Specialised university laboratories
August 6, 2024 2025-07-01 15:06Specialised university laboratories
Laboratories
BLUM – Training and Demonstration Center
Address:
1756 Sofia, 10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., University of Forestry. Department of Woodworking Machines, tel .: +359 2 91 907 334, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: p_vitchev@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Pavlin Vitchev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main task of the training and demonstration center is to support the practical training of students from the Faculty of Forestry, studying in the three specialties of the faculty:
- Technology of wood and furniture;
- Engineering design (Interior and furniture design);
- Computer technologies in the furniture industry.
The purpose of the new training and demonstration center is to give students the opportunity to get acquainted first hand with the latest developments in the field of machines, tools and technologies in the installation of the latest generation of furniture fittings. At the disposal of the students in the training and demonstration center is specialized software, CNC drilling machine, templates for installation of furniture fittings, various study samples, presentation and information materials in Bulgarian, giving information about the products offered by the company.
The laboratory was established jointly between the University of Forestry and the companies Julius Blum GmbH, Austria and Interior I Ltd., Bulgaria.
Clinical Laboratory
I. Overview
The clinical laboratory was established in 2000, after transferring of some of the departments of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s Student Town. In 2006, a project of the Ministry of Education and Science is completely reequipment with new, modern apparatuses and currently meet all the demanding needs of a modern laboratory. This laboratory is in the Department of Internal diseases and Pharmacology and is an important link in the overall clinical diagnostic process of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at University of Forestry. The purpose of the lab is to perform a wide range of paraclinical tests in the development of research topics and research projects of graduate students, professors from universities and other research units. The other main feature is a diagnostic and laboratory studies.
II. Working team
In laboratory work a one associate professor, one chief assistant and a laboratory assistant. In developing research projects that involve students they become part of the working team. Students on duty at the Department of Internal Medicine IV and V – course also participate in the laboratory upon receipt of patients with a need to undertake certain clinical examinations.
III. Scientific and laboratory diagnostic range
- The laboratory performed hematology analysis with a high reliability of:
Haemoglobin, Hct, ESR, total number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, MCH, MCHC, MCV, RDW, MPV, PCT, PDW, Differential blood count, morphology of erythrocytes. - Biochemical analyzes in blood serum and plasma:
Glucose, total protein, albumin, bilirubin, urea, creatinine, cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, electrolytes (Na, K, Cl), macroelements (Ca, P, Mg), enzymes (AF, ALAT, ASAT, KK, LDH, GGT, lipase, ά-amylase). - Urinalysis
- Research of puncture fluids
IV. Diagnostic activities
The laboratory is the only place in Sofia, where can a high professional level to perform, interpret and to provide competent clinical evaluation of diagnostic tests. The analytical range of the laboratory covers most necessary for diagnosis analysis. There are opportunities to explore new indicators.
V. Amount of activity
From patients to citizens, studies with students from V course and research projects of faculty each year enter a few hundred patients. On each made from 3 to 10, analysis of various indicators.
VI. Equipment
The laboratory is equipped with an automatic hematology analyzer, automatic biochemical analyzer, microscope with digital camera and video image of the observed objects in real time and all necessary supporting technical equipment for proper functioning of a modern clinical laboratory.
VII. Activities in the laboratory related to school work
Paraclinical tests performed on patients in the practical and clinical classes in the propaedeutics, internal medicine and mobile clinics with students of III, IV and V course, are made entirely in the laboratory and the results obtained are analyzed and interpreted by students in order clarify and put an accurate diagnosis.
CNC Machines, Tools and Technologies Laboratory
Address:
Sofia 1756, 10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., University of Forestry.
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30; Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The laboratory supports the practical training of the students from the Faculty of Forestry. Investigations are carried out on software support and optimization of CNC woodworking processes. Also studied are the operating modes of CNC machines, the operation of cutting tools, the quality of machined surfaces of wood products, wood based materials and etc. Noise and vibration generated by cutting of different materials are measured and analyzed.
Equipment available in the laboratory:
The laboratory has a CNC router for teaching and laboratory purposes; a CO 2 cutting and engraving laser with 40W power; specialized software for compiling NC programs. For teaching and research the laboratory also has at its disposal a ROVER A3.30 CNC wood machining center (Biesse, Italy). The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for determining the quality of surfaces and for measuring the vibro-acoustic performance of machines as a result of changing cutting modes.
Contact person
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Educational Industrial Center on Furniture Manufacturing
Educational Industrial Center on Woodworking Technology
Functional Study
I. Overview
Functional office was established in 2006 with funds from a project by the Ministry of Education and Science. Functional studyt as a structure is a component of the Department of Internal diseases and pharmacology. Represents an integral and important part of teaching and research clinical diagnostic process in the work of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at University of Forestry. The aim of functional study is to perform specialized clinical trials on patients to develop research topics and research projects of graduate students, professors from universities and other research units. Another major goal of functional surgery to improve the clinical training of students.
II. Working team
The work of the function room is secured by one assoc. professor and three chief assistants of discipline internal diseases. Students on duty at the Department of Internal Medicine IV and V course when necessary to carry out gastroscopy, ultrasonography and electrocardiography participate in preparing and carrying out the manipulations.
III. Scientific and diagnostic range of functional office
- Gastroscopy: performed a clinical study of various diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract by endoscopy of pharynx, esophagus, stomach, with the possibility of biopsy and histological examination of the material;
- Ultrasonography of internal organs (liver, kidney, spleen, bladder, etc.).
- Electrocardiography Heart.
IV. Diagnostic activities
Functional study is the only place in Sofia, where based on the specialization of workers in human medicines clinics can a high professional level to perform these clinical examination to interpret and to provide competent clinical evaluation of established findings.
V. Amount of activity
Annually in the functional study of patients of citizens under the clinical training of students of III, IV and V course through research projects carried out dozens of faculty clinical research.
VI. Equipment
Functional cabinet is equipped with fibrogastroscope, portable ultrasound and 12 channel ECG.
VII. Activities in the functional study related to school work
Gastroscopy, ultrasonography and electrocardiography, and specific clinical research methods are considered in detail a practical Propedeutics of Internal Medicine. Clinical studies performed on patients in the office used in training the students of IV and V course in internal medicine.
Laboratory for Forest and Agricultural Machines
Laboratory for Forest Transport and Forest Road
Laboratory for Hydrothermal Treatment of Wood
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Head of laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kitchukov
Activities:
Lectures and practical classes with students, consultations and researches.
Machines and equipment:
Experimental convective dryer, balance and electronic scales, hydrometers, drying cabinets, psychrometers and thermometers.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. PhD B. Kyuchukov, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: bobislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
Laboratory for Mechanization of Forest Operations and Safety and Combat Forest Fires
Laboratory for Technology and Mechanization of Harvesting
Laboratory for Traction Machines
Laboratory for Wood Restoration, Conservation, Modification and Protection
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov
Activities:
Practical classes with students, work with graduates and doctoral students, researches and consultations.
Machines and equipment:
Stand for testing the deformation behavior when loading different upholstery materials and structures of upholstery, stand for testing upholstered furniture.
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. PhD B. Kyuchukov, phone: +359 2 91 907 419, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: bobislav65@abv.bg
Assoc. Prof. PhD Borislav Kyuchukov is an expert of TC 33 at BIS and a member of the Governing Board of the BSS.
Laboratory of Adhesive and Materials for Protective and Decorative Coatings
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Head of the laboratory:
chief assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes, scientific researches and consultations. Activities – measurements of viscosity, dry matter, curing, properties of coatings, physical and chemical parameters of adhesives and varnishes, recipes for stains, adhesive compositions, varnishes and paints.
Machines and equipment:
Viscosimeters dynamical, gravity, chemical reagents, Ph meters, mechanized stirrers, vacuum dryers, spraying facilities, adhesive and varnish roller application, small high temperature press, varnish hardness instruments, wear resistant devices, reflective microscopes, translucent light diffusers direct computer recording, electronic scales with different range and accuracy.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 888104221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Cutting of Wood and Woodworking Tools
Address:
Sofia 1756, 10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., University of Forestry.
Department of Woodworking Machines, phone: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30; Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main tasks of the laboratory are to support the students’ educational process at the university and to allow conducting various scientific studies in the field of cutting tools and cutting processes, roughness of machined surfaces, vibration and noise levels caused by the work of different cutting tools.
Equipment available in the laboratory:
The laboratory is equipped with cutting tools, microscopes, universal and specialized sharpening machines, profilers for measuring the roughness of machined surfaces produced by Mitutoyo, (Japan), vibro-diagnostic equipment produced by SCHENK (Germany) and Bruel&Kjaer Vibro (Denmark), a precise digital sound level meter produced by CASELLA (UK) as well as other specialized devices.
Contact person
Prof. Zhivko Gochev, PhD, tel.: +359 2 91 907 311, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
Email: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Laboratory of Furniture Technology
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Head of the laboratory:
Assoc. Prof. PhD Dimitar Angelski
Activities:
Practical classes and laboratory exercises for students; researches and consultations. Production of various test pieces and innovative constructions, new varnishes, pigment and coloring compositions, calculation activities for yield, productivity and optimization of technological processes. Studies of individual technological operations and processes.
Machines and equipment:
Diaphragm Press, Hydraulic Press, Edging Machine, Multi-spindle Drilling Unit, Circular Saw with carriage, Desktop Drilling Machine, Various sets of power tools.
Contact person:
Assist. Prof. V. Mihailov, phone: +359 2 91 907 452, fax: +359 2 862 28 30
E-mail: vladko86mihailov@gmail.com
Laboratory of Laser Technology
Address:
1756 Sofia, 10 Kliment Ohridski Blvd., University of Forestry. Department of Woodworking Machines, tel .: +359 2 91 907 330, fax: +359 2 862 28 30;
E-mail: zhivkog@ltu.bg
Head of the laboratory
Prof. Zhivko Bonev Gochev, PhD
Services provided by the laboratory:
The main task of the Laser Technology Laboratory at the Department of Woodworking Machinery is to support the conduct of significant scientific research in the field of laser processing of wood from various wood species and wood-based materials.
The laboratory also provides training for students in the following specialties:
- Computer technologies in the furniture industry;
- Technology of wood and furniture.
Laboratory of Model Making and Prototypes
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Practical and student lab classes. Activities – production of models of interior and exterior objects, production of prototypes of furniture and furniture elements, development of templates and accessories for processing details and units.
Machines and equipment:
Vibrating saw blade, mini router for decorative processing, hot air gun for bending plastic materials, small vacuum press for 3D molding, large set of hand tools and special tools for model processing, woodworking machines for lumber and furniture boards, pneumatic guns for upholstery, airbrushes for decoration, woodworking lathe and turning tools.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 888104221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Physical-Mechanical Research
Address:
University of Forestry, dept. Furniture Production, 10 “Kl. Ohridski” blvd, Sofia 1797, Bulgaria
Head of the laboratory:
Chief Assist. Prof. Vasil Merdzhanov
Activities:
Scientific researches and consultations. Wide-ranging researches for determine different physical-mechanical properties of wooden and non-wood materials and others. Sstrengths, module of elasticity, hardness and others.
Machines and equipment:
Dynamometer equipped with an electronic head and a digital sensor for displacement, microprocessor system for recording of data of the researches on computer, Dynamometer capable of loading by 5 tons and set of devices, testing of materials for adhesive strength, bending, modulus of elasticity, etc., vacuum dryers.
Contact person:
Merdzhanov, tel:+359 2 91 907 452; mob. +359 888104221
E-mail: vasilmerdzhanov@gmail.com
Chief Assist. Prof. PhD Vasil Merdzhanov is a Member of the Chamber of Engineers of Investment Design: Full Design Aptitude.
Laboratory of Press Materials
SERVICES
1. Practical and laboratory work of students and postgraduates;
2. Scientific research related to press materials from wood and lignocelluloses materials;
3. Expertise and consultations;
4. Services:
EQUIPMENT WITH WHICH THE LABORATORY DISPOSES IN CARRYING OUT THE SERVICES:
Hydraulic Presses; Mixers; Facilities and equipment supporting teaching and research activities, as well as specialized equipment for standard tests of physical and mechanical properties of the composites of the timber and lignocelluloses raw-materials.
KEY WORDS:
Wood-base panels, Plywood, Particleboard, Fiberboard, wood and lignocelulloses raw-materials, physical and mechanical properties.
CONTACT PERSON
Assoc. Prof. Eng. Viktor Savov, telephone: +359 2 91 907/ 323;
e-mail: victor_savov@ltu.bg
