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Design and Process Engineering

Original title in Czech: Konstrukční a procesní inženýrstvíFSIAbbreviation: D-KPIAcad. year: 2016/2017Specialisation: Mechanical Engineering Design

Programme: Machines and Equipment

Length of Study: 4 years

Accredited from: 1.1.1999Accredited until: 31.12.2020

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Design and Process Engineering
· Designing, construction, calculation, technology of manufacturing, technical preparation of manufacturing including assembly and testing,
· Thermal and nuclear power plant devices such as steam and combustion turbines, steam generators, steam power plants and heating plants including nuclear power stations, industrial power engineering and their environmental aspects,
· Water turbines, hydrodynamic and hydrostatic pumps, piping systems, hydroelectric power plants, and pumping stations,
· Machinary and devices for chemical industry, food-stuff industry, and biotechnological treatment lines,
· Construction, modelling and theoretical studies of machines and devices for cutting, forming machines, industrial robots, and manipulators,
· Machine parts and mechanisms, methodology of designing machine elements and working mechanisms of general application with consideration of stochastic qualities of inputs, including the application of special types of machines and devices,
· Cars, vans and lorries, buses, trailers, semi-trailers, and motorcycles,
· Combustion engines for all types of vehicle drives, simulation of combustion engine thermomechanical systems, dynamics of driving gear, engine accessories, ecology,
· Machines and devices for in-plant handling of material and handling between operations, for the mining and transport of building materials, for passenger conveyance in buildings,
· Aerodynamic calculation and designing, flight mechanics, fatigue and durability of aircraft constructions, aeroelasticity of aircraft,
· Quality of machine industry production.

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Biochemical mechanisms of lubricant film formation in joint replacements

    The aim is to clarify the biochemical mechanisms of formation of the lubricating film between the head and the cup of joint replacement depending on the composition of synovial fluid. It is an experimental work based on the use of a combination of optical measurement methods.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. Brno Design

    The aim is an art historical study in the field of visual communications design in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on the Brno region and international influences. It is a theoretical work that characterizes important personalities, companies and institutions in the context of the development of industrial design.

    Tutor: Rajlich Jan, doc. Ing. arch.

  3. Control system for monitoring of the 3D metal printing

    The project is focused on development of online control system for monitoring and changing the process parameters of the selective laser melting. It is a theoretical work based on image analysis and application of contactless measuring methods.

    Tutor: Paloušek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  4. Design of lower limb prostheses.

    The goal of this project is to develop conceptually new type of lower limb prostheses for specific types of activities, such as eg. sports or entertainment. It is a creative work based on the use of new materials and technologies.

    Tutor: Křenek Ladislav, doc. akad. soch., ArtD.

  5. Design of tribometer for visualization of compliant contacts

    The objective is to design tribometer for observation of mechanisms of lubricant film formation between the compliant contacts (e.g. between the cartilages) depending on the composition of synovial fluid. It is the design and later experimental work based on the use of optical measurement methods.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  6. Diagnosis of fluid mechanisms

    The aim is further development of the application of acoustic emission method for the diagnosis of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders for the purpose of early identification of damage creation. It is an experimental work based on cooperation with the manufacturers of diagnostic techniques and user from industrial practice.

    Tutor: Mazal Pavel, doc. Ing., CSc.

  7. Diagnostics of motor vehicles using acoustic holography

    The methods of near field acoustic holography are capable of reconstruction of acoustic quantities of examined object in 3D space. The basic principle is measurement of the acoustic pressure in suitable plane. Application of such modern methods in technical diagnostic is main goal of the project. The purpose of the project is verification of capabilities of this expensive and innovative technology which is purchased within NETME+ project.

    Tutor: Mazůrek Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

  8. Early identification of damage by means of non-destructive testing

    The aim is to develop and validate methodologies for the identification and quantification of structural changes that occur in cyclically loaded structures. It is an experimental work focused on the correlation of results obtained using acoustic emission and X-ray diffraction.

    Tutor: Mazal Pavel, doc. Ing., CSc.

  9. Effect of synovial fluid composition on the lubrication of joint replacements

    The aim is to clarify the mechanism of formation of the lubricating film between the head and the cup of joint replacement depending on the composition of synovial fluid. It is an experimental work based on the use of a combination of optical measurement methods.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  10. Effect of viscosupplementation on synovial joints lubrication

    The aim is to clarify the effect of viscosupplementation on synovial joints lubrication depending on the composition of synovial fluid and viscosupplement. It is an experimental work based on the use of a combination of optical measurement methods and measurement of friction coefficient.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  11. Experimental device for studying the lubrication of plain bearings

    The aim is to develop a device that allows to study the lubricating processes in sliding bearings. This is a design work based on the implementation of methods for measuring the temperature, thickness and the flow of lubricant.

    Tutor: Křupka Ivan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  12. Friction and wear of cam mechanisms

    The aim is to clarify the influence of surface texture on the efficiency of cam mechanisms. This is an experimental work which includes the development of a cam mechanisms simulator.

    Tutor: Křupka Ivan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  13. Hydraulic system of batery driven miniexcavator

    The design of the hydraulic system of the miniexcavator driven by electric accumulators. This original design will be based on analyse of hydraulic systems of excavators driven by diesel engines.The machine will enable operation in places where demanding conditions of ecological operation process must be kept: no motor emissions, low noise and reduced wholesale ballast of ecology – in hospitals, residential houses etc. A global design will include progressive methods of energy consumption lowering as e. g. recovery of potential energy, load-sensing etc.

    Tutor: Nevrlý Josef, prof. RNDr. Ing., CSc.

  14. Lubrication of polymeric acetabular cups

    The aim is to clarify the process of the lubricant film formation between the head and the cup of the hip replacement made from soft material. It is an experimental work based on the use of fluorescence method.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  15. Lubrication of polymeric acetabular cups

    The aim is to clarify the process of the lubricant film formation between the head and the cup of the hip replacement made from soft material. It is an experimental work based on the use of fluorescence method.

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  16. Numerical simulation of lubrication within cam mechanisms

    The aim is to simulate the influence of operating conditions on friction and lubrication of cam mechanism. Results of the simulation will be compared with experiment. It is a theoretical work based on the numerical solution of equations describing the flow of lubricant and contacts of bodies.

    Tutor: Křupka Ivan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  17. Processing of large data sets of acoustic emission signal

    The aim is to propose a new filtration processof of data files obtained during continuous shooting of the acoustic emission signal in long term degradation processes. It is an experimentally oriented work extending to the signal processing theory.

    Tutor: Mazal Pavel, doc. Ing., CSc.

  18. Simulation model of hydraulic system of batery driven miniexcavator

    The simulation model of the hydraulic system of the miniexcavator driven by electric accumulators will be created in program system Matlab/Simulink. The modeů will be based on analyze of hydraulic systems of excavators driven by diesel engine. A global model will include models of energy consumption lowering as e. g. recovery of potential energy, load- sensing etc.

    Tutor: Nevrlý Josef, prof. RNDr. Ing., CSc.

  19. Stability of MR fluids properties at long-term operation

    There are a lot of scientific articles dealing with application of magnetorheologic fluids in car suspension. However there are some drawbacks of MR fluids which are not usually discussed. Therefore the main goal of the study is to describe such "weak spots" at long-term operation. Continuation of original MR rheometer design development process is part of the project as well.

    Tutor: Mazůrek Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

  20. Temperature mapping of lubricated contacts using thermography

    The aim is to determine the temperature distribution in the lubricant and on the surfaces of contact bodies using infrared radiometry. It is an experimental work which extending the possibilities of thermography measurements.

    Tutor: Hartl Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  21. Tester of the chassis cars

    Recently, in the service practice the EUSAMA chassis testing method fails when testing some cars. The project of new chassis tester will draw on analysis of the fail causes. The virtual model which will simulate the wheel behavior on the tester platform, hardware and software tools will be created during the project. The main goal of the project is a development of testing methodology and the construction of prototype of innovated car suspension tester, which will be able to penetrate the market.

    Tutor: Mazůrek Ivan, doc. Ing., CSc.

  22. Testing device simulating the space environment

    The aim is to develop a laboratory apparatus for testing a service life of lubrication mechanisms under vacuum conditions and for the large range of temperature. This is a design-experimental work wherein using the new device will be designed a lubrication of positioning system.

    Tutor: Křupka Ivan, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  23. Transport design of the 60s and 70s of the 20th century.

    The aim is to explore the genesis of the design of vehicles in that period, and identify the main developmental characteristics. It is a theoretical work based on examination of historical sources and design artifacts.

    Tutor: Křenek Ladislav, doc. akad. soch., ArtD.

  24. Tribology of the wheel−rail contact

    The aim is to clarify the influence of the operating conditions, especially contaminants on wear of wheels and rails. It is an experimental work to verifying the results of laboratory measurements in real operation.

    Tutor: Hartl Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  25. Wear prediction of artificial hip joints

    The aim is to create a computational model which allows to predict wear of hip replacements with respect to material, geometry and design. It is a theoretical work based on the use of finite element method (FEM).

    Tutor: Vrbka Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  26. Wheel-rail friction management

    The aim is to develop new approaches that allow control of friction in a contact with the wheel and the rail according to the current operating conditions. It is an experimental work which investigating the effects of friction modifiers and methods of their application on the driving characteristics of vehicles.

    Tutor: Hartl Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  27. 3D metal printing of lattice structures

    The goal of this project is a development of laser process parameters which enable 3D printing of aluminum lattice structures with high mechanical properties. It is an experimental work based on the mechanical testing and the using of non-destructive methods of 3D digitization.

    Tutor: Paloušek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  28. 3D printing of aluminum alloys used in aircraft industry

    The goal of the project is the development of the laser melting process parameters, which enable the processing of high-strength aluminum alloys. This experimental work involving the examination of the mechanical properties by means of fatigue tests.

    Tutor: Paloušek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  29. 3D printing of copper alloys

    The goal of the project is the development of the process parameters of metal layered manufacturing, which enable the processing of copper alloys. It is an experimental work based on the evaluation of mechanical properties and studying the structure of materials.

    Tutor: Paloušek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  30. 3D printing of sized parts

    The aim of the project is to develop an experimental printing head for the additive manufacturing of large parts via industrial robot. This is the design and development work involving the testing and programming.

    Tutor: Paloušek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.


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