Facilities and Labs

Laboratories 

1. Laboratory of Combustion 

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Hany ElSayed.
• Lab technician: Sayed Gomaa.

The Combustion laboratory in the department of Mechanical Power Engineering is dedicated to the study of combustion processes and thermodynamic principles and offers a wide range of services to support educational and research activities. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that allow students and researchers to conduct experiments on fuel combustion, emissions analysis, flame behavior, and energy efficiency. It provides hands-on experience with combustion engines, burners, and diagnostic tools to better understand heat transfer, fluid flow, and environmental impacts. The laboratory also supports advanced research in alternative fuels, combustion optimization, and pollutant control.

The lab contains combustion testing facilities including industrial furnaces, burners, boilers, and incinerators. The lab allows students to conduct experiments related to combustion materials taught to third-year students in the Department of Mechanical Power Engineering. The lab also serves as a resource for research projects led by faculty and students.

2. Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engines and Heat Engines

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Taher.
• Lab technician: Mohammady.

The department’s Internal Combustion Engines laboratory provides a powerful platform for studying and analyzing engine performance, emissions, and fuel efficiency. The laboratory is equipped with various test benches, dynamometers, and advanced diagnostic tools that allow students and researchers to conduct experiments on different types of internal combustion engines, including gasoline and diesel engines, which are taught in the third- and fourth-year combustion engine courses. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in measuring engine parameters such as torque, power output, fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions, supporting both academic education and cutting-edge research.

3. Laboratory of Refrigeration and Air Conditions

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Nashwa Abbas.
• Lab technician: Badawy.

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning laboratory of the department is a specialized facility that focuses on the study of thermodynamic cycles, heat transfer, and energy efficiency of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The laboratory is equipped with modern refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, where students can engage in hands-on learning to analyze and improve the performance of these systems. Key services include experimental analysis of refrigeration cycles, air conditioning systems, and heat pumps, as well as diagnostics of system efficiency, environmental impact, and refrigerant behavior. The laboratory supports both academic education and advanced research in energy-efficient refrigeration technologies and air conditioning systems for fourth-year students in the department of Mechanical Power Engineering. In addition to educational purposes, the laboratory provides consulting and testing services to industry, helping to improve the design and operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems in real-world applications.

4. Laboratory of Heat Transfer

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Mustafa Abdel Khalek.
• Lab technician: Emad.

The Heat Transfer laboratory in the Mechanical Power department is dedicated to exploring the principles of heat exchange and thermal energy management and providing students and researchers with state-of-the-art equipment to study various heat transfer mechanisms. The lab facilitates conduction and convection experiments, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of thermal behavior in materials and systems. It features heat exchangers, thermal conductivity devices, and systems for measuring temperature distribution and heat flow in various configurations. Students gain practical experience by analyzing heat transfer in various applications, which helps students relate theoretical concepts to practical experiments through the Heat Transfer course, which is taught to second-year students in the Mechanical Power Engineering department.

5. Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Walid Torky.
• Lab technician: Mr. Sherif.

The Fluid Mechanics laboratory offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support academic learning and research. The laboratory allows students to conduct experiments related to fluid dynamics and fluid flow measurement for the Fluid Mechanics course for second-year students and Turbine Machines courses taught to third and fourth-year students in the department of Mechanical Power Engineering. The laboratory contains fluid machine testing equipment, which includes water pumps of various types, air compressors, and water turbines. In addition to supporting undergraduate and graduate courses, the laboratory also serves as a resource for research projects led by faculty members and students.

6. Laboratory of Renewable Energy

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Kaddah Shaker.
• Lab technician: Mona.

The Renewable Energy Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Power Engineering is a state-of-the-art facility focused on the development and analysis of sustainable energy technologies. The laboratory is equipped with advanced tools to study various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and wave energy. It provides hands-on learning experiences where students can design, test and optimize renewable energy systems, including solar panels and wind turbines. The laboratory supports academic education by allowing students to conduct experiments on energy efficiency, power generation and storage systems, helping them understand the principles behind clean energy solutions.

7. Laboratory of Measurements

• Lab supervisor: Dr. Hany ElSayed.
• Lab technician: Sayed Gomaa.

The Measurement Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Power Engineering is a vital facility dedicated to the accurate measurement and analysis of various mechanical and thermal systems. Equipped with advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems, the laboratory provides services that allow students and researchers to measure parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, velocity, and force in mechanical systems. The laboratory allows second-year students in the Department of Mechanical Power Engineering to conduct measurement engineering experiments, giving students practical experience in using sensors, transducers, and measuring instruments to monitor and analyze system performance, and enhancing their understanding of experimental techniques and data interpretation. The laboratory supports academic coursework by integrating theory with practical experiments and plays a critical role in research projects that focus on system diagnosis, calibration, and control.