News from GUNT
News from GUNT
Photovoltaics
Photovoltaics as a sustainable energy supply
- components of modern systems for photovoltaic utilisation
- physical characteristics of solar cells and photovoltaic modules under different conditions
GUNT DigiSkills 4
Energy efficiency in compressed air systems
- components, their function and interaction
- identify and analyse potentials for savings
GUNT DigiSkills 5
The DigiSkills 5 learning project sets out to automate processes for a mechanical testing procedure. Automation is explained step by step and underpinned with practical tasks, instructions and information.
» further informationas a sustainable energy supply Digital media in fluid mechanics Energy efficiency in compressed air systems Robotics and automation Refrigeration and air conditioning technology – incl. heat pump The additional digital layer Engineering drawing – Technical communication Engineering mechanics with SE 200 Digital & practical with WL 110 Dimensional metrology Download of the new catalogues Teaching digital skills with complex learning projects Use of a natural resource Technology with a future For previously purchased GUNT devices With network capable devices Rectification remote and digital Basic to challenging Fundamentals of fluid mechanics Fundamentals of heat transfer Digital & innovative
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Photovoltaics - Using solar electricity efficiently
The advantages of converting light directly into electricity are well known: solar electricity contributes to protecting the environment, reduces the cost of electricity transmission and provides an independent and affordable energy supply. The devices from GUNT offer extensive experiments on the topics of photovoltaic utilisation:
- technological fundamentals of solar cells
- correctly installing photovoltaic modules
- investigation and simulation of systems
- solar cooling
HM 150 digital
Real experiments – digital media
The HM 150 series offers a varied experimental cross-section in the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. The digital teaching-learning concept offers an interaction between real experiments and digital teaching.
The GUNT Science Media Center provides videos to support students in preparing, executing and evaluating experiments. Prepared CFD simulations help to understand the flow behaviour.
GUNT DigiSkills 4 - Energy efficiency in compressed air systems
The topic Energy efficiency in compressed air systems of the DigiSkills 4 learning project deals with these potential savings. The didactic concept includes familiarisation with the components and learning how they work and interact. Potential savings are identified and analysed in order to achieve energy-saving operation and to create an appropriate design of compressed air systems.
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GUNT DigiSkills 5 - Robotics and automation
Automated process in quality inspection
Cobots are used in fields such as machine loading and quality inspection. Their use is based on process automation. The DigiSkills 5 learning project sets out to automate processes for a mechanical testing procedure. Automation is explained step by step and underpinned with practical tasks, instructions and information.
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GUNT Cold Play
game-based learning for a successful learning experience
From teaching to learning
with game-based learning to kindle the desire to play and increase motivation to learn. Our concept of hardware and digital features for gamified learning:
- combination of simulation and realworld conditions
- run competitions with our online accessible media
- solve assessments and tasks online, independent of time and place
- videos, animations and augmented reality experiences that enable visual learning and intuitive, playful use of the equipment
Augmented reality
Enhance your technical lessons with augmented reality
Augmented reality creates an additional digital layer that has a tangible added value compared to purely analogue or purely digital content.
Other media cannot create a comparable learning space in this form.
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GUNT DigiSkills 1 - Engineering drawing
Engineering drawing – Technical communication digital
This learning project provides an introduction to engineering drawing and the many variants of technical communication. The fundamental basis for spatial imagination is formed by our geometric models. The functional models help you to take the first steps towards technological functions and interrelationships. Digitally supported by access to extensive, digital teaching material in the GUNT Media Center.
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SE 200 Ι MEC Line
Engineering mechanics - digital & smart
The GUNT MEC Line intuitively combines mechanical experiments with digital teaching methods. Smart components used in experimental setups are equipped with electronic modules for data acquisition and measured value display. The components are connected wirelessly via a click system.
SE 200 MEC - Frame digital & intelligent
SE 200.01 MEC - Forces in trusses
SE 200.02 MEC - Forces on a suspension bridge
SE 200.05 MEC - Cable forces and pulley blocks
GUNT DigiSkills 2 - Dimensional metrology
Dimensional metrology as a main element of quality inspection can be found in all curricula of a wide variety of metalworking professions. In addition to versatile learning objectives of dimensional metrology, comprehensive digital skills are developed with GUNT DigiSkills 2. The learning project includes six didactically related practice kits.
Dimensional metrology, basics
Dimensional metrology, industrial level
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Heat transfer with the WL 110 series
Digital & practical
The WL 110 series provides a complete course for the investigation of different heat exchangers. The digital teaching-learning concept offers an interaction between real experiments and digital teaching with experiment preparation, execution and evaluation. The WL 110 supply unit provides the basic supply in each case. Different types of heat exchangers are available as optional accessories.
» WL 110 Heat exchanger supply unit
» WL 110.01 Tubular heat exchanger
» WL 110.02 Plate heat exchanger
» WL 110.03 Shell & tube heat exchanger
» WL 110.04 Stirred tank with double jacket and coil
» WL 110.05 Finned tube heat exchanger
New catalogues
Entire programme
GUNT offers more than 500 devices for hands-on teaching engineering. Our new » catalogue provides a quick overview of all the devices - clearly structured by product range. All devices can be quickly accessed via the integrated navigation. Further information on our devices is available via direct links in the PDF.
GUNT DigiSkills 3 - Preventive maintenance
Nowadays, production plants have a 24/7 availability. Predictive maintenance enables this continuous operation.
Condition monitoring of critical components is part of the concept of predictive maintenance. The time of maintenance or replacement is thus defined. This learning project is based on » MT 174 Sorting plant including real operation processes.
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Solar thermal energy
Use of solar thermal energy with GUNT devices
Solar energy as a natural resource holds enormous potential. The annual solar energy irradiated onto the continents is about 5,000 times the global demand for primary energy. GUNT optimally supports the education of specialists towards utilising this potential in the future.
Fundamentals of solar thermal energy use
» ET 202 Principles of solar thermal energy
» ET 202.01 Parabolic trough collector
Concentrating solar thermal energy
» ET 203 Tracking parabolic trough collector
Solar thermal energy for domestic water heating
» HL 314 Vacuum tube collector
Wind power - technology with a future
The utility of modern wind turbines is as varied as the theoretical principles required for their development. With GUNT, all subject areas - energy generation from wind power, plant control, aerodynamics, gear technology, machine monitoring - can be deepened in theory and practice.
Practical laboratory experiments are completed by a free » E‑Learning course.
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Energy generation from wind power
» HM 170.70 Wind power plant with rotor blade adjustment
» ET 210 Fundamentals of wind power plants
» ET 220 Energy conversion in a wind power plant and accessories
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Plant control
» ET 222 Wind power drive train
» ET 224 Operating behaviour of wind turbines
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Aerodynamics
» HM 170 Open wind tunnel and accessories
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Gear technology
» AT 200 Determination of gear efficiency
» GL 210 Dynamic behaviour of multistage spur gears
» GL 212 Dynamic behaviour of multistage planetary gears
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Machine monitoring
» PT 500 Machinery diagnostic system, base unit and accessories
Upgrade Web Access Box
For an optimal upgrade of your existing GUNT device for remote Learning, GUNT offers the » Web Access Box GU 100 as an optional accessory. The Web Access Box is easily connected to the existing GUNT device via USB. Different end devices with web browsers can be used for tracking and evaluating the experiments.
Remote learning with GUNT
Network capable GUNT devices
A large number of GUNT devices are equipped with digital features that enable learning and teaching at a distance. Such features include
» Network capable GUNT software
» Web Access Box as an accessory
E-Learning
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This link takes you to the free » E-Learning courses.
Thermal process engineering - remote and digital
Rectification in detail
with CE 600
Rectification is an important thermal separation method in industry for separating homogeneous liquid mixtures, e.g. to fractionate crude oil.
With CE 600, GUNT developed a trainer that leaves nothing to be desired:
- extensive experimental range with 3 interchangeable columns: bubble cap tray column, sieve tray column and packed column
- device control with PLC, operation via touch screen or an end device
- remote learning: real-time access via end devices enables lab experiments with sufficient distance
Click here to continue directly with the device description:
» CE 600 Continuous rectification
Control engineering from basic to advanced
Digital learning in control engineering
On the subject of control engineering GUNT offers a variety of practical training options complemented by an E-Learning course and remote learning possibilities. Depending on the level of knowledge and training, different experimental units are available to support from the basic level through to challenging tasks.
1. Introduction to the topic with RT 010 - RT 060
The handy and space-saving devices are perfect for introducing students to the topic of control engineering. The combination of the real controlled system and software simulations offers a high reference to industrial applications and thus aids understanding.
» RT 010 Training system level control, HSI
» RT 020 Training system flow control, HSI
» RT 030 Training system pressure control, HSI
» RT 040 Training system temperature control, HSI
» RT 050 Training system speed control, HSI
» RT 060 Training system position control, HSI
2. Practice-oriented learning with RT 451 - RT 455
Mobile trainers with industrial components offer the possibility to enhance skills in a practical manner. The use of smart sensors provides an introduction to Industry 4.0.
» RT 451 Level control
» RT 452 Flow control
» RT 453 Pressure control
» RT 454 Temperature control
» RT 455 pH value control
3. Industrial scale for advanced users with RT 590
RT 590 represents the model of a complete industrial plant and thus offers maximum practical relevance. The plant combines four control loops in one unit and enables practical fault analysis on the basis of simulated typical faults.
GUNT Fluid Line - fundamentals of fluid mechanics
Remote teaching and learning
GUNT Fluid Line
GUNT offers the FLUID LINE series of innovative devices for the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. With the GUNT Fluid Line you can also carry out lab experiments: remote and digital.
How does that work?
Laboratory experiments are possible with sufficient distance via screen mirroring technology:
the experiment is carried out on one end device or directly on the base module. On the other end devices, such as notebook, smartphone or tablet, the experiments can be followed at a sufficient distance. Screen mirroring gives you access to ongoing experiments on up to 10 end devices.
Please find further product information:
» HM 250 Fundamentals of fluid mechanics
» HM 250.01 Visualisation of pipe flow
» HM 250.02 Measurement of flow profile
» HM 250.03 Visualisation of streamlines
» HM 250.04 Continuity equation
» HM 250.05 Measurement of jet forces
» HM 250.06 Free discharge
» HM 250.07 Bernoulli's principle
» HM 250.08 Losses in pipe elements
» HM 250.09 Fundamentals of pipe friction
» HM 250.10 Pressure curve along the inlet section
» HM 250.11 Open channel
Thermoline - fundamentals of heat transfer
Network-compatible GUNT devices
Online course and experiments on the fundamentals of heat transfer
GUNT offers the THERMOLINE series of network-compatible devices for the fundamentals of heat transfer.
What does network capability mean?
You have network access to ongoing experiments by any number of external workstations. This allows students at any workstation to follow and evaluate the experiments in the laboratory.
Please find further detailed information on the devices:
» WL 420 Heat conduction in metals
» WL 422 Heat conduction in fluids
» WL 430 Heat conduction and convection
» WL 440 Free and forced convection
» WL 460 Heat transfer by radiation
Assembly projects
Digital & innovative! Next generation assembly exercises
A completely new learning concept results from classical assembly exercises combined with interactive data and creates access to industry 4.0 understanding.
Get more information in the accompanying video, our » flyer, or check out our current assembly exercises directly.
Gears:
Valves and fittings:
» Pneumatically driven control valve MT 101
» Electrically driven control valve MT 102
Compressors:
Pumps:
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Of course, we would like to present the assembly exercises during an online presentation.
Please use the » contact form for this purpose.
The GUNT Media Center serves as the platform providing digital data for tablet, PC or smartphone via the internet. Customers can access files and product information of selected products independent of time and place. The data includes CAD files as STP or DXF files as well as PDF files and videos.