The laboratory is being modernized in 2013 with new networking equipment, a donation from Reichle & De-Massari, one of the leading leaders in passive networking equipment. In addition to computers, the lab is provided with Cisco routers and network equipment. It is designed for research and training of students in computer network and network communications disciplines, as well as the Cisco Systems Academic Program, conducted by Cisco Academy at TU-Varna.
It was equipped with computers, routers and network equipment on projects with the Intergovernmental Agency on Francophonie N / Ref: PS / INTIF / fr / 20011112-050). The equipment was upgraded in 2010 and 2014 with modern computers, VLAN switches and Cisco routers. Based on virtualization platforms, it is the only “Virtual Network Lab” built in Bulgaria. The lab is designed for research and training in the field of network administration, distributed programming and the Cisco Systems Academic Program. The laboratory is a center for coordinating and presenting various activities related to free software based on the Linux operating system.
The lab is equipped with a powerful multiprocessor server machine with VMware virtual infrastructure and X-terminals, donated by Sun Microsystems. It is used for research and training in operating systems, system programming, compilers and interpreters.
The lab is equipped by Jonson Controls with computers, microcontroller modules and a variety of control units. The laboratory conducts research and classes on computer peripherals, specialized computer systems and microcontroller.
The lab is equipped by Hewlett Packard with 22 tablet PCs, mobile networking devices and multifunction office machines. The equipment was awarded as a prize for a winning project sponsored by Hewlett Packard under their World Innovation Program in Education. The lab conducts research on virtual infrastructure creation and the organization of virtual laboratories allowing remote access via mobile communications.
The laboratory was built in 2013 with a donation from ASIC Depot (now a part of Broadcom). The laboratory has hardware and software modules for design and simulation based on FPGA and Verilog technologies.
SPL “VDMS” offers solution to the following research and development and engineering tasks for the design and operation of machinery and equipment:
Diagnosis and repair of: automotive cylinder heads (hydraulic leak test; removal of deformations and cracks; correction and replacement of valve seats, grinding of connecting surfaces, etc.), export parts and assemblies (bearings, slotted joints, cylindrical surfaces, camshafts, etc.).Mechanical and thermal technologies: design and manufacture of spare parts; welding and imaging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; volume and surface heat treatment.
The team consists of six members –professor Dr.Sc., two assoc. professors, chief assistant, assistant and a PhD student. The main fields of competence of the team are: Calculation and analysis of: steady states (voltage levels; advisable tap positions of network transformers; power and energy loss in transmission and distribution networks; advisable reactive power compensation); emergency states (short circuits;interruption of phase lines; complex complex types of faults, including in wind and photovoltaic powerplants);optimal settings of AVR and PSS; small-signal stability of electric power systems; transient stability of electric power systems; robust stability of electric power systems; Preproject study and design of: underground and overhead lines up to 400 kV; transformer substations up to 400 kV; Design of specialized software in the field of electric power engineering; Consultations and trainings in the field of electric power engineering.
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Some of the more important projects the team has worked on are:
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Subject of activity
Qualification
We have excellent experience and knowledge of our experts (Leading consultants), combined with the ambition of the Junior Associates, as well as their willingness to absorb specific knowledge in the field of computer design and the application of new methods and approaches in the implementation of the projects. Our leading consultants possess an academic experience and in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of basic methods and approaches used for CAD CAM systems, and FEA.
Shipbuilding and marine equipment
Theoretical and experimental research related to the design, modernization and operation of ships and marine equipment:
Determination of resistance to movement of the ship;
Design of propellers;
Adjusting the geometry of the propeller to bring it in line with the condition of the housing and the main engine;
Experimental determination of the application of the center of mass of the ship by the method of rolling;
Design of new types of structural elements of ship systems and systems of marine equipment;
Performing hydraulic calculations of ship systems;
Design of ship devices.
Research work is directed to:
Applied work is directed to:
Technology estimation and parts production include: design and realization of the cast equipment, castings realization, mechanical treatment, heat treatment, dimension control, microstructure control, mechanical properties control, specific properties control.
Available equipment:
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Automation systems
Design, implementation and maintenance of: Automation systems for various industries; Building automation; Remote cost accounting systems; Design and construction of systems for optimizing energy costs; Design and construction of external and internal electrical installations; Design and construction of information systems; Design and construction of security systems (security, video surveillance, fire alarm);
We work with controllers and other equipment of the following companies:
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Design and introduction in production:
Diagnostics and repair:
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Laboratory “Plastic deformation” service disciplines, “Metals Forming“, “Technology, machines and equipment for plastic deformation”, “Technology of finishing forming” and more. Equipped with machines for plastic deformation – crank presses, hydraulic press, lab rolling Mill, teristor converter to heat rounder “strength – pressure – bending“ test materials ventricular electrical resistance furnaces, forces furnace, hot hydro-extrusion and hydro-plastic processing.
The laboratory design and carry out scientific – research related to manufacturing problems in the volume and sheet stamping, thermo processing, hydro-extrusion and hydro-plastic deformation, leadership of students and graduates.
Areas of research and development (R&D) activities:
– Treatment of materials with concentrated energy flows, study of the structure and properties of engineering materials after influence with a laser, plasma, electron beam
– Creating and testing the cooling capacity of new media for hardening in a thermal cycling effects
– Research opportunities for welding of special steels and nonferrous alloys, development of technology for vacuum, gas flame, furnace and induction brazing soft and hard solder
– Development of technologies for the complete manufacturing of parts and assemblies of textile machinery, footwear and sewing machines
– Development of technologies of strengthening and restoration of operational qualities of details of transport and agricultural machinery
– Development of technologies for the complete manufacturing of parts and assemblies of textile machinery, footwear and sewing machines
– Developing new designs and technologies for metal products for architectural and interior design
– Expert evaluation of operational, technological, situational and structural metalwork solutions in the energy, chemical and petrochemical industry, shipbuilding and transport engineering, construction
Design, modeling and development of artistic castings (metal sculpture) of ferrous alloys.
Gallery:
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Laboratory “Mechanical tests” function of the Department and always use is directly related to conducting training process has laboratory equipment that includes:
– Machines for mechanical testing of metals (tensile test, impact fracture test, bending, etc..) with maximum ranges up to 1, 2.5, 5, 10 and 40 t
– Testing machines of twisting metal and metal wire
– Equipment for hardness test – the methods Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness and portable making use of the methods Poldy and Shore
– Machines for testing fatigue
– Electric furnaces with a capacity of 4 kW of heat treatment and laboratory furnaces – 400 W
– Laboratory stands for research hardening steels for rolling and testing abrasion wear in sliding and rolling
– Magnetic and ultrasonic flaw detection devices and cracks
– Metallographic and biological microscopes.
Learning Laboratory is equipped with machines and apparatus systems and stands to pursue studies in the following subjects:
– Facilities in the oil and gas industry
– Technology of Chemical Engineering
– Diagnostics and reliability of chemical equipment
– Technology of repair of chemical equipment
The teaching is done in the laboratory by:
– Stands on a rotating drum furnace 2 and 4 supports
– Stand on the machine with mechanical stirring element
– Stand for determining the thermal and mechanical stresses in the housing apparatus
Laboratory work is focused on the following areas:
– Reconstruction and repair of chemical equipment
– Non-destructive testing of machines and equipment for the oil and gas industry