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.

prof. Ing. Václav Píštěk, DrSc.

1. Flows of non-homogeneous materials in conveying troughs and slip ways

   Laboratory research of flows of non-homogeneous materials with the aim to optimize designs of conveying troughs and slip ways for non-homogeneous materials. Suitable corrections for applying theoretical physical descriptions and empirical descriptions in the technical practice.

   Supervisor: Malášek Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

2. Flows of non-homogeneous materials out of storage tanks

   Laboratory research of flows of non-homogeneous materials with the aim to optimize designs of bin gates of silos and tanks. Suitable corrections for applying theoretical physical descriptions and empirical descriptions in the technical practice.

   Supervisor: Malášek Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

3. Identification of the moving loads in the structure of transport and handling machines in aimed to their optimisation

   The paper would be about research of identification of moving loads in the structure of transport and handling machinery. The work will be aimed at conception of the methodology for modelling and simulation of moving loads identification of the effects of power cables, which act on the structure. Research will focus on identifying emerging burden especially for cranes, conveyors and similar machines.

   Supervisor: Škopán Miroslav, doc. Ing., CSc.

4. Influence of the engine compartment aerodynamics on car handling.

   The aim of dissertation thesis is to assess the influence of the engine compartment aerodynamic characteristics on the overall vehicle aerodynamics and to consequently determine the effect on car handling. Project work includes aerodynamic measurements of the engine compartment, computational simulations of the vehicle dynamic states and verification of results by means of driving tests.

   Supervisor: Píštěk Václav, prof. Ing., DrSc.

5. Modelling of Driveline Dynamics

   The aim of the dissertation is research and development of suitable computational models for a solution of powertrain and driveline dynamics. The methods are based on an application of virtual prototypes and they are specified as modular structure. The solution will be coordinated with a close cooperation of the final car manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO, a.s. and the companies developing piston rings BUZULUK a.s. Results verification of the calculation models will be carried out at the industry partner laboratories and in the laboratories of the Institute of Automotive Engineering. In the course of study is considered a long-term residency abroad (FEV, AVL, Ricardo, OVG Magdeburg or MAGNA Steyr).

   Supervisor: Novotný Pavel, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Optimization of production-logistics in mass production of cars by stabilization of the production program

   One of the prerequisites for rationalization of the mass production of cars as well as cost reduction of final products is the optimization of production program stability. This can be accomplished by finding an optimum of two opposing production impacts. In terms of costs reduction, the optimal model represents production of one car version for as long period of time as possible (stability of the production program). Regarding production flexibility (prompt reaction on sale), various versions of a car type are being produced in one production flow. The aim of this work is carrying out an analysis of the production programme including its influence on stock control and concepts of material distribution to the production lines. The current level of reliability as well as continuity of supplying the production lines by material should be preserved. It is expected that some conceptual models, created in Plant Simulation and other tools (Ave Sim, Matlab), will be created, analysed and subsequently verified.

   Supervisor: Škopán Miroslav, doc. Ing., CSc.

7. Powertrain Mechanical Loss Modeling

   The aim of dissertation is to develop suitable calculation tools for optimizing of friction losses of internal combustion engines such as piston assembly or slide bearings. Using these tools will enable automotive manufacturers to achieve new powertrains with lower friction losses and therefore with lower fuel consumption and CO2 production. The solution will be coordinated with a close cooperation of the final car manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO, a.s. and the companies developing piston rings BUZULUK a.s. Results verification of the calculation models will be carried out at the industry partner laboratories and in the laboratories of the Institute of Automotive Engineering. In the course of study is considered a long-term residency abroad (FEV, AVL, Ricardo, OVG Magdeburg or MAGNA Steyr).

   Supervisor: Novotný Pavel, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

8. Thermodynamics of Natural Gas Engines

   lntegration of robust diesel components into heavy-duty engines specifically designed for alternative fuels offers performance, fuel economy, and quiet & clean operation. Topic of the disertation focuses to specific issues of computational modeling and experimental research of CNG engine thermodynamics.

   Supervisor: Píštěk Václav, prof. Ing., DrSc.