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Design and Process Engineering

Original title in Czech: Konstrukční a procesní inženýrstvíFSIAbbreviation: D-KPIAcad. year: 2018/2019Specialisation: 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. Acoustic holography in diagnostic of passenger cars

    High level of noise usually means bad design or malfunction of the machine. It is induced by undesirable vibrations of the machine. In lot of cases, there is impossible to identify cause of the noise in full operation of the machine. It is possible to localize noise sources, analyse core of the problem and adjust design by application of the acoustic mapping methods. Main goal is application of the acoustic holography for diagnostic of the noise sources in passenger cars. It is mainly experimental work with aim on imagination of acoustic properties of the object in 3D based on measurement of acoustic pressure levels.

    Tutor: Klapka Milan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. Adaptation of semi-actively controlled magnetorheological damper for motorcycle chassis

    The aim is to adapt current magnetorheological damper with semi-active control with respect to dynamic and kinematic drive conditions, which are specific for motorcycle. Particularly, the small difference between sprung and unsprung mass, high increase of sprung mass at drive with co-driver, and tilt of machine at passage through the curve. This thesis has the experimental character with focus on algorithm adaptation and its experimental verification on new designed stand enabling simulation of machine tilt during curve passage.

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

  3. Additive robotic manufacturing of 3D structures by plasma welding

    The aim is to develop an experimental 3D printhead and to find the process parameters of additive production of 3D structures using plasma welding and the KUKA KR 60 HA robot. This is a development and construction work consisting of testing and programming.

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

  4. Adhesion principle testing rig for passenger cars

    The quality of the car suspension has significant effect on vehicle handling which is essential for active safety of such car. The technical condition of suspension is constantly changing to worse during its lifetime due wear. Therefore, suspension diagnostics is required to maintain the vehicle safety. Recently, rapid development of the passenger cars requires introduction of new diagnostic procedures and devices. Main goal of this work is design of the new testing methodology and new design of testing rig for car suspension assessment based on resonance-adhesion principle. The core of the work will be engineering design of the test rig based on virtual modelling.

    Tutor: Klapka Milan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Automation of die spotting

    Aim of this work is a development of automated solutions for machinery scraped by image analysis. Tracks of machine tool will be designed directly based on image analysis of scraping paint fingerprints. This is a development work focused on the methodology and software development.

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Design of structured magnetic circuits

    The utility value of electromagnetic machines is dependent on construction and material of magnetic circuit. The most limiting factors are the highest achievable magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit and generated eddy-currents. Eddy-currents can be almost eliminated by the use of ferrite or SMC materials with high electric resistivity. The relative permeability and the level of magnetic saturation is low in comparison with metals (steel, iron, cobalt alloys etc.), which reduces the power of the machine. 3D print of metal materials brings new possibilities in magnetic circuit design. Smart structure of magnetic circuit made of metal enables to achieve high magnetic flux and in the same time to secure low level of generated eddy-currents. Main goal of this work is a design of smart structures of the magnetic circuits. It is mainly experimental work, which should utilize 3D printed structures of the circuits to achieve its excellent magnetic properties, low weight and low losses due eddy currents.

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

  9. Development of adaptive railway bearings with increased service life

    The goal of this work is to develop a railway axle bearing with increased service life based on the study of influence of contact parameters and the integrity of the surface. This is a development work, which includes the design of the physical model of the bearing and methods for active monitoring of the operating state.

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

  10. Development of algorithm for semi-active control of fast magnetorheological damper

    A car suspension must ensure the elimination of vibration transferred to the passenger body and in the same time as stable grip of the wheel on the road as possible. These two functions can not be fully fulfilled by the means of passive dampers. These two basic demands should be achievable by semiactive control of magnetorhelogical dampers. A new construction of magnetorheological damper was developed at the department of machine and industrial design. Such damper enables to change the force in less than 1.5 ms. The aim of the work is the innovation of current or the development of new control algorithms of magnetorheological dampers which take into account various parameters of suspension and magnetorheological dampers.

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

  11. Development of auxetic structures for additive pmanufacturing

    The aim of project is to develop a generator of auxetic structures with the possibility of local modification of mechanical properties. This is a development work consisting of programming and experimental verification via 3D printing

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

  12. Development of bearings with auto-circulation of grease

    The objective is to develop bearings with improved lubrication by grease based on the study of the distribution of grease in a real bearing. This is an experimental-engineering work where the measurements will be carried out on both the current devices and the new real bearing simulator.

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

  13. Development of high stable and high-performance magnetorheological fluid

    The aim is to synthesize in cooperation with INHA University and Chemistry Faculty on BUT a magnetorheological fluid with high sedimentation stability and high MR effect with respect to future application in railway and automotive transportation and space applications. This thesis has an experimental character extending the possibility of application of magnetorheological damper in industry practise. For experiments, the unique slit-flow rheometer and a device for measurement of sedimentation rate will be used. In this thesis, the recent knowledge in the field of monodisperse and bidisperse MR fluid and the field of Non-Newtonian fluid with initial yield stress will be used. This thesis also includes an analysis of MR fluid response time, which affects the speed of MR fluid activation.

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

  14. Development of magnetorheological fluid seal

    The magnetic fluid seal which uses ferro-fluid is commonly used in industry. A major disadvantage of this concept is in low burst pressure (maximum pressure drop over which the leakage is observed), which reaches tenths of bar. The burst pressure can be considerably increases if the magnetorheological fluid and suitable design of magnetic circuit are used. However, this is a new research area and a lot of problem needs to be solved. Main goal of this work is design magnetorheological fluid seal which allows high level of tightness with respect to the possible leakage of the carrier fluid in extreme conditions. This is an experimental work using the existing experimental devices.

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

  15. Development of semi-active controlled suspension for high speed train bogie

    Vibration and shocks during ride of the train cannot damage comfort of the passengers, or increase rate of wear either of the train chassis or rail surface. Therefore, shock absorbers are most important parts of chassis. Computer controlled hydraulic shock absorbers are product of latest development. It utilizes effect of magnetic field interacting with fluid with metal microparticles. Main goal is design concept of the control and processing unit of the magnetorheologic dampers for railroad applications. It is mainly experimental work, which should utilize simulation of the selected vehicle to design and implement the suitable control algorithm.

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

  16. Development of semi-active controlled suspension for high speed train bogie

    Vibration and shocks during ride of the train cannot damage comfort of the passengers, or increase rate of wear either of the train chassis or rail surface. Therefore, shock absorbers are most important parts of chassis. Computer controlled hydraulic shock absorbers are product of latest development. It utilizes effect of magnetic field interacting with fluid with metal microparticles. Main goal is design concept of the control and processing unit of the magnetorheologic dampers for railroad applications. It is mainly experimental work, which should utilize simulation of the selected vehicle to design and implement the suitable control algorithm.

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

  17. Development of smart bearing with active control of tribological parameters

    The aim is to develop a method of measuring the actual conditions of the lubricating film applicable to real bearings. This is a development-experimental work where a new system for smart bearing units will be developed.

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

  18. Development of smart lubrication system with proactive control

    The aim is to develop and implement a lubrication system that actively use information about the current state of the lubricant and the behavior of the lubricated part. This is a development work based on experimental research which will lead to the design of an autonomous lubrication system.

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

  19. Diagnosis of fluid mechanisms

    The aim is further research and 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.

  20. 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 and machine parts. It is an experimental work focused on the correlation of results obtained using acoustic emission and other NDT methods.

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

  21. Electromagnetic properties of pure iron processed by metal 3D printing

    The aim of the project is to determine the process parameters of selective laser melting, which enable the processing of pure iron for usege in electromagnetic applications. It is an experimental work involving the exploration of the physical and mechanical properties via simulations and real testing.

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

  22. Electronic testing device for passenger car suspension

    Development of brand new concept of the testing device for the passenger car suspension. The device is based on the electronic inertial unit which senses kinematic quantities of the chassis motion during crossing of the bump. The 3D motion of the oscillating sprung mass of the car is acquired and analysed by CPU and the damping capabilities of the suspension are assessed. Successful solution of the process requires effective algorithm for analysis of the acquired kinematic quantities which describes the chassis motion during crossing the bump. One of goals is also verification and classification of selected algorithms by simulation and experiments.

    Tutor: Klapka Milan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  23. Elimination of undesirable noise effects in rail transport

    Study of the operating conditions in contact between wheel and rail regarding radiated noise is main goal of this work. The work will be mainly experimental and it contains assesment of operating conditions effect on noise radiated from the tram driving based on various acoustic measurements.

    Tutor: Klapka Milan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  24. Instability of lubricating films in hydrodynamic bearings

    The objective is to clarify the mechanisms of the development of instability of the lubricating film using the sapphire bearing simulator. This is an experimental work which includes the development of test equipment and methods for measuring the thickness, temperature and lubricant flow in hydrodynamic bearings.

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

  25. Lower limb prosthesis design

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

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

  26. Lubrication prediction of artificial knee joints

    The aim is to clarify the process of the lubricant film formation between the femoral component and the plastic spacer of the knee joint replacement. It is an experimental work based on the use of fluorescence method and knee joint simulator.

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

  27. Monitoring system for large-dimensional 3D printing

    The aim of the thesis is a devopelment of a control system that acquires information about applied layers and the 3D printing process using optical methods. System compares this information with the simulation model and modifies the parameters of the 3D printing process. This is a theoretical work based on image analysis, the application of non-contact measuring methods and the development of a software solution.

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

  28. Research and development of devices for advanced active diagnostics of toroidal bearings

    The aim is to propose the monitoring procedures for active diagnostics of the function and condition of special bearings. This is research and development work focused on active diagnostics of toroidal bearings, with application especially in the field of wind turbines, paper machines and continuous steel casting.

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

  29. Shock and impact mitigation by magnetorheological damper

    The aim is to design and develop a magnetorheological damper for mitigation of strong shocks (explosion) and an appropriate control algorithm reacting extremely fast to change in energy. The control algorithm must be able to effectively solve a high difference in sprung mass, initial velocity of sprung mass and damper temperature, in order that the full stroke of damper is utilized for minimisation of force action during the deceleration. This thesis has an experimental character extending the possibility of application of magnetorheological damper in industry practise. The design of stand for shock and impact testing is included in this thesis.

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

  30. Stability of magnetorheological fluids during long-term operation

    The aim is to describe a change in properties of magnetorheological fluids, which can occur during long-term operation of fluid, which can lead up to total degradation of MR fluid. The oxidation of iron particles is a driving force of such degradation. The level of oxidation can be influenced by size of dissipation energy and by controlling of temperature at loading. This thesis has an experimental character. The slit-flow rheometer for high-shear rates installed in programmable hydraulic dynamometer Inova will be used for loading and measurement. The viscosity in off-state, yield stress, MR fluid consistency and sedimentation rate at various stage of degradation will belong among the main monitored properties.

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

  31. System for depositing metal powders

    The aim is to develop a system for the application of several different metallic powders that would allow processing of a combination of metallic materials within the SLM process. This is a design work based on the application of new technical approaches.

    Tutor: Koutný Daniel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  32. Testbed for development of adhesion management systems in wheel-rail contact

    The aim is to apply new approaches in the real environment of urban rail transport, which will allow to control the friction in the wheel-rail contact according to current operating conditions. This is a development and experimental work investigating the influence of friction modifiers and the methods of their application on the driving characteristics of rolling stock.

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

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

    The aim is to map the genesis of the means of transport design in the given period and to identify the main developmental features. This is a theoretical work based on exploration of historical sources and design artifacts.

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

  34. Visualization of migration of wear particles in hip joint replacement

    The aim is to clarify the mechanism of migration of polyethylene wear particles between the head and the cup of artificial hip joint. This is an experimental work based on the use of a combination of optical measurement methods and a hip simulator.

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

  35. 3D metal printing of lattice structures

    The goal of this project is a development of laser process parameters which enable 3D printing of titaninum 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: Koutný Daniel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  36. 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 aluminum alloys for aviation industry. This experimental work involving the examination of the mechanical properties by means of fatigue tests.

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

  37. 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.

  38. 3D printing of multi-materials

    The goal is the development of process parameters of the SLM process that would enable the processing of multiple metallic materials within a single component. This is an experimental work based on the evaluation of mechanical properties and the study of the structure of materials.

    Tutor: Koutný Daniel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  39. 3D printing of tungsten for high temperature applications in the aerospace and space industry

    The goal of the project is the development of the process parameters of metal layered manufacturing, which enable the processing of tungsten 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.


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