The Department of Power Mechanics Engineering Technologies organized a scientific field trip for third-year students to the University of Babylon on Monday, 20-4-2026, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Majid Hamid, Professor Dr. Issam Zuhair, and Assistant Lecturer Asmaa Mohammed Hamid. The visit aimed to strengthen students’ practical skills and enhance the applied aspect of engineering education in line with modern technological developments.
During the trip, students were introduced to a range of advanced laboratory equipment related to aerodynamics. They explored the Smoke Tunnel used to visualize airflow streamlines, in addition to studying centrifugal fans and analyzing their flow and pressure characteristics. The students also examined devices used to measure the efficiency of fans and air motors, highlighting their role in improving performance and reducing energy consumption.
The visit further included an introduction to the Subsonic Wind Tunnel, which is utilized to study airflow behavior around different bodies. Students also conducted practical experiments on an aircraft wing section by measuring pressure distribution over the upper and lower surfaces to better understand the mechanism of lift generation and its influence on aerodynamic performance.
This scientific trip reflects the department’s commitment to linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications and developing students’ engineering and research skills. It also contributes to promoting concepts of energy efficiency and engineering innovation in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.