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About NUTL

NUTECH Undergraduate Technology labs (NUTL) is a unique concept derived from world’s leading technology universities like MIT.  Under this arrangement, all the labs in a university join hands to make a collective resource to further research and development along with fulfilling academic requirements.

The objective of NUTECH Technology Labs (NUTL) is to serve as a dynamic platform for fostering industry-focused academic, research, and intellectual collaboration. Designed to promote “Learning-by-Doing” and “Project-Based Experimentation,” these labs provide state-of-the-art facilities for engineering and technology education, support applied research, and facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, and scientific organizations. By acting as conceptual hubs for innovation, NUTL aims to enhance practical knowledge, develop interdisciplinary research opportunities, offer lab-based certifications, and promote the development of patents and industrial solutions, while maintaining sustainable partnerships with national and international institutions.

NUTL Mission

NUTECH Technology Labs aim to promote "Learning-by-Doing" and "Project-Based Experimentation" by providing state-of-the-art facilities for students, researchers, and industry professionals. The labs emphasize proof-of-concept education, experimental research, and interdisciplinary collaboration while driving innovation through strong industry linkages and indigenous technology development. By creating universal accessibility, fostering creativity, and integrating knowledge with practice, NUTL aspires to become a hub of excellence for applied research, industrial problem-solving, and technological advancement.

Electrical Engineering Labs

Electrical Engg Department comprises three major and three small labs. Major equipment in these labs include Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP), Spectrum Analyzer, High Frequency Signal Generators, Power Engineering Trainers etc.

1. Circuits and Electronics Lab

The objective of this lab is to supplement, in a practical way, the material learned by the students in Electronics related courses.

Equipment

  • Digital Oscilloscope
  • Function Generator
  • Digital Millimeter benchtop
  • DC Power Supply
  • Multimeter handheld
  • Digital-Analog Trainer Board

Key Capabilities

  • Familiarization with the working of Basic Laboratory Equipment
  • Verification of KVL, KCL, Voltage & Current Divider Rule
  • Investigation of Mesh and Nodal Analysis of Circuits
  • Verification of Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuit
  • Demonstration of Digital Oscilloscope and Function Generator Operation
  • Investigation of RC and RL Circuit behavior and visualization of resultant waveforms
  • Demonstration of Operational Amplifier functions
  • Familiarization with the Characteristics, Application and Properties of Diode
  • Introduction, Analysis, Hardware Implementation and Application of BJTs

2. Power System and Machines Lab

The Electrical Machines laboratory is a well-equipped laboratory for undergraduate level teaching courses especially for carrying out practical work for Electrical Machines using latest machine trainers.  This lab gives students hands on experience on AC as well as DC motors & generators.

Equipment

  • Electric machines trainer system
  • Power electronics invertor and convertor system
  • Digital Multimeter Handheld
  • Motor, Electric Traction Training Equipment
  • Electrical Power Engineering Trainer

Key Capabilities

  • Analysis of Speed Control of a D.C Shunt Motor
  • Acquisition of Brake Test on a DC Shunt Motor and DC Compound Motor
  • Identification of Open Circuit Characteristics of a DC Shunt Generator
  • Carrying out the Load test on a D.C. Shunt Generator, D.C. Series Generator and D.C. Compound Generator
  • Determination of Hopkinson Test and Fields Test
  • Observation of Retardation Test on D.C. Shunt Motor
  • Determination of Swinburne’s Test
  • Demonstration of Separation Of Losses in DC shunt motor

3. Control and Instrumentation Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide student an opportunity to get hand-on experience on various tools and instrumentations used in electrical engineering and industry.

Equipment

  • Instrumentation Trainers
  • Controls Trainers
  • Robotic Kit
  • Oscilloscope
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Ball and Beam System
  • PLC Trainers

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of error due to loading and insertion effects in DC circuits
  • Measurement of phase shift, frequency ratio using oscilloscope and signal generator
  • Modeling of DC Motor
  • Introduction to Lab View and robotic kit
  • Analyzing the time domain specification of obstacle avoiding robot
  • Analyzing the behavior of 2nd order System
  • Study of PID Controller for DC MOTOR
  • Designing of the Inner loop Controller for Ball & Beam System

4. Embedded Systems Lab

The objective of this lab is to supplement, in a practical way, the material learned by the students in embedded system course.

Equipment

  • FPGA Boards
  • Oscilloscopes
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Breadboards
  • Microcontrollers

Key Capabilities

  • Programming using Arithmetic and logical instructions of 8051
  • Interfacing of Stepper motor
  • Developing circuits on Spartan FPGA
  • Programming FPGA boards
  • Testing and debugging projects related to FPGA

5. Microwave and Communication Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide the foundation knowledge of communication system design and analysis.  

Equipment

  • Digital/Analog Communication Lab Platform
  • SDRs
  • DSP kits
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Antenna Trainers
  • Microwave Kit
  • Signal Generators

Key Capabilities

  • Analysis of Continuous Time Scaling and Shifting Transformation Techniques
  • Determination of linearity and time invariance of a system
  • Generation of convolution and correlation algorithm between two signals
  • Identification of a periodic signals corrupted by noise as application of correlation
  • Understanding the concepts of Fourier Transform and carryout Fourier Synthesis of a square wave
  • Examination of the parameters of amplitude modulated signal and demodulation of AM using Envelope Detector
  • Observation of the operation of product detector and balanced amplitude modulator with suppressed carrier.
  • Examination of the main parameters of the single sideband modulation and to check the use of filters to generate the SSB
  • Examination of the operation of RF and AM-RF (Radio Frequency) transmitter/receiver

6. Design Project Lab

The objective of design project lab is to provide environment to students for developing their projects. Final Year Students mostly work in this lab for software modeling and designing of small systems. 

Equipment

  • Oscilloscopes
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Breadboards
  • Microcontrollers

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Lec Basit Taj

OIC Labs

Mr. Haji Ahmed

Senior Lab engineer

Mr. Awais Abbas

Junior Lab Engineer

Mr. Ali Zaidi

Junior Lab Engineer

Mr. Rizwan Ullah

Junior Lab Engineer

Mr. Waqas Afzal

Senior Lab Supervisor

Mr. Athar Jamil

Senior Lab Supervisor

Mr. Zeeshan Shafique

Junior Lab Supervisor

Mr. Husnain Shabbir

Junior Lab Supervisor

Mr. Shakeel Anwar

Lab Technician

Mr. Sheikh Rashid

Lab Attendant

Computer Engineering Labs

Computer Engg Department comprises five labs. The major equipment include 3-D and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Printers, Robotic Arm, Embedded system Trainers etc.  

1. Communication, Networks and Internet of Things (IOT) Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide the foundation knowledge of communication system design and analysis.

Equipment

  • IoT Kit
  • Digital Oscilloscope
  • Function Generator
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Switch
  • Fibre Optic Media Converters
  • SDRs
  • Splicing Machine

Key Capabilities

  • Selection of signal processing blocks for digital modulations and wireless signals transmission
  • Hardware for Digital Signal Processors
  • To familiarize with Physical Layer (PHY) of data communication networks
  • Practical implementation of Internet of things
  • Hardware and software based implementation of Computer Networks
  • Familiarization with splicing
  • Ubiquity Nano station infrastructure configuration

2. Digital and Embedded Systems Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide a range of experiments, from simple logic gates all the way to projects using field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)

Equipment

  • FPGAs
  • Data Acquisition Kit
  • Oscilloscope
  • Function Generator
  • 8051 and PIC development boards
  • Analog and Digital Trainer
  • MSP 430 development kit

Key Capabilities

  • To make students familiar with the basic concepts and terminology of the target area, the embedded systems design flow
  • To give students an understanding of the embedded system architecture
  • Design and program an embedded system at the basic level
  • Develop hardware-software complex with the use of the National Instruments products.

3. Electronics and Digital Logic Design lab

The objective of this lab is to supplement, in a practical way, the material learned by the students in Electronics related courses.

Equipment

  • Analog and Digital Trainers
  • Function generator
  • Analog Discovery
  • MyDAQ and Protoboards
  • Kits for experimentation
  • PCB Fabrication Printer
  • PCB Fabrication Printer
  • Hand Held Oscilloscope

Key Capabilities

  • Study of Diode and its General Characteristics
  • To study the behavior of transistor
  • To identify the basic Boolean functions of logic gates
  • To identify various ICs used in proteus software and to perform basic functionality of logic gates

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4. Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Controls Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide student an opportunity to get hand-on experience on various tools and instrumentations used in AI, Robotics and Control systems

Equipment

  • Oscilloscope
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Magnetic Levitation kit
  • Virtual Reality headset
  • PLC Trainers
  • DC motor control kit
  • Zumi AI car
  • 3D Printer
  • Robotic Arm
  • Single axis kit

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of error due to loading and insertion effects in DC circuits
  • To give a practical knowledge of computer graphics (geometry modeling, solid modeling, and procedural modeling), physically-based simulation (kinematics, finite element method), 3D scanning/geometry processing, and an overview of 3D fabrication methods.
  • Exposes students to the latest research in computational fabrication
  • Measurement of phase shift, frequency ratio using oscilloscope and signal generator
  • Modeling of DC Motor
  • Introduction to Lab View and robotic kit
  • Analyzing the behavior of 2nd order System
  • Study of PID Controller for DC MOTOR
  • Student will learn about principles and algorithms for turning training data into effective automated predictions.

5. Design Lab

The objective of design project lab is to provide environment to students for developing their projects. Final year students mostly work in this lab for software modeling and designing small projects.

Equipment

  • Pitop-3 and Pitop-4
  • MSP 430 development board
  • Commercial Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi 4 
  • Oscilloscopes
  • DC Power Supplies
  • Function Generators
  • Breadboards
  • Microcontrollers

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Dr Awais Yasin

O i/c Labs

Mr. Adeel Ijaz

Lab Engineer

Mr. Rafiullah Khan

Lab Engineer

Ms. Aqsa Rahim

Lab Engineer

Ms. Rida batool

Lab Engineer

Mr. Ehsan ul Haq Abassi

Lab Supervisor

Mr. Amir Mukhtar

Lab Attendant

Civil Engineering Labs

Civil Engineering Department comprises seven labs.  The major equipment include Universal Testing Machine 2000 KN, Compression Testing Machine 5000 KN, Flow Channel, Hydrology and Rainfall Apparatus, Triaxial Testing Machine and Flexural Testing Machine 200 KN etc.

1. Concrete Technology Lab

The objective of this lab is to introduce concepts of concrete production, properties of fresh and hardened concrete, constituents used in concrete like coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, cement, water cement ratio for a concrete, proportioning for different mix design methods, concrete strength evaluation methods by destructive testing like concrete compression cylinder and cube tests.

Equipment

  • Universal Testing Machine
  • Compression Testing Machine
  • Blaine Apparatus
  • Sieve Sets
  • Muffle Furnace
  • Vee Bee Apparatus
  • Compaction Factor Apparatus
  • Flexural Testing Machine
  • Slump Cone Apparatus
  • Vicat Apparatus
  • Le Chatelier Apparatus

Key Capabilities

  • Familiarization with the working of Basic Laboratory Equipment
  • Measurement of compression strength of various concrete specimens.
  • Investigation of soundness of concrete mixture.
  • Familiarization with initial set and final set of concrete.
  • Measurement of flexural strength of plain and reinforced concrete beams.
  • Familiarization with stress strain behavior of steel rebars.
  • Demonstration of workability of concrete samples

2. Transportation Engineering Lab

The objective of this lab is to introduce fundamental principles and methods to attempt and perform the experiments related to physical properties of pavement materials.

Equipment

  • Pavement Core Drilling Machine
  • Los Angeles abrasion machine
  • Specific gravity frame with plastic tank
  • CBR testing machine with accessories
  • Aggregate impact testing machine
  • Cleveland flash tester
  • Aggregate crushing value apparatus
  • Ring and ball apparatus
  • Bitumen Penetrometer
  • Marshal machine
  • Ductilometer
  • Flakiness and elongation tools for aggregate
  • Coarse aggregate sieve shaker
  • Automatic binder extractor
  • Skid Resistance Apparatus

Key Capabilities

  • Determination of strength of subgrade at different moisture contents.
  • Differentiation between flaky and elongated aggregates and their applications.
  • Determination of durability of aggregates to be used in pavements.
  • Determination of Absorption and Specific Gravity of aggregates.
  • Familiarization with consistency of bitumen.
  • Determination of softening point of bitumen.
  • Analysis of field density of soil.

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3. Surveying Lab

The objective of this lab is to introduce the fundamental principles and methods of advanced surveying and its application through experimental work.

Equipment

  • Electronic Total Station
  • Electronic Theodolite
  • Handheld laser distance meter
  • Laser level
  • Auto level
  • GPS
  • Prismatic compass
  • Digital compass

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of length, area and volume using different measuring devices.
  • Determination of coordinates using prismatic and digital compass.
  • Familiarization with modern surveying equipment such as auto level and rotary laser level.
  • Measurement of interior angles of traverse using electronic theodolite.
  • Determination of coordinates using total station.
  • Determination of coordinated using GPS.

4. Fluid Mechanics Lab

The objective of this lab is to introduce fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Topics related to hydrostatics, conservation of mass, momentum and energy in fluid mechanics, flow nets, velocity distributions in laminar and turbulent flows, principles in hydraulics, with emphasis on open channel flow and hydraulic structures are taught in this lab.

Equipment

  • Pascal apparatus
  • Flowmeter demonstration with BDAS
  • Particles Drag coefficient apparatus
  • Hydrostatics Bench & Fluid Properties
  • Bernoulli Apparatus
  • Impact of Jet with DAQ
  • Osborne-Reynold number with DAQ
  • Orifice discharge apparatus with DAQ
  • Hydraulic Bench with DAQ System
  • Flow over weir apparatus with DAQ
  • Cavitation demonstration with DAQ
  • Hydraulic Bench without DAQ
  • Energy Losses in piping elements / Fluid friction with DAQ
  • Flow channel with DAQ (2.5 m)
  • Hydrology system with DAQ
  • Potential Flow / Flow visualization apparatus

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of viscosity of fluid.
  • Demonstration of Pascal’s Law.
  • Visual analysis of flow of water.
  • Differentiating between laminar and turbulent flow.
  • Demonstration of hydrostatic pressure on immersed surface in water.
  • Bernoulli‘s theorem Demonstration.
  • Measurement of coefficient of discharge of water.
  • Demonstration of energy losses in pipes.
  • Demonstration of various phases of open flow.

6. Environmental Engineering Lab

The objective of this lab is to introduce concepts of environmental pollution, contamination and their sources in the context of water and waste water and to acquaint students with environmental engineering concepts.

Equipment

  • BOD and COD meter set
  • TDS meter
  • Turbidity meter
  • Partition Gravimetric equipment
  • Dissolve oxygen (DO) meter
  • PH meter
  • Standard test jar apparatus with accessories
  • Magnetic Stirrers with Ceramic Hot plate
  • Muffle furnace

Key Capabilities

  • Measurement of amount of oxygen that will be consumed by bacteria or other aerobic microorganisms.
  • Determination of Total Dissolved Solids in a solution.
  • Measurement of turbidity of solution.
  • Determination of pollutants in water sample.
  • Measurement of amount of oil and grease present in water.

6. Solid Mechanics Lab

This lab introduces fundamental principles and methods of structural mechanics.  In this laboratory, student perform various tests on materials in tension, compression, torsion, bending, and impact.

Equipment

  • Centre of gravity apparatus
  • Inertia in rotational motion apparatus
  • Polygon of forces apparatus
  • Reaction of beam apparatus
  • Work done by variable force apparatus
  • Modulus of rigidity apparatus
  • Strut apparatus

Key Capabilities

  • Determination of center of gravity (centroid) of various objects by analytical solution and experimental observations.
  • Analysis of rotational inertia of a point mass and rod experimentally.
  • Illustration of vector nature of forces.
  • Measurement of reactions and deflections of simply supported beam under various loadings.
  • Demonstration of work done by a variable force (Tangential), as area under the graph of force.
  • Illustration of the effect of support conditions on the load carrying capacity of a slender column and buckling behavior in it

7. Geotechnical Engineering Lab

This lab provides an elementary introduction of Soil Mechanics such as measurement of in-situ density of soil, determination of moisture contents of soil, mechanical and hydrometer analysis, consolidation test of soil and all the topics necessary for the detailed study of Geotechnical Engineering.

Equipment

  • Direct shear apparatus
  • Falling head permeameter
  • Oedometer
  • Shrinkage limit set
  • Plastic limit apparatus
  • Liquid limit apparatus
  • Sand cone apparatus
  • Core cutter FDT apparatus
  • Specific gravity for soil apparatus
  • Standard proctor apparatus with rammers
  • Modified proctor apparatus with rammers
  • Coarse aggregate sieve shaker
  • Hydrometer
  • Rock hammer
  • Pocket penetrometer
  • Rock index apparatus
  • Soil/CBR compactor
  • Automated Triaxial Testing System
  • Double ring infiltrometer
  • Coarse aggregate sieve set
  • Lab plate load test machine
  • Speedy moisture meter
  • Constant head permeability apparatus
  • SPT apparatus

Key Capabilities

  • Determination of moisture content of soil by various methods.
  • Familiarization with factors affecting shear strength of soil.
  • Determination of specific gravity of soil.
  • Determination of Atterberg’s Limits (Liquid Limit And Plastic Limit) of soil.
  • Determination of In-Place Soil Density By Core Cutter Method & By Sand Replacement Method.
  • Determination of soil compaction in lab.
  • Determination of permeability of fine grained and granular soils.

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Dr Malik Sarmed Riaz

O i/c Lab

Engr. Muhammad Rafay Iqbal

Jnr. Lab Engineer

Engr. Tariq Ahmed Awan

Jnr. Lab Engineer

Engr. Abdullah Toqeer

Jnr. Lab Engineer

Engr. Ahmad Maaz

Jnr. Lab Engineer

Mr. Rawed Misree Khan

Snr. Lab Supervisor

Mr  Ibrar Umar

Snr. Lab Supervisor

Mr. Jawad Satti

Jnr. Lab Supervisor

Mr. Waqas Ahmad

Lab Attendant

 

Mechanical Engineering Labs

Mechanical Engineering Department comprises seven labs.  The major equipment include Aerodynamic Subsonic Low Speed Wind Tunnel with Data Acquisition System, Axial Flow Gas Turbine, Heat Exchangers, Whirling of Shaft Apparatus, Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Benches, Vertical Machining Centre, CNC Lath, Shearing and Milling Machines etc. The labs are summarized below:

1. Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Lab

The objective of heat transfer lab is to provide fundamental knowledge about heat transfer modes through different types of heat exchangers like plate, concentric tube, shell and tube and cross flow heat exchangers. The objective of thermodynamics lab is to introduce physical applications of fundamental thermodynamic concepts and principles

Equipment

  • Linear Heat Conduction Module with DAQ
  • Radial Heat Conduction Module with DAQ
  • Free and Forced Convection Module with DAQ
  • Extended Surface Heat Transfer Module with DAQ
  • Unsteady State Heat Transfer Module with DAQ
  • Radiation Heat Transfer Module with DAQ      
  • Temperature Measuring Apparatus
  • Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration Unit with DAQ
  • Heat pump for heating and cooling operation
  • Refrigeration system with two stage compression
  • Film and drop wise condensation unit
  • Computer Controlled axial flow gas turbine/jet engine
  • Cutaway Models

Key Capabilities

  • Analyze the concept of conduction in bars
  • Calculation of the thermal conductivity “k” of different materials
  • Calculation of efficiency of forced convection process in flat plate, pinned and finned heat exchangers.
  • Analyze the effects of cross section shape in the heat transfer process from a fin
  • Demonstration of inverse of the distance square law for the radiation
  • Analyze the thickness effects in the absorption phenomena in Radiative Heat Transfer
  • Investigation on effects of evaporation and condensation temperatures in the cooling rate and in the heat transfer at the condenser
  • Practical handling of various temperature measuring instruments
  • Analyze the temperature profile of water with time
  • Use of manometers for measurement of pressure
  • Investigate the quality of refrigerant entering in compressor of refrigeration unit
  • Determination of Coefficient of performance of refrigerator
  • Estimation of isentropic efficiency of compressor
  • Efficiency calculation of Brayton cycle in axial flow gas turbine
  • Demonstration of energy balance applying first law of thermodynamics

2. Fluid Mechanics Lab

The main objective of Fluid Mechanics Lab is to demonstrate basic principles of Fluid Mechanics through experimental work on equipment like Impact of jet, Bernoulli’s theorem, Fluid friction and energy losses in pipes, Hydrostatic bench and Osborne Reynolds apparatus. In addition to that a subsonic wind tunnel is also available for calculation of pressure and velocity profiles, flow patterns, lift and drag force analysis and boundary layer studies on models of different shapes.

Equipment

  • Hydraulic Bench with data acquisition system
  • Impact of Jet Apparatus
  • Fluid Friction in Pipes Apparatus
  • Energy Losses in Pipes
  • Orifice Discharge Apparatus
  • Horizontal Osborne-Reynolds Apparatus
  • Hydrostatic bench with DAS
  • Flow over Weirs Apparatus.
  • Dead Weight Calibration Apparatus.
  • Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus.
  • Metacentric Height Calculation Apparatus.
  • Journal Bearings Apparatus
  • Hydrogen Bubble apparatus
  • Low Speed Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel (Test Section 1X1 Feet)

Key Capabilities

  • Analysis of water jet force on flat and curved surfaces
  • Venturi tube section analysis
  • Demonstration of Bernoulli Theorem
  • Investigation of laminar and turbulent flow
  • Determination of fluid density and specific gravity
  • Capillarity in tubes and between plates
  • Measurement of viscosity by falling sphere method
  • Demonstration of Pascal’s law
  • Verification of Archimedes’ principle
  • Stability of a floating body and determination of metacentric height
  • Operation and calibration of a Bourdon pressure gauge
  • Visualization of Parabolic velocity profile
  • Determination of pressure drops in different flow pipes
  • Investigation of lift and drag parameters at wind tunnel

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3. Mechanics and Materials Lab

The objective of the Mechanics and Materials lab is to analyze the mechanical properties through testing and to validate the basic principles in the area of structural analysis. The focus is to enable the students in use of tools and equipment and to acquaint students with different experimental testing techniques and data acquisition systems.

Equipment

  • Buckling behavior of Bars
  • Combined Bending and Torsion Loading
  • Stress and Strain analysis on a thin walled cylinder
  • Torsion Testing Machine
  • Moment of Inertia
  • Continuous and Indeterminate Beam Apparatus
  • Deformation of Straight Beams
  • Gauge Factor Measurement Apparatus of Strain Gauges

Key Capabilities

  • Estimation of buckling force and deformation in bars with different materials
  • Investigation of unsymmetrical bending in beams
  • Calculation of shear stress and twisting angle induced in a bar due to torsion
  • Estimation and analysis of strain in a material under stress with application of strain gauges
  • Investigation of deflection phenomenon
  • Analysis of stress and strain in a thin-walled cylinder

4. Dynamics & Controls Lab / Measurement & Instrumentation Lab

The objective of this Lab is to enable the students to understand the use of sensors, transducers and measuring instruments. Working principles of input sensors, output actuators, signal conditioning circuits, and display devices are demonstrated to students through a wide range of hands-on practical activities.

Equipment

  • Transducers and instrumentation Trainer
  • Hydraulics and Electro-Hydraulics Trainer
  • Robotics Trainer
  • Modular Servo Workshop
  • Process control and instrumentation apparatus
  • PLC Control Teaching set
  • Industrial Control Trainer

Key Capabilities

  • To understand the basic principle and functioning of sensors used to measure temperature, sound, position, rotational speed, direction, humidity, force, strain and light intensity measurements
  • To demonstrate the working principles of instruments used for process control system
  • To understand the measurement and control of temperature, level, pressure and flow in a process
  • To perform ladder logic operations on a PLC
  • Design and development of engineering systems using sensors, actuators and control systems

5. Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations Lab

The objective of the lab is to perform experiments which are related to mechanics of machine subject to understand the behavior of different mechanical equipment which student’s study in theory. The lab facilitates the students in the following aspects.

Equipment

  • Cutaway Model: Worm Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Spur Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Planetary Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Control Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Pedestal Bearing
  • Cutaway Model: Miter Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Two-Stage Spur Gear
  • Cutaway Model: Variable Speed Belt Drive
  • Cutaway Models: Multiple-Disc Clutch
  • Belt Friction Apparatus
  • Hooks Universal Joint
  • Governor Apparatus
  • Simple Gear System
  • Acceleration and Static Test Stand
  • Toothed Belt Drive Model
  • Round Belt Drive Model
  • Chain Drive Model
  • Helical Gear Drive Model
  • Determination of Gear Efficiency
  • Cam and Follower with DAQ
  • Clutches and Brakes Apparatus
  • Epicyclic Gear Train Apparatus
  • Whitworth Quick Return Mechanism
  • Winch Mechanism
  • Belt Friction Apparatus
  • Four Bar Chain
  • Slotted Link Apparatus
  • Ackermann Steering Demonstrator
  • Worm and Worm Gear
  • Screw Jack
  • Coriolis Force Apparatus
  • Geneva Mechanism
  • Scotch Yok Mechanism

Key Capabilities

  • To observe the lift off speed of different Governors.
  • To observe the effect of varying sleeve weight or spring force on the operation of different Governors.
  • To investigate the behavior of flat clutch plates and to compare the results using two different methods (uniform pressure and uniform wear) of calculations.
  • To investigate the behavior of a worm and wheel gear set.
  • To determine the coefficient of friction for a square belt and Vee belt and compare the results which is in contact with a cast iron pulley.
  • Study of the conversion of smooth rotary motion into purely harmonic reciprocating motion.
  • Demonstrating the behavior of a simple crank-driven Scotch yoke mechanism.
  • Plotting the relation between the linear displacement of the Scotch yoke and the angular displacement of the crank.
  • Determining the velocity and acceleration of the Scotch yoke by graphical differentiation.
  • Demonstration of the action of plate cams and an eccentric with geometrical profiles variation in the conversion of the circular motion of these cams to a linear or angular motion of the follower.
  • Study of the influence of the roller follower's diameter in the conversion of the circular motion of the plate cam into angular motion.
  • Determination and graphical illustration of the relationship between the displacement of the follower and the angular displacement of the cam for several types of cams and followers.
  • Demonstration of the action of a simple in-line slider-crank mechanism.
  • Study of the relationship between the linear displacement of the sliding block (connecting rod) and the angular displacement of the rotary element (crank)
  • To demonstrate the action of a simple Whitworth quick-return mechanism.
  • Graphic determination of the relationship between the linear displacement of the connecting rod and the angular displacement of the input crank.
  • Demonstration of the action of a simple crank and slotted link mechanism.
  • Graphic determination of the relationship between the linear displacement of the sliding block and the angular displacement of the input crank.

6. Workshop Technology / Manufacturing Process Lab

The objective of this lab is to supplement the processes used in manufacturing of different parts in industry as well as to provide the students of understanding workshop practices including workshop safety rules and layout. Students get hands on experience on use of equipment of CNC machining, fitting, machine shop, foundry, carpentry, welding and forging shops.

Equipment

  • CNC Lathe Machine
  • CNC Milling Machine
  • Vertical Machining Center
  • Combo Lathe
  • Lathe Manual Bench Top
  • Lathe Manual 6 Feet
  • Universal Milling Machine
  • Surface Grinder
  • Shaper Machine
  • Tool And Cutter Grinder
  • Band Saw Machine
  • Hack Saw Machine
  • Radial Drilling Machine
  • Bench Drilling Press
  • Sheet Bending Machine
  • Shearing Machine
  • Portable Hand Drilling Machine
  • Argon Gas Welding Plant
  • Mig/Tig Welding Machine with Inverter
  • Metal Engraving Machine

Key Capabilities

  • To get understanding of drilling process and different types of drill press
  • To comprehend different processes like facing, turning, step and taper turning on lathe
  • To adapt safety considerations while working with lathe
  • To learn machining techniques associated with CNC lathe on CNC Simulator.
  • To perform and generate codes for various turning operations on CNC Lathe machine and calculate the Material Removal Rate (MRR) for the workpiece
  • To learn machining techniques associated with Machining center on CNC Simulator.
  • To perform and generate codes for various milling operations on machining Centre and calculate the Material Removal Rate (MRR) for the workpiece.
  • To prepare different joints using TIG and MIG welding.
  • To study features and operations of radial drilling machine.
  • To study features and operations of Universal milling machine.
  • To conduct cutting operations using sawing machines.

7. Internal Combustion Engines Lab

The objective of IC Engine lab is to provide students concepts related to internal combustion engines and related machinery.

Equipment

  • Tracked Tractor Transmission (On Stand With Wheels) – Manual Technical Specifications: - Clutch Unit - Gearbox - Pinion Gear – Ring Gear - Steering Clutch - Final Reduce
  • Turbo diesel Engine –Functioning 4 Cylinders Indirect Injection Overhead Camshaft (Ohc) Rotating Injection Pump Displacement: 1900 Cu.Cm
  • Indirect Injection 4 Stroke Diesel Engine Model (On Base) – Manual
  • 4 Stroke Petrol Engine Model (On Base) – Manual
  • Steam Engine Model (On Base) – Manual
  • Cutaway Air Compressor 2Hp
  • Reciprocating Compressor (On Base) – Manual
  • Air Compressor (On Base) - Manual
  • Screw Compressor Cutaway (On Base)
  • Multi Disc Clutch Cutaway
  • Thermostatic Expansion Valve Cutaway
  • Cutaway Model: Carburetor
  • Cutaway Model: Fuel Injection Pump
  • Cutaway Model: Fuel Injectors
  • Working Model of Hybrid Pertol Engine
  • Engine Test Bench for Diesel Engine
  • Engine Test Bench for Petrol Engine
  • Auto Parts (Valve, Clutch, Gasket, Engine Shaft, Piston, Connecting Road, Crankshaft, Engine Head, Oil Pump, Camshaft, Timing Belt, Spark Plug, Piston Ring,
  • Automobile Engine and Transmission Power System Cutaway Model
  • Hydraulic Brake Training Bench
  • Toyota Vehicle Simulation Software
  • Engine Analyzer
  • Tool Kit 142 or more Wiring Trainer
  • Air-Fuel Mixture Measuring Apparatus
  • Sand Casting Unit for Spark Plugs
  • Spark Plugs Of All Types
  • EFI Reprogrammable Module
  • Cutaway Model: Vvti Engine with Transmission
  • Cutaway Model: Ivtec Engine with Transmission
  • Cutaway Model: Cvti Engine with Simulator
  • Manual Gear Transmission Apparatus
  • Automatic Gear Transmission
  • Cutaway Model: Radial Engine
  • Cutaway Model: Rotary Engine
  • Cutaway Model: 4 Stroke Petrol And 2 Stroke Diesel Engines
  • Cutaway Model: Cd-70 And Cg-125 Engine, Transmission And Complete Chassis Model
  • Self-Starter And Manual Starter Cutaway Models Of Engines
  • Engine Combustion Visualization Apparatus
  • Cutaway Model: Engine Oil Pathways
  • Chassis Layout Complete
  • Steering Mechanisms Apparatus
  • Shock Absorber Mechanism Apparatus
  • Exhaust Gas Calorimeter
  • Peter Engine
  • Leaf Springs Model
  • Engine Generator
  • Computerized Wheel Alignment/Balancing
  • Magnetic/Electric Steering Mechanism

Key Capabilities

  • Identification and recognition of different parts of four stroke diesel engine.
  • Identification and recognition of different parts EFi petrol engine.
  • To investigate the function of glow plug on live diesel engine test bed.
  • To investigate the cooling system of diesel engine.
  • To investigate the lubrication system of diesel engine.
  • To investigate the cooling system of petrol engine with dual fuel.
  • To investigate the lubrication system of petrol engine with dual fuel.
  • To investigate the cooling system of Efi petrol engine.
  • To investigate the lubrication system of Efi petrol engine
  • Measurement of start of combustion flame after TDC
  • Measurement of end of flame before BDC
  • Measurement of flow propagation of the flow 
  • Visualization of combustion thrust profile
  • Calculation of volumetric air fuel ratio
  • Measurement of thermal gradients during the combustion
  • Measurement of temperature profile for the top of piston surface after completion of four stroke cycle
  • Measurement of back pressure flame after striking to the piston surface
  • Visualization of transient flame propagation
  • Measurement of flame temperature
  • Torque, speed and power relationship
  • Brake mean effective pressure
  • Engine performance curves
  • Air and fuel consumption
  • Volumetric and thermal efficiencies
  • Willans line for a diesel engine
  • Plotting p-θ and p-V diagrams
  • Engine cycle analysis
  • Indicated mean effective pressure and power
  • Comparison of brake and indicated mean effective pressures
  • Mechanical efficiency of the engine

Computer Sciences and
Artificial Intelligence Labs

There are seven labs with an average capacity of 45 computers each.  These labs are used by all departments for teaching subjects related to computer programming, simulation, modelling and Computer Aided Drawing.  State of the art and latest Desktop PCs and Workstations (Core I7 9th and 10th Generation) are available in these labs.

List of software installed

  • Microsoft office
  • Microsoft visual studio
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • MATLAB
  • Devc++
  • Virtual Box
  • Proteus
  • ANACODA PYTHON
  • MARS SIMULATOR
  • Blender
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Google Earth
  • AutoCAD
  • SAP2000
  • Eclip Java
  • Visio
  • Open Shot Editor
  • Code Block

Key Capabilities

  • Introduction and basic knowledge of computer and different software.
  • Coding and building new educational as well as up to mark apps.
  • Familiarization with the characteristics and properties of Adobe Photoshop and illustrator series.
  • Serve as a platform for implementation of programing languages.
  • Provide simulation environment of projects.
  • Academic and research integration.
  • Advance student concepts through coding.
  • Students develop a solid understanding in AutoCAD and unity Hub

Equipment

Qty.

Equipment Name

Quantity

1

PC (Desktop) with monitor and accessories

350

2

UPS 10KVA

16

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Dr Sultan

O i/c Lab

Mr. Syed Ahmad Raza Kazmi

Jnr.Lab Engineer

Ms. Tabinda Nasir

Jnr.Lab Engineer

Mr. Naveed Ahmad

Snr.Lab Supervisor

Mr. Samer Hayat Khan

Jnr.Lab Supervisor

Basic Sciences Labs

There are two labs related to basic sciences namely Physics Labs, Chemistry Labs.  The major equipment in these labs include Electrochemical Workstation, Gas Chromatography, Dual beam spectrophotometer, GC with TCD and FID Detector, Coulomb’s Law Apparatus, Earth Magnetic Field detector etc. 

1. Physics Labs

The objective of the Physics Lab is to supply the practical knowledge for a complete subject understanding and relate it with Engineering Programs.

Equipment

  • Coulomb’s Law Apparatus
  • Earth’s Magnetic Field                                                                               
  • Parallel plate Capacitor                                                                                           
  • Rotational Motion                                                                                   
  • Solar Cell                                                                          
  • Rotational Inertia 
  • Newton’s 2nd Law
  • Projectile Motion
  • Faraday’s Constant
  • Physical Pendulum
  • Projectile Motion                    

Key Capabilities

  • Familiarization with the working of Basic Laboratory Equipment
  • Verification of Coulomb’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, Newton’s Law, Ideal Gas Law and Ampere’s Law.
  • Understand the concepts of Dielectric Constant in the presence or absence of Dielectric Material.
  • Analysis of Various RLC Circuits.
  • Verification of Faraday’s Constant.
  • Familiarization with the IV Characteristics of Solar Cell.
  • Investigate the temperature dependence of different resistors and diodes.
  • Examine the various parameters that effect the Capacitance of a parallel plate Capacitor.
  • Study the Time Period of different regular and irregular shapes.

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Dr. Khushbakht Shamraiz

O i/c Labs

Ms. Ayesha Tariq

Lab Demonstrator

Mr. Muzahir Ali Baloch

Lab Demonstrator

2. Chemistry Labs

The objectives of this lab is to provide a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses hands on experience in handling instruments and acquisition of knowledge coupled to theoretical concepts.

Equipment

  • Universal Oven
  • pH Meter Digital Bench
  • Conductivity Meter Digital
  • Distillation Apparatus
  • Orbital Shaker Digital
  • Furnace Muffle
  • Abbe Refractometer
  • Polarimeter Digital
  • Single beam UV/Vis spectrometer
  • Double Beam Spectrophotometer
  • Electric Wok Station
  • Milipore Deionizer
  • Flame photometer
  • Viscometer Brookfield
  • GC with TCD and FID Detector
  • Refractometer
  • HPLC

Key Capabilities

  • To study the acid-base conductometer and potentiometer titrations in order to determine unknown concentration of acid.
  • To study the relationship of light with matter and different properties of light via refractometer.
  • To study light related laws by spectroscopic studies.
  • To analyze different water samples via Flame photometry to determine metal ions.
  • To understand the concept of Cyclic Voltammetry in electrochemistry by exploring a standard redox system
  • To apply the concepts Thermochemistry in determining enthalpy of reaction.
  • To study chemical kinetics by determination dissociation constant of acid.

Lab Staff details

Name

Designation

Dr. Faiza Jan Iftikhar

O i/c Labs

Ms. Maryam Khan

Lab Demonstrator

 

Faculty

Mr. Aqib Yaqub Awan

Director NUTL

Engr. Adil Yaqub

Lab Engineer (NUTL)