Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory (Day 3)

On Friday, June 26, the EIL students worked on their third and final laboratory assignment in the Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory in the Diamond. The two major learning outcomes of the third laboratory assignment that focused on heat exchange were to determine i) the entropy production for both hot and cold streams, and ii) the total rate of entropy production for the Hilton heat exchanger apparatus.  This lab assignment was designed by Dr. Robert Woolley, Multidisciplinary Education, University of Sheffield.

Ultimate Frisbee (Ponderosa Park)

Taking a break before the upcoming final quizzes in ECE 301 and ME 331, several EIL students participated in a late afternoon (outdoor) game of ultimate frisbee in Ponderosa Park located just northwest of The Diamond.

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory (Day 2)

On Thursday, June 25, the EIL students worked on their second laboratory assignment in the Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory in the Diamond. The two learning outcomes of the second laboratory assignment that was focused on heat engines were to i) visualize the conversion of heat to mechanical work using a simple apparatus, and to ii) calculate the efficiency for a heat engine. This lab assignment was designed by Dr. Robert Woolley, Multidisciplinary Education, University of Sheffield.

Classroom in the Diamond

The Diamond at the University of Sheffield has numerous lecture theatres, classrooms, study rooms, laboratories, and even a cafe.  In addition to morning lectures, the second-floor panoramic classroom (shown below) served as study space after afternoon laboratory sessions.

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory (Day 1)

On Wednesday, June 24, the EIL students worked on their first laboratory assignment in the Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Dynamics Laboratory in the Diamond.  The learning outcomes of the laboratory assignment entitled Name that Gas! were to understand gas laws and to apply Archimedes' theory (using balloons filled with different gases that need to be identified). This lab assignment was designed by Prof. Stephen Beck, School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield. A little later that afternoon, Prof. Beck gave a short lecture on supersonic flow to interested students. Prof. Andrew Garrard organized refreshments for the talk.

Electronics and Control Laboratory Assignment 2

On Tuesday, June 23, the EIL students worked on their second laboratory assignment at the Diamond (University of Sheffield) from 1pm to 3pm in the Electronics and Control Laboratory.  The learning outcomes of this assignment included i) the ability to use electronic test and measurement devices to make measurements on frequency-dependent circuits, ii) the ability to identify key frequency domain features of passive circuit responses, and iii) the ability to discover physical reasons why experimental measurements differ from theoretical expectations.  This lab was designed by Prof. Raja Toqeer, Senior University Teacher for Computing, Control and Electrical Engineering, University of Sheffield.