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E n g i n e e r i n g M at h s

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Shows how three popular

mechanisms convert motion.

F R E E T O R S I O N A L V I B R AT I O N S ( T M 1 6 5 )

An experimental apparatus

that allows students to

investigate the oscillatory

motion of a disc attached to a

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C A M A N A LY S I S M A C H I N E ( T M 1 0 2 1 )

A machine to allow students to

study the dynamic behaviour

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C a m , C r a n k a n d T o g g l e K i t ( E S 1 2 )

Shows the characteristics of

a mechanical toggle, crank

motion and the most popular

shaped cams.

F R E E V I B R AT I O N S O F A C A N T I L E V E R ( T M 1 6 6 )

An experimental apparatus

that allows students to use

fundamental theory and

Rayleigh’s approximation to

calculate the frequency of

oscillation of a cantilever.

F r e e V i b r at i o n s o f a M a s s -S p r i n g s y s t e m ( T M 1 6 4)

Uses simple harmonic

motion theory to show how

to calculate the frequency of

oscillation in simple mass-

spring systems.

F R E E V I B R AT I O N O F A B E A M A N D S P R I N G ( T M 1 6 7 )

An experimental apparatus

that allows students to

investigate the oscillatory

motion of a rigid beam,

pivoted at one end and

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 M E R I T: M 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 6M E R I T: M 3D I S T I N C T I O N : D 2

S I M P L E A N D C O M P O U N D P E N D U L U M S ( T M 1 6 1 )

An experimental apparatus

that allows students to study

simple harmonic motion

and the factors that aff ect

the period of oscillation of

pendulums.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 PA S S : P 3

H E AT T R A N S F E R E X P E R I M E N T s ( T D 1 0 0 2 )

A base unit and four optional

experiments that demonstrate

heat transfer.

H e at E x c h a n g e r E x p e r i m e n t s ( T D 3 6 0 )

A base unit and four optional

experiments that examine and

compare small-scale heat

exchangers to help students

understand how they work.

WAT E R T O A I R H E AT E X C H A N G E R S ( T D 1 0 0 7 )

An experimental unit to show

how cross-fl ow water to air

heat exchangers work.

T O R S I O N T E S T I N G M A C H I N E ( 3 0 N m ) ( S M 1 0 0 1 )

A bench mounted machine to

allow students to do torsion

tests on diff erent materials.

H a r d n e s s T e s t e r s ( S M 1 0 1 5 - 1 7 )

Bench-top industrial-

standard testers for accurate

measurements of Rockwell and

Vickers hardness.

B E N C H T O P T E N S I L E T E S T I N G M A C H I N E ( S M 1 0 0 2 )

A laboratory-scale hand

driven bench top tensile testing

machine, 20kN capacity.

U n i v e r s a l T e s t i n g M a c h i n e ( S M 1 0 0 0 )

A versatile test machine, that

with optional ancillaries, allows

a range of destructive and non

destructive material tests to be

completed.

U n i t 3

E n g i n e e r i n g S c i e n c e

E q u i l i b r i u m o f a b e a m ( S T F 5 )

Demonstrates the forces,

moments and reactions of a

rigid beam.

C o n t i n u o u s a n d I n d e t e r m i n at e B e a m s ( S T R 1 3 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the properties of statically

indeterminate and continuous

beams.

B e a m A p pa r at u s ( S M 1 0 0 4)

A bench mounted beam

apparatus to allow students to

investigate the defl ections and

reactions in simply supported

and cantilevered beams.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 7

R o tat i o n a l F r i c t i o n K i t ( E S 1 7 )

Demonstrates how rotational

friction aff ects the effi ciency of

popular machine elements.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 PA S S : P 5

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 8

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 3 M E R I T: M 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 6

U n i t 8

m e c h a n i c a l p r i n c i p l e s

B e n d i n g M o m e n t s i n a B e a m ( S T R 2 )

A simply supported beam

apparatus to demonstrate

and investigate the bending

moments and forces within a

structure.

T o r s i o n o f c i r c u l a r s e c t i o n s ( S T R 6 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the relationship between

torque and defl ection in the

elastic region of solid sections

in various materials and a

single tubular section.

G y r o s c o p e ( T M 1 0 0 4)

Demonstrates the relationship

between gyroscopic couple

and the velocities of the rotor

and precession.

S h e a r F o r c e i n a b e a m ( S T R 3 )

A simply supported beam

apparatus to demonstrate and

investigate the shear forces

within a structure by use of

a loaded beam designed to

move in shear only.

B e n d i n g S t r e s s i n a B e a m ( S T R 5 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the stresses and strains within

a structure in relation to

bending loads.

B e n d i n g S t r e s s i n a B e a m ( S T R 1 3 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the stresses and strains within

a structure in relation to

bending loads.

G e a r T r a i n s k i t ( E S 1 3 )

Demonstrates the

characteristics of the most

popular gear sets.

B e a m A p pa r at u s ( S M 1 0 0 4)

A bench mounted beam

apparatus to allow students to

investigate the defl ections and

reactions in simply supported

and cantilevered beams.

G e a r e d s y s t e m s ( T M 1 0 1 8 )

An experimental unit to allow

students to fi nd the dynamic

effi ciency of various drive

types. The unit comes complete

with a gear drive unit which

can be confi gured as a simple

or compound drive.

D r i v e S y s t e m s k i t ( E S 1 1 )

Demonstrates the advantages

and disadvantages of three

popular drive systems - belt,

chain and a universal coupling.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 4

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 M E R I T: M 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 PA S S : P 9 M E R I T: M 4

P O T E N T I A L A N D K I N E T I C E N E R G Y K I t ( E S 9 )

Shows the diff erence between

potential and kinetic energy

and how it can change from

one to the other.

f r e e a n d F o r c e d V i b r at i o n s ( T M 1 0 1 6 )

Allows students to investigate

the free and forced vibration of

a rigid beam and spring, and

a simply supported beam.

W H I R L I N G O F S H A F T S A N D C R I T I C A L S P E E D ( T M 1 0 0 1 )

A compact bench top

mounting experiment to

demonstrate the phenomena

of whirling shafts.

F r e e V i b r at i o n s o f a M a s s -S p r i n g s y s t e m ( T M 1 6 4)

Uses simple harmonic

motion theory to show how

to calculate the frequency of

oscillation in simple mass-

spring systems.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 4

U n i t 9

m at e r i a l s , P r o p e r t i e s a n d T e s t i n g

T O R S I O N T E S T I N G M A C H I N E ( 3 0 N m ) ( S M 1 0 0 1 )

A bench mounted machine to

allow students to do torsion

tests on diff erent materials.

C r e e p T e s t i n g M a c h i n e ( S M 1 0 0 6 )

A bench-mounted machine

that demonstrates the

phenomenon of creep under

diff erent conditions and in

diff erent materials.

C r e e p T e s t i n g M a c h i n e ( S M 1 0 0 6 )

A bench-mounted machine

that demonstrates the

phenomenon of creep under

diff erent conditions and in

diff erent materials.

H a r d n e s s T e s t e r s ( S M 1 0 1 5 - 1 7 )

Bench-top industrial-

standard testers for accurate

measurements of Rockwell and

Vickers hardness.

B E N C H T O P T E N S I L E T E S T I N G M A C H I N E ( S M 1 0 0 2 )

A laboratory-scale hand

driven bench top tensile testing

machine, 20kN capacity.

R o tat i n g Fat i g u e M A C H I N E ( S M 1 0 9 0 )

Demonstrates the failure of

materials when subjected to

an alternating stress.

R o tat i n g Fat i g u e M A C H I N E ( S M 1 0 9 0 )

Demonstrates the failure of

materials when subjected to

an alternating stress.

U n i v e r s a l T e s t i n g M a c h i n e ( S M 1 0 0 0 )

A versatile test machine, that

with optional ancillaries, allows

a range of destructive and non

destructive material tests to be

completed.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 1 , P 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 5

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 M E R I T: M 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 M E R I T: M 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 D I S T I N C T I O N : D 2

U n i t 1 1

F l u i d M e c h a n i c s

C e n t r e o f P r e s s u r e ( H 1 1 )

A pivoted clear plastic

assembly which students use to

fi nd the centre of pressure of a

totally or partially submerged

plane surface. Compact, self-

contained and excellent for

classroom demonstrations.

B E R N O U L L I ’ S T H E O R E M ( H 5 )

An educational Venturi

tube that allows students to

study the Venturi meter and

Bernoulli’s Theorem and to

make direct comparisons

between the results obtained

by experimentation and those

predicted by theory.

F L O W M E A S U R E M E N T M E T H O D S ( H 1 0 )

Investigates diff erent ways of

measuring fl ow including a

Venturi meter, an orifi ce plate

and a rotameter. At the same

time shows applications of the

steady fl ow energy equation

(Bernoulli’s equation).

M O D U L A R A I R - F L O W B E N C H ( A F 1 0 ) + B E R N O U L L I ’ S

E Q U AT I O N ( A F 1 1 )

A fully mobile bench to provide

basic airfl ow facilities to enable

a wide range of practical airfl ow

investigations. Suitable for

demonstration, laboratory and

project work at a basic level.

M O D U L A R A I R - F L O W B E N C H ( A F 1 0 ) + A E R O F O I L W I T H

TA P P I N G S ( A F 1 8 )

A fully mobile bench to provide

basic airfl ow facilities to enable

a wide range of practical airfl ow

investigations. Suitable for

demonstration, laboratory and

project work at a basic level.

P O S I T I V E D I S P L A C E M E N T P U M P M O D U L E ( M F P 1 0 3 )

Allows students to study and

perform tests on a range of

optional Positive Displacement

Pumps to understand how

they work and calculate their

performance.

P R E S S U R E M E A S U R E M E N T B E N C H ( H 3 0 )

A bench-mounting apparatus to

enable practical demonstrations

and investigations into pressure

and vacuum measurement

techniques using manometers

and Bourdon type gauges.

O S B O R N E - R E Y N O L D S A P PA R AT U S ( H 2 1 5 )

A self-contained bench-

mounting apparatus that

uses water to allow students

to investigate laminar and

turbulent fl ow and the

conditions at the transition.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4Pa s s : P 7, P 8M e r i t: M 4

C e n t r e o f P r e s s u r e ( H 4 0 8 )

A pivoted clear plastic

assembly which students use to

fi nd the centre of pressure of a

totally or partially submerged

plane surface. Compact, self-

contained and excellent for

classroom demonstrations.

C e n t r e o f P r e s s u r e ( M F P 1 0 1 )

A pivoted clear plastic

assembly which students use to

fi nd the centre of pressure of a

totally or partially submerged

plane surface. Compact, self-

contained and excellent for

classroom demonstrations.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 PA S S : P 8 , P 9M e r i t: M 4D i s t i n c t i o n : D 4

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 Pa s s : P 7D i s t i n c t i o n : D 3

U n i t 1 3

F u n d a m e n ta l s o f T h e r m o d y n a m i c s a n d H e at E n g i n e s

I D E A L G A S E S - B O Y L E ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 0 )

Shows the relationship

between pressure and volume

of an ideal gas at a fi xed

temperature.

S m a l l E n g i n e T e s t S e t ( T D 2 0 0 )

A versatile engine test bed with

instrumentation to provide

the facilities to investigate the

operating characteristics of

single-cylinder and four-stroke

internal combustion engines.

I D E A L G A S E S - G AY- L U S S A C ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 1 )

Demonstrates the relationship

between pressure and

temperatures of a fi xed volume

of ideal gas.

R e g e n e r at i v e E n g i n e T e s t S e t ( T D 3 0 0 )

A versatile engine test

bed with instrumentation

to provide the facilities to

investigate the operating

characteristics of compatible

and interchangeable single-

cylinder internal combustion

E x pa n s i o n o f a P e r f e c t G a s ( T D 1 0 0 4)

Bench-top apparatus to

demonstrate the behaviour

and expansion processes of a

perfect gas.

H e at E x c h a n g e r E x p e r i m e n t s ( T D 3 6 0 )

A base unit and four optional

experiments that examine and

compare small-scale heat

exchangers to help students

understand how they work.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

U n i t 1 5

A u t o m at i o n , R o b o t i c s a n d P r o g r a m m a b l e L o g i c C o n t r o l l e r s ( P L C s )

U n i t 1 6

I n s t r u m e n tat i o n a n d C o n t r o l S y s t e m s

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 M e r i t: m 1 , M 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : LO2, LO3, LO4 Pa s s : P 5 , P 6 , P 9 M e r i t: M 3 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 2 , D 3

P L C P r o c e s s ( C E 1 1 1 )

Provides a physical

system on which students

can gain experience

in the programming of

programmable logic

controllers (PLCs). The process

is a model of a two-tank

system typical of a chemical

process in which liquids are

measured before being mixed.

The task for the student is to

control liquid level and fl ow.

For use with the PLC Trainer

(CE123).

p r o c e s s c o n t r o l t r a i n i n g s y s t e m s ( T E 3 3 0 0 S e r i e s )

Four separate training systems

for a wide range of practical

experiments in pressure, fl ow,

level and temperature control.

p r o c e s s T r a i n e r ( C E 1 1 7 )

A fully integrated and self-

contained bench top process

control apparatus containing

valves, pumps, power supplies

and ancillaries to allow

fl ow, level, temperature and

pressure control strategies to

be investigated individually

and in combinations.

P L C T r a i n e r ( C E 1 2 3 )

Uses an industry standard

PLC to control the PLC

Process using ladder logic

programming running on a PC.

For use with the PLC Process

(CE111).

T e m p e r at u r e , M e a s u r e m e n t a n d C a l i b r at i o n ( T D 4 0 0 )

Studies the accuracy, linearity

and important characteristics

of popular temperature

measuring devices.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 PA S S : P 1 , P 2 , P 3 M e r i t: M 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 PA S S : P 7

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 PA S S : P 4 , P 6

U n i t 3 0

O p e r at i o n s a n d P l a n t M a n a g e m e n t

I D E A L G A S E S - B O Y L E ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 0 )

Shows the relationship

between pressure and volume

of an ideal gas at a fi xed

temperature.

F r i c t i o n l o s s i n a P i p e ( H 7 )

A bench-mounting apparatus

to allow students to investigate

friction losses in a small-bore

horizontal pipe under laminar

and turbulent fl ow conditions.

D r i v e S y s t e m s K i t ( E S 1 1 )

Demonstrates the advantages

and disadvantages of three

popular drive systems - belt,

chain and a universal coupling.

I D E A L G A S E S - G AY- L U S S A C ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 1 )

Demonstrates the relationship

between pressure and

temperatures of a fi xed volume

of ideal gas.

P i p e w o r k E n e r g y L o s s e s ( H 3 4)

A simple single pipeline

apparatus to demonstrate

energy losses around typical

bends and fi ttings.

G e a r T r a i n s K i t ( E S 1 3 )

Demonstrates the

characteristics of the most

popular gear sets.

E x pa n s i o n o f a P e r f e c t G a s ( T D 1 0 0 4)

Bench-top apparatus to

demonstrate the behaviour

and expansion processes of a

perfect gas.

L o s s e s i n P i p i n g S y s t e m s ( H 1 6 )

An apparatus to allow students

to investigate the friction losses

in piping systems. The large

open format of the apparatus

makes it ideal for students

working in small or large

groups.

F l u i d F r i c t i o n A p pa r at u s ( H 4 0 8 )

A fl oor standing apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the phenomena of laminar,

transitional and turbulent fl ows

in pipe systems.

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B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 M e r i t: M 3

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 3

F r i c t i o n l o s s i n a P i p e ( H 7 )

A bench-mounting apparatus

to allow students to investigate

friction losses in a small-bore

horizontal pipe under laminar

and turbulent fl ow conditions.

O S B O R N E - R E Y N O L D S A P PA R AT U S ( H 2 1 5 )

A self-contained bench-

mounting apparatus that

uses water to allow students

to investigate laminar and

turbulent fl ow and the

conditions at the transition.

F l o w M e t e r C a l i b r at i o n ( H 4 0 )

A compact unit that compares

and shows the accuracy, losses

and use of fundamental fl ow

meters. Includes a nozzle fl ow

meter as standard.

P R E S S U R E M E A S U R E M E N T B E N C H ( H 3 0 )

A bench-mounting apparatus to

enable practical demonstrations

and investigations into pressure

and vacuum measurement

techniques using manometers

and Bourdon type gauges.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 1 1D i s t i n c t i o n : D 4

H e at E x c h a n g e r E x p e r i m e n t s ( T D 3 6 0 )

A base unit and four optional

experiments that examine and

compare small-scale heat

exchangers to help students

understand how they work.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

U n i t 3 1

E l e c t r i c a l S y s t e m s a n d Fa u lt F i n d i n g

D i s t r i b u t i o n T r a i n e r ( P S L4 0 )

Shows how electricity is

distributed and protected.

Investigates distribution

through transformers, radial

and ring-main circuits,

effi ciency and regulation.

1 2t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 Pa s s : P 5

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 9 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 4

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 Pa s s : P 6

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 M e r i t: M 2 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 Pa s s : P 4

U n i t 3 6

A d va n c e d M e c h a n i c a l P r i n c i p l e s

U N S Y M M E T R I C A L B E N D I N G A N D S H E A R C E N T R E ( S T R 7 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

defl ection and stability within a

structure in relation to beams

with unsymmetrical sections.

T h i n C y l i n d e r ( S M 1 0 0 7 )

A bench mounting apparatus

to allow the stresses and

strains of a pressurised

thin walled cylinder to be

investigated and analysed.

B e n d i n g S t r e s s i n a B e a m ( S T R 5 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the stresses and strains within

a structure in relation to

bending loads.

P i n J o i n t e d F r a m e w o r k s ( S T R 8 )

An experimental apparatus

to allow students to create

a wide selection of pin-

jointed frameworks and then

investigate the eff ects resulting

from applying loading forces

to them.

T h i c k C y l i n d e r ( S M 1 0 1 1 )

A self-contained bench

mounting experimental

apparatus to enable students

to investigate the distribution of

radial and hoop stresses and

strains throughout the wall of a

thick cylinder and to compare

the practical results with those

predicted by theory.

S t r u c t u r e s S o f t wa r e ( S T R S )

A single seat virtual

experimentation pack to allow

computer based simulations

of all of the experiments in

TecQuipment’s Structures

Range. For use with a stand-

alone PC.

B e n d i n g S t r e s s i n a B e a m ( S T R 1 3 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the stresses and strains within

a structure in relation to

bending loads.

B e n d i n g S t r e s s i n a B e a m ( S T R 1 3 )

An experimental apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the stresses and strains within

a structure in relation to

bending loads.

D r i v e S y s t e m s K i t ( E S 1 1 )

Demonstrates the advantages

and disadvantages of three

popular drive systems - belt,

chain and a universal coupling.

C a m , C r a n k a n d T o g g l e K i t ( E S 1 2 )

Shows the characteristics of

a mechanical toggle, crank

motion and the most popular

shaped cams.

C A M A N A LY S I S M A C H I N E ( T M 1 0 2 1 )

A machine to allow students to

study the dynamic behaviour

of diff erent cams and followers

and their “bounce” speed.

1 3t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 1 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 Pa s s : P 3 , p 5 M e r i t: M 3 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 8 , p 9 M e r i t: M 5 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 4

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 1 0

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 M e r i t: M 2

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 3

G o v e r n o r s ( T m 1 0 2 7 )

Three interchangeable

governors (Hartnell, Porter

and Proell) show the eff ects of

speed, mass and geometry on

governor behaviour.

R e f r i g e r at i o n C y c l e ( E C 1 5 0 0 )

Bench-top unit that allows

students to investigate the

stages of refrigeration.

S u p e r H e at e d S t e a m P l a n t P e r f o r m a n c e ( T D 1 0 5 0 )

A laboratory-scale steam

plant that shows fundamental

thermodynamic principles

of energy conversion,

and mechanical power

measurement.

B a l a n c e o f R e c i p r o c at i n g m a s s e s ( T M 1 0 2 2 )

A model four cylinder engine

that shows the primary

and secondary forces and

moments when balancing

reciprocating masses.

R e c i p r o c at i n g C o m p r e s s o r M o d u l e ( M F P 1 0 4)

Allows students to study

and perform tests on a

reciprocating compressor: to

understand how it works and

calculate its performance.

T u r b o j e t T r a i n e r ( G T 1 0 0 )

A self-contained single-shaft

gas turbine thrust jet that uses

kerosene as the working fuel.

S tat i c a n d D y n a m i c B a l a n c i n g ( T M 1 0 0 2 )

For experiments in balancing a

rotating mass system, statically

and dynamically.

C e n t r i f u g a l C o m p r e s s o r M o d u l e ( M F P 1 0 5 )

Allows students to study and

perform tests on a centrifugal

compressor (blower) to

understand how it works and

calculate its performance.

T u r b o j e t T r a i n e r w i t h R e h e at ( G T 1 0 0 R S )

Based on the Turbo Jet

(GT100) this product has a

reheat (afterburner) section

for in-depth examination of a

working gas turbine.

U n i t 3 8

F u r t h e r T h e r m o d y n a m i c s

1 4t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 , L O 2 Pa s s : P 2 , P 4

U n i t 4 1

D i s t r i b u t e d C o n t r o l S y s t e m s

U n i t 4 2

F u r t h e r P r o g r a m m a b l e L o g i c C o n t r o l l e r s ( P L C s )

p r o c e s s c o n t r o l t r a i n i n g s y s t e m s ( T E 3 3 0 0 S e r i e s )

Four separate training systems

for a wide range of practical

experiments in pressure, fl ow,

level and temperature control.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 Pa s s : P 1 M e r i t: M 1

P L C P r o c e s s ( C E 1 1 1 )

Provides a physical

system on which students

can gain experience

in the programming of

programmable logic

controllers (PLCs). The process

is a model of a two-tank

system typical of a chemical

process in which liquids are

measured before being mixed.

The task for the student is to

control liquid level and fl ow.

For use with the PLC Trainer

(CE123).

P L C T r a i n e r ( C E 1 2 3 )

Uses an industry standard

PLC to control the PLC

Process using ladder logic

programming running on a PC.

For use with the PLC Process

(CE111).

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 Pa s s : P 2

U n i t 5 3

U t i l i s at i o n o f E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r

P o w e r S y s t e m T r a i n e r ( P S S 1 )

A self-contained Power System

Trainer that allows engineers,

technicians and control room

operatives to gain knowledge-

based learning and skills-

based training in all aspects of

electrical power systems.

S e c o n d G e n e r at o r f o r P S S 1 ( P S S 3 )

A self-contained console

comprising a motor/ generator

machine set, instrumentation

and protection. Nominally

rated at 2 kVA to operate as a

second generator with the PSS1

Power System Trainer.

1 5t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 3 Pa s s : P 5 , P 6 , P 9 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 3

U n i t 5 4

F u r t h e r C o n t r o l E n g i n e e r i n g S y s t e m s

T h e r m a l C o n t r o l P r o c e s s A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 3 )

A compact self-contained

bench mounting temperature

control apparatus designed to

allow students at all academic

levels to investigate the basic

and advanced principles of

control.

C o u p l e d Ta n k s A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 8 )

A compact, bench-mounting

apparatus designed to allow

students at all academic

levels to investigate basic and

advanced principles of control

including control of multi-

variable systems.

B a l l a n d P l at e A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 5 1 )

A two-dimensional bench

mounting system to allow

controller design and real-time

control from within a MATLAB/

Simulink environment. Requires

MATLAB and Simulink and

other MathWorks products.

B a l l a n d B e a m A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 6 )

A compact self-contained

bench mounting apparatus

designed to allow students

at all academic levels

to investigate basic and

advanced principles of control

including control of naturally

unstable systems.

S e r v o T r a i n e r ( C E 1 1 0 )

A compact self-contained

bench mounting d.c. servo

apparatus designed to allow

students at all academic

levels to investigate basic and

advanced principles of control.

In particular the CE110 deals

with control issues relating to

position and speed control in

servo systems.

C o u p l e d Ta n k s A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 5 )

A self-contained, bench-

mounting apparatus designed

to allow students at all

academic levels to investigate

basic and advanced principles

of open and closed-loop

control of fl ow rate and liquid

level in single and dual tank

systems.

B a l l a n d H o o p A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 9 )

A compact self-contained

bench mounting apparatus

designed to allow students

at all academic levels

to investigate basic and

advanced principles of control

including systems that are

naturally oscillatory.

M a g n e t i c L e v i tat i o n M o d e l ( C E 1 5 2 )

A compact one dimensional

strongly non-linear unstable

magnetic levitation system to

be controlled from within a

MATLAB/Simulink environment.

E n g i n e S p e e d C o n t r o l A p pa r at u s ( C E 1 0 7 )

A compact self-contained

bench mounting apparatus

designed to allow students

at all academic levels

to investigate basic and

advanced principles of control

including control of non-

linear systems and inner-loop

feedback techniques.

H e l i c o p t e r M o d e l ( C E 1 5 0 )

A multi-dimensional naturally

unstable model helicopter

system with three manipulated

inputs and two measured

outputs to be controlled from

within a MATLAB/Simulink

environment.

1 6t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 7, P 8 M e r i t: M 5 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 4

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 D i s t i n c t i o n : D 1

p r o c e s s c o n t r o l t r a i n i n g s y s t e m s ( T E 3 3 0 0 S e r i e s )

Four separate training systems

for a wide range of practical

experiments in pressure, fl ow,

level and temperature control.

p r o c e s s T r a i n e r ( C E 1 1 7 )

A fully integrated and self-

contained bench top process

control apparatus containing

valves, pumps, power supplies

and ancillaries to allow

fl ow, level, temperature and

pressure control strategies to

be investigated individually

and in combinations.

A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g T r a i n e r ( E C 1 5 0 1 )

Bench-top trainer, allows

students to investigate the

fundamental principles of air

conditioning.

U n i t 6 2

H e at i n g , V e n t i l at i o n a n d A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g ( H VA C )

1 7t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 Pa s s : P 4 , P 6

U n i t 6 3

I n d u s t r i a l S e r v i c e s

R e c i p r o c at i n g C o m p r e s s o r M o d u l e ( M F P 1 0 4)

Allows students to study

and perform tests on a

reciprocating compressor: to

understand how it works and

calculate its performance.

C e n t r i f u g a l C o m p r e s s o r M o d u l e ( M F P 1 0 5 )

Allows students to study and

perform tests on a centrifugal

compressor (blower) to

understand how it works and

calculate its performance.

1 8t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m i n f o @ t e c q u i p m e n t. c o m

B T E C H i g h e r N at i o n a l s i n E n g i n e e r i n g : A P r a c t i c a l G u i d e T e c Q u i p m e n t Lt d

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 1 M e r i t: M 1

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 9

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 4 Pa s s : P 1 0

U n i t 6 4

T h e r m o F l u i d s

I D E A L G A S E S - B O Y L E ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 0 )

Shows the relationship

between pressure and volume

of an ideal gas at a fi xed

temperature.

I D E A L G A S E S - G AY- L U S S A C ’ S L AW ( T D 1 0 0 1 )

Demonstrates the relationship

between pressure and

temperatures of a fi xed volume

of ideal gas.

E x pa n s i o n o f a P e r f e c t G a s ( T D 1 0 0 4)

Bench-top apparatus to

demonstrate the behaviour

and expansion processes of a

perfect gas.

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e : L O 2 M e r i t: M 2

S u p e r H e at e d S t e a m P l a n t P e r f o r m a n c e ( T D 1 0 5 0 )

A laboratory-scale steam

plant that shows fundamental

thermodynamic principles

of energy conversion,

and mechanical power

measurement.

L o s s e s i n P i p i n g S y s t e m s ( H 1 6 )

An apparatus to allow students

to investigate the friction losses

in piping systems. The large

open format of the apparatus

makes it ideal for students

working in small or large

groups.

M o d u l a r F l u i d P o w e r R a n g e ( M F P )

A range seven fl uid power

modules (MFP101–MFP107)

comprising pumps, fans and

compressors.

F l u i d F r i c t i o n A p pa r at u s ( H 4 0 8 )

A fl oor standing apparatus to

allow students to investigate

the phenomena of laminar,

transitional and turbulent fl ows

in pipe systems.

TecQuipment Ltd

Bonsall Street

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Nottingham NG10 2AN

0115 972 2611

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