Energy Laboratory

The Laboratory is an operative unit of the Engineering Department in the Mechanical Engineering Section that focuses on activities that have as axis the use and transformation of Energy. Supporting the formation of Mechanical, Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering students. And participating in technological development through research projects and projects with the national industry in coordination with the Center for Consulting and Integrated Services INNOVA-PUCP.

The Energy Laboratory has the following areas:

• Thermodynamics.
• Thermal Processes.
• Fluid Mechanics.
• Thermal Machines.
• Steam Plant.
• Instrumentation.
• Essays.
• Photovoltaic Systems.

Equipamiento y software

Thermographic camera

Equipment based on infrared measurement. Measuring range from -10°C to 700°C.

Gas Analyzer

Measurement of combustion gases in burner stacks and oil internal combustion engines.

Data Acquisition Systems

Recording of operating parameters in processes and/or thermal equipment. Signals can be analog and/or digital.

Distributed Generation System - Photovoltaics

3.4kWp and 4kWp photovoltaic generation systems with on grid and off grid connection types.

Registration of Thermal Operating Parameters

Sensors to record the main variables in real time of the operation of processes and/or thermal equipment such as: temperature, pressure, relative humidity, volumetric flow, angular velocity. In addition to electrical parameters: voltage and current.

Power Networks Analyzer

The network analyzer is a measuring instrument that allows to analyze the power quality within electrical networks. Among the parameters of interest are voltage variation, electrical frequency variation and waveform. It also allows to determine if these parameters are in accordance with the specifications established by the electricity service providers.

Refrigeration Chambers

Climatic chambers with operating temperature down to -20°C.

Test Modules for Internal Combustion Engines

Test bench for gasoline internal combustion engines (0 - 100Nm) and petrol engines (0 - 500Nm).

Specialized Software

In the Energy Laboratory, the following specialized computer software is used:

eGauge

The eGauge is a CT meter, which means that it can measure the power of individual circuits in your electrical panel using sensors called current transformers (CTs).

INSITE

INSITE performs engine diagnostics and displays engine electronics information on your computer. With step-by-step diagnostics, integrated engine drawings and schematic diagrams, working with INSITE is easy. Using this software application will reduce troubleshooting time, errors and incorrect procedures and get your vehicle back on the road quickly.

Fronius Solar.web

A professional tool that allows installers to obtain up-to-date system data at any time, it also offers comprehensive analysis functions for individual queries and continuous optimization of the PV system.

HOBOware

Designed to work with USB and optical download data loggers, HOBOware simplifies setup and enhances data analysis with powerful tools for easy configuration, charting and analysis of our stand-alone products.

DAQStudio

It is a PC-based data logging software for use with Brainchild Modbus devices such as I/O modules, temperature controllers and paperless loggers. It allows real-time display of: Trends, alarms, bar graphs and digital value.

Yokogawa FAST/TOOLS

It enables the most efficient transfer of data and knowledge. That's why many global utilities and industrial companies rely on FAST/TOOLS to deliver high levels of data integration and guaranteed data integrity. FAST/TOOLS is a complete SCADA software environment.

Data Analysis:

• Matrix Laboratory - Matlab.
• Phyton.

Ansys

Multiphysics CAE simulation software for finite element analysis and simulation (FEA). It includes pre-processing, resolution and post-processing phases in a single work platform.

Cursos

The Energy Laboratory provides support to the academic training in corresponding courses on the following topics:

• Transformation and efficient use of energy.
• Evaluation of equipment and thermal processes.
• Measurement of operating variables in thermal equipment, systems and processes.

Undergraduate (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Industrial Engineering):

• Thermodynamics 2 (MEC208).
• Fluid Mechanics (MEC209).
• Heat Transfer (MEC286).
• Turbomachines and Positive Displacement Machines (MEC289).
• Internal Combustion Engines (MEC299).
• Thesis Project 1 (MEC3A4).
• Thesis Project 2 (MEC3A5).

Posgrado:

• Master's Degree in Energy.

Educación Continua:

• Energy Efficiency.
• Photovoltaic systems.
• Solar energy.
• Measuring instruments in thermal systems and/or processes.

Tailor-made courses in the thermal and electrical areas.