Thermal Science Laboratory
In the Thermal Science Laboratory, experiments are conducted on fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, covering a range of topics such as hydrostatics, Bernoulli equation, impact jets, aerodynamic forces, heat pump cycles, thermodynamic cycles, heat exchanger design and convection heat transfer.
Key Equipment
Ventri Tube Experiment
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![Thermal Science Lab Ventri Tube Experiment](/media/engineering/images/TSLabVenturiTube.jpg)
New Wind Tunnel
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![Thermal Science Lab's New Wind Tunnel Machine](/media/engineering/images/TSLabNewWind.jpg)
Heat Exchanger Service Unit
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![Thermal Science Lab Heat Exchanger Service Unit](/media/engineering/images/TSLabHeatEx.jpg)
Water Jet Impact Experiment
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![Thermal Science Lab Water Jet Impact Experiment](/media/engineering/images/TSLabWaterJet.jpg)
Key Capabilities
Courses
EGMN 312: Thermal Sciences Laboratory
Contact
Frank Gulla
fagulla@vcu.edu