Baker Hughes Materials Laboratory
Electronics Bench
Source Meter
Basic Specifications
A source meter, also known as a source measuring unit, is a device that is capable of simultaneously sourcing and measuring voltages and currents. The Keithley 2450 is capable of sourcing and measuring currents from 10 fA to 10 A and voltages from 100 nV to 1100 V.
Heat Treatment
Box Furnace
Basic Specifications
The F48015-60 Muffle Furnace has internal dimensions of a 7″ x 10″ x 5″ and has a maximum temperature of 1200°C.
High Temperature Furnace
Basic Specifications
The Carbolite Gero HTF 1800 is a high temperature furnace with a maximum temperature of 1800 degrees celsius.
The Quincy Lab 10AF Oven
Basic Specifications
The Quincy Lab 10AF oven is a mechanical convection oven capable of maintaining temperatures in a range of 25-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rapid Heating Furnace
Basic Specifications
The RWF1200 is a rapid heating laboratory furnace with a maximum temperature of 1200°C and an internal space of 8″ x 12.5″ x 7.5″. It is capable of reaching an idle temperature of 1000°C within 10 minutes.
Tube Furnace (up to 1500 deg C)
Basic Specifications
Carbolite Gero STF 15/450 provide maximum heating temperature of 1500°C with heated length of 450mm. Over-temperature protection is also available along with additional safety features such as insulation plugs and radiation shields.
Materials Characterization Equipment
Benchtop Phenom XL SEM with EDS
Basic Specifications
The Phenom XL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is equipped with both a backscatter and a secondary electron detector. It has a large chamber that allows analysis of samples up to 100 mm x 100 mm x 65mm tall.
Key features:
- Electron source: CeB6 crystal
- Accelerating voltage: 5kV to 15kV
- Resolution : ≤ 14nm
- Equip with SED, BSD and EDS detector
Density Measurement Kit
Basic Specifications
Lab Balance w/ Density Measurement Kit
Ohaus Density Measurement Kits
Includes: Weighing platform, holder for floating items, holder for non-floating items, beaker stand, beaker, thermometer, forceps
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Basic Specifications
DSC 2500 with autosampler and RCS90 is capable to measure and analyze the thermal events of materials over the temperature range from -90°C to 550°C.
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
Basic Specifications
Discovery DMA 850 provides viscoelastic measurements on materials from 1000Pa to 1000GPa over a wide temperature range (-160°C to 600°C).
Type of Clamps Available:
- Single Cantilever
- Dual Cantilever
- Tension
- 3 Point test
- Compression
Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer
Basic Specifications
Nicolet i50 Analytical FTIR Spectrometer allows analysis of solid or liquid samples within the spectral range of 15-27,000cm-1.
It has the following:
- Standard transmission stage
- Diamond plate ATR stage for measurement 7800-400cm-1
- 0.9cm-1 spectral resolution
High Speed Camera
Basic Specifications
The Olympus i-speed 3 is a high speed camera capable of a max frame rate of 150,000 fps.
It comes with a Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm lense and a Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm lense.
Measurement Tools
Basic Specifications
The Agriculture Solutions Portable Refractometer can be used to measure the refractive index of a solution.
It has a measurement range of 0-32 brix.
2-in-1 Digital Angle Finder Ruler
Basic Specifications
The 2-in-1 Digital Angle Finder Ruler measures the angle between 2 rulers.
Miniflex Benchtop X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)
Basic Specifications
Miniflex XRD is a multipurpose powder diffraction analytical instrument that can determine:
- crystalline phase identification (phase ID) and quantification
- percent (%) crystallinity
- crystallite size and strain
- lattice parameter refinement
- Rietveld refinement, and molecular structure
- It has a 600 W X-ray tube, D/teX Ultra silicon strip detector.
Olympus Polarized Optical Microscope
The Olympus BX3M-LEDR Microscope is a polarized optical light microscope. It features a 4k camera, a light polarizer, and a magnification range of 10x – 50x.
Polarized Optical Microscopes
Basic Specifications
Amscope ME520TC-5MT is polarized light microscope for metallurgical, mineralogical, and biological applications.
It provides flexibility for material identification, either using reflected or transmitted polarized light.
It offers magnification range of 50x-2500x and has 5MP camera to capture the image.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
Basic Specifications
TGA Q50 is a compact, general-purpose thermogravimetric analyzer that can operate up to a maximum temperature of 1000°C
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
Basic Specifications
The compact Shimadzu UV-2600/2700 is a universal, research-grade spectrophotometer that can measure absorption or reflectance within the range of 185-900nm.
Materials Testing
Brinnel Hardness Tester
Basic Specifications
The Brinell hardness test method as used to determine Brinell hardness. Most commonly it is used to test materials that have a structure that is too coarse or that have a surface that is too rough to be tested using another test method, e.g., castings and forgings. Brinell testing often use a very high test load (3000 kgf) and a 10mm diameter indenter so that the resulting indentation averages out most surface and sub-surface inconsistencies.
DIC Camera
Basic Specifications
Digital Image Correlation is a non-contact, optical technique to measure contour, deformation, vibration and strain on an objects surface.
Durometer
Basic Specifications
Used to measure the hardness of an object without marking the surface.
- Type Shore E is used for soft foams and rubbers.
- Type Shore D is used for hard rubbers, hard synthetic materials, acrylic, glass, etc.
- Type Shore A is used for soft and natural rubbers, neoprene, polyester, leather, etc.
Force Gauge
Basic Specifications
Digital force gauge used to measure how force is exerted either by tension or compression.
- The Nidec FG-3003 Force Gauge is a handheld force gauge that can measure up to 10 N ( accuracy is ± 0.3% FS ).
- The Imada DS2-110 Force Gauge is a tabletop force gauge that can measure up to 500 N. Especially useful for measuring spring constants as it comes with an attached height gauge as well as a movable stand
Rockwell Hardness Testers
Basic Specifications
Wilson® Rockwell® RB2000 hardness testing machines can accommodate varying sample sizes. The calibrated test scales available are HRA, HRB, HRC, HRR and 30T.
Vickers Hardness
Basic Specifications
This Vickers Hardness Tester (VH1102) allows the load range of 10-2kgf.
It is equipped with 3 position turret which includes one indenter position as well as a 10x and 50X objective. It also features a camera to capture images of your sample.
Vise + Torque Wrench
Basic Specifications
Palmgren Vice- High-quality manufacturing eliminates jaw play, maintains smooth motion, and excels in demanding precision tasks like grinding and EDM. Converts your drill press into a versatile precision machine for milling, routing, cutting, indexing, and shaping. Makes horizontal, vertical, or angle work on your milling machine or machining center a breeze. Smooth rotary action and easy angle adjustments improve precision and productivity.
Torque Wrench
Basic Specifications
The Multitorque Torque Wrench displays torque readings from sensors that attach between sockets and driver. It has a 100 ft*lb maximum torque. It comes with 7/16” and 1/2” sockets.
CDI Dial Wrench
Basic Specifications
The CDI Dial Wrench displays torque readings on the dial shown. It has a 10 ft-lb to 50 ft-lb range.
The CDI Computorque
Basic Specifications
The CDI Computorque displays torque readings on the digital display on the handle. It has a 25 ft-lb to 250 ft-lb range. Must be used under direct supervision from a lab tech!
Mechanical Testing
Auto Tensile Tester (Labthink)
Basic Specifications
The Auto Tensile Tester C6910M is a material testing instrument that has a load limit of 500N. This limits valid samples to films, paper, etc.
This device come with three configurations:
- Pneumatic Tensile
- Compression
- 3-Point Bend
Benchtop Instron 68TM-10
Basic Specifications
The Benchtop Instron 68TM-10 is an electromechanical materials testing instrument which applies tensile or compressive test forces to specimens from a wide range of materials to find a stress-strain for the sample. The system includes a load frame and electronic controls. It can be used for the following testing conditions:
Load Cells Available:
- 10 kN
- 5kN
- 1kN
The Benchtop Instron uses the same “Low Force Fixtures” and compression fixture as the Floor Standing Instron.
It can also use a 1kN tensile fixture as shown below
Grips Available:
- Tension
- 3 Point Bend
- 4 Point Bend
- Compression
Floor Standing Universal Testing Machine (INSTRON)
Basic Specifications
Instron 5984 universal testing equipment has the force capacity of 150kN.
It has a vertical test space of 56.3” and horizontal test space of 22.6”.
An extensometer is available for tensile tests.
Load Cells Available:
- 150kN
- 5kN
- 1kN
Grip Available:
- Tension
- Compression
- 3 Point Bend
- 4 Point Bend
- Fishing Line
- misc
Charpy Pendulum Impact Tester
Basic Specifications
Instron 450 MPX is a motorized pendulum impact tester with the capacities of 450 Joules. It is ideal for testing to Charpy and Izod standards, the system includes an integrated guard and safety control system.
Rotating Fatigue Machine
This machine demonstrates the fatigue failure of materials when subject to alternating stresses. Based on Wohler’s design, it uses a motor to rotate a circular cantilever specimen with a load at its free end.
Rolling Mill
Basic Specifications
The Rolling Mill is used for reducing the thickness of various materials within precise tolerances by passing through a set of rollers.
Abrasive Cutter, Buehler AbrasiMet 250
Basic Specifications
The AbrasiMet M is a bench top manual abrasive cutting machine accommodating 10″ (254mm) abrasive cutting blades.
It features a 4Hp (3kW) motor, safety hood-lock, LED lighting to illuminate chamber and stainless steel 12mm T- slot vise bed.
Balance
Basic Specifications
3 and 4 point balances and NIST weights place
Troemner NIST calibrated masses. Features a range from 1 kg to 500 kg.
Carbon coater, Cressington 108C
Basic Specifications
The 108 Auto Sputter Coater is a feedback controlled carbon rod evaporation system that gives high quality consistent carbon coating for SEM/EDS applications with a thickness range of 5-35nm. It has chamber size of 150mm diameter x 165mm high.
Carver Benchtop Laboratory Manual Press
Basic Specifications
Model Mini C Twelve ton manual, two-column hydraulic press with 6″ x 6″ square platens.Compact and portable, requiring less bench space than our Model C.
This press is ideal for constricted bench space or glove box applications, as well as field work.
It features adjustable daylight, steel construction for rigid precision and includes safety shield for operator protection.
Easy to-read dual scale analog gauge, reading in pounds force and metric tons. (picture shown with analog gauge).
Fume Hood
2x fume hoods in Support Lab 130A
3x fume hoods in Support Lab 136C
Low Speed Cutter, IsoMet 1000
Basic Specifications
Buehler IsoMet 1000 Low Speed cutting machine is a precision sectioning saw that is capable of cutting virtually any material including:
- brittle or ductile metals
- composites
- cements
- laminates
- plastics
- electronic devices
- biomaterials
- It uses a gravity feed system to provide a constant feed rate and have continuously variable speed from 0-300 RPM
pH/Conductivity Meter
Basic Specifications
Mettler Toledo SevenCompact pH/Conductivity meter
The Mettler Toledo SevenCompact pH/Conductivity meter comes with a InLab Expert Pro-ISM pH electrode. It can measure pHs between 0 and 14 for liquids with temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees Celsius.
For more information visit: SevenCompact InLab Expert Pro-ISM
Mettler Toledo FiveEasy pH meter
The Mettler Toledo FiveEasy pH meter comes with a Mettler Toledo LE438 pH probe. It can measure phs between 0 and 14 for liquids with temperatures between 0 and 80 degrees Celsius.
For more information visit: MT FiveEasy
Oakton pH 6+
The Oakton pH 6+ is a handheld pH meter. It can measure pHs between 0 and 14 for liquids with temperatures between -10 and 110 degrees Celsius.
For more information visit: Oakton pH 6+
Semi-automatic Grinder Polisher, EcoMet 30
Basic Specifications
The EcoMet30 semi-automated polishing system with single platen provides easy to use touchscreen controls, rinse and spin function to prevent cross contamination between steps. It uses 8” platen with adjustable rotation 50-500rpm.
Stir Plate and Hot Plate
Magnetic Stir plates with and without heating. Stir bars and bar retriever available
Wood Moisture Meter
Phillips 66 Fluid Mechanics Lab
Fluid Properties
Biotek 800TS Absorbance Reader
Basic Specifications
The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is a high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats.
Applications include ELISA, protein quantification, enzyme kinetics and cell-based assays.
Brookfield Viscometer
Basic Specifications
Brookfield DV-E Viscometer used for measuring shear rate , constant temperature, viscosity of various fluids.
Centrifugal Pump Test
Basic Specifications
A compact mobile and self contained centrifugal pump test set used to investigate the operating characteristics of centrifugal pump operating in single series or parallel configurations
Ford Cup
Basic Specifications
The Ford Viscosity Cup allows the measuring the of viscosity by timing the flow of a known volume of liquid through the cup.
Horizontal Separator Demonstrator
Basic Specifications
The DarbyTech Horizontal Seperator Demonstrator is a small-scale vessel that performs continuous separation of a mixture of oil, water and air. This process trainer is intended to demonstrate oilfield separation principles with basic visual/manual operations.
Laminar Flow Table
Basic Specifications
The Armfield Laminar Flow Table has been designed to simulate ideal fluid flow and give clear visualization of the flow patterns created using water as the working fluid.
This enables a comprehensive investigation into the principles of potential flow and enables modeling of appropriate physical systems.
Optical Tensiometer
Basic Specifications
Biolin Scientific Attention Theta Lite allows measurement of contact angle and surface free energy. It also measures surface and interfacial tension.
Waterflow Benches and Accessories
Fluid Friction Apparatus
Basic Specifications
Allow students to investigate the phenomena of laminar, transitional and turbulent flows in pipe systems
TQ Hydraulic Water Bench
Basic Specifications
The H1F hydraulic bench is a mobile, self-contained water bench with 160 litres capacity.
It provides water at different flow rates direct to experiments and includes digital flow display (0.1L.min-1 resolutions) for hydraulic and fluid mechanics experiments.
Bernoulli Apparatus
Basic Specifications
This apparatus is a regular convergent/divergent passage with a fixed head input tank and variable heat outlet tank.
A manometer is arranged along the length of the variable area section to measure the pressure distribution.
Center of Pressure
Basic Specification
A pivoted clear plastic assembly which students use to find the center of pressure of a totally or partially submerged plane surface.
Compact, self-contained and excellent for classroom demonstrations.
Flow through an Orifice VIEW ONLY (MEEN 345)
Basic Specifications
An apparatus to study the flow of water through a vertically mounted orifice.
Used to measure decrease in flow, contraction of the stream, and energy loss.
Dead Weight Calibrator
Basic Specifications
This calibration accessory attaches the flow bench and can be used to calibrate the pressure gauge. The dead weight test apparatus consists of a valve base and a bronze barrel which has a precision machined bore into which fits a stainless steel piston. The piston is fitted with a platform which can carry calibration weights.
The weights supplied with the apparatus are 0.5 kg.
For this dead weight tester:
Piston Diameter D = 11.1 mm + 2%
0.5 Kg Weight W1 = 500g + 1 g
g = 9.81 ± 0.005 m/s-2
Carrier Weight W2 = 492g + 5 g
Cole Parmer Viscometer
Basic Specifications
Used for measuring the temperature dependent viscosity of liquid samples. Typically setup for viscosity measurements of oils.
Flow Measurement Method
Basic Specifications
Tecquipment (TQ) Investigates different ways of measuring flow including a Venturi meter, an orifice plate and a rotameter.
At the same time shows applications of the steady flow energy equation (Bernoulli’s equation).
Impact of Jets Accessory
Basic Specifications
This accessory mounts on the hydraulics bench base unit. It is used to measure the force from a water jet for various geometries. Allow students to investigate the forces produced by a water jet striking a flat or a curved surface.
Pressure Measurement Bench
Basic Specifications
A bench mounting apparatus to enable practical demonstrations and investigations into pressure and vacuum measurement techniques using manometers and Bourdon type gauges.
Pressure Measurement Bench
Basic Specifications
A bench mounting apparatus to enable practical demonstrations and investigations into pressure and vacuum measurement techniques using manometers and Bourdon type gauges.
Flow over Weirs/ Notch
Basic Specifications
For students to investigate the discharge of water over a variety of different shaped weirs.
A fully compatible and interchangeable optional ancillary for use with TecQuipment’s Digital Hydraulic Bench.
Chemical Process (Academic Instruction Only)
Enzyme Batch Reactor
Basic Specifications
The Armfield Batch Enzyme Reactor BE1 apparatus has been designed to carry out the enzyme catalyzed reaction to convert glucose to fructose.
The apparatus includes collection of needed data via a computer interface.
By collecting data across several sets of conditions, the student can determine the Michaelis-Menten rate constants as well as the effect of temperature on reaction rate.
Gas Absorption
Basic Specifications
The Armfield Gas Absorption Column UOP7-MkII apparatus has been designed to study the operation of a packed bed column to absorb carbon dioxide into water. In addition to the chemical transfer, the student also studies the gas/liquid loading of the packed column to better understand and predict column loading and potential flooding.
Gas Permeation
Basic Specifications
Apparatus to study mass transport. The Gas Permeation experiment allows the student to study permeation of gasses across a thin membrane using the PERMEA membrane system from Air Products. The student must collect raw data, determine critical mass transfer rate constants, and then develop a mathematical model to predict performance under other operating conditions. The model results are tested using another set of collected data using those revised conditions.
Environmental Testing
Air Quality Monitoring
Basic Specifications
- The IQAir Atem Desk Purifier is an air purifier capable of filtering particles down to 0.003 microns.
- Aranet4 shows CO₂ measurements directly on screen with a corresponding color indicator and configurable sound alarms.Device uses the most precise Nondispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor technology for accurate measurements.
- The IQAir AirVisual Pro Monitor is a digital air quality monitor that also displays temperature and humidity.
- The Tim10 measures air quality, temperature and humidity.
- The Temp top measures CO2 and particulate
DO/Microbiology
Basic Specifications
Perform drying applications with Thermo Scientific™ Heratherm™ Advanced Protocol Microbiological Incubators, which include dual-convection technology and deliver excellent temperature consistency.
This incubator is an effective and flexible tool in the lab and can be used for multiple applications.
DR300 Pocket Colorimeter for Chlorine Analysis
Basic Specifications
The Hach DR300 Pocket Colorimeter is a portable filter photometer used for measuring the concentration of substances in liquid solutions.
Environmental Testing Workstations
Basic Specifications
Environmental Testing support labs are equipped with
- HACH Spec
- HACH Reactor
- HACH Turbidimeter
- Incubator
- Oven
- Fridge
- Miscellaneous items including balances, pipette, pump, standards etc.
Gas Chromatograph (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
The Thermo-Scientific Trace 1310 Gas Chromatograph is used to separate and detect the chemical components of a sample mixture.
Jar Tester
Basic Specifications
These jar testers improve precision with four operator-programmable memory banks that provide virtually unlimited stirring capabilities.
Each memory bank may be programmed with paddle speeds from 5 to 300 rpm in 1-rpm increments and run times from 1 second to 59 minutes, 59 seconds in 1-second increments.
Turning the stirrer off does not erase the programmed information.
The stirrer may be run independently in any one of the memories, continuously at a selected speed or sequentially through the memory banks.
Running it in sequential mode permits automatic transitioning from a fast mix/short run to a slow mix/long run, or any combination or speeds and times desired to replicate actual plant conditions and operation.
Microscope (For Biological Purposes)
Basic Specifications
AmScope 20W Halogen Simul-Focal Trinocular Darkfield Microscope has a range of 40x-1000x magnification. It comes with a HC210 HDMI camera.
Sample Preparation
Centrifuge
Basic Specifications
Eppendorf Multipurpose Centrifuges 5810 has a maximum capacity of 4 x 250mL. The 5810 offers speed up to 14,000 RPM with a maximum RCF of 20,8000.
Freezer Dryer
Basic Specifications
Freezer Dryer, FreeZone 2.5L Freeze Dry System has ice holding capacity of 2.5L with the collector temperature of -50°C.
Fume Hood
Basic Specifications
We have 4x fume hoods in Support Lab 161A.
Plasma Cleaner
Basic Specifications
Harrick Plasma Expanded Plasma Cleaner is a larger benchtop plasma instrument and extensively used for nanoscale surface cleaning and surface activation.
It features adjustable RF power setting (low, medium, high), maximum RF power of 30W and includes a 6” diameter x 6.5” length Pyrex chamber.
Vacuum Oven
Basic Specifications
The 19.8L vacuum oven is primarily used for desiccating, vacuum embedding, plating and electronic component processing.
It operates slightly above ambient to 220°C and vacuum levels are held between 0” and 30” of mercury.
Water Bath
Basic Specifications
General purpose water bath suitable for temperature range between ambient and 100 deg C with temperature stability of +/- 0.1 deg C
Tachometer
Basic Specifications
- Digital Contact Tachometer is used to measure RPM of a rotating object.
- Digital Photo Sensor Tachometer is used to measure RPM of a rotating object without physical contact.
Valero High Bay
Distillation Column (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
A distillation column is an essential item used in the distillation of liquid mixtures to separate the mixture into its component parts, or fractions, based on the differences in volatilities
Deep Bed Filter Column (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
The Armfield Deep Bed Filter Column has been designed to operate identically to full-scale granular filters. Using the same bed depth and filter media, tests on this unit provide operational data, which may be scaled up to full size
Ion Exchange Unit (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
The Armfield W9 MKII Ion Exchange Unit is capable of demonstrating water softening and demineralisation. It can also show industrial operations such as breakthrough and regeneration cycles.
Model Sedimentation Tank (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
The Armfield Model Sedimentation Tank has been designed to demonstrate the hydraulic characteristics and settling efficiencies of a model settling basin. Although scale-up to industrial size sedimentation tanks is difficult, relevant deductions can be made as to how non uniform flows occur and how these interact with the settling characteristics of particular suspensions.
Modular Cross Flow Filtration
Basic Specifications
The Armfield FT18-MkII is a pilot-scale cross-flow filtration system designed to operate with a range of membrane module configurations. It can operate with minimal material but still give data that is useful for process scale-up.
6″x6″ Wind Tunnel (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
Wind Tunnel with 6″ x 6″ cross section. Typically used for fin testing experiments.
The wind tunnel comes equipped with two different fin attachments.
Two long metallic rods, one made of aluminum and one made of carbon steel, are inserted into the wind tunnel for convective heat transfer experiments. The Bases of rods are electrically heated.
Five thermocouples are embedded in the rod along the length direction with the distance from the base of 1.5”, 3”, 4.5”, 6”, 7.5” respectively. Air temperature is also measured with a thermocouple.
One set has a diameter of 0.5″ and another has a diameter of 0.75″
Wind Tunnel AF100
Basic Specifications
TecQuipment offers a range of additional and optional models and instrumentation to extend the experiments, including a data acquisition system (VDAS®), which automatically collects and records data.
The wind tunnel comes equipped with several different drag models.
Wind Tunnel Accessories
Smoke Generator (Academic Instruction Only)
Basic Specifications
The smoke generator is used with the AF100 Wind tunnel to allow the user to more easily visualize the flow over a fin.
Use with caution. The vapor fluid used is flammable