Laboratories
Electrical Engineering Department
Horizon College of Engineering
The Electrical Engineering Department at Horizon College is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. These laboratories are designed to enhance learning through experimentation, simulation, and research, bridging the gap between classroom concepts and real-world engineering practices.
1. Electrical Machines Lab
The Electrical Machines Lab is equipped with a variety of electrical machines, including DC motors, transformers, induction motors, and synchronous machines. Students conduct experiments to understand the working principles, performance characteristics, and efficiency of these machines.
- Key Experiments:
- Performance characteristics of DC motors and transformers
- Speed control of DC motors
- No-load and blocked-rotor tests on induction motors
- Synchronous motor operation and synchronization
2. Power Systems Lab
The Power Systems Lab provides hands-on experience in the operation, analysis, and protection of power systems. Students simulate different fault conditions, perform load flow analysis, and understand protection schemes.
- Key Experiments:
- Fault analysis and protection in power systems
- Operation of circuit breakers and relays
- Power flow analysis and stability studies
- Transformer and transmission line testing
3. Control Systems Lab
The Control Systems Lab offers students the opportunity to work with both linear and non-linear control systems. Students use various control system tools to analyze system behavior, design controllers, and simulate responses.
- Key Experiments:
- Time-domain analysis of control systems
- Design and analysis of controllers (PID, lead-lag compensators)
- Stability analysis using Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria
- Frequency response analysis (Bode plots, Nyquist plots)
4. Power Electronics Lab
The Power Electronics Lab focuses on the design and testing of power converters, inverters, rectifiers, and other power electronic devices. Students learn how power electronics can be applied to control electrical drives and integrate renewable energy sources.
- Key Experiments:
- DC-DC buck and boost converters
- AC-DC and DC-AC converters (rectifiers and inverters)
- Pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques
- Power factor correction circuits
5. Microprocessor and Microcontroller Lab
The Microprocessor and Microcontroller Lab provides hands-on experience with microprocessor-based systems. Students learn to program microcontrollers and interface them with external devices such as sensors, actuators, and displays.
- Key Experiments:
- Assembly language programming for microprocessors
- Interfacing sensors and actuators to microcontrollers
- Designing embedded systems with microcontrollers
- Developing real-time applications using microprocessors
6. Digital Electronics Lab
The Digital Electronics Lab focuses on digital logic design and provides students with the opportunity to design and test digital circuits using logic gates, flip-flops, counters, and multiplexers.
- Key Experiments:
- Design and implementation of combinational circuits (e.g., adders, subtractors)
- Design and testing of sequential circuits (e.g., counters, registers)
- Boolean algebra simplification and implementation
- Use of hardware description languages (HDL) for digital circuit design
7. Renewable Energy Systems Lab
The Renewable Energy Systems Lab allows students to explore renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. The lab focuses on the design, integration, and analysis of renewable energy systems for grid applications.
- Key Experiments:
- Solar PV module performance and testing
- Wind turbine characteristics and power generation
- Grid integration of renewable energy systems
- Energy storage systems for renewable energy
8. Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation Lab
The Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation Lab offers students the opportunity to work with various measuring instruments used in electrical engineering, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power analyzers.
- Key Experiments:
- Measurement of electrical parameters (voltage, current, power)
- Calibration and testing of measuring instruments
- Instrumentation for power quality analysis
- Signal generation and analysis using oscilloscopes
9. Embedded Systems and IoT Lab
The Embedded Systems and IoT Lab focuses on the integration of embedded systems with internet-based applications. Students work with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols to build IoT-based projects.
- Key Experiments:
- Design and development of IoT applications using microcontrollers
- Sensor interfacing for data acquisition
- Communication protocols for IoT (e.g., MQTT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
- Cloud-based data monitoring and control systems
10. Simulation and Modelling Lab
The Simulation and Modelling Lab provides students with software tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and PSCAD for the simulation of electrical circuits, power systems, and control systems. This lab allows students to test their designs in a virtual environment before practical implementation.
- Key Experiments:
- Circuit simulation using MATLAB and Simulink
- Power system simulation using PSCAD
- Control system design and simulation
- Digital signal processing using MATLAB
11. High Voltage Engineering Lab
The High Voltage Engineering Lab is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of high-voltage testing and insulation techniques. Students work with high-voltage equipment to test and study breakdown phenomena and insulation properties.
- Key Experiments:
- High-voltage insulation testing
- Breakdown voltage testing of materials
- Study of electrical discharges and breakdown mechanisms
- Design of high-voltage equipment and insulation coordination
12. Industrial Automation Lab
The Industrial Automation Lab focuses on the application of automation technologies in industrial processes. Students use PLCs, SCADA systems, and robotics for automation control.
- Key Experiments:
- Programming and simulation of PLCs
- Design and implementation of automated systems
- Robotics and automation control using PLCs and SCADA
- Industrial sensors and actuators for automation
These laboratories are essential for the development of practical skills and play a key role in the overall educational experience of students. Each lab is designed to enhance the understanding of theoretical concepts and foster innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.