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New Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Add-On for the HT30XC Computer Controlled Heat Exchanger Service Module.

The HT35 is a brand new accessory for the Armfield HT30XC Computer Controlled Heat Exchanger service module, which is part of Armfield’s innovative Heat Transfer range of teaching devices. The new accessory has been designed to enable the study of cross flow heat exchangers, similar to those used as vehicle engine radiators, and are commonly used in applications like heating, ventilating and air conditioning. The unit shows how heat exchange occurs when the flow direction of the two fluids cross each other. If you are already using the Armfield HT30XC, then the new HT35 is available as an add-on to the system.

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The new Structures teaching system from Armfield

Armfield are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new innovative teaching system for Structural Engineering. The ST10/11 Understanding Structural Behaviour range is ultra-modern, super-stylish and completely unique.

Armfield have been creating teaching equipment for higher education establishments for fifty years and are boldly making steps into a completely new area with the launch of a new range of teaching equipment. The ST10 and ST11 – Understanding Structural Behaviour range has been produced for the teaching of Structural Engineering and can change the way structural engineering is taught. These products are the first in this area for the company, taking current teaching apparatus firmly into the 21^st century. The Armfield structures range takes students back to the very basics of structural engineering by showing them how to understand structural behaviour (USB).

Designed by Armfield’s team of engineers and with Dr David Brohn, as technical collaborator, Armfield’s new ST10 will shape the way students learn the basic principles of Structural Engineering. The system is completely unique in the way it brings hardware and real time computer graphics together to enhance and clarify the learning experience.

The system features a range of precision-milled support elements and joints that are used to model complex structures on a grid attached to a 32” display. The structures are easy to assemble and can be pushed by hand, showing how the structure will react to different forces being applied. The carbon fibre elements create an exaggerated response and the model will bend and move enabling a visual analysis. When combined with the software, this same model can be used to show the bending moments, sheer, deflection and reactions of the structure on the screen behind the model. Using this method students gain a fantastic understanding of how structures behave under different forces.

The Armfield ST11 Instrumentation package adds a range of actuator and sensors to the system enabling enhanced control over the forces and the analysis. The accessories are attached to the software via a USB cable and can be controlled using the computer. The user is able to define the size, thickness, strength of the elements in the model and the actuators and sensors can deliver exact forces and provide accurate data for analysis.

New Structural Engineering Teaching Equipment from Armfield!

Armfield are extremely proud of this amazing teaching device and expect it to be very popular in universities, and higher education establishments. The ease of use also makes this amazing package a perfect choice for schools and colleges too. THE TEACHING OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

For more information please go to http://www.discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/st/

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New improved UOP3

In recent years considerable advances have been made in the instrumentation and control of distillation columns. The Armfield UOP3 range has now been updated to make use of these advances and additional hardware is available, which improves our teaching equipment even further widening the gap between our innovative equipment and that of our competitors.

 The first major addition is the inclusion of a unique eight point sample and feed sieve plate column section. This enables students to take vapour or liquid samples using a hypodermic needle from any of the sieve plates while the unit is in full continuous operation. In addition, these sample ports can also be utilised as additional feed positions on each sieve plate. This upgrade is available for both the UOP3CC and the UOP3BM and can also be purchased as an upgrade for existing systems.

 The other new addition is the optional LabVIEW™ software to control the UOP3CC. This is an alternative to the standard Armsoft 306 software and is available in two different versions.

UOP3CC-LV-RT is a run time version of the software. It does not require that LabVIEW™ is installed on the computer and requires no further license to run the software.

UOP3CC-LV-SC is aimed at experienced LabVIEW™ developers. It includes all the source files so that users can amend the software and optimise it to their own requirements. To use UOP3CC-LV-SC, the National Instruments LabVIEW™ development program must be installed on the computer (ie. NI Developer Suite 2012), complete with all appropriate licenses. (Armfield do not supply the National Instruments software).

 To find out more about the Armfield range of UOP3 Distillation Columns head to http://www.discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/uop3/

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Armfield are pleased to announce the addition of the HT19 Free and Forced Convection Unit for the HT10XC Computer Controlled Heat Transfer Teaching Equipment. The unit consists of a bench mounted vertical air duct positioned on top of a centrifugal fan. The air duct incorporates an aperture positioned near the rear wall of the duct, into which three different types of heated surface can be inserted. The three types of heated surface supplied with the HT19 are; flat plate, cylindrical pins and finned surface.

 

With a transparent duct to enable visualisation of the whole process, including the measurement sensors and the heated surface, the HT19 is fabulous for comparing results directly to theory. While the forced convection takes place inside the duct, you can also perform the same experiments outside the duct to give free convection. With safety guards, quick and easy interchangeable heat exchangers and powerful Armsoft software, the HT10XC and the HT19 accessory are perfect for teaching Heat Transfer. The HT19 is available as an add-on for those who already have the HT10XC service unit.

 

For more information please visit http://www.discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/ht10xc/

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The Armfield CM11MKII is a self-contained integrated, multi-cylinder engine, dynamometer and instrumentation system, based on a VAG (Volkswagon Automotive Group) 1.2 Litre, 3-cylinder engine, as used in a number of VAG cars. This engine is a modern design, with electronic engine management of ignition and fuel injection settings.

The Armfield CM11MKII can be run on a wide variety of biofuels and ethanol mixes. It can be used for fuel testing and comparison exercises. (After each run on nonstandard fuel, the engine should be run for a short time on standard gasoline.)

An eddy current dynamometer provides a variable load on the engine, enabling the characteristic power and torque curves to be reproduced in the laboratory. The system comes complete with extensive instrumentation, including RPM measurement, torque (from which power can be calculated), plus various temperatures, pressures and flows (see Technical Specification).

The whole system is designed to be linked to a computer using the software provided. This provides real time monitoring of the various sensors, with a wide range of data logging and graphical display options. The dynamometer and throttle can both be controlled electronically, which makes installation into a closed test cell very straightforward, and enables for remote operation. A safety ‘watchdog’ facility ensures the system shuts down safely in the event of computer failure or software lock-ups.

 

> Modern, high efficiency, 3-cylinder automotive engine

> Bio Fuel compatible

> Integrated eddy current dynamometer to vary engine load

> Plotting of characteristic torque and power curves against engine speed

> Full software control of system, including load and throttle settings

> Closed loop software control of brake loading to maintain constant engine speed during measurements

> User control of ignition timing and fuel injection now standard

> Secondary water cooling by heat exchanger, with measurement of

temperature change and flow rate

> MkII version fitted with wideband Lambda sensor for improved

performance

> Remote emergency stop, and facility for safety interlocks

> Optional operation on LPG as well as gasoline and Bio fuel

> Optional measurement of cylinder pressure, and plotting this on a p-V diagram

For more information visit our website - http://discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/cm11/

 

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UOP8 MkII – Computer Controlled Tray Drier

Product Overview

Making the best use of laboratory space and resources is paramount to maintaining both technology and funding.

The UOP8 MkII Computer Controlled Tray Dryer is an efficient bench-top unit manufactured from stainless steel to enable teaching and research on many applications, with the versatility for food grade research. Download the datasheet for more information.

http://www.discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/pdf_files/uop8mkii.pdf

Unique Features and Benefits

Stainless steel construction
Full data logging
Computer control airflow rate and temperature
Integrated electronic weight measurement
Electronic measurement of temperature and humidity before and after the drying trays
Electronic measurement of air flow
Demonstration of drying rate regimes
Heat and Mass Transfer
Drying tests on solids for industrial use
Effect of temperature and air velocity on drying rates

Innovative mechanical, automotive structural, civil and building engineering teaching equipment from Armfield Didactec Sanderson. 

Armfield Ltd, global leaders of engineering teaching equipment, has been an admirer of the quality products by another well-established quality manufacturer in our industry, Didactic-Sanderson.

When Nick Weir, Managing Director of Didactec-Sanderson, indicated his desire to retire from the business, Armfield jumped at the opportunity to acquire the intellectual property rights to this successful range of fundamental teaching equipment for structural, mechanical, automotive, civil and building engineering teaching equipment.

Armfield is now proud to announce the release of two new brochures, Mechanical & Automotive Mechanisms (MAM) and Statics & Vibrations (SV) illustrating these ranges. Armfield is optimistic they will complement the existing extensive range of products, being particularly apt in relation to the very successful Armfield Engine Test Beds, and thus extending their interests in the automotive sector. In addition, there are Statics, Structures, Vibrations and Materials Testing products and mechanisms.

The Armfield Didactec Sanderson Mechanical & Automotive Mechanisms range is a series of engineering teaching equipment demonstrating the principles of Mechanical Mechanisms, Automotive Mechanisms and Theory of Machines.

Statics & Vibrations from Armfield Didactec Sanderson introduces students to Statics, Structures, Vibration, Balancing and Materials Testing theories within structural, mechanical, automotive, civil and building engineering.

You can find out more by downloading the datasheets from our website:
Mechanical & Automotive Mechanisms Datasheet 
Statics & Vibrations Datasheet 

Click on any of the thumbnails below to view the image gallery 

Portal Frame Apparatus

Overdrive Apparatus

Crank Mechanism

Bending Moment & Shearing Force Apparatus

Plate Clutch Apparatus

Drum Brake Apparatus

Thin Cylinder Apparatus

Beam Deflection Apparatus

Free & Forced Vibration Apparatus

Epicyclic Gear Units

Simple Hydraulic System

Static & Dynamic Balancing Apparatus

Twist & Bend Apparatus

Disc Brake Apparatus

Friction Apparatus

Acceleration of Geared Systems

Deflection of Curved Bars Apparatus

Gearbox Apparatus

If you have any questions, please email sales@armfield.co.uk, or leave a comment below.

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We have uploaded a selection of Armfield product datasheets and customer stories to our Scribd profile, so please feel free to read, download or share any of our content. We have two collections, one for Engineering Teaching Equipment and one for Industrial Food Technology. We are adding to our collections all the time, but if there is something you would like us to make available, please drop us an email to sales@armfield.co.uk or leave a comment below.

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BLOODHOUND SSC visits Northampton College (UK) on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd February 2012.

BLOODHOUND SSC (Supersonic Car) is leading the latest attempt to break the world land speed record. BLOODHOUND, designed and built in Britain, is powered by a Rolls Royce Eurofighter Jet Engine and Hybrid Rocket and delivers the equivalent of 135,000 horse power (equivalent to the power of 112 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport cars).

A life-size replica of the BLOODHOUND car will be based in Northampton College’s brand new state-of-the-art engineering studios to help inspire the next generation of engineers, and boost the number of pupils and students taking courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Primary, Secondary and College students, as well as the general public, are invited to a series of presentations, discussions and workshops from BLOODHOUND, Cosworth, Snap-on Tools, and many more.

You can read more information about the series of presentations, and book your free tickets, by visiting Northampton College’s website or download a brochure of the full list of events 

Armfield will also be part of the two day event, where we will be showcasing our C2 Subsonic Wind Tunnel. We’d love to see you there!

Armfield S2 Subsonic Wind Tunnel

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Professor Ted Endreny (P.H., P.E.) is a published and well-respected professor of Water Resources and Ecological Engineering in the Department of Environmental Resource Engineering (ERE) at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF).

Professor Endreny has produced a fascinating video explaining his research into stream restoration and how it’s changing in New York. His research involves tackling erosion and habitat creation by using natural channel design and ecological engineering. By using flumes and steps, Professor Endreny demonstrates how wildlife can survive and feed, not just on the surface water, but also in the habitat below.

Click here to view the video in full
(QuickTime, 2 mins 45)

For more information about SUNY ESF, please visit http://www.esf.edu/ or the Environmental Resource Engineering Department (ERE), http://www.esf.edu/ere/default.asp

You can download the datasheet for the Armfield C4-MkII flume featured in the video here: http://www.discoverarmfield.co.uk/data/c4/