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 assignments 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.

Electronics and Control Laboratory Assignment 1

On Monday, June 22, the EIL students worked on their first laboratory assignment at the Diamond (University of Sheffield) from 1pm to 3pm in the Electronics and Control Laboratory.  The learning outcomes of this laboratory assignment included i) the ability to make basic measurements using a range of electronic test and measurement equipment, ii) the ability to appreciate the importance of tolerances and errors, and discover some reasons why some measurement instruments can report values with different levels of precision and accuracy,  and iii) the ability to build and test electronics circuits on a breadboard and printed circuit board.  This lab assignment was designed by Prof. Raja Toqeer, Senior University Teacher for Computing, Control and Electrical Engineering, University of Sheffield.

 

Alton Towers Theme Park

On Sunday, June 21, eight EIL/S students and Prof. Berry spent the day at the infamous Alton Towers Theme Park.  Alton Towers is a historic estate, theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton. Some of their favorite roller coasters included the Wicker Man, Galactica, Smiler, and Oblivion.