAC is a computer controlled unit for studying pressure transients in pipelines. A fast acting valve closes while pressure is logged at high speed, so the surge magnitude, the wave speed and the effect of an air vessel can be examined.
- PDDRC: Computer Controlled Unit for Transient Drainage Processes in Storage Reservoirs: PDDRC is a computer controlled unit for studying the unsteady emptying of tanks. Level and flow are logged as a reservoir drains through orifices and pipes of different size, so the discharge time can be compared with theory.
- TSCAC: Computer Controlled Air Duct Systems Unit: TSCAC is a computer controlled unit for studying air flow in duct systems. Fan output, air velocity and pressure drop across straight runs, bends, dampers and changes of section are logged so duct systems can be characterised.
- HECA: Air Flow Studies Unit: HECA is a bench for studying air flow. A fan drives air through ducts fitted with orifice plates, venturis, nozzles and Pitot tubes, so flow measurement methods can be compared and pressure losses along the duct measured.
- FME31: Horizontal Osborne Reynolds Demonstration: Designed by EDIBON, the "FME31" Osborne Reynolds Horizontal Demonstration unit supports the study of a liquid's characteristics as it flows through a pipe, and of the Reynolds number in each of the liquid states.
- BDAS: Data Acquisition System and Sensors: Designed to monitor the measurements of each "FME" type unit from a computer (PC), BDAS can check readings across any unit, including revolutions given by the water pump or the torque, differential pressures for Bernoulli theorems, pressure measurements, flow measurements, etc.
- FME11-A: Metacentric Height Demostration of a "V" Shaped Floating Body: Designed by EDIBON, the Metacentric Height Demostration of a "V" Shaped Floating Object, "FME11-A", supports the study of a floating object's stability through calculation of the metacentric height, starting from a V-shaped floating object.
- FME11-B: Metacentric Height Demostration of a "U" Shaped Floating Body: Designed by EDIBON, the Metacentric Height Demostration of a "U" Shaped Floating Object, "FME11-B", supports the study of a floating object's stability by calculating its metacentric height, starting from a U-shaped floating body.
- FME30/I: Vortex Flow Meter: Designed by EDIBON, the Vortex Flowmeter, "FME30/I", supports different studies and experiments on various volumetric and mass flow measurement methods, as well as the comparison of continuous and discontinuous methods.
- AFT/B: Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit, with Basic Hydraulics Feed System (FME00/B): Designed to determine the friction coefficient in pipes of several diameters and roughness, the Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit, with Basic Hydraulics Feed System (FME00/B), "AFT/B", also supports study of pressure losses in different valve types and fittings, and comparison of different methods used to measure flow.
- AFT/P: Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit: Designed to determine the friction coefficient in pipes, the Fluid Friction in Pipes Unit, "AFT/P", also supports study of pressure losses in different valve types and fittings, and comparison of different methods used to measure flow.
- AFTC: Computer Controlled Fluid Friction in Pipes, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00): Designed to determine the friction coefficient in pipes of several diameters and roughness, the Computer Controlled Fluid Friction in Pipes, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00), "AFTC", also allows study of the pressure losses and pressure development in different valves and fittings, and comparison of different methods used to measure flow.
- AMT/B: Pipe Network Unit, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00/B): Designed by EDIBON, the Pipe Network Unit, without Hydraulics Bench (FME00), "AMT/B", enables different pipe network installations, measuring flow and pressure, and always using water as the test fluid.
- AMT/P: Mesh in Pipe Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Mesh in Pipe Unit, "AMT/P", enables different pipe network installations, measuring flow and pressure, and always using water as the test fluid.
- AMTC: Computer Controlled Pipe Network Unit, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00): Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Pipe Network Unit, with Hydraulics Bench (FME00), "AMTC", enables different pipe network installations, measuring flow and pressure, and always using water as the test fluid.
- TEVC: Computer Controlled Air Ventilation and Conditioning Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Air Ventilation and Conditioning Unit, "TEVC", lets users observe and analyse, in a practical way, the operation of a real ventilation installation, using components equivalent to those employed in commercial ventilation engineering.
- ANVCM: Unit to Study an Angular Needle Valve Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study an Angular Needle Valve Cutaway Model, "ANVCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a valve, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- BVCM: Unit to Study a Ball Valve Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study a Ball Valve Cutaway Model, "BVCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a ball valve, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- CPCM: Centrifugal Pump Cutaway Model Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Centrifugal Pump Cutaway Model Unit, "CPCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a centrifugal pump, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- GPCM: Gear Pump Cutaway Model Unit: With the Gear Pump Cutaway Model Unit, "GPCM", students can visualise the inner parts of a gear pump, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- LNVCM: Unit to Study a Lift Non-return Valve Cutaway Model: With the Unit to Study a Lift Non-Return Valve Cutaway Model, "LNVCM", students can visualise the inner parts of a needle valve, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- NBVCM: Unit to Study a Non-return Butterfly Valve Cutaway Model: With the Unit to Study a Non-Return Butterfly Valve Cutaway Model, "NBVCM", students can visualise the inner parts of a butterfly valve, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- PMFCM: Unit to Study a Pipe Mesh Filter Cutaway Model: With the Unit to Study a Pipe Mesh Filter Cutaway Model, "PMFCM", students can visualise the inner parts of a mesh filter, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- PPCM: Piston Pump Cutaway Model Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Piston Pump Cutaway Model Unit, "PPCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a piston pump, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- SNVCM: Unit to Study a Straight-way Needle Valve Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study a Straight-Way Needle Valve Cutaway Model, "SNVCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a needle valve, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- UHCM: Unit to Study an Underground Hydrant Cutaway Model: With the Unit to Study an Underground Hydrant Cutaway Model, "UHCM", students can visualise the inner parts of a hydrant, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- WMCM: Unit to Study a Water Meter Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the Unit to Study a Water Meter Cutaway Model, "WMCM", lets students visualise the inner parts of a water meter, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- ACPV: Assembly of a Control Pneumatic Valve Unit: Supplied in a carrying case, the Assembly of a Control Pneumatic Valve Unit, "ACPV", is a globe valve with bellows; the case also includes a manual with two-dimensional plans, drawings of individual parts and of the whole unit, the main parts list, and the regulations related to the manufacturing materials.
- AMCP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Centrifugal Pump Unit: Centrifugal pumps belong to the group of rotodynamic pumps; the fluid is boosted by the acceleration gained as it passes through the operating impeller.
- AMCV: Assembly of a Motorized Control Valve Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Assembly of a Motorized Control Valve Unit, "AMCV", is a motorized ball valve that allows assembly, the replacement of damaged components, and repair and testing of the device; up to three students can perform different actions on it at the same time.
- AMDP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Diaphragm Pump Unit: Belonging to the group of positive displacement pumps, membrane pumps or diaphragm pumps achieve the pressure increase by pushing elastic walls, known as membranes or diaphragms, which change the volume of the chamber.
- AMGP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Gear Pump Unit: Belonging to the group of positive displacement, rotary piston pumps, gear pumps produce flow by transporting the fluid between the teeth of two coupled gears.
- AMLCP: Assembly and Maintenance of an In-Line Centrifugal Pump Unit: Belonging to the rotodynamic pump group, centrifugal in-line pumps are currently the most widely used for pumping liquids in general.
- AMMCP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Multistage Centrifugal Pump Unit: Belonging to the group of rotodynamic pumps, multistage centrifugal pumps drive water by means of centrifugal forces caused by the rotational movement of the impeller.
- AMP: Assembly and Maintenance of Pumps: Packaged in a case for easy transport, the different sets for the assembly and maintenance of pumps have all their parts included; this facilitates clear identification of all the components and allows the systematic assembly and disassembly, maintenance and repair of the main types of pump that are usually used.
- AMPP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Piston Pump Unit: Belonging to the group of positive displacement pumps, piston pumps have one or several fixed cavities whose volume can be changed by the effect of a piston.
- AMSP: Assembly and Maintenance of a Screw Pump Unit: Belonging to the group of positive displacement pumps, screw pumps use an eccentric helical screw (rotor) that moves inside a sleeve (stator), making the liquid flow between the screw and the sleeve.
- ASV: Assembly of a Shut-Off Valve Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Assembly of a Shut-Off Valve Unit, "ASV", is a bellows-sealed globe valve that allows study of the assembly, the replacement of damaged components, and the repair and testing of the device; up to three students can perform different actions on it at the same time.
- BFPT: Backflow Prevention Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Backflow Prevention Training Unit, "BFPT", allows the operation of multiple non-return devices to be verified.
- PVFA: Pipes, Valves and Fittings Assembly Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Pipes, Valves and Fittings Assembly Unit, "PVFA", is built around a solid, rigid U-shaped frame on which a series of real pipes and fittings are mounted to form a complete hydraulic system.
- HMM-4B: 4 Bourdon type Manometers Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the 4 Bourdon type Manometers Unit, "HMM-4B", is notable for incorporating Bourdon-type gauges for precise pressure measurements in fluid systems.
- HMM-I1000: Inclined Multimanometer with 20 manometric tubes of 250 mm length: Designed by EDIBON, the Inclined Multimanometer with 20 manometric tubes of 250 mm length, "HMM-I1000", allows pressures at different points or fluids to be measured and compared simultaneously.
- HMM-U1000: U-Shape Manometer: Designed by EDIBON, the U-Shape Manometer, "HMM-U1000", allows the study of various pressures and how they relate to the fluid.
- HMM-V500: Multimanometer with 8 manometric tubes of 500 mm length, vertical position: Designed by EDIBON, the Vertical Multimanometer (8 Manometric Tubes, 500 mm in Length), "HMM-V500", is a multimanometer built to accurately measure and analyse pressure variations in vertical configurations.
- HMM-V500-12: Multimanometer with 12 manometric tubes of 500 mm lenght, vertical position: Designed by EDIBON, the Multimanometer with 12 manometric tubes of 500 mm length, vertical position, "HMM-V500-12", enables precise measurement and analysis of pressure variations in vertical configurations, offering valuable data for understanding fluid behaviour in various environments.
- HMM-W500: U-Shape Double Manometer: Designed by EDIBON, the U-Shape Double Manometer, "HMM-W500", facilitates the study of different pressures for operation with the Pitot tube. It allows the pressure between two points or two fluids to be found.
- CF: Flow Channels (section: 80X300 mm): CF is a tilting open channel flume with a working section of 80 x 300 mm. Weirs, gates, spillways and other models are placed in the glass sided channel to study open channel flow, the hydraulic jump and flow over structures. A computer controlled version, CFC, is also published.
- CFG: Flow Channels: CFG is a large tilting flume for open channel hydraulics. Slope, flow rate and downstream level are adjustable and a range of models can be installed to study uniform and varied flow and flow over hydraulic structures. A computer controlled version, CFGC, is also published.
- HTHS150/150C: Computer Controlled Closed Hydrodynamic Tunnel for High Speed, 150X150 mm: HTHS150/150C is a computer controlled closed circuit water tunnel with a 150 x 150 mm working section for high speed tests. Models are mounted in the transparent section and lift, drag and pressure distribution are recorded through the data acquisition system.
- HTLS150/150C: Computer Controlled Closed Hydrodynamic Tunnel for Low Speed, 150X150 mm: HTLS150/150C is a computer controlled closed circuit water tunnel with a 150 x 150 mm working section for low speed tests. It is used to visualise flow around bodies and to measure the forces acting on them at low Reynolds numbers.
- CAS: Sediment Transport Demonstration Channel: CAS is a recirculating channel with a mobile sand bed for studying sediment transport. Flow rate and slope are varied so students can observe the start of particle motion, bed forms such as ripples and dunes, and scour around structures.
- HVFLM-2: Mobile Bed and Flow Visualization Unit (working section: 2000X610 mm): HVFLM-2 is a mobile bed flume with a 2000 x 610 mm working section for river engineering studies. Sediment movement, meander formation, scour at bridge piers and the effect of groynes can be reproduced. A 4000 x 610 mm version, HVFLM-4, is also published.
- CFC: Computer Controlled Flow Channels (section: 80X300 mm): A channel of rectangular section, with transparent walls that allow all the experiments to be observed, through which water flows.
- CFGC: Computer Controlled Flow Channels: Used to perform multiple hydraulic tests, the Computer Controlled Flow Channels, "CFGC", are hydrodynamic channels.
- FME12: Series/Parallel Pumps: FME12 is a bench module with two centrifugal pumps that can be run singly, in series or in parallel. Head and flow are measured for each arrangement so students can build the combined characteristic curves and see how the duty point changes.
- FME13: Centrifugal Pump Characteristics: FME13 is a bench module for testing a single centrifugal pump. Head, flow, speed and power are measured so the characteristic curves and the efficiency of the pump can be plotted and the affinity laws checked.
- FME38: Hydraulic Ram Pump: FME38 demonstrates the hydraulic ram, a pump driven by the water hammer effect that needs no external power source. Supply head, delivery head and flow are measured so the efficiency of the ram can be calculated.
- FME16: Pelton Turbine: FME16 is a bench module for testing a Pelton impulse turbine. Head, flow, speed and brake torque are measured so power output, efficiency and the characteristic curves at different nozzle settings can be plotted.
- FME21: Radial Flow Turbine: FME21 is a bench module for testing a radial flow reaction turbine. Head, flow, speed and torque are recorded so students can obtain the power and efficiency curves and compare radial flow behaviour with impulse machines.
- FME27: Axial Flow Turbine: FME27 is a bench module for testing an axial flow reaction turbine. Head, flow, speed and brake torque are measured so power and efficiency curves can be plotted and compared with those of radial flow machines.
- FME28: Francis Turbine: FME28 is a bench module for testing a Francis mixed flow turbine. Guide vane opening, head, flow, speed and torque are measured so the characteristic and efficiency curves of the machine can be plotted.
- FME29: Kaplan Turbine: FME29 is a bench module for testing a Kaplan axial flow turbine. Runner blade setting, head, flow, speed and torque are measured so the effect of blade angle on power output and efficiency can be studied.
- PBOC: Computer Controlled Multipump Testing Bench (4 types of pumps): PBOC is a computer controlled test bench carrying four different pump types on one frame. Each pump is run in turn with flow, head, speed and power logged, so centrifugal, axial, gear and piston machines can be compared directly.
- PB2C: Computer Controlled Multipump Testing Bench (2 types of pumps): PB2C is a computer controlled pump test bench carrying two pump types. Flow, head, speed and power are logged through the data acquisition system so the characteristic curves of each machine can be obtained and compared.
- PBSPB: Series/Parallel Pumps Bench: PBSPB is a standalone bench with two centrifugal pumps that can be operated singly, in series or in parallel. Head, flow and power are measured for each configuration so the combined characteristics can be built up. A computer controlled version, PBSPC, is also published.
- PBEC: Computer Controlled Gear Pump Bench: PBEC is a computer controlled test bench for a gear pump. Flow, pressure, speed and power are logged so the characteristic curves of this positive displacement machine can be obtained and compared with a centrifugal pump.
- PBAC: Computer Controlled Axial Pump Bench: PBAC is a computer controlled test bench for an axial flow pump. Head, flow, speed and power are logged through the data acquisition system so the characteristic and efficiency curves of the machine can be plotted.
- PBRC: Computer Controlled Piston Pump Bench: PBRC is a computer controlled test bench for a reciprocating piston pump. Delivery pressure, flow, speed and power are logged so the pulsating discharge, the volumetric efficiency and the characteristic curves can be studied.
- HMFAC: Computer Controlled Axial Flow Turbomachines Unit: HMFAC is a computer controlled unit for studying axial flow turbomachines. The machine can be run as a pump or as a turbine while flow, head, speed and torque are logged, allowing the two modes of operation to be compared.
- PBEAB: Pumps Alignment and Study Bench: PBEAB is a bench for teaching pump and motor shaft alignment. Angular and parallel misalignment is introduced deliberately and then corrected with dial gauges and shims, and its effect on vibration and running temperature is observed.
- HVCB: Centrifugal Fan Teaching Unit: HVCB is a test bench for a centrifugal fan. Air flow, pressure rise, speed and power are measured across a throttled outlet so the fan characteristic and efficiency curves can be plotted. A computer controlled version, HVCC, is also published.
- HVAB: Axial Fan Teaching Unit: HVAB is a test bench for an axial fan. Air flow, pressure rise, speed and power are measured with the outlet throttled so the characteristic curves can be obtained and compared with a centrifugal machine. A computer controlled version, HVAC, is also published.
- TPC: Computer Controlled Pelton Turbine: TPC is a computer controlled Pelton turbine test set. Head, flow, speed and torque are logged through the data acquisition system so power, efficiency and the characteristic curves at different nozzle settings can be obtained.
- TFC: Computer Controlled Francis Turbine: TFC is a computer controlled Francis turbine test set. Guide vane position, head, flow, speed and torque are logged so the power and efficiency curves of the mixed flow machine can be built up across its operating range.
- TKC: Computer Controlled Kaplan Turbine: TKC is a computer controlled Kaplan turbine test set. Runner blade angle, head, flow, speed and torque are logged so students can study how the blade setting affects power output and efficiency over the operating range.
- TFRC: Computer Controlled Radial Flow Turbine: TFRC is a computer controlled radial flow turbine test set. Head, flow, speed and torque are logged through the data acquisition system so the characteristic and efficiency curves of the reaction machine can be plotted.
- TFAC: Computer Controlled Axial Flow Turbine: TFAC is a computer controlled axial flow turbine test set. Head, flow, speed and brake torque are logged so power output, efficiency and the characteristic curves of the machine can be obtained across its operating range.
- HTRC: Computer Controlled Experimental Reaction Turbine: HTRC is a computer controlled reaction turbine demonstration set. Water leaving the rotating arms produces the driving torque, and head, flow, speed and torque are logged so the reaction principle and machine efficiency can be studied.
- HTIC: Computer Controlled Experimental Impulse Turbine: HTIC is a computer controlled impulse turbine demonstration set. A jet strikes the runner buckets while head, flow, speed and torque are logged, so momentum transfer, power output and the efficiency of the machine can be studied.
- HTMC: Computer Controlled Hydraulic Turbines Modular Unit: HTMC is a computer controlled base unit that accepts interchangeable turbine models. Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, axial flow and radial flow runners are published for it, so several machines can be tested from one instrumented service module.
- HCCC: Computer Controlled Centrifugal Compressor Demonstration Unit: HCCC is a computer controlled centrifugal compressor test set. Pressure ratio, mass flow, speed and power are logged so the compressor map, the onset of surge and the isentropic efficiency can be examined.
- HCRC: Computer Controlled Reciprocating Compressor Unit: HCRC is a computer controlled reciprocating compressor test set. Delivery pressure, flow, speed and power are logged and the indicator diagram is recorded, so volumetric and isothermal efficiency can be determined.
- HCDEC: Computer Controlled Two-Stage Compressor Test Unit: HCDEC is a computer controlled two stage reciprocating compressor with intercooling. Pressures, temperatures, flow and power are logged at each stage so students can quantify the saving produced by interstage cooling.
- HFCC: Computer Controlled Flow of Compressible Fluids Unit: HFCC is a computer controlled unit for studying compressible flow. Air passes through convergent and convergent divergent nozzles while pressure and flow are logged, so choking, the critical pressure ratio and shock behaviour can be examined.
- HPPF: Computer Controlled Hydroelectric Power Plant with Francis Turbine: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Hydroelectric Power Plant with Francis Turbine "HPPF" aims to reproduce, at laboratory scale, the real behaviour of an industrial hydroelectric power plant. The process of converting hydraulic energy into electrical energy can be studied in an integrated way (requires the recommended accessory HPPF-CR).
- HPPP: Computer Controlled Hydroelectric Power Plant with Pelton Turbine: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Hydroelectric Power Plant with Pelton Turbine, "HPPP", is used to investigate and study the operation of hydroelectric power plants based on Pelton turbines. It also allows the mechanical characteristics of this type of turbine to be analysed.
- ECMC: Computer Controlled Marine Hydrokinetic (Currents) Energy Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Submarine Currents Energy Unit, "ECMC", is used to study, in practical terms, the principles of energy conversion in submarine turbines.
- EMMC: Computer Controlled Tidal Energy Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Tidal Energy Unit, "EMMC", simulates this energy generation system, allowing the operation and performance of a tidal barrage system for energy generation to be studied and tested.
- EOMC: Computer Controlled Waves Energy Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Waves Energy Unit, "EOMC", is used to study wave energy and the influence of several variables. It consists of a Base Service Unit and Waves Generator "EOMC-UB", together with several modules used with the "EOMC-UB" to study the conversion of the waves energy into mechanical energy.
- SWPC: Computer Controlled Stand-alone Water Pumping Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Single Water Pumping Application, "SWPC", shows the user the basic principles of operation of pumping units in isolated networks, presenting the elements involved in the process of generation and pumping in a didactic way.
- HVAC: Computer Controlled Axial Fan Teaching Unit: The "HVAC" Computer Controlled Axial Fan Teaching Unit supports the observation, study and working process analysis of an axial-flow fan.
- HVCC: Computer Controlled Centrifugal Fan Teaching Unit: Centrifugal fan operation characteristics are what students examine using the "HVCC" Computer Controlled Centrifugal Fan Teaching Unit.
- PBSPC: Computer Controlled Series/Parallel Pumps Bench: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Series/Parallel Pumps Bench, "PBSPC", demonstrates the operational advantages of parallel or series operation, depending on the required duty.
- HT-F: Francis Turbine Model: Built around a small-scale Francis Turbine, the "HT-F" Francis Turbine Model includes a valve for flow regulation. It also has a ring with adjustable guide vanes, allowing control of the angle of incidence of the water in the turbine.
- HT-FA: Axial Flow Turbine Model: Consisting of a small-scale turbine with single-stage axial flow input, the "HT-FA" Axial Flow Turbine Model has eight nozzles that act as water rings the rotor, four of which have an incidence angle of 20º and the other four of 30º.
- HT-FR: Radial Flow Turbine Model: The "HT-FR" Radial Flow Turbine Model is built around a small-scale radial flow turbine with two nozzles positioned at 90 degrees to the perpendicular direction of the axis of rotation.
- HT-K: Kaplan Turbine Model: Built around a small-scale Kaplan turbine, the "HT-K" Kaplan Turbine Model has a ring with adjustable guide vanes that allow control of water flow in the turbine.
- HT-P: Pelton Turbine Model: Built around a small-scale Pelton turbine, the "HT-P" Pelton Turbine Model has a valve that allows the flow to be regulated. A PELTON runner with 16 buckets is included in the turbine, clearly visible through its transparent casing.
- TAS25/100C: Computer Controlled Supersonic Wind Tunnel: TAS25/100C is a computer controlled supersonic wind tunnel. Interchangeable nozzle blocks set the test section Mach number and a schlieren system shows shock waves and expansion fans around models. A three blower version, TAS25/100C-3B, is also published.
- TA50/250: Aerodynamic Tunnel, 50X250 mm: TA50/250 is a small subsonic wind tunnel with a 50 x 250 mm working section. Aerofoil models fitted with pressure tappings allow the pressure distribution, lift and drag to be measured at different angles of attack. A computer controlled version, TA50/250C, is also published.
- TA300/300: Aerodynamic Tunnel, 300X300 mm: TA300/300 is an open circuit subsonic wind tunnel with a 300 x 300 mm working section. A balance measures lift and drag on aerofoils, cylinders and other models over a range of speeds and angles of attack. A computer controlled version, TA300/300C, is also published.
- TA610/915C: Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 610X915 mm: TA610/915C is a computer controlled subsonic wind tunnel with a 610 x 915 mm working section. Lift, drag and pressure distribution on larger models are logged through the data acquisition system over a range of air speeds.
- TA1000/1000C: Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 1000X1000 mm: TA1000/1000C is a computer controlled subsonic wind tunnel with a 1000 x 1000 mm working section. It is used for aerodynamic testing of larger models, with forces, pressures and air speed logged through the data acquisition system.
- TA1200/1200C: Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 1200X1200 mm: TA1200/1200C is a computer controlled subsonic wind tunnel with a 1200 x 1200 mm working section. The larger section suits work on vehicle, building and aerofoil models, with forces and pressures logged during each run.
- TACL2000/2000C: Computer Controlled Closed Aerodynamic Tunnel, 2000X2000 mm: TACL2000/2000C is a computer controlled closed circuit wind tunnel with a 2000 x 2000 mm working section. The closed return gives steady, low turbulence flow for testing large models, with data logged through the acquisition system.
- TADV225/450: Aerodynamic Tunnel Flight Demonstration Unit: TADV225/450 is a wind tunnel arranged to demonstrate the forces acting on an aircraft in flight. A model aircraft free to move in pitch, roll and yaw shows how control surfaces and angle of attack change its attitude.
- ATBB: Aerodynamic Testing Bench: ATBB is a bench for basic aerodynamic experiments. Air is drawn over interchangeable models so that drag, boundary layer growth, pressure distribution and the flow around bluff and streamlined bodies can be measured.
- TAVF180/100: Aerodynamic Tunnel for Flow Visualization: TAVF180/100 is a tunnel with upward air flow for visualising two dimensional flow. Smoke filaments pass over aerofoils, cylinders and other shapes so streamlines, separation and wake formation can be seen and photographed.
- TAS25/100C-3B: Computer Controlled Supersonic Wind Tunnel (Three Blowers): The three blower version of the EDIBON supersonic wind tunnel. Three computer controlled vacuum pumps or blowers on the discharge side draw air through the working section, where interchangeable contours give subsonic, transonic and supersonic flow over the models.
- TA50/250C: Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 50X250 mm: A bench top open circuit wind tunnel for subsonic, incompressible flow, with the fan speed set from the computer. Lips, a haven section and an 8 to 1 contraction develop the flow before it reaches a transparent working area fitted with a Pitot static tube.
- TA300/300C: Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 300X300 mm: A subsonic open circuit wind tunnel with a 300 by 300 mm working area and computer controlled fan. A 9.5 to 1 contraction and a diffuser outlet keep the flow well developed and free of turbulence over aircraft and body models.
- ESH(2x1m): Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (2x1 m): ESH(2x1m) is a 2 x 1 m tank with a rainfall simulator for catchment studies. Rainfall intensity, ground slope and drainage arrangements are varied so runoff, infiltration and irrigation schemes can be modelled. Computer controlled versions and a 4 x 2 m size are also published.
- ESH(2x1m)/S: Hydrologic Studies Unit: ESH(2x1m)/S is a reduced version of the hydrologic systems tank aimed at surface and groundwater studies. Rainfall is applied over an adjustable bed so runoff hydrographs, infiltration and well drawdown can be measured. A computer controlled version is also published.
- RHU: Rainfall Hydrographs Unit: RHU is used to generate and measure rainfall runoff hydrographs. Rain of controlled intensity falls on a sloping catchment bed and the outflow is recorded over time, so the rising limb, the peak and the recession of the hydrograph can be studied.
- RSES: Rainfall Simulator for Soil Erosion Studies: RSES applies controlled artificial rainfall to a soil bed so that erosion can be studied. Slope, rainfall intensity and surface cover are varied while runoff and the sediment it carries are collected and weighed. A computer controlled version, RSESC, is also published.
- RFS: River Flow Simulator: RFS is a channel with a mobile bed for modelling river behaviour. Discharge and slope are varied so meandering, bank erosion, deposition, scour around piers and the effect of river training works can be reproduced.
- STU: Sediment Transport Unit: STU is a recirculating flume for sediment transport studies. Flow rate and bed slope are adjusted so the threshold of particle motion, bed load transport and the formation of ripples and dunes can be observed and measured.
- PDFD: Drainage and Seepage Tank: PDFD is a glass sided tank for studying seepage and land drainage. Sand is placed between adjustable water levels and piezometers record the phreatic surface, so flow nets and drain spacing can be examined. A computer controlled version, PDFDC, is also published.
- PTSA: Soil/Water Model Tank: PTSA is a model tank for soil and water interaction studies. Sand or soil is placed in the tank with controlled water levels so seepage, capillary rise, drainage and the effect of buried structures can be observed.
- EFAS: Ground Water Flow Unit: EFAS is a bench unit for demonstrating groundwater flow. Water passes through a sand bed between adjustable head tanks while piezometers along the bed record the water table, so the Darcy equation and well behaviour can be studied.
- PAHS: Soil Moisture Suction Sand Unit: PAHS is used to measure the relationship between soil moisture content and suction. A sand column is drained in stages while tensiometers record suction at different heights, giving the soil moisture characteristic curve. A computer controlled version, PAHSC, is also published.
- PL: Demonstration Lysimeter: PL is a lysimeter for measuring the water balance of a soil block. Rainfall or irrigation input, drainage output and the change in stored water are recorded so evapotranspiration can be calculated over a period.
- PPD: Drain Permeameter: PPD is used to measure the permeability of soils and filter media. Constant head and falling head tests are run on a packed column while head and flow are recorded, giving the coefficient of permeability of the sample.
- PEIF: Filterability Index Unit: PEIF is used to determine the filterability index of a suspension. The sample is filtered under controlled pressure while the volume of filtrate is recorded against time, giving the specific resistance of the cake. A computer controlled version, PEIFC, is also published.
- PEFP: Permeability/Fluidisation Studies Unit: PEFP is used to study flow through packed and fluidised beds. Water or air passes upward through a granular bed while pressure drop and flow are measured, giving the permeability and the minimum fluidisation velocity. A computer controlled version, PEFPC, is also published.
- PEDI: Demonstration Infiltration Unit: PEDI is used to measure the rate at which water infiltrates into soil. Water is ponded on a soil column and the fall in level is recorded over time, so the infiltration curve and the final steady rate can be obtained.
- PDS: Sedimentation Tank: PDS is a settling tank for studying the removal of suspended solids. Flow rate and inlet concentration are varied while samples are taken along the tank, so settling velocity and removal efficiency can be determined. A computer controlled version, PDSC, is also published.
- ESED: Sedimentation Study Unit: ESED is a column apparatus for batch settling tests. Samples are drawn from ports at different depths over time, so the settling velocity distribution of a suspension and the interface subsidence curve can be plotted.
- ESHC(2x1m)/S: Computer Controlled Hydrologic Studies Unit: A stand alone unit for advanced study of hydrological processes in ground and river environments. A sand filled test tank is served by rainfall and inflow systems, so students can run catchment, runoff, groundwater and channel experiments on a 2 by 1 m working area.
- RSESC: Computer Controlled Rainfall Simulator for Soil Erosion Studies: A metal frame carrying a rainfall simulator that can be placed directly on the ground for field work or used with its accessories in the laboratory. Students measure soil loss against rainfall intensity, slope and ground cover to quantify erosion.
- HVFLM-4: Mobile Bed and Flow Visualization Unit (working section: 4000x610 mm): The longer version of the mobile bed flume, with a 4000 by 610 mm working section. The extra length allows longer river reaches and larger structures to be modelled, so bed forms and flow visualisation can be studied over a greater development distance.
- ESHC(2x1m): Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (2x1 m): Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (2x1 m), "ESHC(2x1m)", demonstrates some physical processes found in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. These include rainfall hydrographs for catchment areas of varying permeability, the formation of rivers and their features and effects of sediment transport, and the abstraction of ground water by drains, both with and without surface recharge from rainfall, etc.
- ESHC(4x2m): Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (4x2 m): Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (4x2m), "ESHC(4x2m)", demonstrates some of the physical processes found in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology.
- TBCF: Bomb Calorimeter: Constant volume calorimeter for determining the calorific value of solid and liquid fuel samples. The stainless steel bomb is charged with oxygen and fired electrically inside a water filled vessel, while a motor driven stirrer and a precision thermometer follow the temperature rise.
- TCESC: Computer Controlled Separating and Throttling Calorimeter: Unit for determining the moisture content and dryness fraction of steam. Wet steam is first separated by a series of obtuse angle changes of direction, then throttled into an expansion chamber, with pressure and temperature measured at each stage and the condensate weighed.
- TECMC: Computer Controlled Marcet Boiler Unit: Marcet boiler for the experimental study of the relationship between pressure and temperature of saturated steam in equilibrium with water. Students plot the saturation curve, compare it with published steam tables and derive the Clausius Clapeyron equation.
- TEPGC: Computer Controlled Expansion Processes of a Perfect Gas Unit: Two connected methacrylate vessels, one pressurised and one under vacuum, used to demonstrate expansion and compression of a perfect gas. Fast and slow expansions are compared, giving practical work on the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- TLBGC: Computer Controlled Gas Laws Unit (Boyle and Gay-Lussac Laws): Bench unit that demonstrates two fundamental gas laws using air as the test gas. One transparent vessel gives the isochoric change of state by electrical heating, the second gives the isothermal change of state using an oil piston driven by a compressor and vacuum pump.
- TSPC: Computer Controlled Saturation Pressure Unit: Water boiler with a sight glass and a throttling calorimeter, used to measure the relationship between saturation temperature and pressure and to determine the dryness fraction of the steam produced. Boiling patterns at the water surface can be observed directly.
- TVCC: Computer Controlled Combustion Laboratory Unit: Burner and water cooled combustion chamber for the study of liquid and gaseous fuel combustion. Students vary the air to fuel ratio and measure its effect on flame characteristics, combustion efficiency, flue gas composition and the energy balance.
- TVPLC: Computer Controlled Flame Propagation and Stability Unit: Vertical burner unit that produces different flame types by varying the fuel and comburent mixture, so that gaseous fuels can be compared. A separate propagation accessory lets students watch a flame travel along a transparent hose ignited by a spark plug.
- TMT: Temperature Measurement Unit: Teaching unit that compares several temperature measuring devices and their accuracy. It covers thermometric properties, the Peltier and Seebeck thermoelectric effects, the laws of intermediate metals and temperatures, and series or parallel thermocouple arrangements.
- TMHA: Air Humidity Measurement Unit: Stainless steel duct fitted with several humidity instruments so that their accuracy can be compared. The duct can be humidified with an ultrasonic atomiser and dehumidified with a Peltier element, and a variable flow fan shows the effect of airflow on each instrument.
- TFTC: Computer Controlled Nozzle Performance Test Unit: Pressure chamber unit for investigating nozzle kinetic energy and thrust from a laboratory compressed air supply. Students demonstrate choking, measure jet reaction and specific thrust, and compare the actual mass flow rate with the theoretical value.
- TPT: Nozzle Pressure Distribution Unit: Unit for investigating pressure distribution and mass flow rate in convergent and convergent divergent nozzles. Compressed air is regulated at the nozzle inlet and outlet, and each pressure tapping has its own manometer so the choking effect can be shown visually.
- TMSB: Stirling Motor: Alfa type Stirling engine that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy and can drive an electrical generator. The four phases of the ideal Stirling cycle are followed on two power pistons in separate hot and cold cylinders linked through a regenerator.
- TMTC: Computer Controlled Temperature Measurement Unit: Designed to study the different ways in which temperature can be measured, the "TMTC" Computer Controlled Temperature Measurement Unit is a laboratory-scale unit.
- TRLB: Recycle Loops Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TRLB" Recycle Loops Unit was created to demonstrate the basic operating principles of recycle loops.
- TRLC: Computer Controlled Recycle Loops Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TRLC" Computer Controlled Recycle Loops Unit serves to demonstrate the basic operating principles of recycle loops.
- DFCM: Unit to Study a Filter Drier Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the "DFCM" Unit to Study a Filter Drier Cutaway Model allows students to visualise the inner parts of a (element), evaluate how the parts relate to each other accurately, and understand their function.
- GMCM: Unit to Study a Gas Meter Cutaway Model: With the "GMCM" Unit to Study a Gas Meter Cutaway Model, students can visualise the inner parts of a gas meter, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- HCCM: Unit to Study a Hermetic Refrigerant Compressor Cutaway Model: With the "HCCM" Unit to Study a Hermetic Refrigerant Compressor Cutaway Model, students can visualise the inner parts of a compressor, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- HOSCM: Unit to Study a Helical Oil Separator Cutaway Model: With the "HOSCM" Unit to Study a Helical Oil Separator Cutaway Model, students can visualise the inner parts of a liquid separator, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- LSCM: Unit to Study a Liquid Separator Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the "LSCM" Unit to Study a Liquid Separator Cutaway Model allows students to visualise the inner parts of a liquid separator, evaluate how they relate to each other accurately, and understand their function.
- OCCM: Unit to Study an Open Refrigerant Compressor Cutaway Model: With the "HCCM" Unit to Study an Open Refrigerant Compressor Cutaway Model, students can visualise the inner parts of an open compressor, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- SCCM: Unit to Study a Semi-Hermetic Refrigerant Compressor Cutaway Model: With the "SCCM" Unit to Study a Semi-hermetic Compressor Cutaway Model, students can visualise the inner parts of a compressor, evaluate accurately how they relate to each other, and understand their function.
- SHICM: Unit to Study a Sight Glass with Humidity Indicator Cutaway Model: Designed by EDIBON, the "SHICM" Unit to Study a Sight Glass with Humidity Indicator Cutaway Model allows students to visualise the inner parts of a sight glass, evaluate how they relate to each other accurately, and understand their function.
- GBT: Forced Draft Gas Burner Unit: The "GBT" Forced Air Gas Burner Trainer supports study of the arrangement, measuring elements and safety devices that a forced air gas burner system requires.
- GHST: Domestic Gas Supply Experimentation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "GHST" Gas Home Supply Trainer is a teaching unit in which the elements normally used in any domestic gas installation are arranged on the front panel of the unit, as in a real installation.
- IGHT: Instantaneous Gas Heater Experimentation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "IGHT" Instantaneous Gas Heater Experimentation Unit allows users to study the operation, installation and assembly of this type of device. It also allows faults to be simulated, so they can be analysed and repaired.
- MRST: Measurement and Regulation Station Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "MRST" Measurement and Regulation Station Trainer is a bench-top unit that is totally accessible.
- RT: Radiators Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "RT" Radiators Training Unit is intended for the study of hot water heating systems.
- TAMR: Assembly and Maintenance in Refrigeration Systems Unit: The "TAMR" Assembly and Maintenance in Refrigeration Systems Unit has been designed for learning and understanding the different parts of a basic compression refrigeration system. It also supports learning the assembly and startup procedure for a compression refrigeration system with an air condenser and evaporator.
- TECR: Electrical Connection of Refrigerant Compressors Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TECR" Electrical Connection of Refrigerant Compressors Unit allows students to analyse these aspects, giving them a view oriented to real refrigeration systems, since all the elements are operated and tested with mains voltage.
- TEFA: Electrical Faults in Air Conditioning Systems Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TEFA" Electrical Faults in Air Conditioning Systems Unit shows the most important electrical faults in air conditioning systems. It simulates a simple air conditioning system with compressor, fan and thermostat, and enables investigation of key electrical components from air conditioning technology.
- TEIR: Electrical Installations in Refrigeration Systems Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TEIR" Electrical Installations in Refrigeration Systems Unit teaches students about different circuits and electrical devices associated with the refrigeration field, how to carry out the wiring of these types of installations, how the refrigeration components are mounted, and how they interact with each other.
- TEIS: Sanitary Fittings Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TEIS" Sanitary Fittings Training Unit is intended for training in the plumbing sector.
- TELT: Pipe Cleaning Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TELT" Pipe Cleaning Training Unit simulates a real house piping system; original components used in plumbing systems are therefore employed.
- TEMT: Temperature Measurement Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TEMT" Temperature Measurement Training Unit allows comparison of the response of several temperature measuring devices across different flows and different installation positions.
- TEV3V: Three-Way Mixing Valve Training Unit: The "TEV3V" Three-Way Mixing Valve Training Unit allows the function of a three-way mixing valve in a hot water heating system to be demonstrated.
- TEV4V: Four-Way Mixing Valve Training Unit: The "TEV4V" Four-Way Mixing Valve Training Unit allows the function of a four-way mixing valve in a hot water heating system to be demonstrated.
- TIAP: Drinking Water Installation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIAP" Drinking Water Installation Unit demonstrates domestic water heating starting from the cold water supply.
- TIR: Introduction to Refrigeration Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIR" Introduction to Refrigeration Unit uses simple and clear experiments to familiarise users with the operation and handling of a refrigeration system, offering a basic introduction to refrigeration.
- TPAP: Protection of Drinking Water Training Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TPAP" Protection of Drinking Water Training Unit is intended for studying cases where the drinking water system becomes contaminated with wastewater. In particular, it is designed for training students in the plumbing sector.
- TRAMC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Modular Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TRAMC" Computer Controlled Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Modular Unit is modular, consisting of the TRAMC Unit Base, "TRAMC-UB", which can be complemented with different optional models to form different complete compression refrigeration circuits.
- TRAMC/1: Home Refrigeration Model: The "TRAMC/1" Home Refrigeration Model is made up of a refrigeration chamber with a heater as the refrigeration load, an evaporator, a fan, and two expansion elements, a capillary tube or an expansion valve, selected using a solenoid valve.
- TRAMC/2: Refrigeration System with Refrigeration and Freezing Stage Model: The "TRAMC/2" Refrigeration System with Refrigeration and Freezing Stage Model is made up of two separate refrigeration chambers, each with an evaporator able to work in series or in parallel.
- TRAMC/3: Simple Air Conditioning System Model for Room Cooling: Within the "TRAMC" training system for refrigeration and air conditioning engineering, the "TRAMC/3" provides a Simple Air Conditioning System Model for Room Cooling.
- TRAMC/4: Complete Air Conditioning System Model: Belonging to the "TRAMC" training system for refrigeration and air conditioning engineering, the "TRAMC/4" Complete Air Conditioning System Model is one of its models.
- TSID: Sewerage Unit: The "TSID" Sewerage Unit allows tests on a wastewater sanitation system to be carried out and the flow in a sewage system to be observed.
- TSTCB: Heat Transfer Series: Modular series that studies and compares different types of heat transfer on a small scale. An electronic console feeds and instruments any of the interchangeable modules, so a department can build up the range of conduction, convection and radiation experiments over time.
- TCCC: Computer Controlled Heat Conduction Unit: Two electrically heated modules, one with a cylindrical metal bar for linear conduction and one with a metallic disc for radial conduction. Interchangeable samples let students measure thermal conductivity and study area effects, series combinations and insulation.
- TCLFB: Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Equipment: Vertical tunnel with a fan at the top for comparing free and forced convection from three exchanger surfaces. Students measure the heat transfer coefficient of each surface at different air flows and compare flat, pinned and finned geometries.
- TRTC: Computer Controlled Thermal Radiation and Light Radiation Unit: Unit with two independent parts, one for thermal radiation and one for light radiation, used to demonstrate the laws of radiant heat transfer and exchange. Practicals cover the inverse square law, the Stefan Boltzmann law, emission power, Kirchhoff law and area factors.
- TCLGC: Computer Controlled Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and Gases Unit: Aluminium cylinder inside a water cooled brass jacket, separated by a radial gap small enough to suppress natural convection. Filling that gap with the test fluid allows the thermal conductivity of air, water, a mineral oil or a vacuum to be determined.
- TCEB: Boiling Heat Transfer Unit: Vertical glass chamber with a horizontal heating element submerged in coolant, giving a clear view of convective, nucleate and film boiling. A water cooled condenser coil returns the condensate for re-evaporation and allows the heat flux to be quantified.
- TFEB: Flow Boiling Demonstration Unit: Two concentric glass tubes in which refrigerant rises by convection through the inner tube while hot water flows downwards through the annulus. The arrangement lets students watch each stage of two phase flow and measure the heat transferred.
- TCPGB: Film and Dropwise Condensation Unit: Self contained unit with its own steam generator and two condensers, one natural copper for filmwise condensation and one gold plated for dropwise condensation. It gives both visual and quantitative results on heat transfer during condensation.
- TFLVB: Laminar/Viscous Flow Heat Transfer Unit: Concentric tube exchanger in which hot oil flows in laminar regime through the inner tube while cold water flows through the annulus. Students carry out energy balances, determine film and overall heat transfer coefficients and calculate the Reynolds number.
- TTLFB: Fluidization and Fluid Bed Heat Transfer Unit: Lit glass chamber holding a granular bed through which air is supplied from below. It shows the change from a packed bed to a fluidised bed and lets students measure heat transfer in the bed at different heights and air velocities.
- TICB: Heat Exchanger Training System: Base service unit with a thermostatic bath and pump, to which a range of small scale exchangers can be fitted. Parallel and counter flow arrangements are compared, with regulation and measurement of both hot and cold water flows and temperatures.
- TICC/SS: Computer Controlled Heat Exchangers Basic Unit: Entry level computer controlled system for studying and comparing small scale heat exchangers in parallel or counter flow. It pairs a basic service base unit with one exchanger, so a laboratory can start small and add exchanger types later.
- TIFCB: Cross Flow Heat Exchanger: Rectangular stainless steel wind tunnel mounted over a centrifugal fan, with interchangeable exchanger plates. Students investigate convective processes in a single tube and in a pinned multi-tube exchanger and relate the Nusselt, Reynolds and Prandtl numbers.
- TIVAC: Computer Controlled Steam to Water Heat Exchanger: Vertical glass steam chamber with a multi pass tube condenser, designed to study condensation in shell and tube exchangers. The number of condenser passes is changed by hand valves so the effect of heat transfer area on the overall coefficient can be measured.
- TIAAC: Computer Controlled Water-to-Air Heat Exchanger Unit: Stainless steel duct with a finned radiator and a centrifugal fan, exchanging heat between a hot water circuit and an air stream. Students carry out overall energy balances, apply the NTU method and study the influence of flow on the heat transfer.
- TCPGC: Computer Controlled Film and Dropwise Condensation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TCPGC" Computer Controlled Film and Dropwise Condensation Unit was created for student use, providing visual and quantitative results related to heat transfer during condensation.
- TFLVC: Computer Controlled Laminar/Viscous Flow Heat Transfer Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TFLVC" Computer Controlled Laminar/Viscous Flow Heat Transfer Unit was created to study heat transfer between hot oil flowing in laminar flow through an internal tube and cold water flowing through the annulus (ring-shaped area) between the internal and external tubes.
- TICC: Computer Controlled Heat Exchangers Training System: Designed by EDIBON, the "TICC" Computer Controlled Heat Exchangers Training System is used to study and compare different types of small-scale heat exchangers working in parallel or counterflow arrangements.
- TICF: Cross Flow Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TICF" Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger for TICC provides an effective tool for thermal research, enabling the study of heat transfer between two fluids in a cross-flow configuration.
- TICFB: Cross Flow Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TICFB" Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger for TICB provides an effective tool for thermal research, enabling the study of heat transfer between two fluids in a cross-flow configuration. Here, a stream of hot water from the base unit interacts with an airflow generated by a fan through a perpendicular radiator.
- TICT: Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TICT" Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC provides a thorough environment for the study of heat transfer, allowing analysis of the overall energy balance, heat losses in parallel and counterflow configurations, as well as temperature distribution and exchanger efficiency.
- TICT/SS: Basic Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger: TICT/SS is a basic shell and tube heat exchanger unit within EDIBON's heat exchangers range. It is used alongside related units such as the TIPL/SS basic plate heat exchanger and the TICC computer controlled heat exchangers training system, among further exchanger types in the family. It suits introductory laboratory work on heat transfer.
- TICTB: Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TICTB" Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB provides a thorough environment for the study of heat transfer, allowing analysis of the overall energy balance, heat losses in parallel and counterflow configurations, as well as temperature distribution and exchanger efficiency. It also facilitates exploration of key parameters such as the Reynolds number, Prandtl number, and Nusselt number.
- TIFCC: Computer Controlled Cross Flow Heat Exchanger: A rectangular wind tunnel made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel makes up the "TIFCC" Computer Controlled Cross Flow Heat Exchanger. Its bell-shaped inlet and central opening are arranged longitudinally with two supporting elements made of stainless steel that retain the plates holding the different exchangers.
- TIFT: Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIFT" Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger for TICC provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between hot water flowing through an internal tube and cold water circulating in the annular space between the internal and external tubes.
- TIFTB: Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIFTB" Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger for TICB provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between hot water flowing through an internal tube and cold water circulating in the annular space between the internal and external tubes. Analysis of heat transfer variation under different conditions is facilitated by this unit, including changes in flow rate, temperature, and flow type, whether counterflow or parallel.
- TIPL: Plate Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIPL" Plate Heat Exchanger for TICC allows the study of heat transfer between hot and cold water flowing through alternate channels formed between parallel plates. How heat transfer varies under different conditions, such as changes in flow rate, temperature, and flow type (counter-current or parallel), can be analysed with this unit.
- TIPL/SS: Basic Plate Heat Exchanger: TIPL/SS is a basic plate heat exchanger unit in EDIBON's heat exchangers range. It relates to further units such as the TICT/SS basic shell and tube heat exchanger and the TICC computer controlled heat exchangers training system, among other exchanger types in the family. The basic designation suits introductory laboratory teaching.
- TIPLA: Extended Plate Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIPLA" Expanded Plate Heat Exchanger for TICC enables detailed study of heat transfer between hot and cold water flowing through alternate channels formed between parallel plates.
- TIPLAB: Extended Plate Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIPLAB" Expanded Plate Heat Exchanger for TICB enables detailed study of heat transfer between hot and cold water flowing through alternate channels formed between parallel plates. Analysis of heat transfer variation under different conditions, such as changes in flow rate, temperature, and flow type (counterflow or parallel), is facilitated by this unit.
- TIPLB: Plate Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIPLB" Plate Heat Exchanger for TICB allows the study of heat transfer between hot and cold water flowing through alternate channels formed between parallel plates. How heat transfer varies under different conditions, such as changes in flow rate, temperature, and flow type (counter-current or parallel), can be analysed with this unit. Its plate arrangement optimizes heat transfer, making the Plate Heat Exchanger for TICB an effective tool for heat exchange analysis and experimentation.
- TITC: Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TITC" Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC allows for the study of heat transfer between two fluids, the hot water flowing through the inner tube and the cold water flowing through the annular zone between the inner and outer tubes.
- TITC/SS: Basic Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger: TITC/SS is a basic concentric tube heat exchanger unit from EDIBON's heat exchangers range. It sits alongside related units including the TIPL/SS basic plate heat exchanger and the TICC computer controlled heat exchangers training system, among other exchanger types in the family. The basic designation points to introductory laboratory use.
- TITCA: Extended Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TITCA" Expanded Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICC allows for detailed study of heat transfer between two fluids, the hot water flowing through an inner tube and the cold water circulating in the annular space between the inner and outer tubes.
- TITCAB: Extended Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TITCA" Expanded Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB allows for detailed study of heat transfer between two fluids, the hot water flowing through an inner tube and the cold water circulating in the annular space between the inner and outer tubes. How heat transfer varies under different conditions, such as changes in flow rate, temperature, and type of flow (counter-current or parallel), can be analysed with this unit. Its tube length of 4 metres, greater than other heat exchangers, gives the Expanded Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB more measurement points along the same length, expanding its analytical and experimental capabilities.
- TITCB: Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TITCB" Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger for TICB allows for the study of heat transfer between two fluids, the hot water flowing through the inner tube and the cold water flowing through the annular zone between the inner and outer tubes. How heat transfer varies under different conditions, such as changes in flow rate, temperature, and flow type (counterflow or parallel flow), can be analysed with this unit.
- TIUS: Base Service Unit (Common for all available Heat Exchangers type "TI"): Common for Heat Exchangers type "TI", the "TIUS" Base Service Unit can work with one or several exchangers.
- TIUS/SS: Basic Service Base Unit: TIUS/SS provides a basic service base unit for EDIBON's heat exchanger range, relating to the TIUS base service unit and the TICC computer controlled heat exchangers training system, plus other types such as the TICB heat exchanger training system. The basic designation marks it for introductory laboratory use.
- TIUSB: Base Service Unit (Common for all available Heat Exchangers type "TI..B"): Common for Heat Exchangers type "TI..B", this unit can work with one or several exchangers.
- TIVE: Jacketed Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIVE" Jacketed Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICC provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between two non-mixing fluids.
- TIVEB: Jacketed Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIVEB" Jacketed Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICB provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between two non-mixing fluids. Hot water flows through a jacket in this unit, transferring heat to the cold water flowing inside the vessel.
- TIVES/SS: Basic Stirred-Tank Heat Exchanger with Double Jacket and Coil: TIVES/SS is a basic stirred tank heat exchanger fitted with a double jacket and coil, within EDIBON's heat exchangers range. It relates to further units such as the TICT/SS basic shell and tube heat exchanger and the TICC computer controlled heat exchangers training system, among other exchanger types. The basic designation suits introductory laboratory teaching.
- TIVS: Coil Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICC: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIVS" Coil Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICC provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between two non-mixing fluids.
- TIVSB: Coil Vessel Heat Exchanger for TICB: Designed by EDIBON, the "TIVSB" Vessel with Coil Heat Exchanger for TICB provides a thorough setting for the detailed study of heat transfer between two non-mixing fluids. Hot water circulates through a coil in this unit, transferring heat to the cold water contained in the vessel.
- TCLFC: Computer Controlled Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TCLFC" Computer Controlled Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit supports study of the efficiency of different exchangers, analysing the heat transmission coefficients of each exchanger exposed to different airflows.
- TSTCB/EC: Electronic Console (Common for available Modules type "TXC/...B"): The "TSTCB" Heat Transfer Series, designed by EDIBON, supports the study and comparison of different types of heat transfer on a small scale. A wide range of heat transfer demonstrations is possible, allowing study of the factors affecting, and the problems associated with, different types of heat transfer.
- TSTCC: Computer Controlled Heat Transfer Series: Designed by EDIBON, the "TSTCC" Computer Controlled Heat Transfer Series is intended for studying and comparing different types of heat transfer on a small scale.
- TSTCC/CIB: Control Interface for TSTCC (Common for all available modules type "TXC"): TSTCC/CIB is a control interface unit common to all the TXC heat transfer modules within EDIBON's TSTCC computer controlled heat transfer series. It connects units such as the TXC/CL linear heat conduction module and the TXC/FF free and forced convection heat transfer module, among further TXC types. It suits laboratory teaching in heat transfer.
- TXC/CC: Combined Free and Forced Convection and Radiation Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/CC" Combined Free and Forced Convection and Radiation Unit supports study of the principles of convection, both free and forced, combined with radiation from a heated horizontal cylinder.
- TXC/CCB: Combined Free and Forced Convection and Radiation Unit for TSTCB: For TSTCB, the "TXC/CCB" Combined Free and Forced Convection and Radiation Unit enables study of the principles of convection, free and forced, combined with radiation from a heated horizontal cylinder.
- TXC/CL: Linear Heat Conduction Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/CL" Linear Heat Conduction Unit allows the study of linear heat conduction principles. It also enables measurement of the thermal conductivity of different solid conductors and insulators.
- TXC/CLB: Linear Heat Conduction Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/CLB" Linear Heat Conduction Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables the study of linear heat conduction principles. It also allows measurement of the thermal conductivity of different solid conductors and insulators.
- TXC/CR: Radial Heat Conduction Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/CR" Radial Heat Conduction Unit allows study of the principles of radial heat conduction. It also enables measurement of thermal conductivity in a solid brass disc.
- TXC/CRB: Radial Heat Conduction Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/CRB" Radial Heat Conduction Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables study of radial heat conduction principles, and allows measurement of thermal conductivity in a solid brass disc.
- TXC/EI: Non-Steady State Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: The "TXC/EI" Transient Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCC, allows the study of heat transfer under unsteady-state conditions. Transient conduction with convection is investigated using the unit.
- TXC/EIB: Non-Steady State Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: For TSTCB, the "TXC/EIB" Transient Heat Transfer Unit enables the study of heat transfer under unsteady-state conditions. Transient conduction together with convection is investigated using the unit.
- TXC/ER: Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurements Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/ER" Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurement Unit allows the study of how sources of thermal radiation can influence temperature measurements.
- TXC/ERB: Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurements Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/ERB" Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurements Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables the study of how thermal radiation sources can influence temperature measurements.
- TXC/FF: Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/FF" Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit enables study of the performance of different heat exchangers, analysing the heat transfer coefficients of each exchanger exposed to various air flow rates.
- TXC/FFB: Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/FFB" Free and Forced Convection Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables study of the performance of different heat exchangers by analysing the heat transfer coefficients of each exchanger exposed to various air flow rates.
- TXC/LG: Thermal Conductivity of Liquid and Gas Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/LG" Thermal Conductivity Measurement Unit for Liquids and Gases enables study of the thermal conductivity of any gas or liquid that is compatible with the construction materials.
- TXC/LGB: Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and Gases Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/LGB" Thermal Conductivity of Liquid and Gas Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables study of the thermal conductivity of any gas or liquid that is compatible with the construction materials.
- TXC/MM: Metal to Metal Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/MM" Metal to Metal Heat Transfer Unit enables study of heat transfer in different metallic materials arranged in series.
- TXC/MMB: Metal to Metal Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/MMB" Metal to Metal Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables the study of heat transfer in different metallic materials arranged in series.
- TXC/RC: Radiation Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/RC" Radiation Heat Transfer Unit allows study of the principles of heat transfer and exchange by radiation.
- TXC/RCB: Radiation Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/RCB" Radiative Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables study of the principles of heat transfer and exchange by radiation.
- TXC/SE: Extended Surface Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/SE" Extended Surface Heat Transfer Unit allows study of temperature profiles and heat transfer characteristics on an extended surface.
- TXC/SEB: Extended Surface Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/SEB" Extended Surface Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables study of temperature profiles and heat transfer characteristics on an extended surface.
- TXC/TC: Ceramic Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/TC" Ceramic Heat Transfer Unit enables study of heat transfer in different ceramic materials.
- TXC/TCB: Ceramic Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/TCB" Ceramic Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables the study of heat transfer in different ceramic materials.
- TXC/TE: Three Axes Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/TE" Three-Axis Heat Transfer Unit enables study of heat transfer by analysing its direction along the three axes.
- TXC/TEB: Three-Axis Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/TEB" Three Axes Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB has been designed so that heat transfer exercises and experiments can be carried out, studying heat transfer along the three axes.
- TXC/TI: Insulating Material Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCC: For TSTCC, the "TXC/TI" Insulating Material Heat Transfer Unit enables study of thermal conductivity resistance in different insulating materials.
- TXC/TIB: Insulating Material Heat Transfer Unit for TSTCB: The "TXC/TIB" Insulating Material Heat Transfer Unit, designed for TSTCB, enables the study of thermal conductivity resistance in different insulating materials.
- TCRB: Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit: Vapour compression refrigeration and heat pump cycle with the evaporation and condensation processes visible inside glass cylinders. Water flows through nickel plated coils in each vessel, and control valves let students vary the evaporating and condensing pressures.
- TRCVC: Computer Controlled Vapour-Compression Refrigeration Unit: Water cooled vapour compression plant instrumented at every stage of the cycle. Two computer controlled pumps feed the condenser and evaporator from a reservoir, so students can change operating conditions and watch how the system responds.
- TSCR: Simple Compression Refrigeration Circuit Unit: Basic compression refrigeration system in which the evaporator and condenser are copper coils immersed in water filled tanks that stand in for the surroundings. It suits introductory work on the vapour compression cycle and simple energy balances.
- TSCC: Computer Controlled Two-Stage Compression Refrigeration Unit: Two stage compression plant for reaching low temperatures, with two hermetic compressors in series. Optional intermediate cooling by liquid injection and optional subcooling before expansion let students compare cycle variants on the p-h diagram.
- TRAB: Absorption Refrigeration Unit: Laboratory unit that demonstrates absorption refrigeration using an ammonia and water solution, with ammonia as refrigerant and water as absorbent. It can be driven by LPG or by electricity, so the effect of the heat source on the cycle can be compared.
- TCREV: Compression Refrigeration Unit with Different Expansion Valves: Fully operational refrigeration circuit fitted with three different expansion devices so their behaviour can be compared. A four way reversing valve switches the plant between refrigeration and heat pump operation.
- TCRCT: Refrigeration Unit with Different Capillary Tubes: Compression refrigeration system supplied with three capillary tubes of different length plus a thermostatic expansion valve, so expansion devices can be compared. An extra receiver allows the effects of overcharging and undercharging to be studied.
- TRCC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Unit with Open Compressor: Compression refrigeration plant built around an open compressor driven by an electric motor through a V-belt. The motor speed is adjustable and the motor is pendulum mounted with a force sensor, so the cycle can be studied at different degrees of compression.
- TRRC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Unit with Refrigeration and Freezing Chamber: Two chamber plant in which the circuit branches after the accumulator so a refrigeration chamber and a freezing chamber can run separately or together. An evaporation pressure regulator holds the refrigeration chamber at a higher pressure than the freezing chamber.
- TRD2PC: Computer Controlled Two Doors Domestic Refrigeration Unit: Combined fridge freezer with transparent panels so that the compressor, filter, evaporator and condenser of a domestic refrigeration cycle can be seen in place. Sensors along the circuit and inside both compartments support study of thermostat setting and food placement.
- TRCAC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Circuit with Variable Load: Refrigeration cycle in which the evaporator takes its heat from a water circuit whose temperature is set from the computer. Varying that thermal load lets students see how the cycle adapts and how performance changes with load.
- TCFRC: Computer Controlled Capacity Control and Faults in Refrigeration Systems: Two chamber refrigeration plant for studying capacity regulation methods and for simulating typical faults such as defective valves or blocked pipes. Faults are activated from a touch screen and the cycle is plotted on the log p-h diagram.
- THALAC/1: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Control Unit with Several Compressors: Heat pump circuit with an air evaporator and a water condenser served by three compressors in parallel. Students compare the energy used by a single compressor with combined operation and follow the cyclic process on the p-h state diagram.
- TPVB: Vortex Tube Refrigerator Unit: Compressed air unit for studying the physical, mechanical and thermodynamic behaviour of a vortex tube. Air entering tangentially splits into a cold stream and a hot stream that leave at opposite ends, with no moving parts involved.
- TBTC: Computer Controlled Thermo-Electric Heat Pump: Peltier module mounted between a heated cold side and a finned heatsink, used to study thermoelectric phenomena. Students investigate the Peltier, Thomson and Seebeck effects and use the module as a heat pump and as a refrigeration device.
- TTEB: Bench Top Cooling Tower: Bench scale cooling tower with a closed water circuit and an open air circuit, reproducing evaporative cooling with direct air to water contact. Mass and energy balances and overall efficiency can be calculated from the temperature readings.
- TPCC: Computer Controlled Contact Plate Freezer: Compression refrigeration circuit whose evaporator is a contact plate freezer, used to freeze packaged food quickly by an industrial method. Several probes can be placed in the product so the freezing front can be followed through the process.
- TCPISC: Computer Controlled Cooling Plant with Ice Store: Refrigeration plant with an ice thermal store, used to study cold production during off peak hours and its use at times of high demand. Operating modes are selected with manual valves so different configurations can be compared.
- THER: Heat Exchangers in the Refrigeration Unit: Refrigeration circuit that gathers the exchangers most often used in refrigeration on one front panel. Students see how the same exchanger can act as evaporator or condenser and quantify the energy exchanged in each device.
- TAAB: Air Conditioning Laboratory Unit: Stainless steel test tunnel with an evaporator, heating elements and steam injection, used to demonstrate heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification of air. The refrigeration circuit is instrumented so the cycle can be studied alongside the air processes.
- TARB: Recirculating Air Conditioning Unit: Air conditioning tunnel that can work with fresh air or recycled air, covering heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification, recirculation and mixing. Instrumentation allows preheating efficiency and the evaporator mass balance to be determined.
- TSAC: Computer Controlled Air Conditioning Unit with Climatic Chamber: Complete air conditioning system with an air duct and a climatic chamber fitted with wet and dry heat sources. The software automates the plant to reach a set temperature and humidity in the chamber and plots the results on the psychrometric chart.
- TACC: Computer Controlled Air Conditioning Unit with Climatic Chamber and Water Chiller: Air conditioning duct with a chilled water coil, electric reheater and humidifier, discharging into a climatic chamber large enough for people. It allows the effect of each operating mode on human comfort to be assessed and the chiller capacity to be quantified.
- TACS: Split Air Conditioner Unit: Split system air conditioner with heat pump function, mounted on a painted steel dividing wall that stands in for a real installation. The indoor unit sits at the front and the outdoor unit at the back, so both sides of the circuit can be studied together.
- TAAU: Automobile Air Conditioning Unit: Vehicle air conditioning system built from components used in the car industry, with the compressor belt driven by a motor that stands in for a car engine. Varying the motor speed simulates road conditions and shows the effect on the refrigeration cycle.
- THAR22B: Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air): One circuit serving three applications, with the refrigerant able to pass through either an air or a water condenser and either an air or a water evaporator. Students compare operating parameters for each combination of hot and cold source.
- THIBAR22B: Reversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air): Reversible version of the combined heat pump, air conditioning and refrigeration unit, with air and water heat exchangers on both sides of the cycle. It supports the study of typical operating parameters for each choice of hot and cold source.
- HPSE: Heat Pump for Different Heat Sources and Heat Exchangers: Scroll compressor heat pump with plate heat exchangers that can be connected to different heat sources and exchangers. A programmable heating controller manages the plant, so control strategies can be set up and compared as well as the cycle itself.
- THAR22C: Computer Controlled Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air): Designed to introduce students to the study of heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration, the "THAR22C" Computer Controlled Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air) also allows analysis and determination of the typical operating parameters of the unit, depending on the two types of fluids used in the processes of evaporation and condensation (air and water).
- THIBAR22C: Computer Controlled Rerversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air): Designed by EDIBON, the "THIBAR22C" Computer Controlled Reversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 2 Condensers and 2 Evaporators (Water/Air) was created to study the thermodynamic processes that happen in a circuit able to work as heat pump, air conditioning, and refrigeration, and through which a coolant circulates.
- THIBAR44B: Rerversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 4 Condensers and 4 Evaporators (Water/Air): Designed by EDIBON, the "THIBAR44B" Reversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 4 Condensers and 4 Evaporators (Water/Air) was developed to study the thermodynamic processes that happen in a circuit able to work as heat pump, air conditioning, and refrigeration, and through which a coolant circulates.
- THIBAR44C: Computer Controlled Rerversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 4 Condensers and 4 Evaporators (Water/Air): Designed by EDIBON, the "THIBAR44C" Computer Controlled Rerversible Heat Pump + Air Conditioning + Refrigeration with 4 Condensers and 4 Evaporators (Water/Air) is intended for studying the thermodynamic processes of a circuit that can operate as a heat pump, for air conditioning or for refrigeration, with a coolant circulating through it.
- TCRC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TCRC" Computer Controlled Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit allows vapour compression refrigeration and the heat pump cycle to be demonstrated, with visual observation of all important processes.
- TCRCTC: Computer Controlled Refrigeration Unit with Different Capillary Tubes: Designed by EDIBON, the "TCRCTC" Computer Controlled Refrigeration Unit with Different Capillary Tubes is clearly arranged, representing a typical compression refrigeration system with compressor.
- THARA2C/1: Computer Controlled Capacity Control Methods in Refrigeration: Designed by EDIBON, the "THARA2C/1" Computer Controlled Capacity Control Methods in Refrigeration allows several methods of capacity control to be studied and investigated.
- TPVC: Computer Controlled Vortex Tube Refrigerator Unit: The "TPVC" Computer Controlled Vortex Tube Refrigerator Unit is designed for studying the physical, mechanical and thermodynamic characteristics of a vortex tube.
- TRAC: Computer Controlled Absorption Refrigeration Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TRAC" Computer Controlled Absorption Refrigeration Unit is a complete laboratory unit for demonstrating absorption refrigeration.
- EACC: Computer Controlled Hot Water Production and Heating Teaching Unit: Low temperature gas oil boiler feeding two primary circuits, one to a domestic hot water cylinder and one to a radiator inside a methacrylate room. A portable analyser measures the flue gases so combustion efficiency can be assessed alongside the heating performance.
- TEHSC: Computer Controlled Unit to Study the Efficiency of a Heating System: Closed heating system built from pipes, fittings and valves of the kind used in real installations, with a safety group to DIN 4751. Differential pressure sensors across each component let students quantify pressure drops and analyse system efficiency.
- THST: Heating System Training Unit: Simulation of a central heating system with four radiators, each fitted with its own thermostatic valve. A circulation pump, rotameters and a four way mixing valve let students study flow distribution and the control of feed and return temperature.
- THBT: Hydraulic Radiator Balancing Training Unit: Unit for studying how to balance a heating installation so that every radiator receives enough hot water. Balancing valves, thermostatic valves and lockshields are set on independent circuits built from commercial components.
- TCPT: Circulating Pumps Training Unit: Closed circuit with two circulating pumps that can be switched between series and parallel operation using ball valves. Students plot the pump characteristic curve and see how each arrangement changes the pressure and flow in a heating system.
- WHT: Water Heaters Training Unit: Installation with three water heaters of different types so their heating speed, efficiency and consumption can be compared. It covers the difference between storage and instantaneous heating and the safety devices used on gas appliances.
- TEVT: Expansion Vessel Training Unit: Test unit for sanitary and heating techniques that shows how an expansion vessel works and lets students plot its pressure to volume characteristic curve. Water is transferred from a graduated tank into the vessel using regulated compressed air.
- UHHS: Underfloor Heating and/or Heat Source for Heat Pump: Unit that reproduces an underfloor heating installation and can also act as a heat source for a heat pump. Three circuits of different length inside a water filled tank allow the uniformity of distribution and the efficiency of heat transfer to be compared.
- FHAH: Fan Heater and/or Air Heat Exchanger: Aerotherm with pipework and temperature sensors that can act as a heat sink for space heating or cooling, or as a heat source working with a heat pump. Its fan speed is adjustable so operating conditions can be varied.
- TPVST: Pressure Vessel and Safety Features Training Unit: Pipework circuit with an electrically heated pressure tank and a safety group for a closed water system. It is used to study how relief and shut-off valves and thermal safety devices act when set conditions are reached.
- TEDT: Thermal Expansion Training Unit: Unit for measuring the thermal expansion of pipe sections and the force that expansion produces. Six sections in different materials and diameters are selected individually, and one carries an expansion compensator so its effect can be assessed.
- TAAC: Computer Controlled Air Conditioning Laboratory Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TAAC" Computer Controlled Air Conditioning Laboratory Unit is intended for studying changes in the air conditions and in the refrigeration circuit.
- TAAUC: Computer Controlled Automobile Air Conditioning Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TAAUC" Computer Controlled Automobile Air Conditioning Unit basically consists of a compressor that is belt-driven by a motor simulating the engine of a car.
- TARC: Computer Controlled Recirculating Air Conditioning Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "TARC" Computer Controlled Recirculating Air Conditioning Unit is intended to introduce students to the complex world of air conditioning systems. It also allows the optimal parameters for operating the unit to be studied and determined according to environmental requirements (humidity, heat, temperature and cooling, etc.).
- TSAC/S: Computer Controlled Basic Air Conditioning Unit with Climatic Chamber: Designed by EDIBON, the "TSAC/S" Computer Controlled Basic Air Conditioning Unit with Climatic Chamber is clearly arranged, representing a complete air conditioning installation with an air duct and a climatic chamber.
- TBMC3: Computer Controlled Test Bench for 2.2 kW Engines: Engine test bench for internal combustion engines of up to 2.2 kW, braked by an asynchronous motor fed from a variable frequency drive. Setting the accelerator and varying the braking torque produces the torque and power against speed characteristic curves.
- TBMC8: Computer Controlled Test Bench for 7.5 kW Engines: Test bench for single cylinder internal combustion engines of up to 7.5 kW, loaded by an eddy current electromagnetic brake. The brake is fed from a variator so its torque characteristics can be varied through the test.
- TBMC12: Computer Controlled Test Bench for 11 kW Engines: Test bench for single cylinder and two cylinder internal combustion engines of up to 11 kW. An eddy current electromagnetic brake coupled through a double Cardan joint applies the load, and the instrumentation records the variables under study.
- TBMC75: Computer Controlled Test Bench for 75 kW Engines: Test bench for four cylinder internal combustion engines of up to 75 kW, the largest of the EDIBON engine bench range. The eddy current brake and its variator allow full characteristic curves to be produced under computer control.
- TBMC-CG: Computer Controlled Exhaust Gas Calorimeter: Calorimeter that measures the heat carried away in the exhaust gases of a test engine. Gases rise through a double walled stainless steel tank and pass over a finned pipe carrying counter current water, which absorbs the heat for the balance.
- TBMC-AGE: Exhaust Gas Analyzer: Exhaust gas analyser that measures volumetric concentrations by non dispersive infrared absorption. It carries an engine database and covers a wide range of engine types, with fast warm up of the measuring cell and automatic or manual zeroing.
- TBM/D: Comprehensive Diesel Engine Test and Diagnostic Bench: Diesel engine bench for performance testing and fault diagnosis, with the intake, exhaust, fuel and cooling systems laid out for study. Students evaluate combustion efficiency, exhaust emissions and injection parameters through the diagnostic unit.
- TBM/G: Comprehensive Gasoline Test and Diagnostic Bench for Combustion Engines with Fault Simulation: Petrol engine bench with fault simulation for performance testing and diagnosis. The exhaust system replicates that of a real vehicle, so emissions and combustion efficiency can be analysed alongside faults introduced in the engine systems.
- TBM/H: Comprehensive Testing and Diagnosis Bench for Hybrid Engine with Braking and Diagnostic Software: Hybrid vehicle bench arranged in three sections covering cabin electrics, the driver area with diagnostics, and the hybrid power and braking simulation system. An eddy current braking system recreates different driving loads for performance analysis.
- PFGA: Portable Flue Gas Analyzer: Case mounted flue gas analyser for the exhaust gases of domestic heating systems. It measures the gas composition together with exhaust and combustion temperature, and calculates efficiency, flue gas losses and excess air.
- TDEGC: Computer Controlled Diesel Engine Electrical Generator Application: Diesel genset with control, signalling and monitoring panels for the study of real standby and grid support power plants. A digital synchronoscope allows synchronising manoeuvres with the mains, and the SCADA records every power and control signal.
- MEM: Plate Clutch: Designed by EDIBON, the Plate Clutch, "MEM", allows the influence of the friction surface and the applied spring pressure on the transmitted torque of a friction clutch to be demonstrated.
- MFD: Disc Brake Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Disc Brake Unit, "MFD", is used to carry out experiments investigating the relationship between the normal force acting on the brake pads, the effective radius of the brake pads, and the braking torque.
- MFF: Braking and Accelerating Forces Unit: Using weights and pulleys, the Braking and Accelerating Forces Unit, "MFF", designed by EDIBON, allows the calculation of such load transfer. It also allows the relationship between load transfer and the factors it depends on to be checked.
- MFT: Drum Brake Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Drum Brake Unit, "MFT", allows the study of the forces acting on a drum brake, the difference between the braking torque of the primary shoe and secondary shoe braking systems, and determination of the coefficient of friction between the drum and the brake shoe. The different types of configurations of existing shoes can also be studied with the equipment.
- MSH: Simple Hydraulic Unit: Designed to demonstrate how a fluid can be used to transmit a force, the Simple Hydraulic Unit, "MSH", also supports study of the relationships between the force on the pistons, the cross-sectional area of the pistons, and the fluid pressure in the unit.
- TBMC-AGE/NOx: Exhaust Gas Analyzer (NOx): This EDIBON instrument is an exhaust gas analyser for nitrogen oxide measurement in engine testing. The listed range includes TBMC3, TBMC8, TBMC12 and TBMC75, computer controlled test benches for engines, together with the TBM/G, TBM/D and TBM/H diagnostic benches and the TBMC-CG exhaust gas calorimeter. It is intended for automotive mechanical engineering laboratories.
- MBW: Borg-Warner Automatic Transmission: Designed by EDIBON, the Borg-Warner Automatic Transmission, "MBW", includes a torque converter and a three-speed automatic system, letting students carry out experiments with different transmission ratios that simulate clutches and band brakes.
- MCC: Gearbox: Designed by EDIBON, the Gearbox unit, "MCC", represents the typical position of a simple gearbox with three gear ratios and reverse.
- MDC: Differential-Crownwheel and Pinion: To demonstrate how the elements of a differential, the crownwheel and the pinion, act, the Differential-Crownwheel and Pinion, "MDC", has been designed accordingly.
- MEC: Overdrive Unit: Featuring a set of epicyclical gears, the "MEC" Overdrive Unit represents an application of a simple epicyclic arrangement of the type used in a motor vehicle overdrive.
- MTE1: Epicyclic Gear Unit (1 element): Designed by EDIBON, the "MTE1" Epicyclic Gear Unit (1 element) includes a set of epicyclic gears that lets students study different reduction ratios (direct drive and overdrive), as well as torque conversion.
- MTE2: Epicyclic Gear Unit (2 elements): Two coupled epicyclic gear sets make up the Epicyclic Gear Unit (2 elements), "MTE2".
- MTE3: Epicyclic Gear Unit (3 elements): Designed by EDIBON, the "MTE3" Epicyclic Gear Unit (3 elements) consists of three coupled epicyclic gear sets. Students can use it to run experiments on different gear ratios, as well as torque conversions.
- TPTV/1.5kW/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 1.5 kW Steam Power Plant: Steam power plant of 1.5 kW for detailed study of the power generation cycle with steam as the process fluid. Softened water is raised to superheated steam in a diesel fired generator, expanded in the turbine and returned as condensate from the cooling tower.
- TPTV/20kW/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 20 kW Steam Power Plant: Steam power plant of 20 kW built to the same layout as a real generating station, with water softening, steam raising, expansion and condensate return. Level switches and automatic valves manage filling so the plant can be run through complete cycles.
- TTVC: Computer Controlled Steam Turbine: Single stage impulse steam turbine with injector, brake and water cooled condenser. A belt brake with load cell measures torque, and closing a solenoid valve at the condenser outlet lets a known volume of condensate be timed to give the steam flow.
- TSMEC: Computer Controlled Steam Motor and Energy Conversion Unit: Complete Rankine cycle in which water is pumped to a computer controlled boiler, expanded in a two cylinder steam motor and condensed back to the storage tank. A throttling calorimeter gives the dryness fraction of the steam produced.
- TGDEC: Computer Controlled Two-Shaft Gas Turbine: Two shaft gas turbine for evaluating performance, energy balance and the interaction between stages. The first shaft carries the gas generator turbine with radial compressor and tubular combustion chamber, allowing self sustained operation.
- TGDEPC: Computer Controlled Two-Shaft Gas Turbine/ Jet Engine: Two shaft gas turbine that can also be run as a single shaft jet engine by fitting a nozzle accessory. In turbine mode the power turbine drives a generator, in jet mode a load cell measures the reaction produced by the accelerated exhaust gases.
- TGFAC: Computer Controlled Axial Flow Gas Turbine/ Jet Engine: Axial flow gas turbine working as an open cycle jet engine. Compressed air is burnt in an annular combustion chamber, the gases give up energy in the axial turbine and are then expanded through the nozzle to ambient pressure to generate thrust.
- EG5B: Geothermal (low enthalpy) Energy Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Geothermal (low enthalpy) Energy Unit, "EG5B", aims to introduce the student to an increasingly leading renewable energy, particularly its use for the climate control of buildings.
- EG5C: Computer Controlled Geothermal (low enthalpy) Energy Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Geothermal (low enthalpy) Energy Unit, "EG5C", aims to introduce the student to an increasingly leading renewable energy, particularly its use for the climate control of buildings.
- EG6B: Geothermal (high enthalpy) Energy Unit: Developed by EDIBON, the Geothermal (high enthalpy) Energy Unit, "EG6B", aims to introduce the student to a renewable energy of increasing importance.
- EG6C: Computer Controlled Geothermal (high enthalpy) Energy Unit: Developed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Geothermal (high enthalpy) Energy Unit, "EG6C", aims to introduce the student to a renewable energy of increasing importance.
- EGTWC: Computer Controlled Geothermal Energy Unit with Two-Well System: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Geothermal Energy Unit with Two-Well System, "EGTWC", is a laboratory scale unit for studying a two-well system used to exploit thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's surface.
- TMSC: Computer Controlled Stirling Motor: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Stirling Motor, "TMSC", demonstrates the operation of a thermodynamic machine for the conversion of energy. Thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy as the unit operates as a motor (heat engine), and it can additionally operate an electrical generator and load.
- EESFB: Photovoltaic Solar Energy Unit: Photovoltaic teaching unit with its own solar simulator, so the direct conversion of light into electricity can be studied indoors. Students plot I-V and P-V curves, measure open circuit voltage and short circuit current and study the effect of temperature.
- MINI-EESF: Photovoltaic Solar Energy Modular Unit (Complete Version): Laboratory scale modular unit for studying the parameters involved in converting solar radiation into electricity. Application modules and panels on mobile structures cover battery charging, DC loads, AC loads through an inverter and injection into the public grid.
- AEL-SAPV: Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Application: Stand alone photovoltaic trainer covering panel operation and the components used to produce electrical energy from solar energy. The orientable panel and the lamp set allow characteristic curves to be obtained whatever the weather outside.
- AEL-PHVG: Photovoltaic Application with Connection to Grid: Grid connected photovoltaic trainer built around a programmable power supply that emulates a panel array feeding a three phase grid inverter. The inverter is user programmable, so different energy management conditions and dynamic power control can be studied.
- AEL-PHIP: Photovoltaic Systems Application in Isolated and Parallel Grids: Kit based application for studying photovoltaic systems working in island operation or in parallel with the national grid. Different configurations and irradiance conditions can be simulated, along with the control, regulation and storage devices used in real plants.
- AEL-PHVGC: Computer Controlled Photovoltaic Power Plants Application: Application with SCADA for studying photovoltaic power plants connected to the national grid. It covers dynamic control of the active power injected through a smart inverter, local voltage control at network nodes and battery storage through hybrid inverters.
- SWP: Stand-Alone Water Pumping Application: Solar and wind water pumping trainer with two tanks at different levels joined by a pump and PVC pipework. A manual valve sets the manometric pressure so different pumping heights can be reproduced and the pumping regulator studied.
- EESFC: Computer Controlled Photovoltaic Solar Energy Unit: The Computer Controlled Photovoltaic Solar Energy Unit, "EESFC", includes equipment that applies the photo-conversion law, converting solar radiation directly into electricity. The absorbed energy comes from simulated solar radiation, supplied here by a panel with powerful light sources (solar lamps).
- MINI-EESF/B: Photovoltaic Solar Energy Modular Unit (Basic Version): As a laboratory scale unit, the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Modular Unit (Basic Version), "MINI-EESF/B", is designed to study all the parameters involved in the direct conversion of solar radiation into electricity.
- MINI-EESF/M: Photovoltaic Solar Energy Modular Unit (Intermediate Version): As a laboratory scale unit, the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Modular Unit (Intermediate Version), "MINI-EESF/M", is designed to study all the parameters involved in the direct conversion of solar radiation into electricity.
- EESTC: Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Unit: The Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Unit, "EESTC", is a system for transforming solar energy into usable thermal energy. Water can be heated using either the thermosiphon solar system or the traditional pumping system.
- MINI-EESTC: Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit, "MINI-EESTC", illustrates solar thermal heating of domestic water.
- EEST: Thermal Solar Energy Unit: Solar thermal unit that heats water either by thermosiphon or by pumped circulation, with its own simulator so experiments do not depend on the weather. A flat collector, an accumulator tank and temperature sensors allow efficiency to be determined.
- MINI-EEST: Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit: Compact solar thermal unit that converts solar energy into usable thermal energy, working either by thermosiphon or with a pump. The lamp panel supplies the simulated radiation so the unit can be used in any laboratory.
- ECESC: Computer Controlled Focusing Solar Energy Collector: Parabolic trough collector on a mobile base that can be adjusted horizontally and vertically to focus solar energy from different positions. Interchangeable collectors let students study concentration ratio, optical losses and geometrical losses.
- HTVC: Computer Controlled Solar/Heat Source Vapour Turbine: Bench top vapour power plant that demonstrates the production of shaft power from solar radiation on a laboratory scale. It uses a refrigerant working fluid on the Rankine cycle with a hot water heat source inside the unit.
- EEE: Wind Energy Unit: Laboratory scale aerogenerator in a stainless steel tunnel with a variable speed axial fan. The incidence angle and each blade angle can be changed, and a DC loads module lets students see how the generator behaves under different load conditions.
- MINI-EEE: Wind Energy Basic Unit: Small scale wind energy unit in a transparent tunnel with a variable speed axial fan. Voltage and current sensors give the generated power, so students can relate turbine output to wind speed and to the type of load connected.
- WETFC: Computer Controlled Wind Energy Turbine Fundamentals Unit: Gearless wind turbine unit with adjustable rotor blades and a variable speed generator, built for the study of power plant fundamentals. It focuses on the power coefficient and how it varies with tip speed ratio, blade pitch angle and yaw angle.
- WEDTA: Wind Energy Drive Train Analysis Unit: Test unit for measurements on a wind energy drive train, from rotor simulation through gearing to the generator. Torque and speed sensors on both the drive and generator sides give the data needed to assess drive train performance.
- AEL-SWT: Stand-Alone Wind Turbine Application: Stand alone wind turbine trainer built from real industrial devices, covering generation and energy storage. A servo motor and its controller set the turbine rotation speed so different wind and generation conditions can be reproduced.
- AEL-WPT: Wind Power Application with Permanent Magnets Synchronous Generator: Stand alone wind power trainer in which a driver motor turns an AC permanent magnet synchronous generator. Built from components available on the market, it lets students follow the energy path from generator through rectifier and regulator to battery and load.
- AEL-WPPI: Wind Power Plants with Induction Generator Application: Trainer for the electrical performance of wind turbines using squirrel cage induction generators that inject power into the network. The generator is driven through a frequency converter so sub-synchronous, synchronous and super-synchronous regimes can be compared.
- AEL-WPP: Computer Controlled Wind Power Plants with Double Feed Induction Generator Application: Doubly fed induction generator driven by a prime motor, used to investigate the design and operation of modern wind power stations. The SCADA reproduces a user defined wind curve and can inject voltage dips to study how the machine responds.
- AEL-WPPIC: Computer Controlled Wind Power Plants Application with Induction Generator: Developed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Wind Power Plants Application with Induction Generator, "AEL-WPPIC", is used to study the main characteristics and behaviour of the induction generators used in wind turbines that inject the generated power into the grid.
- AEL-WPTC: Wind Power Application with Permanent Magnets Synchronous Generator, with SCADA: The Wind Power Application with Permanent Magnets Synchronous Generator, with SCADA, "AEL-WPTC", is designed for studying the conversion of wind energy into electricity by means of a permanent magnet synchronous generator.
- EEEC: Computer Controlled Wind Energy Unit: Containing a laboratory-scale aerogenerator, the Computer Controlled Wind Energy Unit, "EEEC", is used to study the conversion of kinetic wind energy into electrical energy, as well as the influence of some factors on this generation.
- MINI-EEEC: Computer Controlled Wind Energy Basic Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Wind Energy Basic Unit, "MINI-EEEC", is used to study wind energy and the influence of some factors on its generation.
- EC5B: PEM Fuel Cell Unit: Proton exchange membrane fuel cell unit for teaching the fundamentals of the technology. Students obtain power density, polarisation curves and efficiency, and see how these change with reagent consumption and with the power developed.
- EC6B: PEM Fuel Cell Advanced Unit: Higher power proton exchange membrane fuel cell unit for advanced study of the technology. The load regulation system lets students record the characteristic operating curves and compare them with the theoretical curves.
- EDILAB-ELEC1: Electrolyzer (3 Nl/h): Small PEM electrolyser that produces hydrogen from water so that fuel cell experiments do not depend on a gas cylinder. It runs on deionised or distilled water only and delivers hydrogen at high purity for safe laboratory use.
- EDILAB-ELEC2: Electrolyzer (60 Nl/h): PEM electrolyser that separates hydrogen and oxygen from water by applying electricity, at a higher output than the EDILAB-ELEC1. The gas is collected, dried and delivered at a pressure shown on the display.
- AEL-FCLL: Fuel Cell Energy Application: Application that demonstrates how fuel cells work, built around a proton exchange membrane stack with protection systems and electronic loading. Practicals cover cell efficiency, energy density and the effect of air and hydrogen consumption.
- EC5C: Computer Controlled PEM Fuel Cell Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled PEM Fuel Cell Unit, "EC5C", helps students understand fuel cell technology, especially that of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEM).
- EC6C: Computer Controlled PEM Fuel Cell Advanced Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled PEM Fuel Cell Advanced Unit, "EC6C", helps students understand fuel cell technology, especially that of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEM).
- EBMB: Biomass Process Unit: Pellet fired biomass boiler feeding two primary circuits, one to a domestic hot water tank and one to an air heater inside a methacrylate room. It shows how a solid biofuel installation produces both hot water and space heating.
- EBGB: Biogas Process Unit: Anaerobic digestion unit with two packed digesters that can be run in one stage or in two, separating hydrolysis and acidogenesis from methanogenesis. Volumetric tanks and a methane sensor determine the quantity and quality of the biogas produced.
- EBDB: Biodiesel Process Unit: Unit that converts the fatty acids of vegetable oils into biodiesel in two stages, mixing with stirring and then separating and washing the products. A balance and titration kit allow the yield and the quality of the biodiesel to be assessed.
- EBEB: Bioethanol Process Unit: Laboratory scale bioethanol plant covering liquefaction and saccharification of the raw material, fermentation of the sugars and distillation of the product. Temperature, pH and carbon dioxide are monitored through each stage of the process.
- PBGC/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Biogas Processing Plant: Pilot scale biogas plant with two stainless steel reactors that can run in one or two stages, in continuous or batch mode. The biogas is dried and then characterised for flow rate, humidity, methane and carbon dioxide content.
- EBDC: Computer Controlled Biodiesel Process Unit: Biodiesel can be produced from vegetable oil using the Computer Controlled Biodiesel Process Unit, "EBDC", which allows the main parameters influencing the process's performance and the final quality of the product to be studied. These include the operating temperature, the amount of catalyst used and the operating time.
- EBMC: Computer Controlled Biomass Process Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Biomass Process Unit "EBMC" allows the user to study heating systems and how to obtain domestic hot water using a biomass boiler.
- AEL-BESTA: Battery Energy Storage Test Application: Computerised bench for the characterisation of the most common types of rechargeable battery. Tests run automatically and the resulting curves and charts can be saved for later analysis and comparison between battery chemistries.
- AEL-FES: Flywheel Energy Storage Application: Inertial energy storage trainer in which a high mass disc coupled to an induction motor is accelerated from the grid and later returns energy through a regenerative converter. Two network analysers give the power taken and returned during each phase.
- AEL-SGSB: Smart Grids Battery Storage Application: Battery storage trainer built around a hybrid grid inverter that can supply the grid, the user and the battery. It covers battery charge control and automatic energy management, and can be combined with other generation sources to study the energy mix.
- AEL-EHVC: Computer Controlled Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Application: Modular application for studying the technologies used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The user builds the desired vehicle topology, then compares configurations for operation, efficiency and dynamic behaviour under simulated terrain conditions.
- AEL-GAD-01S: Pumping Storage Power Plant Application, with SCADA: Developed by Edibon, the Pumping Storage Power Plant Application, with SCADA, "AEL-GAD-01S", is used to study pumped storage power stations and their applications.
- N-M1: Direct Current (DC) Circuits Module: A bench module for the fundamentals of direct current, covering Ohm's law, resistor characteristics, series and parallel association, the Wheatstone bridge and Kirchhoff's laws. Faults can be introduced into most circuits so students diagnose why the circuit stops working properly.
- N-M18: Three-phase Circuits Module: Covers how three-phase systems are generated and measured, including star and delta connection, balanced and unbalanced loads, line and phase quantities, and three-phase rectification. Fault simulation on the circuit blocks lets students trace and explain abnormal behaviour.
- N-M16: Electric Networks Module: Covers network analysis on a single panel: Ohm's law, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, the superposition theorem, Wheatstone bridge operation and star to delta transformation. Faults can be switched into most circuits so students investigate what has changed and why.
- N-M17: Electromagnetism Module: Demonstrates electromagnetic devices at bench scale, including the transformer, solenoid, relay, stepper motor and DC motor. Students measure the electrical quantities involved, and fault simulation on the circuit blocks supports diagnostic exercises alongside the measurements.
- N-M4: Semiconductors II Module: Extends transistor study to circuits combining two or more devices, showing how multi-transistor structures improve on the characteristics of a single transistor, for example raising input impedance without losing gain. Faults can be introduced for diagnostic practice.
- LIEBA: Basic Electronics and Electricity Laboratory: A modular laboratory for basic electronics, basic electricity and circuit theory, built from a power supply, a base unit and self-contained study modules. Any configuration can be chosen by area of study and number of working posts, and the system can be enlarged later.
- N-M2: Alternating Current (AC) Circuits Module: Introduces alternating current: waveform characteristics, peak and RMS relationships, phase, and the behaviour of resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits including resonance. Faults can be simulated in most circuits so students work out why a circuit misbehaves.
- N-M3: Semiconductors I Module: Covers the basic concepts of diodes as extrinsic semiconductors, with practical measurement of their characteristics and the rectifying circuits built from them. Faults can be simulated in most circuits so the student must find the damaged component or the wrong connection.
- N-M14: Optoelectronics Module: Deals with components whose operation depends on light, both emitters inside and outside the visible spectrum and light sensitive devices. Students measure their characteristics and build typical optoelectronic circuits, with fault simulation available for diagnosis.
- N-M5: Power Supplies Module: Covers rectification from AC to DC and the operation of fixed, symmetrical and switched mode power supplies, including symmetrical voltage regulators. Faults can be simulated in most of the circuits under study so students trace the cause of incorrect operation.
- N-M6: Oscillators Module: Shows how an oscillator produces a periodic output from a DC supply through an oscillating circuit, an amplifier and a positive feedback network. Students build and measure the main oscillator types, and faults can be introduced for diagnostic exercises.
- N-M8: Filters Module: Covers electronic filters as two port networks that pass or suppress signals by frequency while altering amplitude and phase. Students measure the frequency response and build the main filter types. Faults can be simulated in most circuits for diagnostic work.
- N-M7: Operational Amplifiers Module: Covers the operational amplifier as a high gain differential device and the circuits built around it. Students measure gain and the transfer function of the usual configurations. Faults can be simulated in most of the circuits so the cause can be investigated.
- M99: Analog Circuits Unit: A bench unit for analogue electronics practicals covering an analogue multiplexer, an analogue multiplier, a function generator, and AM modulation and demodulation. A digital control signal selects between the two analogue inputs of the multiplexer stage.
- AV-A: Automotive Actuators Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Actuators Unit, "AV-A", is used to study the electronic components and actuators used in the automotive field.
- AV-AC: Automotive Auxiliary Components Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Auxiliary Components Unit, "AV-AC", helps students understand how real automotive sensors and actuators operate, as well as how an electronic control unit works.
- AV-EC: Automotive Fundamental Electronic Circuits Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Fundamental Electronic Circuits Unit, "AV-EC", brings together the main electronic circuits used in modern cars today. It serves as a solid introduction to automotive electronic systems.
- AV-ECC: Automotive Engine Cooling Circuit Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Engine Cooling Circuit Unit, "AV-ECC", teaches the electronic components, sensors and actuators related to engine cooling systems used in the automotive field.
- AV-ECD: Automotive Electronic Control Device Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Electronic Control Device Unit, "AV-ECD", allows an ECU (electronic control unit) to be flashed with different programs and lets the response of the ECU to different input signals be changed, among other functions.
- AV-ELC: Automotive Fundamental Electrical Circuits Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Fundamental Electrical Circuits Unit, "AV-ELC", is used to study the main electrical circuits found in modern cars, giving a clear and hands-on introduction to contemporary automotive electronics.
- AV-GE: Automotive Electric Generation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Electric Generation Unit, "AV-GE", offers a practical way to become familiar with the components used in today's automobile electrical circuits.
- AV-HYB: Computer Controlled Automotive Hybrid Simulation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Automotive Hybrid Simulation Unit, "AV-HYB", is used to study and analyse how the hybrid vehicle operates through the different ways its energy sources can be combined.
- AV-S: Automotive Sensors Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Sensors Unit, "AV-S", is used to study the electronic components and sensors used in the automotive field.
- AV-SCS: Automotive Starting and Charging Systems Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Starting and Charging Systems Unit, "AV-SCS", provides theoretical and practical training in the electrical ignition and charging systems of vehicles.
- AV-WW: Automotive Wiper Washer Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Automotive Wiper Washer Unit, "AV-WW", is used to study the electronic components, sensors and actuators related to wiper washer systems used in the automotive field.
- M-KITS: Basic Electronics and Electricity Assembly Kits:: Electronics and Electricity Assembly Kits (M-KITS) are intended to equip students with the elements needed to build their own circuits.
- M1/KIT: Direct Current (DC) Circuits Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Direct Current (DC) Circuits Kit, "M1/KIT", offers a starting point for studying the basic principles of direct current.
- M10/KIT: Digital Systems and Converters Kit: The behaviour of BCD/Binary counters, comparators and analogue integrators can be studied with the Digital Systems and Converters Kit, "M10/KIT", designed by EDIBON. Analogue/digital conversion and viceversa are also covered.
- M11/KIT: Digital Electronic Fundamentals Kit: Numbering systems, logic circuits, TTL gates, CMOS, Boolean algebra, etc. can all be studied using the Digital Electronic Fundamentals Kit, "M11/KIT", designed by EDIBON.
- M12/KIT: Basic Combinational Circuits Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Basic Combinational Circuits Kit, "M12/KIT", enables the study of encoders, decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, digital comparators and arithmetic and logical operations.
- M13/KIT: Basic Sequential Circuits Kit: All types of bistables, counters, flip-flops, synchronous sequential circuits and the operation of memories can be studied with the Basic Sequential Circuits Kit, "M13/KIT", designed by EDIBON.
- M14/KIT: Optoelectronics Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Optoelectronics Kit, "M14/KIT", allows the study of the main light emitters and liquid crystal displays (LCD), photoconductive cells, fibre optics, infrared, etc.
- M16/KIT: Electric Networks Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Electric Networks Kit, "M16/KIT", makes it possible to understand the principles of Ohm's Law, Norton's and Thévenin's Theorem, Wheatstone bridge operation, superposition theorems or star/delta transformation and viceversa.
- M18/KIT: Three-phase Circuits Kit: The generation of three-phase systems, load balancing between phases and the operation of three-phase rectifiers, etc., can be studied using the Three-phase Circuits Kit, "M18/KIT", designed by EDIBON.
- M2/KIT: Alternating Current (AC) Circuits Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Alternating Current (AC) Circuits Kit, "M2/KIT", provides a starting point for the study of the basic principles in alternating current.
- M3/KIT: Semiconductors I Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Semiconductors I Kit, "M3/KIT", allows the basic concepts of diodes to be studied. At the same time, the student carries out a series of assemblies on the practice board, consolidating knowledge of PN-type junctions, uses of the diode as a rectifier, Zéner diodes, etc.
- M4/KIT: Semiconductors II Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Semiconductors II Kit, "M4/KIT", extends the knowledge acquired in the basic module "M3/KIT" to allow further study of semiconductors.
- M5/KIT: Power Supplies Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Power Supplies Kit "M5/KIT" allows the study of symmetrical voltage regulators and the operation of fixed, symmetrical and switched-mode power supplies, as well as rectification (conversion of an AC voltage to a DC voltage).
- M6/KIT: Oscillators Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Oscillators Kit, "M6/KIT", allows the study of different oscillators: RC and LC network oscillators, Wein bridge, Colpitts, Hartley and the astable multivibrator.
- M7/KIT: Operational Amplifiers Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Operational Amplifiers Kit, "M7/KIT", allows the study of different amplifiers: inverting, non-inverting, additive, differential and comparators.
- M8/KIT: Filters Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Filters Kit, "M8/KIT", allows the study of the different types of filters: RC and LC, in "T" type configuration, and active filters. Associations of these can also be studied to practice with more complex filters and obtain other filters with certain desired characteristics (low-pass filter, high-pass, band-pass and eliminated band).
- M9/KIT: Power Electronics Kit: Designed by EDIBON, the Power Electronics Kit, "M9/KIT", allows the study of the operation of MOSFET transistors, thyristors, TRIACs, etc.
- N-M15: Own Development Module: Designed by EDIBON, the Own Development Module "N-M15" consists of a circuit board. The board allows a set of assemblies to be carried out on it, supporting the study of the basic concepts of direct current circuits.
- M99-6: Electronics for Motors and Generators Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Electronics for Motors and Generators Unit, "M99-6", lets the student learn the most important concepts related to motors and generators, along with the differences between them.
- N-M12: Basic Combinational Circuits Module: Covers combinational logic, where the outputs depend only on the inputs present at that instant, through encoders, decoders and the other standard blocks. Faults can be simulated in most circuits so students reason about what has changed in the logic.
- N-M11: Digital Electronics Fundamentals Module: Introduces digital systems, in which the devices behave as switches and signals take values from a discrete set. Covers logic gates, Boolean functions and the basic building blocks of digital circuits, with fault simulation available for diagnostic practice.
- N-M10: Digital Systems & Converters Module: Covers digital systems together with conversion between the analogue and digital domains, including the coding schemes used and the operation of the converter circuits. Faults can be simulated in most circuits so students investigate why a conversion is incorrect.
- N-M13: Basic Sequential Circuits Module: Covers sequential logic, where the output depends on the value previously present at the output as well as on the inputs, so the circuits hold memory. Students study the standard sequential blocks, with fault simulation available in most circuits.
- N-M60: Analog/Digital Converters Module: Deals with turning a continuously varying analogue signal into digital form for processing, covering sampling, quantisation and the converter circuits themselves. Faults can be simulated in most of the circuits under study for diagnostic exercises.
- TDS: Computer Controlled Teaching Unit for the Study of Digital Signal Processing: A computer controlled unit for digital signal processing, covering continuous waveform generation, signal digitisation, fast Fourier transform display and simultaneous work with two external signals. Students analyse the nature of signals and the effect of sampling.
- CADDA: Computer Controlled A/D and D/A Converters Unit: A computer controlled unit for learning the usual procedures of analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion, together with the related circuits such as adders and comparators. Signals are captured on several simultaneous channels and shown by the software.
- N-M61: Digital/Analog Converters Module: Covers recovering an analogue signal from digital data, the step needed whenever a sampled quantity such as a temperature reading must be returned to a continuous form. Students study the conversion circuits and can introduce faults for diagnosis.
- AEL-SPTT: Single-Phase Transformer Application: A panel based application for single-phase transformer testing. Students carry out the open circuit and short circuit tests, take the load characteristic and determine the equivalent circuit parameters, wiring the measuring instruments themselves on the modular rack.
- TPTC: Three-Phase Transformer Construction Unit: A training unit for building and commissioning three-phase transformers. Students wind the coils with a hand winder, assemble the core, connect the windings and then measure the finished machine before putting it into service.
- AEL-ACEM: AC Three-Phase Induction Motors Application: A base rack of power supplies, push buttons, three-phase autotransformer, AC ammeter, circuit breakers, timers and flywheel, completed by motor options. Each option adds a different machine with its own modules so a range of induction motor manoeuvres can be wired.
- AEL-TPTT: Three-Phase Transformer Application: Covers the operating principles of three-phase transformers and the tests used to find their parameters. Students carry out the standard tests, connect the windings in different arrangements and derive the equivalent circuit of the machine.
- AEL-ACINA: Application of AC Three-Phase Induction Motor of Squirrel Cage: Covers the manoeuvres performed on squirrel cage induction motors in industry, wired by the student using commutators, timers and contactors. Direct on line starting, reversing and sequenced control are all built up from the modules on the rack.
- AEL-ACEMT: Advanced AC Electrical Motors Application: A test bench for electrical and mechanical characterisation of a range of AC motors. The tests yield the significant machine characteristics, and the EM-SCADA software can be added to acquire the data and plot the curves from a computer.
- AEL-ACWRA: Application of AC Three-Phase Induction Motor of Wound Rotor: Covers the operations performed with wound rotor induction motors, including rotor resistance starting and the speed control it allows. The student wires the power and control circuits with commutators, timers and contactors on the modular rack.
- AEL-ACDHA: Application of AC Dahlander Three-Phase Induction Motor: Covers the pole changing Dahlander motor and the two speed manoeuvres carried out with it in industry. The student wires the power and control circuits using commutators, timers and contactors, then measures the machine at each speed.
- AEL-DCGEA: DC Generators Application: Covers the operations carried out with DC generators, using loads and voltage controllers on the modular rack. Students take the no load and load characteristics and study how excitation and driving speed affect the terminal voltage.
- AEL-EMSS: Electrical Machines Soft Starters Application: Teaches the use of soft starters with three-phase machines. The application takes optional starter types, including an electronic soft starter module, so students compare starting current and torque against direct on line starting.
- AEL-EEA: Alternators Study Application: Covers the behaviour of three-phase synchronous generators with independent excitation. A motor-generator group and a set of measuring modules let students take the no load and load characteristics and study excitation and voltage regulation.
- AEL-EMCF: Electrical Machines Control through Frequency Controller Application: Teaches commissioning and use of frequency controllers with three-phase induction machines. Students set the drive parameters, run the motor over a speed range and observe how frequency and voltage together determine speed and torque.
- AEL-DCIE: DC Independent Excitation Motors Application: Covers the manoeuvres carried out with separately excited DC motors, wired by the student with commutators, timers and contactors. Starting, reversing and speed control by armature and by field are all studied on the modular rack.
- AEL-DCEMT: DC Electrical Motors Applications: A test bench for electrical and mechanical characterisation of a range of DC motors. The tests give the significant machine characteristics, and the EM-SCADA software can be added so results are acquired and plotted from a computer.
- AEL-DCPMA: DC Permanent Magnet Motors Application: Covers the operations performed with permanent magnet DC motors, wired by the student using commutators, timers and contactors. Starting, reversing and speed control are studied together with the behaviour of the machine under load.
- AEL-DCBRA: DC Brushless Motor Application: Covers brushless DC machines and the electronic commutation they require. The student works through the usual industrial manoeuvres using the motor's own control system, observing how the drive sequences the windings and regulates speed.
- AEL-UMA: Universal Motor Application: Covers the universal motor, which runs on both AC and DC supplies, and the manoeuvres performed with it in industry. The student wires the control circuit with commutators, timers and contactors and compares behaviour on each supply.
- AEL-EMT-KIT: Advanced Dissectible and Configurable Electrical Machines: A dissectible and configurable machine set for theoretical and practical training. The stator and rotor parts can be exchanged and rewired so that several different machine types are built from the same components, then run and measured on the bench.
- AEL-STMA: Stepper Motor Application: Covers stepper motors and the sequencing needed to control them. Students set up the drive, work through the control of the step sequence and observe how step rate and load affect the accuracy of positioning.
- EM-SCADA: Control and Data Acquisition System Software for Electrical Machines: Control and data acquisition software for EDIBON machine benches. It records and analyses the performance of rotating and static machines, including three-phase and single-phase AC motors, synchronous generators and DC motor generators.
- AEL-DCSH: DC Shunt Excitation Motors Application: Covers the operations carried out with shunt wound DC motors, principally starting and stopping, speed control and reversal. The student wires the power and control circuits on the modular rack and measures the machine under load.
- AEL-ACLA: Application of AC Linear Motor Operations: Designed by EDIBON, the Application of AC Linear Motor Operations, "AEL-ACLA", is used to study how AC linear induction motors (LIM) work.
- AEL-ACRL: AC Three-Phase Reluctance Motors Application: Designed by EDIBON, the AC Three-Phase Reluctance Motors Application, "AEL-ACRL", is used to study the working principle and the main industrial operations carried out with three-phase reluctance motors.
- AEL-ACSPA: Application of Asynchronous Single-Phase Motor with Split Phase: The main operations carried out in industry with split-phase electrical motors are studied using the Application of Asynchronous Single-Phase Motor with Split Phase, "AEL-ACSPA".
- AEL-AI12: Alternating Current Motors Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Modular Application (AC Motors), "AEL-AI12", instructs students in the most important operations of alternating current motors.
- AEL-AI13-C: Electrotechnics Application (Motors): Designed by EDIBON, the Electrotechnics Application (Motors), "AEL-AI13-C", is used to study different motor types, including the single-phase induction motor with starting and running capacitor, the universal motor, and the three-phase squirrel cage induction motor.
- AEL-EEEM: Energy Efficiency in Electrical Motors Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Energy Efficiency in Electrical Motors Application, "AEL-EEEM", helps students understand how advanced devices used in high-performance systems control electrical motors: frequency controllers versus conventional electrical power.
- AEL-EGMG24: Motor-Generator Group: Designed by EDIBON, the AEL-EGMG24 Motor-Generator Group is used to study the behaviour of a permanent magnet alternator under main motor control.
- AEL-EMRP: Electrical Machines Relays Protection Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Electrical Machines Relays Protection Application, "AEL-EMRP", is used to study the elementary protections for three-phase squirrel cage induction motors.
- AEL-ESAM: Faults Simulation Application in Electrical Motors: Designed by EDIBON, the Faults Simulation Application in Electrical Motors, "AEL-ESAM", is used to simulate non-destructive faults in three-phase motors and to apply diagnostic and localization techniques.
- AEL-FTM: Transparent and Functional Motors Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Transparent and Functional Motors Application, "AEL-FTM", provides theoretical-practical and functional level training on electric rotating machines.
- AEL-MMRT: Motor Management Relays Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Motor Management Relays Application, "AEL-MMRT", is used to study the behaviour of three-phase induction motors when they are managed with a PLC.
- AEL-SCIMS: Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Starter Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Starter Application, "AEL-SCIMS", is used to study the starting and control methods of three-phase squirrel cage induction motors in industrial installations.
- AEL-DCCO: DC Compound Excitation Motors Application: The main operations carried out in industry with DC compound excitation motors are studied using the DC Compound Excitation Motors Application, "AEL-DCCO".
- AEL-DCEMA: DC Electrical Motors Application: Theoretical and practical training in the most important operations carried out with different DC electric motors is provided by the DC Electrical Motors Application, "AEL-DCEMA", including the DC motor with independent excitation, the DC motor with series excitation, the DC motor with shunt excitation, the DC motor with compound excitation and the DC motor with permanent magnets.
- AEL-DCSE: DC Series Excitation Motors Application: The main operations carried out in industry with DC Series Excitation Motors are studied using the Application of DC Series Excitation Motor, "AEL-DCSE".
- AEL-DCSHT: DC Shunt Excitation Motor Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Shunt Excitation Motor Application "AEL-DCSHT" is used to study the electrical characteristics and mechanical parameters of shunt wound DC motors.
- AEL-AI13-D: Electrotechnics Application (Transformers): Designed by EDIBON as a basic application, the Electrotechnics Application (Transformers), "AEL-AI13-D", introduces students to the basic concepts of how three-phase and single-phase transformers work.
- AEL-ESAT: Fault Simulation Application in Three Phase Transformers: Designed by EDIBON, the Fault Simulation Application in Three Phase Transformers, "AEL-ESAT", simulates non-destructive faults in three-phase transformers and applies diagnostic and localization techniques.
- N-M9: Power Electronics Module: Covers the semiconductors used as switches in power electronics, including MOSFET transistors, thyristors and TRIACs. Students measure the conduction characteristics and study the switching and control methods, with faults available for diagnostic practice.
- TECNEL/B: Computer Controlled Basic Teaching Unit for the Study of Power Electronics (no IGBTS). (Converters: AC/DC+AC/AC): A computer controlled unit for the basics of power electronics without IGBTs, covering AC to DC and AC to AC conversion. The SCADA software records the waveforms and lets control parameters be varied while the converter is running.
- AE-PEC: Computer Controlled Advanced Power Electronics Application: A modular power electronics application whose modules cover the main converter arrangements and their control. The modular design keeps it adaptable to different courses, and the computer control system records the waveforms and measured quantities.
- SERIN/CA: Computer Controlled Advanced Industrial Servosystems Unit (for AC Motors): A computer controlled servo bench for AC machines covering the three control methods used in servomechanisms: position control, speed control and torque control. Students tune each loop and observe how the drive and motor respond.
- SERIN/CC: Computer Controlled Advanced Industrial Servosystem Unit (for DC Motors): A computer controlled servo bench built from modules for practicals on DC servomotors. Position, speed and current are controlled through the interface, and analogue inputs allow external reference signals to be applied and the response recorded.
- TECNEL: Computer Controlled Teaching Unit for the Study of Power Electronics (with IGBTS): A computer controlled power electronics unit with IGBTs covering AC to DC, DC to DC and AC to AC conversion. Students vary the control parameters while the converter runs and the SCADA software captures the resulting voltage and current waveforms.
- AE-SMI: Servomotor Industrial Application: An industrial servomotor application that performs up to seven of the controls used in motion technology, including position, speed and torque control, their pairings, and full closed loop control of position, speed and torque at the same time.
- AEL-SERIN/CA-1KW: 1 kW AC Industrial Servomotor Application: Covers the working principle and control of industrial servomotors at 1 kW. Students gain experience in controlling the mechanical parameters of the servomotor and observe how the drive responds to changing references and load.
- AE-BMI: Brushless Motor Industrial Application: An industrial brushless motor application built around position control. Up to four positions can be configured with all the parameters involved in reaching each one, so students study positioning accuracy, settling and repeatability.
- AEL-MPSS: Modular Smart Grid Power Systems Series: A modular series covering power generation, transmission, distribution, consumption, protection relays, renewable sources and microgrids. Racks are combined to build the parts of a power system a course needs, all supervised from the SCADA system.
- AEL-FUSG: Final User Smart Grid System: Covers the smart grid as the end user meets it, through three applications: smart metering, smart energy management and net metering. Students study how a modern utility measures consumption and how locally generated energy is fed back.
- APS12: Advanced Mechanical, Electrical and Smart Grid Power Systems (Utilities): A utility scale training system covering mechanical, electrical and smart grid power systems. Rather than simulating, it uses real generation, transmission and distribution hardware with control desks and protection panels arranged as in a control room.
- AEL-CPSS-01S: Smart Grid Power System with Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Loads, with SCADA: Reproduces the structure and operation of a real electrical network at laboratory scale, from generation through transmission and distribution to the loads. The SCADA system supervises the whole chain so overall network behaviour can be studied experimentally.
- AEL-BSGC: Computer Controlled Smart Grids Application: Covers smart grids across generation, transmission, distribution and load consumption. The computer control system records the electrical quantities at each stage so students and researchers can study how a grid responds to changing generation and demand.
- AEL-CPSS-03S: Parallel Power Generation System with two Generators, two Distribution Lines and Loads, with SCADA: Covers parallel operation of two generators feeding two distribution lines and a set of loads. Students synchronise the machines, share active and reactive load between them and follow the whole process from the SCADA system.
- AEL-EPP: Computer Controlled Power Plant Application: Covers the basic operating principles of power plants and of the substations that receive the energy they produce. The application offers different training levels, from wiring the generation and measuring modules to running the plant under computer control.
- AEL-TI-01: Three-Phase Power Line Analysis Application: Covers the characteristics of overhead lines using an aerial line module configurable with different resistance, inductance and capacitance values. Students measure voltage drop, losses and the behaviour of the line under different load conditions.
- AEL-TI-02: Distribution Transformer with Motor Regulation Application: Covers distribution transformers and their part in regulating voltage on the medium and low voltage network. The transformer has a motorised tap changer so students can watch regulation act as the load and the supply voltage change.
- AEL-HPSG: High Power Synchronous Generators Application: Covers the procedure and manoeuvres needed to synchronise a synchronous generator with the grid so that generated energy can be delivered, as done in real power plants. Students check the synchronising conditions and then control the output.
- AEL-TI-04: Underground Transmission Lines Application: Covers the characteristics of underground transmission lines, including critical length, capacitive effects, characteristic impedance and energy losses. The application allows overhead and underground lines to be compared under the same conditions.
- AEL-TI-06: Analysis of Power Flows in Transmission Lines Application: Covers power flow control on high voltage transmission lines using a phase shifting transformer. Students vary the phase angle across the line and measure how active and reactive power redistribute between the available paths.
- AEL-SVC: Computer Controlled Voltage Control with SVCs in Transmission Systems Application: Covers static VAR compensation based on a thyristor controlled reactor and a thyristor switched capacitor. Students vary the firing angle and observe how reactive power is absorbed or supplied in order to hold the transmission voltage steady.
- AEL-TI-07: Power Transmission Application with Synchronous Generator: Covers power generation systems based on synchronous generators and the manoeuvres carried out in generation substations. Students run the machine, synchronise it and then study the transmission of its output to the network.
- AEL-PTSG: Computer Controlled Power Transmission Smart Grid Application, with SCADA: Covers transmission applications based on thyristor controlled reactors, thyristor switched capacitors, STATCOM and high voltage direct current transmission. The SCADA system supervises the compensation equipment and records the network response.
- AEL-LPSG: Low Power Synchronous Generators Application: Covers the procedure and manoeuvres required to synchronise a low power synchronous generator with the grid before delivering its energy. Students verify the synchronising conditions and then adjust excitation and driving torque to set the output.
- AEL-MGP: Microgrid Power Systems: Training equipment for microgrid power systems, covering the local integration of distributed generation, storage and loads. Students study islanded and grid connected operation and the transfer between the two states.
- ERP-CBM: Cybersecurity Application: Covers how electrical substations are protected against cyber attacks. Students examine the communication between protection and control devices, see how relay settings could be disturbed and apply the measures that keep substation systems secure.
- AEL-RPC: Reactive Power Compensation Application: Covers the effects of reactive loads in AC circuits and the procedures used to compensate them. Students measure active, reactive and apparent power, switch capacitors in and observe the change in power factor and line current.
- AEL-SST-01: Switching in Transmission and Distribution Substations Application: Covers the switching operations carried out in transmission and distribution substations, including transferring the electrical service from one busbar to another without interrupting supply. Students operate the switchgear in the correct sequence.
- AEL-EECFP: Advanced Power Factor Compensation Application: Covers three-phase power factor correction, the measure industrial customers use to avoid the penalty charged when power factor falls below the prescribed value. Students measure the reduction in line losses as compensation is applied.
- AEL-APFC: Single-phase Automatic Power Factor Compensation Application: Covers automatic single-phase power factor controllers of the type fitted where reactive energy consumption is high. The controller switches capacitor stages in and out, and students follow the correction as the load changes.
- AEL-DLT: Dynamic Loads Application: Uses a squirrel cage induction motor as a dynamic electrical load in order to study how such loads behave in a power system. Students measure the influence of starting and of load changes on the supply network.
- AEL-MEPD-01: Modular Marine Electrical Power Distribution Application with SCADA: Designed by EDIBON, the Modular Marine Electrical Power Distribution Application, "AEL-MEPD-01", provides theoretical and practical training in the field of power generation and distribution in ship electrical power systems.
- PWP-BE: Battery Energy Storage Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Battery Energy Storage Power Plant, "PWP-BE", demonstrates the importance of energy storage in isolated environments. In cases where wind or photovoltaic energy is absent, the storage of chemical energy by means of batteries becomes the only remaining option.
- PWP-CE: Conventional Energy Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Conventional Energy Power Plant, "PWP-CE", must operate together with any other power plant offered in this catalogue. As in a real microgrid, its purpose is to establish the foundation of the electrical microgrid structure and define its frequency and voltage parameters.
- PWP-FE: Flywheel Energy Storage Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Flywheel Energy Storage Power Plant, "PWP-FE", demonstrates the importance of energy storage in isolated environments. Here, a sophisticated application takes charge of storing kinetic energy by means of a flywheel.
- PWP-HE: Hydroelectric Energy Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Hydroelectric Energy Power Plant, "PWP-HE", allows for the study of hydroelectric power plants within the context of microgrids. Because of their rapid response, hydroelectric power plants have a great capacity to supply energy at times of maximum demand.
- PWP-PE: Photovoltaic Energy Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Photovoltaic Energy Power Plant, PWP-PE, allows for the study of photovoltaic power plants within the context of microgrids. A three-phase inverter fed by a photovoltaic panel array simulator forms the basis of the unit.
- PWP-WE: Wind Energy Power Plant: Designed by EDIBON, the Wind Power Plant, "PWP-WE", allows the study of wind power plants within the context of microgrids. An induction turbine generator group forms the unit, supplying energy to the micro grid through an intelligent energy distribution based on the operator's (user's) decisions.
- AEL-MRPC: Manual Reactive Power Compensation Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Manual Reactive Power Compensation Application, "AEL-MRPC", is used to study how reactive power consumption in AC circuits affects energy efficiency, along with the power factor compensation procedures that resolve this problem.
- PSV-BPP-SOF: Biomass Power Plant Simulator: Designed by EDIBON, the PSV-BPP-SOF software aims to show the user the basic principles of operation of Rankine cycle biomass power plants. It presents, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters present in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters by means of the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- PSV-GPP-SOF: Geothermal Power Plants Simulator: Designed by Edibon, the PSV-GPP-SOF software aims to show the user the basic principles of operation of geothermal power plants. It presents, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters present in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters through the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- PSV-GSPP-SOF: Gas Power Plants Simulator: Designed by EDIBON, the PSV-GSPP-SOF software aims to show the user the basic principles of operation of Brayton cycle gas turbine power plants. It exposes, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters present in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters through the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- PSV-HPPS-SOF: Hydroelectric Power Plants Simulator: Designed by EDIBON, the PSV-HPPS-SOF software shows the user the basic principles of operation of hydraulic power plants with and without pumping. It exposes, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters involved in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters thanks to the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- PSV-HSPP-SOF: Heliothermic Solar Power Plants Simulator: Designed by Edibon, the PSV-HSPP-SOF software aims to show the user the basic principles of operation of solar thermal power plants. It presents, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters present in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters through the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- PSV-PPSS: Power Plants Simulation Software: EDIBON has developed a set of SCADA software to simulate power plants, so as to understand their impact and improve their operation. Through it, teachers, researchers and students can experiment with a wide range of real-life situations.
- PSV-WPPP-SOF: Wind Powered Power Plant Simulator: Designed by Edibon, the PSV-WPPP-SOF software shows the user the basic principles of operation of wind power plants. It exposes, in a didactic way, the elements and parameters present in the generation process, along with the interrelations between these parameters thanks to the mathematical models integrated in the simulator.
- AEL-AE1A: Aerial Line Model Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Aerial Line Model Application, "AEL-AE1A", is used to study the basic concepts of power systems in the field of power generation, transmission, distribution and load consumption.
- AEL-TI-03: Arc Suppression Coil Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Arc Suppression Coil Application, "AEL-TI-03", shows students how an earth fault current can be neutralised using a Petersen Coil.
- AEL-TI-05: Parallel and Series Transmission Lines Application: Studying the parallel and series interconnection of transmission lines is the purpose of the Parallel and Series Transmission Lines Application, "AEL-TI-05".
- AEL-FUSG-E: Final User Smart Grid - Smart Energy Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Final User Smart Grid, Smart Energy Application, "AEL-FUSG-E", is an application that reflects the behaviour of real Home Energy Management Systems.
- AEL-FUSG-M: Final User Smart Grid - Smart Meter Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Smart Grid (End User), Smart Meter Application, "AEL-FUSG-M", offers a real smart grid system in which users can manage a real smart meter.
- AEL-FUSG-N: Final User Smart Grid - Net Metering Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Final User Smart Grid, Net Metering Application, "AEL-FUSG-N", allows the user to simulate the sale or consumption of the generated energy.
- MPGDC: Computer Controlled Marine Power Generation and Distribution System: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Marine Power Generation and Distribution System, "MPGDC", provides both theoretical and practical training in the field of ship power generation and distribution.
- HVLS: High Voltage Laboratory System: A high voltage laboratory built from a base unit and optional test kits for AC, DC and impulse voltage testing. The kits supply the test transformer, connecting bars, electrode sets and measuring capacitors needed to assemble each test configuration.
- AEL-VTFP: Voltage Transformer Fundaments Application for Protection Devices: Shows what voltage transformers do in a protection scheme and which parameters govern the choice of a suitable unit. Students wire the transformer to the protection devices and measure the secondary quantities under different primary conditions.
- ERP: Protection Relays Application: A protection relay application reproducing the arrangement used in real electrical substations. Students set the relay characteristics, apply test quantities and observe the tripping behaviour, gaining experience with substation protection practice.
- AEL-CTFP: Current Transformer Fundaments Application for Protections Devices: Shows the functions of current transformers in protection schemes and the parameters that decide which unit is suitable. Students connect the transformer to protection devices and measure the secondary current against the primary quantity.
- AEL-GPRE: Generator Protection Relay Application: Covers the control and protection systems of high power generators at both theoretical and practical levels. The application offers several training levels, from wiring the protection devices to setting the relay and testing the protection functions.
- AEL-AI13: Electrotechnics Application (RLC Circuits, Electrostatics, Motors, Transformers, Lighting): A general electrotechnics rack covering electric circuits, static electricity, magnetism, motors, transformers and lighting. It gives students starting an electrical course a single platform on which each of those topics can be wired and measured.
- AEL-AI13-A: Electrotechnics Application (RLC Circuits): Covers the behaviour and purpose of RLC circuits using a set of resistors, inductors and capacitors of different values. Students assemble series and parallel combinations on the panel and measure impedance, phase relationships and resonance.
- AEL-AI13-E: Electrotechnics Application (Lighting): Aimed at students beginning electrical work, this application makes the difference between series and parallel connection clear using lighting devices. Different lamps are wired and the effect of each connection on the circuit is measured.
- AEL-CM1: Logical Control Operations Application: Covers the basic logic control operations used in industry, built from timers, push buttons, signalling lamps, contactors and thermal relays. Students wire each combination on the rack and follow the control sequence that results.
- AEL-CM2: Application of Manual Starters and Velocity Commutators with Asynchronous Motors: Covers how Dahlander and wound rotor induction motors are wired and controlled using manual starters and speed commutators. Students carry out the main starting and speed changing methods used with these machines in industry.
- AEL-MED: Industrial Installations Monitoring Application: Introduces consumption supervision in industrial installations. The rack carries a main power supply together with AC voltmeter, ammeter and further measuring modules, so students record the electrical quantities of an installation in service.
- AEL-AD33: Single-Phase Installations Faults Application: Covers the protective devices used in single-phase domestic installations. Faults are introduced through the safety elements so the student can see which protection operates for each kind of fault, and understand the reason it acts.
- AEL-AD33T: Three-phase Installations Faults Application: Covers the protective devices used in three-phase industrial installations. Students introduce different faults through the safety elements and verify which protection acts in each case and the reason for its operation.
- AEL-AE5: Protection Relays Control Application: Covers the operation of protection relays, including overcurrent relays that open the circuit when a previously configured current level is detected. Students set the relay characteristics and confirm the tripping behaviour under test.
- AEL-PMEI: Protection Measures in Electrical Installations Application: Practical training in installing and testing the main electrical protections used in housing and in industry, together with the devices in the basic circuits. Students wire the protections themselves and then verify their operation.
- WIT-IEP: Wiring Installation Training for Industrial Electrical Protections: A wiring trainer for the electrical protections found in industry, aimed at professional practical training. Students install, wire and test the protective devices, working to the same practices used on a real installation.
- AEL-AD13: Entry Phone Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Entry Phone Application, "AEL-AD13", demonstrates the functionality of an entry phone system.
- AEL-AD14: Audio and Video Entry Phone Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Audio and Video Entry Phone Application, "AEL-AD14", demonstrates the functionality of this kind of entry phone.
- AEL-AD24: Position Switches Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Position Switches Application, "AEL-AD24", demonstrates how different safety switches work, such as MBB (make before break), BBM (beak before make) and the instantaneous micro-switch.
- AEL-AD5: Lighting Application with Timer Switch: Designed by EDIBON, the Lighting Application with Timer Switch, "AEL-AD5", shows how timer switches and other lighting switches work.
- AEL-AD6A: Luminosity Control Application: How a luminosity control system works is examined using the Luminosity Control Application, "AEL-AD6A".
- AEL-AD6B: Basic Luminosity Control Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Basic Luminosity Control Application, "AEL-AD6B", is used to study how a luminosity control application works.
- AEL-AD9A: Heating Control Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Heating Control Application, "AEL-AD9A", is used to study how a heating control application works.
- AEL-AD9B: Basic Heating Control Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Basic Heating Control Application, "AEL-AD9B", is used to study how a heating control application works. It helps students understand the control logic of a thermostat.
- AEL-AE4: Differential Automatic Switches Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Differential Automatic Switches Application, "AEL-AE4", demonstrates how a differential protection switch works when an earth leakage occurs.
- AEL-AE9: Power Flux Protection Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Power Flux Protection Application, "AEL-AE9", is used to study protection devices that resolve network events involving reverse power flow and power factor alteration.
- AEL-CM3: Automatic Control Operations II Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Automatic Control Operations II Application, "AEL-CM3", instructs students in the most important operations of alternating current motors.
- AEL-CM4: Automatic Control Operations with Contactors and Sensors IV Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Automatic Control Operations with Contactors and Sensors IV Application, "AEL-CM4", is used to study automatic control operations with contactors and sensors connected to a load, such as induction motors, conveyor belts, lighting, etc.
- EMT1-S: Cutaway DC Independent Excitation Motor-Generator: A cutaway DC independent excitation motor-generator (EMT1-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT10-S: Cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor, 2 speeds: A cutaway asynchronous three-phase motor with two independent speeds (EMT10-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT11-S: Cutaway 1PH Squirrel-Cage Motor with Starting Capacitor: A cutaway asynchronous single-phase motor with starting capacitor (EMT11-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT12-S: Cutaway Universal Motor: A cutaway universal motor (EMT12-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT14-S: Cutaway Single Phase Repulsion Motor with Brushes: A cutaway single-phase repulsion motor with short-circuited brushes (EMT14-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT15-S: Cutaway DC Permanent Magnet Motor: A cutaway DC permanent magnet motor (EMT15-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT16-S: Cutaway 1PH Squirrel-Cage Motor with Starting and Running Capacitor: A cutaway asynchronous single-phase motor with starting and running capacitor (EMT16-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT17-S: Cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor with "Y" Connection: A cutaway asynchronous three-phase squirrel-cage motor with "Y" connection (EMT17-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT18-S: Cutaway DC Brushless Motor: A cutaway DC brushless motor (EMT18-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT19-S: Cutaway Stepper Motor: A cutaway stepper motor (EMT19-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT2-S: Cutaway DC Series Excitation Motor-Generator: A cutaway DC series excitation motor-generator (EMT2-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT20-S: Cutaway 1PH Squirrel-Cage Motor with Split Phase: A cutaway asynchronous single-phase motor with split phase (EMT20-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT21-S: Cutaway 3PH Reluctance Motor: A cutaway three-phase reluctance motor (EMT21-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT22-S: Cutaway 1PH shaded Pole Motor: A cutaway single-phase shaded-pole motor (EMT22-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT3-S: Cutaway DC Shunt Excitation Motor-Generator: A cutaway DC shunt excitation motor-generator (EMT3-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT4-S: Cutaway DC Compound Excitation Motor-Generator: A cutaway DC compound excitation motor-generator (EMT4-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT5-S: Cutaway DC Shunt/Series/Compound Excitation Motor-Generator: A cutaway DC shunt-series compound excitation motor (EMT5-S) is included for studying the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT6-S: Cutaway Independent Excitation 3PH Synchronous Motor-Generator: A cutaway AC synchronous three-phase motor alternator (EMT6-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT6C-S: Cutaway Permanent Magnets 3PH Synchronous Motor-Generator, 8 Poles, 24 VAC: Supplied as a sectioned model, the EMT6C-S is a Permanent Magnets 3PH Synchronous Motor-Generator rated 24 Vac with 8 poles. Cutting the machine away exposes the different parts of this type of electrical motor for study.
- EMT7-S: Cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor: A cutaway asynchronous three-phase squirrel-cage motor (EMT7-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- EMT7B-S: Cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor, 4 Poles: A cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor, 4 poles (EMT7B-S), is used to study the different parts of this type of electrical motor.
- EMT7C-S: Cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor, 8 Poles: A cutaway 3PH Squirrel-Cage Motor, 8 poles (EMT7C-S), is used to study the different parts of this type of electrical motor.
- EMT8-S: Cutaway 3PH Wound Motor: A cutaway asynchronous three-phase motor with wound rotor (EMT8-S) is included so the different parts of this motor type can be studied.
- EMT9-S: Cutaway Dahlander Motor, 2 Speeds: A cutaway Dahlander three-phase motor (EMT9-S) is included to allow study of the different parts of this motor type.
- AEL-DIM-KIT: 4 Dissectible Induction Motors Application: Designed by EDIBON, the 4 Dissectible Induction Motors Application, "AEL-DIM-KIT", demonstrates to students the assembly, disassembly and starting-up of several types of induction motors.
- AEL-DMG-KIT: Dissectible Motors-Generators Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Disassembly Motors-Generators Application, "AEL-DMG-KIT", provides theoretical-practical training in the assembly of electric motors. It covers the following types: DC Compound with Shunt-Series Motor-Generator, Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor-Alternator, Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor of Squirrel Cage, Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor of Wound Rotor, Dahlander Three-Phase Motor, Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor of Two Independent Speeds, Asynchronous Single-Phase Motor with Starting Capacitor, Universal Motor, DC Permanent Magnet Motor, Asynchronous Single-Phase Motor with Starting and Running Capacitor, Asynchronous Three-Phase Motor of Squirrel Cage with "Y" Connection, DC Brushless Motor, Asynchronous Single-Phase Motor with Split Phase, Three-Phase Reluctance Motor, and Three-Phase Shaded Pole Motor.
- AEL-MGTC: Motors, Generators and Transformers Construction Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Motors, Generators and Transformers Construction Application, "AEL-MGTC", provides theoretical and practical training in the electromechanical construction of electrical machines such as DC motors, AC motors, and single-phase and three-phase transformers.
- WIT-EIB: Wiring Installation Training for Electrical Installations in Buildings: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Electrical Installations in Buildings application, "WIT-EIB", trains students at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of building electrical installations.
- WIT-EPH: Wiring Installation Training for Entryphones: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Entryphones application, "WIT-EPH", trains students at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of entryphone electrical installations.
- WIT-IEM: Wiring Installation Training for AC and DC Industrial Electrical Motors: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for AC and DC Industrial Electrical Motors, "WIT-IEM", trains students at a practical-professional level in the installation, wiring and commissioning of industrial electric motors, both AC and DC. Through this unit, students learn how the motors themselves work and the elements necessary for their correct operation and protection.
- WIT-ILI: Wiring Installation Training for Industrial Lighting Installations: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Industrial Lighting Installations application, "WIT-ILI", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of different industrial illumination lamps.
- WIT-ISE: Wiring Installation Training for Industrial Switching Elements: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Industrial Switching Elements unit, "WIT-ISE", trains students at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of industrial installations based on switching units.
- WIT-ISG: Wiring Installation Training for Industrial Signalling Elements: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Industrial Signalling Elements application, "WIT-ISG", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of signalling applications used in industry.
- WIT-KNX: Wiring Installation Training for Control via KNX: The Wiring Installation Training for Control Via KNX unit, "WIT-KNX", gives students and automation professionals a chance to explore building automation projects, KNX device installation, and ETS software programming. Covering everything from physical installation to advanced programming, this unit equips users with important practical and theoretical skills for designing projects and maintaining automation systems.
- WIT-KNX-BC: Wiring Installation Training for Blinds with KNX: Designed to support the study and understanding of KNX wiring practices, the WIT-KNX-BC unit is tailored specifically for the control of shutters or blinds. It offers a valuable resource for educational and professional purposes, giving hands-on experience and insight into the wiring techniques, programming and commissioning associated with KNX technology for shutter and blind control systems.
- WIT-KNX-BMS: Wiring Installation Training for Building Control via BMS: Tailored for building management systems (BMS), the WIT-KNX-BMS unit is designed to provide practical insight and hands-on experience in KNX wiring practices. It serves educational and professional institutions and training centres focused on building automation, helping students learn and understand the intricacies of wiring KNX devices, programming and commissioning for BMS applications.
- WIT-KNX-HVAC: Wiring Installation Training for HVAC with KNX: Tailored for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems, the WIT-KNX-HVAC unit is designed to support the study and understanding of KNX wiring practices. It provides a valuable tool for educational and professional purposes, offering hands-on experience and insight into the wiring techniques, programming and commissioning associated with KNX technology for HVAC applications.
- WIT-KNX-LIC: Wiring Installation Training for Lighting with KNX: Tailored for lighting control systems, the WIT-KNX-LIC unit is designed to support the study and understanding of KNX wiring practices. It serves as a valuable tool for educational and professional purposes, offering hands-on experience and insight into the wiring techniques, programming and commissioning associated with KNX technology for lighting control applications.
- WIT-KNX-SFC: Wiring Installation Training for Security with KNX: Fire, Intrusion Prevention, Floods, etc.: Specific to security systems, the WIT-KNX-SFC unit is designed to give hands-on experience and insight into KNX wiring practices. Tailored for educational and professional purposes, it allows users to study and understand the wiring techniques, programming and commissioning involved in integrating KNX technology into security-related applications.
- WIT-MCB: Wiring Installation Training for Mains Connection and Meters in Buildings: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Mains Connection and Meters in Buildings application, "WIT-MCB", trains students at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of mains connections and meters in buildings.
- WIT-MDRV: Wiring Installation Training for AC and DC Motor Drives: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, AC and DC Motor Drives application, "WIT-MDRV", provides training at a professional-practical level in the field of electrical motor controllers.
- WIT-NETS: Wiring Installation Training for Network Systems: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Network Systems application, "WIT-NETS", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of the technology used in network connections.
- WIT-PFC: Wiring Installation Training for Power Factor Correction Devices: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Power Factor Correction Devices application, "WIT-PFC", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and testing of existing power factor correction systems in industry.
- WIT-PGH: Wiring Installation Training for Power Generation Hybrid Systems: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Power Generation Hybrid Systems unit, "WIT-PGH", trains students at a practical and professional level in the installation, wiring and commissioning of hybrid renewable energy systems.
- WIT-PHS: Wiring Installation Training for Photovoltaic Systems: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Photovoltaic Systems, "WIT-PHS", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and commissioning of photovoltaic solar energy systems.
- WIT-SDCAC: Wiring Installation Training for Start-up of DC and AC Motor Drives: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training, Start-up of DC and AC Motor Drives, "WIT-SDCAC", provides training at a professional-practical level in the field of electrical motor controllers.
- WIT-WPS: Wiring Installation Training for Wind Power Systems: Designed by EDIBON, the Wiring Installation Training for Wind Power Systems unit, "WIT-WPS", provides training at a professional-practical level in the installation, wiring and commissioning of wind power energy systems.
- SAIT: Transducers and Instrumentation Unit: Shows the transducers most used in industry on one panel. The lower part carries the input and output transducers, covering resistance, temperature, light, position, force, environmental, speed and sound devices, and the upper part holds the signal conditioning.
- BS: Modular System for the Study of Sensors: A modular sensor laboratory made up of a base unit and interchangeable test modules. The base unit conditions and evaluates the transducer signals while each module presents a different physical variable to be measured and controlled.
- BS1: Vibrations and/or Deformations Test Module: Teaches measurement of mechanical vibration and displacement. An elastic vibrating beam on the upper face of the module carries the sensors, so students excite the beam and record how each transducer responds to the movement.
- BSPC: Computer Controlled Base Unit for BS: The computer controlled base unit for the BS sensor modules. It provides the differential and instrumentation amplifier stages needed to condition transducer outputs before a data acquisition system can capture the signal accurately.
- BS2: Temperature Test Module: Teaches the use and control of temperature sensors. A half open chamber is heated by two lamps and the sensors inside record the resulting temperature, so students compare transducer types and set up closed loop temperature control.
- BS4: Flow Test Module: Teaches techniques for measuring changing fluid flow. Two tanks are mounted on a frame with a pumping system that circulates water from the reserve tank, and a measurement transducer records the rate as it varies.
- BS6: Liquid level Test Module: Teaches the use and applications of level sensors and their measurement systems. A two tank arrangement is pumped between reservoirs so students measure liquid level with different transducers and then control it.
- BS3: Pressure Test Module: Teaches the use and applications of pressure sensors and shows the different pressure measurement techniques. A pressure chamber on the module carries several sensors so their outputs can be compared as pressure is varied.
- BS7: Tachometer Test Module: Teaches linear and angular speed measurement. A miniature motor drives a shaft whose speed is set by the voltage applied to the actuator, and the speed sensors on the module are compared as that voltage is varied.
- EDAS/VIS-1.25: EDIBON Data Acquisition and Virtual Instrumentation System (1,250,000 samples/s): A data acquisition and virtual instrumentation system for EDIBON electronics and communications units that have no supervision or acquisition of their own. It captures, conditions and displays the signals of the unit on a computer.
- EDAS/VIS-WF: EDIBON Data Acquisition System / Virtual Instrumentation System with WI-FI communication: A data acquisition and virtual instrumentation system communicating over Wi-Fi. It performs acquisition, conditioning, processing and display of the signals connected to the unit, removing the wired link to the computer.
- M44: Applications of Light: A unit for practicals on light intensity measurement using photodiodes, which generate a current or voltage when the semiconductor junction is illuminated. Students measure the response of the sensors and build the measuring circuits.
- BS10: Light Test Module: Teaches some of the techniques used to measure light or illumination intensity. The module carries a lamp whose intensity is set by varying the supply voltage, so the light sensors are compared against an adjustable source.
- M41: Resistance Transducers: A unit for practicals on resistance transducers, carrying five types: PTC, NTC, LDR, strain gauge and RTD. Students measure how the resistance of each device changes with the quantity it senses and then condition the signal.
- M45: Linear Position and Force: Covers the use and applications of linear variable displacement transducers, which give an output voltage related to the quantity being measured, such as displacement or force. Students calibrate the transducer and condition its output.
- N-M49: Applications of Temperature and Pressure Module: Covers transducers that convert temperature and pressure into an electrical output. Students measure the characteristic of each device, condition the resulting signal and build the measuring circuits around it.
- M47: Rotational Speed & Position Control: A unit whose DC motor speed is set by the supply voltage, with an optical slot sensor, inductive sensor, infrared reflective sensor, Hall effect sensor and encoder arranged along the shaft. Students compare the sensors and close a speed or position loop.
- FACO: Power Supply: The standard laboratory power supply used with EDIBON electronics and communications modules. It provides fixed and variable DC rails plus an AC output through 2 mm terminals or a 25 pin Sub-D connector, with LED voltage indicators.
- EBC100: Base Unit, with built-in power supply: A self contained base unit that holds EDIBON teaching modules and supplies them with power. It includes the hardware support, the built in power supply and the connections needed to seat and energise the available modules.
- EDAS/VIS-0.25: EDIBON Data Acquisition and Virtual Instrumentation System (speed: 250,000 samples/s): An acquisition and control system for EDIBON electronics and communications units that have no supervision of their own. It captures, stores and displays signals at up to 250,000 samples per second, with basic, medium and advanced levels of practical exercise.
- RYC/B: PID Control and Regulation Fundamentals Unit: A self-contained unit for the fundamentals of PID control and regulation. Reference signals generated on the panel are applied to the systems through a PID controller, so students see how each control term shapes the response.
- RYC-SM: PID Control and Regulation of a DC Servomotor Unit: Covers speed control and position control of a DC servomotor. Speed and position sensors allow the dynamic response of the motor to be analysed, and show how each parameter of the PID controller changes that response under load.
- RYC-BB: PID Control and Regulation of a Ball and Beam System Unit: A classical unstable control process: a motor tilts a beam along which a steel ball rolls, and the controller must hold the ball at the set position. Students study stability, tuning and the limits of PID control on an unstable plant.
- RYC: Computer Controlled Teaching Unit for the Study of Regulation and Control: The base unit common to every RYC type unit, on which regulation and automatic control practices are carried out. It is organised into functional sections that provide the reference generation, control and measurement for the process units.
- RYC-PI: PID Control and Regulation of an Inverted Pendulum Unit: An inverted pendulum mounted on a moving carriage, one of the most unstable processes used in control teaching. Position and angle sensors allow the balance of the pendulum to be controlled and the tuning of the loop to be examined.
- RYC-CLM: PID Magnetic Levitation Control and Regulation Unit: A strongly nonlinear process in which a metal ball is held in the air by an electromagnet. Position and current sensors allow the height of the ball to be controlled, so students see what makes a nonlinear plant hard to regulate.
- RYC-N: PID Level Control and Regulation Unit: Covers level control in a tank by regulating the inlet flow. Level sensors, a pump and valves let students change the operating conditions and analyse level dynamics, stabilisation and the accuracy of the control loop.
- RYC-TE: PID Temperature Control and Regulation Unit: Covers temperature control in a tank using a heating element and temperature sensors. Students analyse the thermal dynamics of the process, its response time and the stability of the loop under PID control.
- RYC-C: PID Flow Control and Regulation Unit: Covers flow control in a closed hydraulic circuit using a pump, a flowmeter and an electronic proportional valve. Students analyse flow dynamics and the response of the loop to set point and disturbance changes.
- RYC-CP: PID Position Control and Regulation of a Motor Unit: Covers linear position control using a DC motor that moves a carriage. Position sensors measure the displacement so students can analyse the response of the loop and tune the controller for accuracy and settling.
- UCP: Computer Controlled Process Control (Electronic Valve): A computer controlled process control unit using an electronic control valve. It supports several types of automatic control and can be applied to flow, level, temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity and total dissolved solids.
- RYC-pH: PID Control and Regulation of pH Level Unit: Covers pH control in a tank by dosing acidic and basic solutions. pH sensors, dosing pumps and a mixing tank let students analyse a dynamic chemical process and the response of the loop to changes in reagent flow.
- APC: Applications for Process Control: A set of applications on which students design, assemble and configure control systems while studying the control engineering behind them. They range from simple flow, level, pressure and temperature loops to more complete arrangements.
- CPIC: Computer Controlled Industrial Process Control Plant: An industrial process control plant for experimenting with flow, level, pressure and temperature. It allows the practical analysis of process dynamics and of the control strategies applied to each of those variables.
- CTAC: Computer Controlled Coupled Tanks System: Four transparent tanks, each with a pressure sensor for level, coupled through computer controlled solenoid valves. Two independently controlled pumps drive the water, and a manual valve at each outlet introduces unmeasured disturbances.
- CRCI: Industrial Controllers Networking: A modular unit for networking industrial controllers. Two industrial controllers, a set point module and the associated interfaces let students connect the controllers, exchange data between them and study distributed control.
- CECI: Industrial Controllers Unit: A modular unit built around an industrial controller together with a digital voltmeter, set point generator and the surrounding modules. It shows how a real industrial controller is configured, tuned and connected into a loop.
- SCE: Computer Controlled Power Plants Regulation and Control Unit: Simulates and analyses the behaviour of a power plant in two operating modes. Real mode acquires data from the hardware under steady state or transient conditions, so plant regulation and control can be studied experimentally.
- FLPTU: Flow, Level, Pressure and Temperature Regulation for Process Control: Practical training in industrial process control across four variables. Students work through the fundamentals of control loops and apply both on/off and PID control to flow, level, pressure and temperature.
- CEAC: Computer Controlled Controller Tuning Unit: Works together with a computer so that the parameters of the industrial controller can be changed while the process is running. Students see directly how each tuning change alters the closed loop response of the plant.
- RYC/T: Computer Controlled Modular Control and Regulation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "RYC/T" Computer Controlled Modular Control and Regulation Unit, with SCADA and PID Control, was created to study the principles of regulation and automatic control. It allows analysis of the behaviour of different processes and the application of PID controllers and compensators under real conditions.
- AE-PLC-AB: ALLEN BRADLEY PLC Application: A PLC training application built around a current Allen Bradley controller. It covers logic programming, the different PLC programming languages and communication between the PLC and a computer, with a set of practical exercises.
- AE-PLC-MIT: MITSUBISHI PLC Application: A PLC training application built around a current Mitsubishi controller. It covers logic programming, the different PLC programming languages and communication between the PLC and a computer, with a set of practical exercises.
- AE-PLC-SIE: SIEMENS PLC Application: A PLC training application built around a current Siemens controller. It covers logic programming, the different PLC programming languages and communication between the PLC and a computer, with a set of practical exercises.
- AE-PLC-OMR: OMRON PLC Application: A PLC training application built around a current Omron controller. It covers logic programming, the different PLC programming languages and communication between the PLC and a computer, with a set of practical exercises.
- AE-PLC-CPI: Industrial Processes Control Workstation: A workstation that brings several technologies together to implement four closed control loops: flow, level, temperature and pressure. The loops are configured quickly and easily so students can compare strategies on each variable.
- AE-PLC-PAN: PANASONIC PLC Application: A PLC training application built around a current Panasonic controller. It covers logic programming, the different PLC programming languages and communication between the PLC and a computer, with a set of practical exercises.
- AE-PLC-SE: Elevator Control Application: Covers the electro-mechanical components that make up a modern lift, among them the position sensors, the drive and the door mechanism, and then the PLC program that coordinates them. Students write and test the control sequence.
- AE-PLC-CF: Sorting Workstation: A PLC controlled sorting workstation that identifies the colour and the material of the incoming parts and classifies them into three different places. The modular construction makes each stage of the sorting process easy to follow.
- AE-PLC-CP: Process Control Workstation: A PLC controlled workstation that coordinates three industrial controllers regulating level, flow, temperature and pressure in parallel. The modular construction makes the interaction between the loops easy to follow.
- AE-AS: Automation System Simulation Software: Automation software covering SCADA control functions, PLC programming and 2D and 3D simulation of automation systems. Students build and configure a plant on screen and run their control program against the simulated machinery.
- BS-PLC: Modular System for the Study of Sensors with PLC Control: A large set of sensor modules operated under PLC control, showing how different sensing technologies are used in common measurement and control applications. Students wire the sensors to the PLC and write the control program.
- AE-PLC-FMS14: Flexible Manufacturing System for Industrial Process Control, Filling, Sealing, and Storage: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-FMS14" Flexible Manufacturing System for Industrial Process Control, Filling, Sealing, and Storage enables the study and practice of an automated production cycle comprising 3 distinct workstations.
- AE-PLC-FMS3: Flexible Manufacturing System for Transport, Assembly, Selection (Material and Color), and Storage: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-FMS3" Flexible Manufacturing System for Transport, Assembly, Selection (Material and Color), and Storage enables the study and practice of an automated production cycle made up of 5 distinct workstations.
- AE-PLC-FMS4: Flexible Manufacturing System for Filtering, Mixing, Industrial Process Control, and Bottling: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-FMS4" Flexible Manufacturing System for Filtering, Mixing, Industrial Process Control, and Bottling enables the study and practice of an automated production cycle composed of 4 distinct workstations.
- AE-PLC-FMS6: Flexible Manufacturing System for Feeding and Classification: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-FMS6" Flexible Manufacturing System for Feeding and Classification enables the study and practice of an automated production cycle made up of 2 distinct workstations.
- AE-PLC-FMS7: Flexible Manufacturing System for Feeding, Identification, Classification, and Transport: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-FMS7" Flexible Manufacturing System for Feeding, Identification, Classification, and Transport allows the study and practice of an automated production cycle composed of 4 distinct workstations.
- N-EM-ACC: Feeding and Loading Control: A voltage control with four switches in an "H" bridge is represented by "N-EM-ACC".
- N-EM-CPR: Reactive Current Compensation: The reactive current compensation system represented by "N-EM-CPR" emulates the connection of three-phase capacitive loads.
- N-EM-M: Motor Control: "N-EM-M" corresponds to a three phase motor control connection.
- N-EM-M2BS: Motor with 2 separate Windings: A three phase motor with two separate windings is represented by "N-EM-M2BS", which emulates the motor's movement.
- N-EM-MAC: Starting a Wound - Rotor Motor: The starting of a wound-rotor motor is represented by "N-EM-MAC", where the motor's movement can be emulated when different loads are connected through three phase contactors.
- N-EM-MCETI: Reversing Star-Delta Connection: A reversing motor with star-delta connection control, used to manage the direction of a three phase motor by configuring the connection through three phase contactors, is represented by "N-EM-MCETI".
- N-EM-MCI: Reversing Contactor: A three-phase motor with reversing contactors is what the "N-EM-MCI" provides. It emulates a three phase motor connection in which the turning direction of the motor is changed through three phase contactors.
- N-EM-MD: Dahlander Motor Circuit: A Dahlander motor circuit is represented by "N-EM-MD"; it has two connection configurations for connecting 2 and 4 poles and emulates the motor's movement.
- N-EM-MET: Star-Delta Connection: A star-delta connection of a three phase motor is represented by "N-EM-MET".
- N-EM-MPP: Stepper Motor Control: "N-EM-MPP" is a representation of a stepper motor control used to manage the direction, speed, and position of a stepper motor.
- N-EM-AC: Buffer Storage: A buffer storage system is represented by "N-EM-AC"; it emulates a solar thermal system used to collect and store heat from the sun.
- N-EM-CCO: Sluice Gate Control: A sluice gate control system is represented by "N-EM-CCO".
- N-EM-CME: Mixer Control: A mixer control system handling two different products in a central tank is what the "N-EM-CME" sets out.
- N-EM-CML: Liquids Mixing Control: A liquids mixing control inside a tank with four feeding pipes is represented by "N-EM-CML".
- N-EM-CNC: Level and Flow Control: A level and flow control system, composed of a pressurized circuit with a pneumatic valve that regulates the flow rate of the main water tank, is represented by "N-EM-CNC".
- N-EM-CNTA: Water Tower Level Control: A water tower level control is represented by "N-EM-CNTA", where the water flow control can be emulated using the input valve and the motor of the pump.
- N-EM-CS: Silo Control: A silo control system is represented by "N-EM-CS", where the filling process can be emulated.
- N-EM-PLLT: Filling Process of Tanks: A filling process system is represented by "N-EM-PLLT"; it is composed of three tanks that fill the tank where the desired product is mixed.
- N-EM-RT: Temperature Regulation: The temperature regulation system of a house is represented by "N-EM-RT", which allows the temperature to be controlled using a heater element inside a tank and temperature sensors.
- N-EM-SALL: Automatic Filling System: The "N-EM-SALL" sets out an automatic filling system, complete with a filling and corking system.
- N-EM-SBAR: Dirty-Water Pump System: A dirty-water pump system is represented by "N-EM-SBAR"; it emulates the control of the dirty-water flow using a valve and two pumps that move the dirty-water pipe from a dirty-water tank.
- N-EM-SBP: Pump System (Pressure): A pressure system is represented by "N-EM-SBP"; it emulates two pumps that fill a tank.
- N-EM-SCA: Canalization System: A canalization system that provides water to two houses through two pipes with a valve is represented by "N-EM-SCA".
- N-EM-AN: Annunciator: An access control system with a seven-digit display and keypad is represented by "N-EM-AN".
- N-EM-CA: Elevator Control: A three-floor elevator is represented by "N-EM-CA"; it emulates the control of the elevator cabin's movement, the opening and closing of the doors, the indicators of an elevator control panel, etc.
- N-EM-CA2P: Two-Doors Access Control: Two automatic doors are represented by "N-EM-CA2P", where the movements and positions of each automatic door can be emulated using sensors and electrical motors.
- N-EM-CF: Photo Control: A photomaton is modelled by the "N-EM-CF". It emulates the sequence of actions carried out by the system to make and print the photos.
- N-EM-CI: Fire Control: A fire control station is represented by "N-EM-CI", where different emergency situations involving fire can be emulated.
- N-EM-CLA: Automatic Washing Machine Control: An automatic washing machine is represented by "N-EM-CLA"; it emulates the sequence of actions carried out when the different programs are selected.
- N-EM-CP: Proximity Control (security): A proximity and presence security control is represented by "N-EM-CP", where information about presence in different places of a bank office can be obtained using a PIR sensor, presence sensor, magnetic sensor, and infrared electronic barriers.
- N-EM-CSC: Heating System Control: A heating control system of a house is represented by "N-EM-CSC"; it emulates a home heating system with a heating circuit and two radiators.
- N-EM-CTI: Tower Lighting Control Module: "N-EM-CTI" corresponds to an automatic tower light control.
- N-EM-MB: Drinks Machine: An automatic drinks machine is represented by "N-EM-MB"; it emulates the sequence of actions carried out to dispense beverage cans automatically.
- N-EM-MBC: Hot Drinks Machine: An automatic hot drinks machine is represented by "N-EM-MBC"; it emulates the sequence of actions carried out by a hot drink machine to provide the desired hot drink.
- N-EM-SLU: Running Lights: A running lights system is represented by "N-EM-SLU"; it emulates the control of a series of lamps used to configure the sequence and direction.
- N-EM-CACV: Vehicle Feeding & Loading Control Module: Set in a tequila manufacturing industry, the "N-EM-CACV" models a vehicle feeding control system.
- N-EM-CB: Pump Control: The automatic control of four pumps that fill a tank is represented by "N-EM-CB".
- N-EM-CL: Rolling Mill Control: An automatic laminate control system is represented by "N-EM-CL"; it produces metallic plates of different thicknesses.
- N-EM-CMM: Molding Machine Control: A molding machine control with three different molding machines is represented by "N-EM-CMM".
- N-EM-CR: Reactor Control: A reactor control is represented by "N-EM-CR"; it emulates the mixing of a catalyst, an inert gas, and a substance.
- N-EM-CTRA: Workcell Application: An automatic working cell that produces pieces by soldering two simple pieces together is represented by "N-EM-CTRA".
- N-EM-MA: Embossing Machine: The automatic embossing process of metal disks is represented by "N-EM-MA"; it emulates the series of actions carried out to emboss disks from metallic plate.
- N-EM-PAE: Automatic Stamping Press: An automatic stamping press, together with a transport system, is what the "N-EM-PAE" models.
- N-EM-PELE: Packing Line and Bottling Plant: An automatic packing line and bottling machine is represented by "N-EM-PELE", where the processes of bottling, sealing, labeling, packing, and palletizing can be emulated.
- N-EM-RAC: Compressed Air Network: A compressed air network is represented by "N-EM-RAC"; it is composed of a service unit with an air compressor and an air tank, and a pipe network that supplies an installation with compressed air.
- N-EM-SDT: Pipe Bending System: A pipe bending system with a conveyor is represented by "N-EM-SDT".
- N-EM-ST: Drilling System: An automatic drilling system is represented by "N-EM-ST"; it emulates the steps used to transport pieces to the drilling zone, emulates a drilling process, and transports the drilled pieces to the output area.
- N-EM-TC: Coal Treatment: A coal treatment system used to obtain a desired coal mix from three different coal type storages is represented by "N-EM-TC".
- N-EM-AG2Z: Two Zones Parking Garage: A car parking garage with two zones is represented by "N-EM-AG2Z"; it emulates the control of four barriers, two for exiting, one for entering, and another for changing the parking zone.
- N-EM-AV: Car Parking: A car parking is represented by "N-EM-AV"; it emulates the common components used in an automated car park, such as the barrier motor, vehicle presence detectors, traffic lights, etc.
- N-EM-CST: Traffic Signal Control: An automatic traffic signal control is represented by "N-EM-CST"; it emulates a traffic crossroad.
- N-EM-CSV: Ventilation System Control: An automatic ventilation system of an underground car park is represented by "N-EM-CSV"; it controls the smoke level and the CO level to activate the extractor fans.
- N-EM-CCP: Count and Position Control: A count and position control that emulates a robot's movement is represented by "N-EM-CCP".
- N-EM-CPOS: Position Control: A position control system that emulates the control of a cutting machine with a storage system is represented by "N-EM-CPOS".
- N-EM-MCC: Mails Allocation Machine: A mail allocation machine that sorts mail into three different allocations is represented by "N-EM-MCC".
- N-EM-SBT: Conveyor Belts System: A conveyor belt system used to transport three different pieces and sort them into three different areas is represented by "N-EM-SBT".
- N-EM-SCC: Collecting Belt Conveyor: A collecting belt conveyor system composed of three auxiliary conveyors that transport the products to a main conveyor is represented by "N-EM-SCC".
- N-EM-SCCT: Conveyor Charging System: A conveyor charging system with four conveyor belts is represented by "N-EM-SCCT".
- N-EM-SL: Cleaning System: An automatic vegetable cleaning system operating in a continuous process with a quality control system is represented by "N-EM-SL".
- AE-PLC-AC: Air Pressure and Flow Control Workstation: This is an EDIBON PLC based workstation for the study of air pressure and flow control. The wider application range it belongs to includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-ME, the Electrical Machines Application, and AE-PLC-SM, the Smart Grid System Application, among further PLC applications such as pH control and traffic light control. The set is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-CN: Flow and Level Control Workstation: This EDIBON workstation is built for teaching flow and level control through PLC automation. It forms part of a wider range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-PH, the pH Control Workstation, and AE-PLC-SE, the Elevator Control Application, along with other applications for energy and industrial process control. It suits PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-CS: Traffic Light Control Application: This EDIBON application teaches traffic light control logic through PLC automation. It sits within a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-INV, the Greenhouse Application, and AE-PLC-SE, the Elevator Control Application, alongside further applications covering energy, kneading and door control. The set is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-EE: Wind Energy Application: This is an EDIBON PLC application for teaching wind energy control principles. It belongs to a range that also includes AE-PLC-EF, the Photovoltaic Energy Application, AE-PLC-EST, the Solar Thermal Energy Application, and AE-PLC-SH, the Hybrid Energy Application, together with further applications for industrial process and machine control. It is aimed at PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-EF: Photovoltaic Energy Application: This EDIBON application covers photovoltaic energy control through PLC automation. The range it belongs to includes AE-PLC-EE, the Wind Energy Application, AE-PLC-EST, the Solar Thermal Energy Application, and AE-PLC-SH, the Hybrid Energy Application, along with further workstations for industrial and machine control. The set suits PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-EST: Solar Thermal Energy Application: Built around solar thermal energy control, this EDIBON application uses PLC automation for teaching. It forms part of a range including AE-PLC-EF, the Photovoltaic Energy Application, AE-PLC-EE, the Wind Energy Application, and AE-PLC-SH, the Hybrid Energy Application, plus further applications for process and machine control. It is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-INV: Greenhouse Application: This EDIBON application teaches greenhouse process control through PLC automation. It sits within a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-CS, the Traffic Light Control Application, and AE-PLC-SE, the Elevator Control Application, along with further applications for energy and door control. The set is aimed at PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-ME: Electrical Machines Application: Assembled for PLC based teaching, this EDIBON application covers electrical machines control. It belongs to a range including AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-SPA, the Automatic Sectional Door Application, and AE-PLC-SA, the Industrial Kneader Application, together with further applications for energy and process control. It suits PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-MEE: Wind Turbine Application: This EDIBON application addresses wind turbine control through PLC automation. The range it forms part of includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-ME, the Electrical Machines Application, and AE-PLC-EE, the Wind Energy Application, along with further applications for process, energy and machine control. It is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-PH: pH Control Workstation: This EDIBON workstation is built for teaching pH control through PLC automation. It forms part of a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-ME, the Electrical Machines Application, and AE-PLC-SPA, the Automatic Sectional Door Application, plus further applications for energy and process control. It is aimed at PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-RT: Temperature Regulation Application: This EDIBON application covers temperature regulation through PLC automation. It sits within a range including AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-PH, the pH Control Workstation, and AE-PLC-SM, the Smart Grid System Application, along with further applications for energy and process control. The set is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-SA: Industrial Kneader Application: This is an EDIBON application for teaching industrial kneading control through PLC automation. It belongs to a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-SE, the Elevator Control Application, and AE-PLC-SPA, the Automatic Sectional Door Application, together with further applications for energy control. It suits PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-SH: Hybrid Energy Application: This EDIBON application teaches hybrid energy control through PLC automation. The range it forms part of includes AE-PLC-EF, the Photovoltaic Energy Application, AE-PLC-EE, the Wind Energy Application, and AE-PLC-EST, the Solar Thermal Energy Application, along with further applications for industrial process control. It is aimed at PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-SM: Smart Grid System Application: This EDIBON application addresses smart grid systems through PLC automation. It forms part of a range including AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-ME, the Electrical Machines Application, and AE-PLC-SH, the Hybrid Energy Application, plus further applications for energy and process control. It is intended for PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-SP: Power System Application: This PLC based EDIBON application addresses power system studies. It forms part of a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-SM, the Smart Grid System Application, and AE-PLC-EE, the Wind Energy Application, together with further applications for process and energy control. It suits PLC automation laboratories.
- AE-PLC-SPA: Automatic Sectional Door Application: This EDIBON application covers automatic sectional door control through PLC automation. It belongs to a range that includes AE-PLC-CPI, the Industrial Processes Control Workstation, AE-PLC-SE, the Elevator Control Application, and AE-PLC-SA, the Industrial Kneader Application, along with further applications for energy control. The set is aimed at PLC automation laboratories.
- BS10-PLC: Light Test Module for PLC: Through the "BS10-PLC", different light measurement techniques can be studied, along with control of light intensity by means of a PLC.
- BS2-PLC: Temperature Test Module for PLC: Through the "BS2-PLC", the use and applications of temperature sensors as a measuring device can be studied, together with how to perform temperature control by means of a PLC.
- BS3-PLC: Pressure Test Module for PLC: Pressure measurement techniques and control applications with a PLC can be studied using the "BS3-PLC".
- BS4-PLC: Flow Test Module for PLC: Flow measurement techniques and control by means of a PLC can be studied using the "BS4-PLC".
- BS5-PLC: Ovens Test Module for PLC: Through the "BS5-PLC", temperature measurement techniques inside a sealed enclosure, such as an oven, can be studied, along with how to perform temperature control through a PLC.
- BS6-PLC: Liquid Level Test Module for PLC: Liquid level measurement and control techniques of a tank, by means of a PLC, can be studied using the "BS6-PLC".
- BS7-PLC: Tachometers Test Module for PLC: Linear and angular speed measurement techniques through a PLC can be studied using the "BS7-PLC".
- BS9-PLC: Pneumatic Test Module for PLC: Control and handling techniques of a pneumatic actuator, by means of a PLC, can be studied using the "BS9-PLC".
- AE-PLC-A: Part Feeding Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-A" Feeding Workstation for Pieces was created to study pieces feeders with quality control within computer integrated manufacturing systems.
- AE-PLC-MA: Multi-Part Feeding Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-MA" is a Multiple Pieces Feeder Workstation. It provides three different types of pieces to be assembled into one piece by the industrial robot of the "AE-BR" unit.
- AE-PLC-CPD: Defective Pieces Sorter Workstation Application: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-CPD" is a Defective Pieces Sorter Workstation Application that measures the deepness of the hole in the pieces.
- AE-PLC-SIP: Parts Identification Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-SIP" is a quality control workstation that checks three characteristics of the input pieces.
- AE-PLC-SLB: Ball Selection Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-SLB" Ball Selection Workstation supports the study of ball sorting mechanisms using PLC, pneumatic components, and industrial sensors. Positioning, storage, and sorting processes become easier to understand as a result.
- AE-PLC-CTCA: AC Conveyor Belt Workstation: The "AE-PLC-CTCA" operates as an AC powered conveyor system, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-CTCC: DC Conveyor Belt Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-CTCC" DC Conveyor Belt Workstation serves to study how to manage a DC conveyor system.
- AE-PLC-MACT: Pneumatic Handling and Conveyor Belt Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-MACT" Pneumatic Handling and Conveyor Belt Workstation lets students become familiar with automatic systems with conveyor systems, including PLC, industrial sensors, and pneumatic actuators.
- AE-PLC-MAE: Electrical Handling Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-MAE" is an electrical handling system.
- AE-PLC-SPO: Positioning Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-SPO" Positioning Workstation was created to study three-axis positioners for computer integrated manufacturing systems. Incoming pieces are sorted by material and dimensions using a PLC-controlled manipulator.
- AE-PLC-APB: Bottle Opening Workstation: The "AE-PLC-APB" operates as a bottle opening system, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-AT: Automatic Screwdriving Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-AT" is an automatic screw workstation that supplies and mounts four screws in a piece.
- AE-PLC-CRS: Corking Workstation: The "AE-PLC-CRS" operates as a corking system, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-FS: Filling Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-FS" is a filling system.
- AE-PLC-FT: Filtering Workstation: The "AE-PLC-FT" operates as a filtration system, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-M: Mounting Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-M" is a mounting workstation that provides pieces to the system and mounts them inside the base pieces.
- AE-PLC-MEMB: Bottling Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-MEMB" Bottling Station supports hands-on study of an automated bottling process with five stages: container feeding, filling, cap feeding, capping, and final extraction. Pneumatic technology, industrial-grade sensors, and PLC-based control are featured, and the station is fully compatible with flexible manufacturing systems.
- AE-PLC-MET: Labelling Workstation: The "AE-PLC-MET" operates as an automatic labelling machine, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-MS: Mixing Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-MS" is a mixing system.
- AE-PLC-P: Automatic Pressing Workstation: A set of practical exercises makes up the "AE-PLC-P" workstation, through which the student will understand how to control an automatic pressing system with a pneumatic handling system.
- AE-PLC-PHD: Punching Workstation: The "AE-PLC-PHD" operates as a processing workstation, commanded by a PLC.
- AE-PLC-SCOR: Cutting Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-SCOR" Cutting Workstation is intended for the study of automatic cutting machines within computer integrated manufacturing systems.
- AE-PLC-SMOLD: Molding Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-SMOLD" is an automatic molding workstation.
- AE-PLC-ST: Drilling Workstation: Commanded by a PLC, the "AE-PLC-ST" is a workstation that performs automatic drilling.
- AE-PLC-MR2: Rotary Table Workstation: Feeding, Quality Control, and Assembly (material and color study): Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-MR2" Rotary Table Workstation: Feeding, Quality Control, and Assembly (material and color study) was developed to study the mounting, quality control, and feeding system integrated in a rotatory table.
- AE-PLC-MR3: Rotary Table Workstation: Automated Processing Control (drilling and polishing study): Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-MR3" Rotary Table Workstation: Automated Processing Control (drilling and polishing study) was created to study automatic processing control integrated in a rotary table.
- AE-PLC-MR4: Rotary Table Workstation: Filling, Bottling and Capping: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-MR4" Rotary Table Workstation: Filling, Bottling and Capping serves to study how an automatic filling, bottling, and capping system works.
- AE-PLC-ALB: Bottling Storage Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-ALB" Bottling Storage Workstation was created to study how an automatic storage system with three degrees of freedom (XYZ) and a vacuum manipulator works.
- AE-PLC-ALT: Temporary Storage Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-ALT" Temporary Storage Workstation was developed to study how an automatic temporary storage workstation operates.
- AE-PLC-ALV: Vertical Storage Workstation: Designed by EDIBON, the "AE-PLC-ALV" Vertical Storage Workstation allows the study of control of a vertical positioning, storage, and sorting system.
- AE-PLC-FMS1: Flexible Manufacturing System for Transport, Assembly, Pressing, Selection, Screwing, and Storage: A configurable flexible manufacturing system covering transport, assembly, pressing, selection, screwing and storage. The stations are linked into one production line so students study cell integration and Industry 4.0 practice.
- AE-PLC-FMS5: Flexible Manufacturing System for Transport, Classification, Selection, and Pneumatic Handling: A configurable flexible manufacturing system covering transport, classification, selection and pneumatic handling. The linked stations let students program and integrate a complete automated production line.
- AE-PLC-T: Linear Transport Workstation: A closed loop conveyor driven by an electric motor that moves the pallets carrying the parts around the system, commanded by a PLC. Stopping places along the loop allow work to be carried out at each station.
- AE-PLC-FMS15: Flexible Manufacturing System for Feeding, Assembly, Robotic Handling, and Transport: A configurable flexible manufacturing system covering feeding, assembly, robotic handling and transport. Including a robot in the cell lets students program the arm alongside the PLC controlled stations.
- AE-PLC-RFID: RFID Identification Workstation: A workstation that writes, reads and rewrites information on the parts using RFID technology. A conveyor brings each incoming part to the identification area, so students study part tracking through an automated line.
- AE-PLC-FMS2: Flexible Manufacturing System for Transport, Assembly, Selection, Screwing, and Storage: A configurable flexible manufacturing system covering transport, assembly, selection, screwing and storage. The stations work as one line so students practise integrating and programming a complete manufacturing cell.
- AE-PLC-VS: Quality Control Workstation: A PLC controlled quality control workstation with a colour camera that identifies the parts on a conveyor belt. According to the specification set, a pneumatic slide gate separates the parts that do not conform.
- AE-PLC-MAN: Pneumatic Handling Workstation: A PLC controlled pneumatic handling and sorting workstation. The colour of each incoming part is identified at the input area, and the station then takes the part and places it according to that classification.
- AE-PLC-MPS: Pieces Manipulator Workstation: Introduces pneumatics, electro-pneumatics and vacuum handling without assuming previous experience. Students learn the operation and the elements of each circuit while the station manipulates the parts under PLC control.
- AE-PLC-APS: Part Feeder Workstation: A pneumatic and electro-pneumatic workstation whose function is to supply parts and verify that they are acceptable. A pneumatic cylinder delivers the parts one by one and the checking sequence is programmed on the PLC.
- AE-PLC-AL: Storage Workstation: A PLC controlled automatic storage workstation that moves the parts to any chosen position in a numbered grid. Two electric linear actuators and a pneumatic manipulator make up the storage and retrieval mechanism of the store.
- AE-PLC-MR1: Rotary Table Workstation: Feeding, Quality Control and Assembly (dimensional study): An automatic rotary table combining feeding, quality control and assembly, supplied from a vertical store. The dimensional check is carried out as the table indexes each part through the stations in turn.
- AE-PLC-DS: Parts Distribution Workstation: A PLC controlled feeder workstation that provides parts made in different colours and materials to the rest of the system. Parts are held in a vertical store and placed one by one on an exit platform by a rotary arm.
- AE-V: Vacuum Technology Unit: A modular panel carrying the components that make up the vacuum pneumatic system being studied. It contains everything needed to assemble and run the circuits set out in the practical exercises, so students build each arrangement.
- AE-NS: Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic Application: A modular application taking a range of optional kits and elements so that pneumatic and electro-pneumatic circuits can be configured as required. Students assemble each circuit on the panel and then test its operation.
- AE-HD: Hydraulic and Electro-Hydraulic Application: A modular unit taking a range of optional kits and elements so that hydraulic and electro-hydraulic circuits can be configured as required. Students assemble each circuit and measure the pressures and flows as it operates.
- CEAB: Field Bus Applications Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Field Bus Applications Unit, "CEAB", provides the components needed to form a real Profibus DP Network, in which the PC serves as the master device while the unit's other components act as slave devices.
- UCP-P: Computer Controlled Process Control Unit for the Study of Pressure (Air): A compressed air flow and pressure control system built to study the fundamentals of systems modelling and control, the Computer Controlled Process Control Unit for the Study of Pressure (Air), "UCP-P", was designed by EDIBON.
- UCPCN: Computer Controlled Process Control (Pneumatic Valve): Several types of automatic control can be studied with the Computer Controlled Process Control (Pneumatic Valve), "UCPCN", designed by EDIBON, which can also be used to control different variables (flow, level, temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity and TDS) in several ways.
- UCPCNCV: Computer Controlled Process Control Unit (Electronic + Pneumatic Valve and Speed Controller): Several types of automatic control can be studied with the Computer Controlled Process Control System (with electronic control valve + pneumatic control valve + variable speed drive), "UCPCNCV", designed by EDIBON, which can also be used to control different variables (flow, level, temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity and TDS) in several ways.
- UCPCV: Computer Controlled Process Control (Speed Controller): Several types of automatic control, along with different variables such as flow, level, temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity and TDS, can be studied and controlled in several ways using the Computer Controlled Process Control Unit (Speed Controller), "UCPCV", designed by EDIBON.
- RYC-I: PID Control and Regulation of Light Intensity Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the PID Control and Regulation of Light Intensity Unit, "RYC-I", allows light intensity control in a closed environment to be analysed.
- RYC-P: PID Control and Regulation of Pressure Level Unit: Pressure control in a tank using compressed air can be studied with the PID Control and Regulation of Pressure Level Unit, "RYC-P", designed by EDIBON.
- RYC-TAG: PID Temperature Control and Regulation of Water Flow Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the PID Temperature Control and Regulation of Water Flow Unit, "RYC-TAG", allows heat transfer in a water flow system to be analysed.
- RYC-TAR: PID Temperature Control and Regulation of Air Flow Unit: Temperature control in an air flow, using a fan and a heating element, can be studied with the PID Temperature Control and Regulation of Air Flow Unit, "RYC-TAR", designed by EDIBON.
- RYC-pH: PID Control and Regulation of pH Level Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the "RYC-pH" PID Control and Regulation of pH Level Unit is used to study pH control in a tank through the dosing of acidic and basic solutions.
- SERIN/CCB: Servosystems Basic Unit for DC Motors: The "SERIN/CCB" Servosystems Basic Unit for DC Motors is intended for the study of low power servo systems. As a low power DC motor speed control trainer, it includes a breakdown simulator.
- BS5: Ovens Test Module: The "BS5" Ovens Test Module was designed by EDIBON so that temperature measurement techniques could be studied using several kinds of sensors placed inside the sealed enclosure that serves as the oven.
- BS8: Proximity Test Module: Designed by EDIBON, the "BS8" Proximity Test Module teaches techniques for detecting the proximity of objects, with emphasis on the distance at which each sensor can detect the object and the type of material it can detect.
- BS9: Pneumatic Test Module: Designed by EDIBON, the "BS9" Pneumatics Test Module teaches control and handling techniques for a pneumatic piston.
- BSUB: Base Unit for BS: Designed by EDIBON, the BSUB is a complete unit that provides signal conditioning for the output signals of many sensors and transducers that require conditioning.
- HPU: Hydraulic Power Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Hydraulic Power Unit "HPU" includes all necessary components to supply pressurized working oil to EDIBON units equipped with hydraulic circuits.
- SAC: Silent Air Compressor Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Silent Air Compressor Unit "SAC" supplies compressed air to the EDIBON unit that includes pneumatic circuits.
- AE-SCA: SCARA Arm Workstation: A SCARA arm workstation supplied with the programming console of the robot arm, together with a PLC that commands the electrical gripper or the electrical driller. It performs pick and place, storing and part feeding tasks.
- AE-BR: Robotic Arm Workstation: A robotic arm workstation supplied with its programming console. The arm commands the pneumatic gripper or the electrical driller fitted to it, so students program pick and place, storing and part feeding sequences.
- PLCHMI: IIoT local/remote Control and Monitoring with HMI: An industrial internet of things expansion that adds a PLC interface and an HMI control box to an EDIBON teaching unit. Two Ethernet ports let the PLC talk to the HMI, a computer or a tablet, so a process can be operated locally or remotely.
- PLCHMI/S: EDIBON Smart Control PLC with HMI: An expansion for EDIBON SCADA units that adds a touchscreen HMI for monitoring, control and data logging. Variables, trends and results are displayed graphically, actuators are driven from the screen, and experiment data can be written to a USB stick.
- ECR: EDIBON Industrial Modular System with NI CompactRIO: An expansion that puts an EDIBON teaching unit under a National Instruments CompactRIO platform. It combines a real time controller, a reconfigurable FPGA and industrial input and output modules for high speed acquisition, custom signal processing and embedded data logging.
- MSAC: Modular System for Acquisition and Control: A rack based acquisition and control system made up of a control interface box and interchangeable sensor modules. All sensor signals are conditioned to a -10 V to +10 V range and every actuator and sensor is handled from the computer during the whole test.
- LICOMBA: Communications Laboratory: A modular teaching laboratory for the basic and advanced concepts of analogue and digital communication. Students study analogue and digital modulation and demodulation, aerial links and signal analysis in the time and frequency domains, working with a computer through the Control Interface Box.
- EMDA/A: Analog Modulations Unit: A bench unit for teaching analogue modulation and demodulation as used in modern communication systems. It covers amplitude modulation in double side band, double side band suppressed carrier and single side band suppressed carrier forms, together with frequency modulation.
- EMDA/D: Digital Modulations Unit: A bench unit for teaching digital modulation and line coding. It covers amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying, phase shift keying and quadrature phase shift keying, and lets students compare line coding techniques such as NRZ, RZ, RB and AMI.
- EMDA/P: Pulse Modulations Unit: A bench unit for teaching pulse modulation and multiplexing. It covers pulse code, pulse amplitude, pulse width, pulse density, pulse position and delta modulation, and introduces time division and frequency division multiplexing.
- ELT: Transmission Lines Unit: A unit for studying signal transmission along a standardised coaxial line. Students measure line behaviour in steady state and in the time domain, and characterise mismatches, impedance variations and discontinuities using switchable termination loads.
- EDICOM6: Optical Fibre Transmission and Reception: A digital communications module for optical fibre transmission and reception, forming part of the LICOMBA Communications Laboratory range. It lets students send and recover a signal over an optical fibre link alongside the other EDICOM modules.
- EANC: Computer Controlled Antenna Unit: A computer controlled antenna measurement system with automatic 360 degree rotation of the transmitter tower. Students plot radiation patterns in azimuth and elevation and measure signal level, standing wave ratio, bandwidth, directivity and antenna gain from the computer.
- EAN: Antenna Unit: A self contained antenna measurement bench with transmitter and receiver towers and a kit of antennas. Students measure radiation patterns, real time signal level, standing wave ratio, bandwidth, directivity and antenna gain without additional hardware.
- EMIC: Computer Controlled Microwave Unit: A computer controlled microwave test bench built from standard WR-90 waveguide components. Students measure power emission, attenuation, matched and mismatched loads, horn antenna gain, frequency, wavelength, standing wave ratio and impedance using the Smith chart.
- EMI: Microwave Unit: A microwave measuring test bench with an electronic console, microwave generator and a kit of standard WR-90 waveguide devices. Students carry out measurements of power, attenuation, load matching, horn antenna gain, wavelength, standing wave ratio and impedance.
- CODITEL: Telephony Systems Unit: A unit for studying digital switching in telephony networks. It reproduces a time switch with one inlet and one outlet PCM path, so students can follow connection set up, channel assignment and traffic management in a digital exchange.
- ETM: Computer Controlled GSM Communications Unit: A cellular mobile trainer that works with a computer through a USB connection. Students see the AT commands exchanged with the SIM card as each mobile service is used, and study how SIM memory is managed for the SMS inbox and phonebook.
- ESA: Computer Controlled Satellites Unit: A computer controlled trainer for satellite telecommunication systems. Three blocks reproduce the ground transmitter station, the active satellite repeater and the ground receiver station, so students can follow the uplink and downlink signal chain and insert faults.
- ERA: Radar Unit: A working radar teaching system with interface unit, rotating antenna, GPS module, tripod and mobile cart for outdoor practicals. Students measure range and bearing of static and moving objects and work with operating modes, sensitivity control, clutter suppression and guard zones.
- EGPS: GPS Unit: A unit for studying global positioning systems. It pairs a GPS receiver interface with status indicators and an active antenna, connects to a computer over USB, and lets students work through trilateration, receiver start modes and geographical azimuth.
- EBL: Bluetooth Unit: A trainer that builds a simple Bluetooth network between a computer and two Bluetooth devices with LCD displays. Students configure the link, scan for new devices, set communication parameters, program the devices and encrypt the communication.
- ELAN: Lan Network Unit: A trainer for local area networks built from a router and managed switches. Students study network topology and cabling standards, create VLANs, and configure security features such as storm control, ARP spoofing prevention and access control lists.
- AEL-AD28B: Advanced Home Automation Application with ZigBee Wireless Protocol: A wireless home automation trainer focused on the safety system and the energy management system. Students program several control configurations over the ZigBee protocol and simulate different real situations with the modules supplied.
- AEL-AD28C: Home Automation Application with ZigBee Wireless Protocol: An entry level wireless home automation trainer covering lighting control, energy management and wireless intrusion detection. Students build several configurations with the supplied software and study how the ZigBee protocol carries the commands.
- AEL-AD23: Wireless Intrusion Detection Application (RF): A trainer for wireless intrusion detection. It combines an infrared presence detector, a panic push button and a radio receiver with a pilot light module and a bell and buzzer module, so students can trigger and compare different alarm conditions.
- ZWAVE-AI: Z-WAVE Anti Intrusion System: A Z-WAVE anti intrusion set for the Z-WAVE base unit. It adds a motion sensor, a door and window opening sensor, a vibration sensor, a keypad for arming and disarming and a siren, so students can simulate and test different intrusion situations.
- ZWAVE-FFG: Z-WAVE Flooding, Fire and Gas Security System: A Z-WAVE security set covering flooding, fire and gas hazards. It adds gas, smoke and flood sensors together with a siren and a motorised valve for water and gas, so students can program alarm and shut off responses to each event.
- ZWAVE-LC: Z-WAVE Lighting Control: A Z-WAVE lighting control set for programming illumination scenes and monitoring energy use. A multi sensor for motion, temperature and brightness drives a lamp under conditions such as day or night, alongside a commutator actuator and a metering plug.
- ZWAVE-HC: Z-WAVE Heating Control: A Z-WAVE heating control set combining temperature, motion and brightness sensors with radiator thermostats, a wall thermostat and an electric heater. The mix of devices lets students program temperature scenes for both electric and water heating systems.
- ZWAVE-VS: Z-WAVE Video Surveillance: A Z-WAVE video surveillance set built around an outdoor wireless video camera. Students register the camera with the control central, connect a tablet or smartphone and program the device with rules and preset scenes to simulate surveillance events.
- ZWAVE-AC: Z-WAVE Access Control: A Z-WAVE access control set with an electronic lock and a video entry system. Students learn the installation, setting and start up of these devices and then program access control events through the control central.
- ZWAVE-SC: Z-WAVE Shutter Control: A Z-WAVE shutter control set with a shutter motor control module, push buttons and a shutter simulator. Students register the devices with the control central and program opening and closing rules and preset scenes.
- AEL-ZWAVE: Automation Systems Application with Z-WAVE Technology: Covers the devices used in wireless home and building automation with Z-Wave technology. Students plan, wire and program a Z-Wave installation and see how the controller and the sensor and actuator nodes communicate.
- AEL-DALI: DALI Installations Application: Covers DALI lighting control through modules representing the main components of a DALI installation. Students address the control gear, group it and program the lighting behaviour, then verify how the installation responds.
- AEL-AD28A: Complete Home Automation Application with ZigBee Wireless Protocol: A home automation application built on the ZigBee wireless protocol, with modules covering emergency simulation, security and energy management. Students configure the network and see how those areas interact within one installation.
- AEL-KNX: KNX Automation Installations in Buildings Application: Covers KNX building automation from project development through the interconnection of KNX devices to programming with the ETS software. Students build a working KNX installation and commission it as they would on site.
- AEL-BCS: Building Automation and Control Networks BACnet Application: Covers BACnet building automation and control networks, linking theory to hands-on work so that handling skills are developed alongside understanding. Students configure the devices and follow the data exchanged across the network.
- AEL-KNX-LIC: KNX Lighting Control Training Application: A KNX training application dedicated to lighting control. It covers KNX wiring practice, programming and commissioning for lighting, including direct dimming from sensors and push buttons and the use of KNX to DALI gateways.
- AEL-KNX-HVAC: KNX for HVAC Control Training Application: A KNX training application for heating, ventilation and air conditioning control. It gives practice in wiring, programming and commissioning KNX devices and in the correct parameterisation of the various air conditioning controllers.
- AEL-KNX-BC: KNX Blind Control Training Application: A KNX training application for blind and shutter control. Students carry out wiring exercises aimed at shutter and blind requirements and then simulate and experiment with control scenarios to see how KNX integrates them.
- AEL-KNX-SFC: KNX Security Control Training Application: Fire, Anti-intrusion, Floods, etc.: A KNX training application for building security. Practicals use detectors for anti intruder, fire and flood alarms so that students learn the wiring, programming and commissioning of KNX devices in security installations.
- AEL-KNX-BMS: Building Control Training Application via BMS: A KNX training application for building management systems. It shows how KNX contributes to integrated building management, where visualisation and management of system variables matter, and covers device wiring, programming and commissioning for BMS work.
- AEL-AD15A: Position Control Advanced Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Position Control Advanced Application, "AEL-AD15A", is used to study different types of position sensors and their possible applications.
- AEL-AD15B: Position Control Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Position Control Application, "AEL-AD15B", allows study of different types of position sensors and their possible applications.
- AEL-AD1A: Robbery Alarm Advanced Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Robbery Alarm Advanced Application, "AEL-AD1A", shows students different types of burglar alarms.
- AEL-AD1B: Robbery Alarm Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Robbery Alarm Application, "AEL-AD1B", presents students with different types of burglar alarms.
- AEL-AD22: Flooding Control Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Flooding Control Application, "AEL-AD22", is used to examine and study how the most common flooding control systems operate.
- AEL-AD25A: Control Application for Home Electric Service through the telephone: Designed by EDIBON, the Control Application for Home Electric Services through the Telephone, "AEL-AD25A", is used to study several home safety applications.
- AEL-AD30: Gas and Smoke Detection Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Gas and Smoke Detection Application, "AEL-AD30", is used to study how a gas leak detection and fire prevention system operates.
- AEL-AD31: Movement and Sound Detection Application: How the most common intrusion detector operates is what the Movement and Sound Detection Application, "AEL-AD31", is designed to help students understand.
- AEL-AD3A: Fire Alarm Advanced Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Fire Alarm Advanced Application, "AEL-AD3A", is used to study different types of fire alarms.
- AEL-AD3B: Fire Alarm Application: Designed by EDIBON, the Fire Alarm Application, "AEL-AD3B", is used to study different types of fire alarms. Several types of sensors and one alarm are included in this application.
- AEL-AD40: Remote Control Application Via Telephone: Studying the operation of a remote control system via telephone, in other words the remote control of sensors, alarms and similar devices, is what the Remote Control Application Via Telephone, "AEL-AD40", is designed for.
- ELK: EDIBON Software Development KIT, Powered by NI LabVIEW: A software development kit built on the National Instruments LabVIEW environment for students starting out in programming and hardware control. It supplies virtual instrument files and an open source SCADA application so new control algorithms and user interfaces can be written.
- EMSK: EDIBON Development KIT for Circuits Simulation, Powered by NI LabVIEW: A circuit simulation kit based on the National Instruments Multisim environment. Students design, prototype, test and lay out printed circuit boards virtually, working through a set of examples of increasing difficulty before moving to real hardware.
- EMAK: EDIBON Matlab Kit: A software package that links an EDIBON teaching unit to the MATLAB and Simulink environment. It supplies scripts and models for measuring physical variables, identifying system behaviour and building and testing control designs against real hardware.
- EFAC: Computer Controlled Three Dimensions (3D) Physics: An open, computer controlled physics platform whose Cartesian robot sweeps a region of space with the chosen sensor. Study sets can be added for electricity, magnetic fields, mechanics, acoustics, optics and thermodynamics, and teachers can build their own experiments.
- FCE: Electric Fields Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform that maps the electric field in three dimensions. Spheres, cylinders, wires and conducting planes with charge sources let students verify Coulomb's law, the force between charged spheres, Gauss's theorem and the superposition principle.
- FCM: Magnetic Field Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform that maps the magnetic field in three dimensions. The robot arm sweeps a region of space measuring field strength at equidistant points, which students view in real time to verify Biot-Savart, Ampere and Lenz laws.
- FM: Mechanics Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform that tracks moving objects by artificial vision. The position of the object inside a bounded enclosure is determined and used to derive velocity and acceleration for inclined planes, free fall, projectile motion and pendulums.
- FAC: Acoustics Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform covering acoustic waves. The computer controlled arm moves a microphone through a three dimensional grid of points so that propagation, interference and wave fronts can be reconstructed from a repeatable experiment.
- FOP: Optics Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform covering the simpler optical phenomena on which more complex effects are built. It focuses on reflection, refraction, transmission, absorption and the measurement of light intensity, or irradiance.
- FTT: Thermodynamics Study Set: A study set for the EFAC platform that examines thermodynamics through the temperature difference between two sources. It gives students a practical route into temperature, heat and energy exchange as measured across a mapped region of space.
- QRQC: Computer Controlled Chemical Reactors Training System: A bench mounted training system for studying the behaviour of the main reactor types used in the chemical industry. Students compare batch, continuous stirred tank, tubular and adiabatic operation on the same service unit. Reagent tanks, dosing pumps and a thermostatic bath support kinetics and conversion experiments.
- QRC: Computer Controlled Chemical Reactors: A modular reactor bench built around a base and service unit to which interchangeable reactor modules are fitted. It lets students compare continuous stirred tank, tubular, batch, laminar flow and plug flow reactors on a small scale. Temperature, conductivity and flow are logged through the SCADA software.
- QRCC: Computer Controlled Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis: A fixed bed catalytic reactor unit for studying the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose. It demonstrates heterogeneous catalysis, conversion against residence time and the effect of temperature on reaction rate. A spectrophotometric analysis section allows the reactor outlet to be measured directly.
- CSRD/4/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 4 l/h Corrosive Solvent Recovery Distillation: A pilot plant that recovers solvent by distilling water out of a corrosive mixture at a nominal rate of 4 l/h. It is built in borosilicate glass with a preheating section and a heated boiler, so students can follow feed, reflux, product and waste streams. Operation is by computer and touch screen.
- CSRD/12/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 12 l/h Corrosive Solvent Recovery Distillation: The larger version of the corrosive solvent recovery pilot plant, rated at a nominal 12 l/h. It separates water from a corrosive solvent mixture in borosilicate glassware and lets students study energy use, reflux ratio and product purity at pilot scale. Operation is by computer and touch screen.
- SLE00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Solid-Liquid Extraction Pilot Plant: A pilot plant that separates a solute from a solid matrix by direct contact with a suitable solvent. Five extraction columns can be loaded with the solid feed and operated in sequence, so students can study staged extraction, solvent recovery and yield. Operation is by computer and touch screen.
- QR: Chemical Reactors: Designed by EDIBON, the Chemical Reactors unit, "QR", allows different types of chemical reactors to be studied and compared in an easy and simple way. On a small scale, it enables the studies and practices necessary to understand how the reactors operate.
- QRAD: Adiabatic and Isothermal Reactor: Designed by EDIBON, the Adiabatic and Isothermal Reactor, "QRAD", functions as a calorimeter for the kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions. This reactor maintains a constant temperature with no heat exchange with its surroundings, ensuring stable conditions throughout the process; such stability is essential for precise, reproducible research into chemical and kinetic reactions.
- QRCA: Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QR, "QRCA", offers a controlled environment in which to conduct detailed kinetic studies of homogeneous liquid-liquid chemical reactions.
- QRCAC: Computer Controlled Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for QRC, "QRCAC", offers a controlled environment for the detailed kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid chemical reactions. Also known as a CSTR (Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactor), this type of reactor holds the reactants in a tank where they are constantly stirred.
- QRCB: Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis: Designed by EDIBON, the Fixed-Bed Catalytic Reactors for Sucrose Hydrolysis, "QRCB", make it possible to study catalytic processes in the liquid phase in depth, using a fixed-bed reactor system. In this system, sucrose undergoes continuous hydrolysis by means of a solid catalyst immobilized inside the reactor.
- QRCB-IF: Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) Unit: Recommended for use with the "QRCB" unit, the Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA), "QRCB-IF", is an additional element that allows continuous measurement of the degree of conversion in the sucrose hydrolysis reaction.
- QRCC-IF: Computer Controlled Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) Unit: Recommended for use with the "QRCC" unit, the Computer Controlled Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA), "QRCC-IF", is an additional element that allows continuous measurement of the degree of conversion in the sucrose hydrolysis reaction.
- QRD: Batch Reactor for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Batch Reactor for QR, "QRD", supports the study and kinetic analysis of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions, together with the demonstration of adiabatic and isothermal reactions.
- QRDC: Computer Controlled Batch Reactor for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Batch Reactor for QRC, "QRDC", supports the study and kinetic analysis of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions, together with the demonstration of adiabatic and isothermal reactions. From sensor calibration to the formulation of velocity equations and the determination of ionic conductivities, this unit offers many opportunities for investigating reaction kinetics.
- QRFT: Tubular Flow Reactor: Designed specifically by EDIBON, the Tubular Flow Reactor, "QRFT", is intended for the kinetic study of liquid-liquid homogeneous reactions. Practices with this unit range widely, including determining kinetic equations, calculating kinetic constants and their variation with temperature, and comparing the reactor's theoretical and experimental conversion values.
- QRIA: Isothermal Reactor with Stirrer: Designed by EDIBON, the Stirred Isothermal Reactor, "QRIA", provides a controlled, uniform environment in which to carry out chemical reactions. By enabling detailed kinetic studies and offering valuable insights into reaction rates, reactive mechanisms and the effects of operating parameters, this reactor is essential for advancing knowledge in the fields of chemistry and process engineering.
- QRIA/D: Isothermal Reactor with Stirrer and Distillation: Designed by EDIBON, the Isothermal Reactor with Stirrer and Distillation, "QRIAD/D", enables the calculation and comparison of kinetic constants and the determination of activation energy for the reactions studied. Used specifically for the kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid or heterogeneous gas-liquid reactions, this reactor provides important information on reaction rate, reactive mechanisms and operational parameter effects.
- QRL: Laminar Flow Reactor for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Laminar Flow Reactor for QR, "QRL", makes it possible to determine the kinetic equations of various reactions, such as the basic hydrolysis of ethyl acetate, and to calculate key kinetic constants.
- QRLC: Computer Controlled Laminar Flow Reactor for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Laminar Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRLC", makes it possible to determine the kinetic equations of various reactions, such as the basic hydrolysis of ethyl acetate, and to calculate key kinetic constants. As a variant of tubular reactors, laminar flow reactors are characterised by fluids moving in parallel layers at a constant velocity and without significant turbulence.
- QRP: Plug Flow Reactor for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Plug Flow Reactor for QR, "QRP", allows the kinetics of reactions and flow behaviour in chemical systems to be studied and investigated. A plug flow reactor is a type of tubular reactor that assumes there is no axial mixing of components along its length.
- QRPC: Computer Controlled Plug Flow Reactor for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Plug Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRPC", allows the kinetics of reactions and flow behaviour in chemical systems to be studied and investigated. A plug flow reactor is a type of tubular reactor that assumes there is no axial mixing of components along its length.
- QRS: Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QR, "QRS", are versatile units for the kinetic study of liquid-liquid homogeneous reactions. In this type of reactor, the outlet flow from one reactor becomes the inlet flow for another, which optimizes processes and enables flexible experimentation with one, two or three reactors, giving a thorough understanding of the process.
- QRSA: Reactors with Stirrer in Series: Designed by EDIBON, the Series Stirred Reactors, "QRSA", make it possible to investigate the kinetics of liquid-liquid homogeneous reactions and to conduct experiments with multiple reactors in series. In this configuration, the outlet flow of one reactor becomes the inlet flow of another, which optimizes processes and enables flexible experimentation with one, two or three reactors, giving a thorough understanding of the process.
- QRSC: Computer Controlled Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Stirred Tank Reactors in Series for QRC, "QRSC", are versatile units for the kinetic study of liquid-liquid homogeneous reactions. In this type of reactor, the outlet flow from one reactor becomes the inlet flow for another, which optimizes processes and enables flexible experimentation with one, two or three reactors, giving a thorough understanding of the process.
- QRT: Tubular Flow Reactor for QR: Designed by EDIBON, the Tubular Flow Reactor for QR, "QRT", is used to conduct the kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions.
- QRTC: Computer Controlled Tubular Flow Reactor for QRC: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled Tubular Flow Reactor for QRC, "QRTC", is used to conduct the kinetic study of homogeneous liquid-liquid reactions. A continuous stream of reactants passes through this unit, mixing and reacting as it flows through.
- QRUBI: Base and Service Unit for QRQC: The elements needed to operate the different reactor modules are supplied by the Base Service Unit, "QRUBI".
- QUS: Base and Service Unit for QR: The elements needed to operate the different reactors are supplied by the Service Unit for QR, "QUS".
- QUSC: Base and Service Unit for QRC: The elements needed to operate the different reactor modules are supplied by the Service Unit for QRC, "QUSC". It carries out the following functions.
- CAGC: Computer Controlled Gas Absorption Column: A packed absorption column for studying hydrodynamics and mass transfer between a gas and a liquid. Ammonia or carbon dioxide is absorbed from an air mixture into water flowing down the packing, so students can measure pressure drop, flooding and absorption efficiency.
- CAG/CD: Double Column Gas Absorption Unit: A two column unit that covers both absorption and desorption in packed towers. Working with the columns in sequence lets students follow a solute into the liquid and then strip it out again, reproducing the operating conditions used in chemical and environmental plant.
- CAPC: Computer Controlled Wetted Wall Gas Absorption Column: A wetted wall column in which a thin liquid film flows down a tube in contact with a gas stream. The oxygen and deoxygenated water system is used, with a desorption column supplying the stripped water, so film mass transfer coefficients can be measured directly.
- LPSA: Laboratory Scale Pressure Swing Adsorption Unit: A laboratory plant for running adsorption tests by the pressure swing technique. A mixture can be synthesised from up to four gas feeds and then separated on the adsorbent bed, so students can study cycle time, purge ratio and product purity.
- QALFC: Computer Controlled Fixed Bed Adsorption Unit: A fixed bed column for demonstrating gas adsorption. Students follow the movement of the mass transfer zone through the bed, record breakthrough curves and study how flow rate, concentration and bed depth change the adsorption capacity obtained.
- QSAC: Computer Controlled Adsorptive Air Drying Unit: A damp air drying plant that removes moisture by adsorption, with transparent columns and continuous regeneration of the adsorbent. Two circuits allow one column to dry the air while the other is regenerated, which is how industrial dryers alternate in service.
- FPCC: Computer Controlled Unit to Study Flow through Packed Columns: A transparent packed column that can be run with water, air or both together to simulate an absorption column. It is used to measure pressure drop against gas and liquid rates, to observe loading and flooding and to compare different packing materials.
- TCEC: Computer Controlled Boiling Heat Transfer Unit: A unit in which a heating element mounted horizontally inside a glass chamber boils a refrigerant, so the boiling curve can be traced. Students observe convective, nucleate and film boiling, locate the critical heat flux and measure condensation on the cooling coil.
- TFEC: Computer Controlled Flow Boiling Demonstration Unit: A demonstration unit built around two concentric glass tubes carrying a refrigerant and a heating fluid in cross flow. It allows the flow boiling regimes inside a tube to be seen and measured, which supports teaching on evaporators and two phase flow.
- QUCC: Computer Controlled Crystallization Unit: A unit for the study of cooling crystallisation, aimed at substances whose solubility changes with temperature. Students control the cooling profile and agitation and examine how they affect nucleation, crystal growth and the size distribution of the product.
- QUCC/A: Computer Controlled Advanced Crystallization Unit: An advanced cooling crystallisation unit that allows the industrial mass transfer operation to be seen and measured in more detail than the basic model. It supports work on supersaturation, seeding, residence time and the recovery of the crystalline product.
- QDTLC: Computer Controlled Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit: A teaching unit for measuring diffusion in liquid systems. Students determine diffusion coefficients from concentration measurements and relate them to temperature and solution composition, which introduces the basic theory behind mass transfer operations.
- QDTGC: Computer Controlled Gaseous Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit: A unit for studying the diffusion of a volatile liquid vapour into a gas. The rate of evaporation from a capillary is measured against temperature and air flow, allowing the gas phase diffusion coefficient to be calculated and compared with published values.
- UDCC/A: Advanced Computer Controlled Continuous Destillation Unit: A continuous fractional distillation unit built around a packed column that can be operated with different packings. A feed system supplies the column while reflux, boil up and product rates are controlled, so students can carry out full mass and energy balances.
- UDCC: Computer Controlled Continuous Distillation Unit: A continuous distillation unit with a boiler that accepts interchangeable columns, an eight plate column and a packed column with Raschig rings being supplied. Students compare plate and packed operation and study reflux ratio, plate efficiency and product composition.
- UDDC: Computer Controlled Batch Distillation Unit: A batch distillation unit with a boiler that accepts interchangeable plate and packed columns. It is used to follow the change in still and distillate composition through a batch, and to study the effect of reflux ratio on separation and on cycle time.
- TTEC: Computer Controlled Bench Top Cooling Tower: A bench top cooling tower in which heated water is pumped to distribution manifolds at the top of the packing while air is drawn upwards. Students measure approach, range and cooling capacity and construct the energy and mass balance for the tower.
- SBANC: Computer Controlled Tray Drier: A tray drier consisting of a tunnel through which heated air is passed over trays holding the wet solid. Sample weight, air temperature, humidity and velocity are followed so that drying rate curves and the critical moisture content can be determined.
- SSPC: Computer Controlled Spray Drier: A spray drier for producing powders from aqueous emulsions, solutions, suspensions and colloids. A peristaltic pump feeds the liquid to a nozzle in the drying chamber, so students can relate inlet temperature, feed rate and atomisation to powder yield and moisture.
- SDCC: Computer Controlled Spray Dryer and Chiller Unit: A unit that combines spray drying and spray chilling in one chamber, so liquids can be turned into powders either by evaporating the solvent or by solidifying a melt. It allows the two operating modes to be compared on the same feed material.
- BLIO: Freeze Dryer: A freeze dryer that carries out lyophilisation inside a transparent chamber, with control of chamber pressure and of the heated trays. Students follow the freezing, primary drying and secondary drying stages and measure the moisture removed from the product.
- EPAC: Computer Controlled Rising Film Evaporator: A rising film evaporator used to concentrate a non-volatile solute by evaporating water from the feed. The design suits heat sensitive products because contact time is short, and students can measure evaporation capacity, steam economy and product concentration.
- EPDC/C: Computer Controlled Falling Film Evaporator: A falling film evaporator in which the feed flows down the inside of a heated tube as a thin film. It gives high heat transfer coefficients at low temperature difference, so students can compare its performance with rising film operation on the same duty.
- EDPAC: Computer Controlled Double Effect Rising Film Evaporator: A two effect evaporator with single glass tube evaporators that can be run in series, in parallel or as a true double effect. It lets students measure the steam economy gained by reusing vapour from the first effect to heat the second.
- EPFC: Computer Controlled Thin Film Evaporator: A thin film evaporator in which a rotating wiper spreads the feed over the heated wall. It is used to study the operating variables that control thin film evaporation, and suits viscous or heat sensitive products that cannot be handled in a conventional evaporator.
- UELLC: Computer Controlled Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit: A laboratory scale column for separating the components of a liquid mixture by contacting it with an immiscible solvent. Students measure the distribution of solute between the phases, determine stage efficiency and study the effect of flow ratio on recovery.
- UESLC: Computer Controlled Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit: A continuous multistage extraction unit that removes a soluble fraction from a solid using a solvent in countercurrent flow. It teaches leaching, stage calculations and solvent recovery, and lets students study the effect of solvent rate on extraction yield.
- QEDC: Computer Controlled Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit: A batch unit for solid and liquid extraction that is particularly suited to recovering oil from oily seeds and then desolventising the meal. Students follow both the extraction and the solvent stripping stages and measure the oil recovered.
- TFUC: Computer Controlled Continuous and Batch Filtration Unit: A filtration unit that carries two different filters, a vertical nylon plate filter and a second filter element, so batch and continuous filtration can be compared. Students measure filtrate rate against time and study cake build up and filter medium resistance.
- AFPMC: Computer Controlled Plate and Frame Filter Press: A plate and frame filter press in which the number of frames and the type of filter cloth can be changed. A suspension is pumped through the press so that students can study filtration and clarification, cake washing and the pressure and flow relationship.
- EMLS: Liquid/Solid Mixing Unit: A mixing rig with a variable speed motor and mechanical fittings that accept a range of interchangeable agitators. It is used to study the mixing of liquids and solids, including power consumption, impeller choice, baffling and the time needed to reach a uniform mixture.
- QCDIC: Computer Controlled Disc Centrifuge: A disc stack centrifuge for studying the separation of emulsions by centrifugal force. It reproduces the operating principles of industrial centrifuges, so students can relate separation efficiency to rotational speed, feed rate and the density difference of the phases.
- PFTC: Computer Controlled Drum Cell Filter: A rotary drum filter for studying the continuous filtration of liquids carrying suspended solids. The drum, vacuum system and scraper can be watched in operation, and students measure filtrate rate and cake moisture against drum speed and submergence.
- LFFC: Computer Controlled Fixed and Fluidized Bed Unit: A unit with two transparent columns, one for air and one for water, so flow through a particle bed can be studied in both fluids at once. Students measure pressure drop across fixed and fluidised beds, find the minimum fluidisation velocity and check the Carman Kozeny equation.
- TTLFC: Computer Controlled Fluidization and Fluid Bed Heat Transfer Unit: A unit that gives visual and quantitative results for air flowing through a packed bed and then a fluidised bed of granular material. A heated probe allows bed to surface heat transfer coefficients to be measured as the bed passes from fixed to fluidised.
- EECC: Computer Controlled Corrosion Study Unit: A unit that runs up to eight corrosion cells at the same time, each holding a test specimen mounted so that unwanted secondary effects are avoided. It is used to compare corrosion rates for different metals, electrolytes and protection methods.
- EIIC: Computer Controlled Ion Exchange Unit: A self contained unit with two transparent columns to be filled with anionic and cationic resins, plus a spare column and a controlled feed pump. Students follow demineralisation, measure breakthrough by conductivity and carry out resin regeneration.
- QMS: Solids Handling Study Unit: A bench that introduces the handling of bulk solids, covering size reduction, mixing, transport, discharge and weighing. It gives students practical work on hopper flow, conveying and particle size analysis, which are often missing from a chemical engineering course.
- SCS/60/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 60 l Semicontinuous Centrifugal Separator: A 60 l semicontinuous centrifugal separator supplied as a pilot plant, used by EDIBON to demonstrate the recovery of lignin from lignocellulosic biomass. It allows solid and liquid separation at pilot scale to be studied under computer and touch screen control.
- CAG: Gas Absorption Column: Designed to study hydrodynamic and absorption processes in a packed column, the Gas Absorption Column, "CAG", is a laboratory-scale unit.
- QUCB: Crystallization Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Crystallization Unit, "QUCB", is a unit for studying the cooling crystallization process. It was developed to study the crystallization reaction of constituents whose solubility changes with temperature.
- QUCB/A: Advanced Crystallization Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Advanced Crystallization Unit, "QUCB/A", is a crystallization unit based on the cooling method. It allows observation and study of the mass transfer industrial operation in which a solid is formed from a homogeneous phase (dissolved solute).
- QDTG: Gaseous Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Gaseous Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit, "QDTG", allows students to become familiar with the theoretical concepts of mass transfer unit operations, specifically the diffusion of a volatile liquid in an inert gas. In doing so, it yields experimental data and results that are useful for a practical understanding of the process and, therefore, for the technical training of students.
- QDTL: Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit, "QDTL", is a teaching unit that allows students to become familiar with the notions of mass transfer theory, especially diffusion in liquid systems. This yields experimental data and results that are useful for an ideal practical understanding of the process and, consequently, for the technical teaching of students.
- UDCB: Continuous Distillation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Distillation Unit, "UDCB", is a powerful laboratory tool for studying the variables that affect the distillation process.
- UDDB: Batch Distillation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Batch Distillation Unit, "UDDB", supports the experimental study of the principles and variables involved in the distillation process.
- SSPB: Spray Drier: Designed by EDIBON, the Spray Drier, "SSPB", makes it possible to study processes involving aqueous emulsions, solutions, suspensions and colloidal solutions.
- EDPAB: Double Effect Rising Film Evaporator: Designed by EDIBON, the "EDPAB" unit makes it possible to observe and control a serial, parallel or double effect evaporation process.
- EPAB: Rising Film Evaporator: Designed by EDIBON, the Rising Film Evaporator, "EPAB", is used to study the operating processes of a rising film evaporator. It monitors all the variables needed for a complete study of the process under the working conditions and investigates the effects of varying process parameters, such as vacuum, temperature, flow, etc., on rising film evaporation.
- UELL: Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit: Continuous extraction of one or several components using a solvent can be studied with the Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UELL". Contact between the two phases takes place inside the vertically oriented packed column, where they circulate in countercurrent.
- UESLB: Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UELSB", allows a continuous, countercurrent solid-liquid extraction process to be carried out. This is the method most commonly used in industry, because it is the one with the highest efficiency.
- EFLP: Deep Bed Filter Unit: Filtration in open and closed circuit can be studied with the Deep Bed Filter Unit, "EFLP", which also makes it possible to visualise the bed washing process.
- SCS/1000/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 1000 l Semicontinuous Centrifugal Separator: Designed by EDIBON, the Computer Controlled and Touch Screen 1000 l Semicontinuous Centrifugal Separator, "SCS/1000/CTS", is a pilot plant that demonstrates the obtaining of lignin from lignocellulosic biomass for further research and study.
- TFUB: Continuous and Batch Filtration Unit: The principles of continuous and batch filtration under constant pressure and constant flow operation are demonstrated by the Continuous and Batch Filtration Unit, "TFUB".
- LFF: Fixed and Fluidized Bed Unit: The flow of a fluid through a bed of particles, both fixed and fluidized, can be fully studied using the Fixed and Fluidized Bed Unit, "LFF".
- EEC: Corrosion Study Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Corrosion Study Unit, "EEC", allows the simultaneous study of corrosion in up to eight corrosion cells.
- EII: Ion Exchange Unit: Designed for the study of water softening in a single bed, the Ion Exchange Unit, "EII", also supports water demineralization in a double bed system.
- EPIRC: Computer Controlled Pyrolysis Unit: A unit for studying the thermal decomposition of organic matter and other materials in the absence of oxygen, with programmable temperature ramp rates. Students recover and examine the solid, liquid and gas fractions and relate product yield to heating rate and final temperature.
- PLGC: Computer Controlled Gas Washing Processing Plant: A wet scrubbing plant in which water is pumped to the top of a column while solids are fed in by a dosing system, so that the gas stream is washed as it passes through. It is used to teach particulate and gas removal from air streams and to measure scrubbing efficiency.
- PCGC: Computer Controlled Gas Cyclone: A cyclone unit for studying the separation of fine solids from an air stream. Students measure collection efficiency against particle size and air flow rate and observe the pressure drop across the cyclone, which is the standard experiment in air pollution control teaching.
- EDIBON-MOF4AIR: Pilot Plant for CO2 Adsorption Capture: A pilot plant for capturing carbon dioxide from a flue gas stream by adsorption, developed within the European MOF4AIR project. It lets students run adsorption and regeneration cycles on a solid sorbent and measure capture efficiency, which supports teaching on carbon capture and storage.
- PDAC: Computer Controlled Aerobic Digester: A digester for studying the aerobic breakdown of organic matter in wastewater sludge. The reactor vessel is aerated and stirred, and temperature, dissolved oxygen and pH are logged, so students can follow the reduction of organic load and the oxygen demand of the process.
- PDANC: Computer Controlled Anaerobic Digester: An anaerobic digestion unit supplied with two packed digesters so that the process can be run in one stage or split into two. It is used to study the stages of anaerobic digestion, gas production and the effect of loading rate and temperature on sludge stabilisation.
- AWTC: Computer Controlled Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment Unit: A unit for investigating anaerobic biological degradation of wastewater under controlled conditions. Temperature, pH and feed rate are regulated to maintain microbial growth, so students can follow organic load removal and biogas generation through a full treatment cycle.
- PEFC: Computer Controlled Flocculation Test Unit: A six position jar test unit for studying the removal of dissolved and colloidal matter by coagulation and flocculation. Each beaker has its own adjustable speed paddle, so students can vary dose, mixing speed and settling time and compare the resulting floc and supernatant quality.
- PEAIC: Computer Controlled Aeration Unit: An aeration unit for studying the oxygen transfer characteristics of diffused air systems. Students measure the oxygenation capacity of the tank and examine how air flow rate, water temperature and water chemistry affect the overall transfer coefficient.
- PCCAC: Computer Controlled Water Quality Control Unit: A unit that pumps water from a feed tank into a stirred transparent tank where conductivity is regulated by dosing, then on through the process line. It is used to teach continuous water quality monitoring and closed loop control of conductivity, pH and temperature.
- SPFC: Computer Controlled Sedimentation, Precipitation and Flocculation Unit: A unit for studying the physico-chemical treatment of water, covering chemical precipitation, flocculation and settling in one flow line. Students dose reagents, follow the formation of floc and measure the clarity of the treated water leaving the settling section.
- POAC: Computer Controlled Advanced Oxidation Unit: An advanced oxidation unit that generates hydroxyl radicals by combining ultraviolet radiation with hydrogen peroxide. Raw water is dosed in a transparent tank and passed through the reactor, so students can measure the destruction of organic pollutants against dose, contact time and UV intensity.
- PPTAC/1: Computer Controlled Water Treatment Plant (filtration, adsorption, and ion exchange): A small treatment plant that links depth filtration, activated carbon adsorption and ion exchange in a single line. Students follow raw water through each stage and measure turbidity, organic removal and conductivity to see what each operation contributes to the finished water.
- PPTAC/2: Computer Controlled Water Treatment Plant (filtration and ion exchange): A treatment plant that combines depth filtration with ion exchange. It is the simpler of the two EDIBON water treatment plants and is used to teach solids removal followed by demineralisation, including resin exhaustion and regeneration.
- PFADC: Computer Controlled Dissolved Air Flotation Unit: A dissolved air flotation unit in which pressurised air is released into the treated stream so that fine particles rise and are skimmed off. Students dose coagulants, adjust recycle ratio and saturation pressure and measure the removal achieved in the flotation cell.
- PPFAC: Computer Controlled Activated Sludge Process Unit: A bench scale activated sludge plant with aeration and settling stages that reproduces the operation of a municipal treatment works. Students break down organic matter with aerobic cultures and study sludge age, recycle rate, settleability and effluent quality.
- PPBC: Computer Controlled Biofilm Process Unit: A trickling filter unit in which wastewater is distributed over a packed medium carrying an attached biofilm. It is used to study fixed film treatment, including hydraulic and organic loading, recirculation and the removal achieved across the filter depth.
- EFLPC: Computer Controlled Deep Bed Filter Unit: A deep bed filter that removes suspended solids from raw water as it passes down through a granular medium. Students follow head loss with time, measure filtrate quality and carry out backwashing, which covers the core rapid gravity filtration experiments.
- ROUC: Computer Controlled Reverse Osmosis/Ultrafiltration Unit: A membrane unit that performs tangential flow filtration by both reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration. Two variable speed pumps set the feed conditions, so students can measure permeate flux and rejection against pressure, cross flow velocity and feed concentration.
- PEAC: Computer Controlled Adsorption Unit: An adsorption unit with two activated carbon columns that can be operated in series or in parallel. It reproduces the behaviour of adsorption in physico-chemical water treatment, allowing breakthrough curves and bed exhaustion to be measured under different flow rates.
- PDSC: Computer Controlled Sedimentation Tank: A continuous flow sedimentation tank for demonstrating the settling of discrete particles. Students measure removal efficiency against overflow rate and detention time and observe the flow pattern through the tank, which underpins primary settlement design.
- PEIFC: Computer Controlled Filterability Index Unit: A unit that determines the filterability index of a water sample using a bed of granular material, normally sand, chosen by the student. The measurements taken allow the filterability of different waters and media to be compared before a full filtration design is attempted.
- PDA: Aerobic Digester: The Aerobic Digester, "PDA", is intended for studying and understanding aerobic digestion processes and analysing their main parameters.
- PDAN: Anaerobic Digester: The Anaerobic Digester, "PDAN", is intended for studying and understanding both the stages of anaerobic digestion and the process itself; it comes supplied with two packed anaerobic digesters.
- PEAI: Aeration Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Aeration Unit, "PEAI", demonstrates the water aeration process used mainly to eliminate odours and tastes from water. By means of different air diffusion systems, it allows the study of the oxygen transfer characteristics, as well as the study of the mixing process.
- PEF: Flocculation Test Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Flocculation Test Unit, "PEF", allows the coagulation and flocculation operations to be studied, along with analysis of the main parameters that determine the colloids removal operation.
- SPFB: Sedimentation, Precipitation and Flocculation Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Sedimentation, Precipitation and Flocculation Unit, "SPFB", is used to study the parameters that affect the physicochemical treatment of wastewater for purification.
- MFPG: Unit for studying Forces in a Jib Crane: MFPG is used to measure the forces in the members of a simple jib crane. Loads are hung from the jib and the tie and strut forces are read on spring balances, so measured values can be compared with a drawn force diagram.
- MVS: Suspension Bridge Unit: MVS is a model suspension bridge for studying cable structures. Point and distributed loads are applied to the deck while cable tension and sag are measured, showing how the cable profile and support reactions change with loading.
- MARP: Parabolic Arch Unit: MARP is used to study a parabolic arch under load. Horizontal thrust and reactions are measured for point loads at different positions along the span, allowing the influence line for thrust to be plotted and compared with theory.
- MART: Three-Hinged Arch Unit: MART is used to study the statically determinate three hinged arch. Reactions and horizontal thrust are measured for loads at different positions along the span, and influence lines are then plotted from the results.
- MFBS: Unit for Studying Forces in a Simple Bar Structure: MFBS is used to measure the member forces in a simple pin jointed frame. Loads are applied at the joints and the tension or compression in each bar is read, so results can be checked against the method of joints.
- MFCS1: Unit for studying Forces in Different Single Plane Trusses: MFCS1 allows several plane truss configurations to be built and loaded. Member forces are measured with load cells or spring balances so students can compare experimental values with those from the method of sections and joints.
- MFCS2: Unit for studying Forces in an Overdeterminate Truss: MFCS2 is used to study a statically indeterminate truss. Redundant members are added or released while member forces are measured, showing how the load path changes and how indeterminate structures are analysed.
- MFCS3: Unit for studying Deformation of Trusses: MFCS3 is used to measure joint deflections in a loaded plane truss. Dial gauges record movement at chosen joints so measured deformations can be compared with values obtained from the unit load or virtual work method.
- MFL: Two Hinged Arch Unit: MFL is used to study the statically indeterminate two hinged arch. Horizontal thrust and deflection are measured for loads at different positions, so the influence line for thrust can be plotted and compared with theory.
- MPO: Portal Frame Unit: MPO is used to study the behaviour of portal frames under horizontal and vertical loads. Support reactions and sway are measured for pinned and fixed bases, allowing the bending moment distribution to be examined.
- PAHSC: Computer Controlled Soil Moisture Suction Sand Unit: A unit for studying water retention in soil in terms of suction. Students derive the relationship between moisture content and suction for a sand sample and obtain the retention curve, which is the basis of unsaturated soil and drainage calculations.
- PDFDC: Computer Controlled Drainage and Seepage Tank: A glass sided tank for demonstrating and measuring flow through permeable media and in the subsoil. Piezometers along the tank allow flow nets to be plotted for dams, sheet piles and drains, which is the standard seepage experiment in geotechnics.
- PEFPC: Computer Controlled Permeability/Fluidisation Studies Unit: A permeameter built as a transparent cylinder that holds a soil or granular sample. It measures the permeability of the sample under a controlled head and then shows the behaviour of the bed as upward flow lifts it into fluidisation.
- VPMC: Computer Controlled Multipurpose Processing Vessel: A jacketed processing vessel that can mix, emulsify, heat, pasteurise, incubate, cool, chill and cure in one unit. It is used to prepare food products for further processing and to teach batch thermal processing, with temperature and agitation held under computer control.
- AEHC: Computer Controlled Hydrogenation Unit: A batch processing vessel used to adjust the degree of saturation of edible oils by hydrogenation. Students follow the change in iodine value with reaction time, temperature, pressure and catalyst, which is the core experiment in edible oil refining.
- AEDC: Computer Controlled Deodorizing Unit: A batch deodorising unit that performs vacuum steam distillation at low pressure and high temperature. It removes the volatile compounds that carry odour and flavour from edible oil, and lets students study how pressure, temperature and steam rate affect the result.
- AEDC/A: Advanced Computer Controlled Deodorizing Unit: A continuous deodorising unit for edible oil refining, capable of vacuum distillation at high temperature. It extends the batch deodoriser into continuous operation, so students and researchers can study residence time, stripping steam and product quality at pilot scale.
- PACC: Computer Controlled Continuous Cycle Oil Production Plant: A continuous cycle plant for producing olive oil, covering crushing, malaxation and separation. It is used to teach and research the extraction process, to measure the acidity of the oil produced and to study the yield obtained from the fruit.
- EDSC: Computer Controlled Solids Packaging Teaching Unit: A packaging line for solid products that covers dosing, filling and sealing. It reproduces industrial packaging at laboratory scale, so students can set fill weight, study dosing accuracy and examine the seal quality obtained under different settings.
- TFDC: Computer Controlled Teaching Frigorific Tank: An insulated food grade stainless steel tank with a refrigeration cycle that holds a liquid product at a set temperature. It is used to teach cold storage of milk and other liquids and to study cooling rate, heat gain and temperature control.
- CE00/MF: Pilot Plant for Milling and Flour Production: A pilot scale plant that carries out the milling of cereal grain into flour, part of the EDIBON cereal pilot plant range. It covers grain cleaning, conditioning, milling and sifting, so students can study extraction rate and flour quality.
- CE00/B: Pilot Plant for the Production of Bread: A pilot scale bread plant covering the industrial stages of bread making from flour through to the baked loaf. It lets students study dough mixing, fermentation and baking and relate the process settings to the quality of the finished product.
- CE00/P: Pilot Plant for the Production of Pasta: A pilot scale plant for pasta production, part of the EDIBON cereal range. It covers the industrial stages of pasta making from the dough through extrusion and drying, so students can study formulation, extrusion conditions and drying schedules.
- CE00/MA: Pilot Plant for Cereal Malting: A pilot scale malting plant that includes a steeping tank, a germinator, a dryer roaster and a deculmer, together with the auxiliary equipment needed to run the process. Students follow barley through steeping, germination and kilning to finished malt.
- FR00/JP: Pilot Plant for Pasteurized Juice Production: A pilot scale plant equipped for all the industrial stages of pasteurised juice production, beginning with fruit washing and continuing through extraction, pasteurisation and filling. It lets students follow yield and quality through the whole line.
- FR00/PJ: Pilot Plant for Fruit Purees and Pulps Production: A pilot scale plant for producing fruit purees and pulps. The process begins with the reception of fresh fruit and continues through washing, pulping and refining, so students can study the effect of each stage on texture and yield.
- FR00/FE: Pilot Plant for Fruit Essences Production: A pilot scale plant equipped for the industrial stages of fruit essence production. Starting from fresh fruit reception, the aroma fraction is separated and concentrated, giving students practical work on essence recovery and on volatile losses.
- FR00/FS: Pilot Plant for Fruit Sauces or Dressings Production: A pilot scale plant for making fruit sauces and dressings. It carries out the industrial stages from fruit reception through pulping, formulation, cooking and filling, so students can study recipe development and thermal processing together.
- FR00/FJ: Pilot Plant for Fruit Jam Production: A pilot scale plant equipped for all the industrial stages of jam production, beginning with the reception of fresh fruit. Students follow preparation, cooking with sugar, setting and filling, and study the effect of pectin and acidity on the finished jam.
- FR00/JC: Pilot Plant for Concentrated Juice Production: A pilot scale plant that carries out the industrial stages of concentrated juice production. Juice is extracted from fresh fruit and then concentrated by evaporation, so students can study concentration ratio, aroma recovery and energy use.
- UV00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plant for the Grape Treatment: A pilot plant in which the main production processes for grapes are carried out, supplied as a modular and expandable installation in food grade materials. It is operated by computer and touch screen and can be used for teaching, research and small scale production.
- CI00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plant for Citrus Fruits: A pilot plant for processing citrus fruit, part of the EDIBON range of modular and expandable food pilot plants built in food grade materials. It is operated by computer and touch screen and supports teaching, research and small scale production.
- TO00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plant for Tomatoes: A pilot plant for processing tomatoes, supplied as part of the EDIBON range of modular and expandable food pilot plants in food grade materials. It is operated by computer and touch screen and can be used for teaching, research and small scale production.
- VE00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plant for Vegetables and Legumes: A pilot plant for processing vegetables and legumes, part of the EDIBON range of modular and expandable food pilot plants built in food grade materials. It is operated by computer and touch screen and supports teaching, research and small scale production.
- CA00/CUPS: Pilot Plant for the Production of Cured Pieces and Sausages: A pilot plant that produces cured meat products and sausages from untreated meat, following the industrial sequence used in the trade. Students work through preparation, salting, stuffing and curing and study how each stage affects the finished product.
- CA00/COPS: Pilot Plant for the Production of Cooked Pieces and Sausages: A pilot plant that produces cooked meat pieces and sausages from untreated meat. It covers the preparation, filling and cooking stages of the industrial process, so students can study thermal treatment, yield and product safety.
- CA00/PM: Pilot Plant for the Production of Precooked Meat Products: A pilot plant for studying and researching the production of precooked foods from meat, mainly meatballs and croquettes. It reproduces the industrial stages at pilot scale, so formulation, forming, cooking and chilling can all be examined.
- AS00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plant for Seeds Oil: A pilot plant for producing oil from oilseeds, supplied as part of the EDIBON range of modular and expandable food pilot plants in food grade materials. It is operated by computer and touch screen and can be used for teaching, research and small scale production.
- AC00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plants for the Production of Oil: A pilot plant that carries out the main processes involved in producing virgin olive oil. It is built as a modular and expandable installation in food grade materials and is operated by computer and touch screen, so the whole extraction line can be followed.
- CE00: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plants for the Production of Cereals: Able to carry out the main processes present in the treatment of cereal grain, including grain milling, bread and pasta making, and cereal malting, the Computer Controlled and Touch Screen Pilot Plants for the Production of Cereals, "CE00", is a pilot plant.
- DSNC: Computer Controlled Teaching Cream Separator: A disc stack separator that splits a dense liquid phase from a lighter one, used here to separate cream from milk. Students study how bowl speed, feed rate and temperature change the fat content of the cream and of the skimmed milk.
- EMANC: Computer Controlled Butter Maker Teaching Unit: A churn built around a stainless steel tank for practical training in butter manufacture. Students follow churning of the cream, separation of the buttermilk and working of the butter grains, and study how temperature and churning time affect yield.
- AUHT/CTS: Computer Controlled and Touch Screen UHT Unit: A continuous ultra high temperature treatment unit that can be run on small or large batches. Students study the time and temperature combination needed for commercial sterility, the heat recovery section and the effect of UHT treatment on the product.
- PADC: Computer Controlled Teaching Autonomous Pasteurization Unit: A self contained pasteuriser that draws cold milk from a refrigeration tank, pumps it through a heat exchanger and holds it for the required time. Students set the pasteurisation temperature and holding time and study heat recovery and product safety.
- PASC: Computer Controlled Laboratory Pasteurizer: A laboratory pasteuriser that runs under continuous flow conditions on small product volumes. Flow rate, holding time and temperature can all be varied, so students can measure pasteurisation efficiency and the effect of each variable on the product.
- CCDC: Computer Controlled Teaching Curdling Tank: A jacketed curdling tank with a heating coil, used to coagulate milk as the first step in cheese making. Students add starter and rennet, follow the setting of the curd and carry out cutting and stirring under controlled temperature.
- PVQC: Computer Controlled Teaching Cheese Press: A pneumatic press that compresses fresh curd to expel the excess whey, since retained water shortens the life of the cheese. Students study how pressure and pressing time affect moisture content and the texture of the finished cheese.
- DVCP: Dutch Vat for Cheese Production (until 50l): A Dutch style cheese vat with a water jacket and heating coil, a whey drainage valve and a set of accessories for cutting and agitating the curd. It handles batches of up to 50 l and covers the coagulation and curd handling stages of cheese making.
- IYDC: Computer Controlled Teaching Yogurt Incubator: An insulated incubator in which yogurt fermentation is carried out on shelved containers. Temperature is held under computer control, so students can study the effect of incubation temperature and time on acidity, texture and set of the yogurt.
- RDC: Computer Controlled Teaching Cottage Cheese Maker: A stainless steel AISI 304 tank with a cover, used to make cottage cheese from milk with added bacterial culture and other additives. Temperature is controlled through the process so that acidification, curd formation and draining can be studied.
- AEQC: Computer Controlled Cheese Vat: A small scale hygienic cheese vat in stainless steel mounted on a working frame, with a jacket for heating and cooling. It reproduces industrial cheese making operations so that coagulation, cutting, scalding and draining can be taught as one sequence.
- EDLC: Computer Controlled Liquid Packaging Teaching Unit: A dosing machine for liquid and semi dense products that fills containers using a pneumatically operated cylinder. It teaches the filling and sealing stage of a dairy or beverage line and lets students study dosing accuracy and cycle rate.
- LE00/PM: Pilot Plant for the Production of Pasteurized Milk: A pilot plant that treats fresh milk to produce pasteurised milk. The milk is first homogenised to reduce the size of the fat globules, then pasteurised to remove bacteria without changing its quality, held in a refrigerated tank and finally bottled.
- LE00/Y: Pilot Plant for the Production of Yogurt: A pilot plant that makes yogurt from pasteurised milk. The ingredients are added in a multipurpose processing vessel and the mixture is then transferred to the fermenter, so students can follow inoculation, incubation and setting as an industrial sequence.
- LE00/MP: Pilot Plant for the Production of Milk Powder: A pilot plant that produces powdered milk from pasteurised milk by dehydration. The milk is first concentrated in a rising film evaporator and then dried in a spray drier, so students can study both stages of an industrial drying line.
- LE00/CC: Pilot Plant for the Production of Cheese and Cottage: A pilot plant that produces cheese and cottage cheese from pasteurised milk. Milk passes through a curdling vat and then follows one of two lines, one taking the curd through pressing and salting for cheese, the other making cottage cheese.
- LE00/CBI: Pilot Plant for the Production of Cream, Butter and Ice Cream: A pilot plant that separates pasteurised milk into skimmed milk and cream, then takes the cream on through a butter maker and an ice cream machine. Students follow three related dairy products through one connected production line.
- DSN: Teaching Cream Separator: Designed by EDIBON, the Teaching Cream Separator, "DSN", is a unit that provides practical training in the technique for separating the different phases of a liquid, according to the density of each part.
- EMAN: Butter Maker Teaching Unit: Designed by EDIBON, the Butter Maker Teaching Unit, "EMAN", introduces the user to the butter making process, a process that has remained essentially the same since its origins.
- QREC: Computer Controlled Batch Enzyme Reactor: A batch reactor built to run the isomerisation of glucose catalysed by glucose isomerase. It is used to teach batch enzyme kinetics, enzyme activity and the effect of temperature and pH on an immobilised biocatalyst. Process variables are logged through the EDIBON SCADA software.
- QRALC: Computer Controlled Airlift Reactor: An aerobic submerged airlift reactor made of transparent material so that internal recirculation can be observed. It is used to determine the characteristic variables of airlift operation, including gas holdup, circulation velocity and oxygen transfer, which makes it suitable for teaching bioreactor design.
- EBEC: Computer Controlled Bioethanol Process Unit: A laboratory scale unit covering the complete bioethanol route, from the preparation and fermentation of the feedstock through to distillation of the ethanol produced. Students monitor temperature, pH and product concentration and can follow the effect of each variable on yield.
- EBGC: Computer Controlled Biogas Process Unit: An anaerobic digestion unit supplied with two packed digesters, so the process can be run in a single stage or split into two stages to separate the phases of digestion. It is used to study biogas generation, organic loading rate, retention time and the effect of temperature on gas production.
- BIHBPC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Parameters and Biosignals Unit: A teaching unit for learning how the main human biosignals are measured and interpreted, including electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure and body temperature. Signals are acquired through the control interface box and displayed on the computer.
- BIPBSC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Patient Biosignals Simulation Unit: A patient simulator that generates the main biosignals, including the electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry and blood pressure, so that students can practise measurement and interpretation safely. Normal and abnormal traces can be produced on demand.
- BISBC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Spirometry Unit: A unit combining a professional spirometer with a breath simulator made up of a linear actuator and two lung simulators. Students record spirometry traces from known lung volumes and learn to interpret the respiratory parameters obtained.
- BICIR: Biomedical Electrosurgery Unit: An electrosurgery unit of the type used in modern surgery to cut tissue and restrict blood flow, supplied with a protective enclosure for teaching. Students study the electrical principles behind cutting and coagulation modes and the safety measures required.
- BICSC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Circulatory System Unit: A unit that models the circulatory system using a viscometer and pressure sensors. Students relate viscosity, flow and pressure to the behaviour of blood in vessels, which supports teaching on haemodynamics and on cardiovascular diagnosis.
- BIETC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Electrotherapy Unit: A professional electrotherapy machine supplied with a control interface box that connects it to a computer. Students acquire and examine the treatment waveforms and study how current type, frequency and intensity are chosen for different therapies.
- BIUTEC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Ultrasound Unit: A unit for studying the thermal effects of ultrasound in biological tissue by experiment. Students measure the temperature rise produced in a tissue phantom against intensity and exposure time, which is the basis for designing safe ultrasound therapy.
- BIADC: Computer Controlled Biomedical Diagnosis and Auditory Unit: An audiometry teaching unit that produces audiograms for subjects with different levels of hearing. Students learn to run the test and to read the resulting audiogram in order to identify the type and degree of a hearing loss.
- BIMAG: Biomedical Magnetotherapy Unit: A magnetotherapy teaching unit that lets students apply and measure pulsed magnetic fields and understand how the equipment works internally. It covers the field strengths and frequencies used in treatment and the measurement of the applied field.
- BIMTE: Thermal Effects of Microwaves in Biomedicine Unit: A unit for testing microwave therapy and examining how the equipment produces its effect. Students measure the temperature rise produced in a tissue sample by microwave energy and relate it to power, applicator distance and exposure time.
- BIEV: Computer Controlled Steam Sterilizer Unit: A steam steriliser of the type used in medical and research centres to sterilise instruments. Students run full cycles and follow chamber pressure and temperature against time, which teaches the relationship between saturated steam conditions and sterility.
- SPC: Weighing System, with Computer Data Acquisition: Designed by EDIBON, the "SPC" Weighing System with Computer Data Acquisition is an easy-to-use unit for carrying out various experiments requiring accurate weight measurement.
- M46: Environmental Measurements: Designed by EDIBON, the Environmental Measurement Unit, "M46", makes it possible to study the different techniques used to measure physical magnitudes such as humidity, air pressure, air flow and temperature, among others, using different types of sensors.
- M48: Sound Measurements: Designed by EDIBON, the Sound Measurement Unit, "M48", supports a range of practices related to sound measurements.
- ESHC(4x2m): Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (4x2 m): A 4 by 2 m sand filled test tank served by rainfall, hose, inlet tank and irrigation supplies. It reproduces surface and sprinkler irrigation, drainage and catchment behaviour, so students can study water application, infiltration and runoff on a large working area.
- ESHC(2x1m): Computer Controlled Hydrologic Systems, Rain Simulator and Irrigation Systems Unit (2x1 m): A 2 by 1 m version of the hydrologic and irrigation test tank. It demonstrates rainfall, surface and sub-surface irrigation, drainage, groundwater flow and fluvial processes, and fits laboratories that cannot house the larger 4 by 2 m unit.
- 11PTC: Petroleum Training Center Laboratory: EDIBON list this in their Laboratories range, which covers complete laboratory installations rather than single bench units. It is supplied as a full petroleum training centre, so the teaching units and the room layout are defined for the institution as a turnkey project.
- QCCC: Computer Controlled Cracking Column: A bench unit for carrying out a catalytic cracking reaction on a hydrocarbon feed and distilling the products. Students control temperature, feed rate and catalyst conditions and examine how each affects the product distribution. It suits petroleum refining and reaction engineering teaching.
- HTSC: Computer Controlled Horizontal Three-phase Separator: A horizontal gravity separator that splits a gas, oil and water mixture into three streams, as used on oil and gas production facilities. It is used to study residence time, interface level control and the effect of viscosity, flow rate and density difference on separation efficiency.
- VTSC: Computer Controlled Vertical Three-phase Separator: A vertical gravity separator for splitting a gas, oil and water mixture into three streams. It allows the same separation variables as the horizontal unit to be examined, so students can compare vertical and horizontal vessel behaviour under changing flow, viscosity and density conditions.
- PSMC: Computer Controlled Magnetic Separation Unit: A rotating magnetic drum separator for sorting a feed of mixed solids according to their magnetic susceptibility. It shows how drum speed, feed rate and splitter position change the grade and recovery of the magnetic fraction, which is the basic experiment in mineral separation teaching.
- PHCC: Computer Controlled Hydrocyclone Unit: A hydrocyclone unit for studying solid and liquid separation by centrifugal action. It reproduces the operating conditions of industrial hydrocyclones so that students can measure the split between overflow and underflow and relate cut size to feed pressure, flow rate and solids concentration.
- PSNC: Computer Controlled Gas Flow Classification Unit: A zigzag gravity air classifier that separates a mixture of solids by particle size using an upward air stream. Fine and coarse fractions are collected separately, allowing students to relate the cut point to air velocity and particle properties in dry classification work.
- ECL: EDIBON Cloud Learning: A cloud computing platform for operating EDIBON laboratories remotely. A class administrator tool manages users, logs and progress and assigns permissions to control or view a unit, while students reach the equipment through a remote application.
- ESN: EDIBON SCADA-Net: A system that puts EDIBON computer controlled units onto a local network so any unit can be operated or viewed from any workstation. Several users can work with the same unit at once, which shortens waiting time between experiments in a shared laboratory.
- ICAI: Interactive Computer Aided Instruction Software: Courseware that supports the teacher and the student through the practical exercises of an EDIBON unit. It schedules classes and tasks, shows in real time what each student is doing and tracks understanding and progress across the group.
- ARISE: Augmented Reality Instructional System by EDIBON: An augmented reality system that overlays digital information on EDIBON equipment through holographic technology. Students point a device at a unit to identify components in 3D and to interact with the machine or process in real time.
- FSS: Fault Simulation System: Software that reproduces the signs of faults in the processes carried out by an EDIBON teaching unit. The anomalies are programmed and only take place in software, so students practise detecting, diagnosing and correcting faults without damaging the equipment.
- TGV: Steam Generator (3 kW): An electrically heated steam generator that supplies saturated steam to other teaching units. It works at 0.9 bar with a maximum of 2 bar and carries a safety valve, pressure switch and level safety so the heater switches off if the water level drops.
- TGV/6KW: Steam Generator (6 kW): The 6 kW version of the EDIBON electrically heated steam generator. It produces saturated steam at 0.9 bar working pressure with a maximum of 2 bar, and includes a safety valve, level indicator, pressure switch and level safety cut out.
- TGV-6KWA: Steam Generator (6 kW) (for high pressures and high temperatures): A horizontal steam generator with two 6 kW heating elements for higher pressure work. It produces steam at 5 bar service pressure with a maximum of 6 bar, and the boiler body is insulated with mineral wool.
- TGV-18KWA: Steam Generator (18 kW) (for high pressures and high temperatures): A horizontal steam generator with three 6 kW heating elements for laboratories needing a larger steam supply. It works at 5 bar service pressure with a maximum of 6 bar, and safety devices reset once the level or pressure fault is cleared.
- WHM: Water Heating Unit: A bench top water heater used to bring the working fluid of another teaching unit up to test temperature. Heat passes from an insulated resistor to cold water flowing through an inner tube, and a stabilising valve limits temperature swings when the flow changes.
- TERA: Refrigeration or Heating Water Recirculation Unit: A reversible heat pump that supplies a continuous flow of chilled or heated water to other teaching units. Water falls by gravity from the storage tank through the heat pump and a centrifugal pump returns it to the tank.
- TERA/A: Refrigeration or Heating Water Recirculation Advanced Unit: The advanced reversible heat pump for supplying chilled or heated water at a constant flow. It is used for heat transfer and fluid temperature control work, where a second flow or a static volume is conditioned by indirect contact.
- T/KIT1: Maintenance Kit containing Vacuum Pump, Hoses and Manometers: A charging and evacuation kit for refrigeration training circuits. It brings together a spark free vacuum pump, a set of low permeability charging hoses and a manifold gauge set so students can empty and recharge a system safely.
- T/KIT2: Maintenance Kit containing Leakage Detector: A portable electronic leak detector for refrigeration training circuits. It responds to all commercial refrigerants including HFC, HCFC and CFC, and signals a leak by sound and by LED with a short response time.
- T/KIT3: Maintenance Kit containing Refrigerant Filling and Evacuation module: A refrigerant recovery unit that transfers gas from a training cooling system into a cylinder. A dry piston compressor raises the pressure for condensation, and the unit also handles liquid refrigerant and push pull recovery.
- T/KIT4: Refrigeration Maintenance Tools Kit: A tool kit for maintenance, repair and installation work on refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It covers copper tube preparation with a cutter, flaring tool, deburring tool and bender, together with hand tools and test instruments.
- VPCG: Vacuum Production for Corrosive Gases Unit: A vacuum unit for teaching plants whose process gases are corrosive. Wetted parts are made of PTFE, and a condensate trap stops liquid reaching the pump, so vacuum can be drawn on chemical and process units without damaging the pump.
- TF-CR: Classroom Furniture: A range of classroom furniture for setting up a training room, covering tables and chairs for both students and teachers. The folding table stores in a small space, and the teacher table has an adjustable height top.
- TF-LAB: Laboratory Furniture: A range of laboratory furniture covering storage, support and teaching needs. It includes base units, a hanging cabinet, laboratory tables for different uses, a laboratory sink, student and teacher tables and laboratory seating.
- TF-WS: Workshop Furniture: A range of workshop furniture for storage and for supporting EDIBON equipment. It covers work benches, tool panels, mobile work trolleys, cabinets with drawers or doors and protective cabinets for computers in the workshop.
- C-ID: Interactive Panel: A classroom interactive panel with a 4K touch display and a unified menu. An instant whiteboard application lets a class work on an infinite canvas without connecting a computer, and the writing technology supports fifteen simultaneous touch points.
- AUTP: Auxiliary Transformer and Protection Units: A range of single phase and three phase auxiliary transformers that adapt the local mains voltage to the level required by EDIBON units. Each version has an input voltage range and an output range chosen to suit the electrical grid of the country.