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. Advanced methods for reliability and diagnostics of machines

   The theme is focused on the development and verification of the advanced methods in reliability and diagnostics of machines. The systemic approach will be expected to solve the submitted problems, especially focused on an acquisition of general conclusions.

   Supervisor: Hammer Miloš, doc. Ing., CSc.

2. Application of Fin Ray approach for production process automation

   Suggested scientific work is aimed to the field of Fin Ray approach and their application for manufacturing control. The goal is to design robots using Fin Ray approach, develop and verify program code. It is necessary to develop the methodology regarding applications in manufacturing systems. Developing of appropriate SW/HW support is also required.The basic technical principle of the structure with Fin Ray was derived from the natural phenomenon. This functional reversal under lateral force provides the basis of many innovative high-tech solutions that utilize the Fin Ray approach. Each fin ray comprises two fixed struts that are joined at their tips; the struts form an acute triangle. The two pliable flanks are connected by ribs, which hold the flanks apart and allow elastic movement.

   Supervisor: Simeonov Simeon, doc. Ing., CSc.

3. Bionics approach in mechatronics and robotics

   Bionics is the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology. Suggested scientific work is aimed to the field of bionical approaches for robotics and mechatronics applications, specially for chain robots and manipulators, and for submersible and flying robots. The goal is an application of bionics approach for such type of robots, their modeling using special tools(Matlab, Simulink, etc.) and making of functional prototypes.

   Supervisor: Simeonov Simeon, doc. Ing., CSc.

4. Development of algorithm diagnosis of asynchronous motors

   Asynchronous motors are most often used in mechanical engineering as the powerful components of electrical drives. Machines are exposed during operation to the various effects which influence their life. Different methods of technical multi-parametric diagnostics are used to find out the technical conditions of motors. The topic is focused on development and verification of the new diagnostic algorithms of the machines mentioned using the modern approaches, for example, artificial intelligence. Even algorithms developed in work will be part of the diagnostic system which will be used for the condition analysis and prognosis of asynchronous motors used in technical practice.

   Supervisor: Hammer Miloš, doc. Ing., CSc.

5. Development of hardware electronic control unit for the fuel actuator aircraft engine

   The aim of the disertation thesis is the design of the control unit with brushless direct current motor (BLDC) which is used as actuator. The requirement of commercial grade components usage instead of usually used components in aviation has to be considered in design assuming that the same reliability and lifetime is kept. The defined requirements according to the standard RTCA DO-160G has to be also respected by HW design. The HW solution will be verified by proposed methods of HALT and AAT tests in order to verify the required lifetime and robustness under the defined extreme operating conditions.

   Supervisor: Singule Vladislav, doc. Ing., CSc.

6. Human factors of reliability

   The topic is focused on the problems of human factors in reliability (human, machine, technical equipment, working environment) in all phase of the life. The individual parts of the working system and their interaction will be discussed. The factors which create the human performance will be discussed, and additionally, the analysis of failure-free human activity, human failure generation identification and the analysis of human failures will be investigated with a goal to determine the countermeasures. The analysis and the evaluation of the existing approaches are assumed, also the development of procedures and the new methods are discussed which will be verified in the specific cases in the mechanical engineering practice.

   Supervisor: Hammer Miloš, doc. Ing., CSc.

7. Intelligent MES

   The goal of suggested scientific work is to develop a methodology and algorithms for intelligent MES for controlling in manufacturing enterprises using simulation methods, artificial intelligence, and heuristic algorithms. Developing of appropriate SW support is also required.

   Supervisor: Simeonov Simeon, doc. Ing., CSc.

8. Management and maintenance engineering

   The topic will cover the maintenance organization in company, the methods of planning including scheduling, financing, key performance indicators, value controlled maintenance, management and maintenance benchmarking controlling. Special attention shall be paid to modelling and optimizing the preventive maintenance and to the failure-free maintenance. The existing approaches, procedures and methods will be assessed and compared, and the complete new methods will be submitted which will be verified in the specific cases in the mechanical engineering practice.

   Supervisor: Hammer Miloš, doc. Ing., CSc.

9. MOLECUBES technology in robotics

   Suggested scientific work is aimed to the field of MOLECUBES technology in robotics and their application for manufacturing control. The goal is to design robots using MOLECUBES approach, develop and verify program code. It is necessary to develop the methodology regarding applications in manufacturing systems. Developing of appropriate SW/HW support is also required.Modularization is a basic principle of living nature: organisms consist of molecules and cells that use genetic programming in order to group together to form organs. Cell division and modularization are the two mutually opposed aspects of reproduction in living systems. Researchers around the world are trying to make a modular robot that can change its shape according to the needs at that time such as Molecubes.

   Supervisor: Simeonov Simeon, doc. Ing., CSc.

10. Numerical analysis of temperature parts of mechatronic systems

    The theme of the work will be focused on the numerical modeling of thermal analysis often mechatornic systems. There will be addressed in particular design issues of numerical models taking into account the ambient conditions. From the above point will be the draft measures and a systematic approach of modeling thermal analysis mechatornic systems.

    Supervisor: Marek Jiří, prof. Dr. Ing., Ph.D., DBA, FEng.

11. Optimization criteria for selection of a linear drive structure at a CNC machine tool

    The work target will be to perform analysis of properties of linear drive structures at various types of CNC machine tools (turning-type machining centre, boring machines …..). One shall especially discuss the issue which has not been solved in a satisfactory way up to now, what is more suitable for a particular length of the feed coordinate with regard to the mechatronic aspect. E. g. whether the better choice is to use a ball screw and a nut or a pinion and a rack. One shall also discuss application of various types of guideways in dependence on the selected drive kind. Based on the above-mentioned items, the proposal of measures will be elaborated and the system approach will be compiled how a linear drive structure shall be selected for various types of machine tools.

    Supervisor: Marek Jiří, prof. Dr. Ing., Ph.D., DBA, FEng.

12. Prediction of selected properties of rotary couplings in machine tools

    The objective of the work is to perform an analysis of the properties of rotary couplings used in CNC machine tools, to describe faults of these rotary couplings and to determine the dependencies of these faults on the ambient conditions. The work will contain: - Analysis and description of the ambient conditions of rotary couplings. - Proposal of effective use of progressive technology for identification of the rotary couplings properties. - Elaboration of a model of selected rotary couplings for prediction of their behaviour.

    Supervisor: Blecha Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D., FEng.

13. Proposal for hydraulic balancing of mechanical presses

    Balancing on mechanical presses are used to define the clearance and reduce surges in the crank mechanism for setting the tool material. Balancing comprises a balancing cylinder, which are placed in the dispenser device and connected to the slide. By balancing the cylinder is connected circuit control media. By changing the pressure in the circuit controls the force acting against the movement of the ram and the largest is in the bottom dead center position. Currently, the circuit is energized with air. In terms of size vyvažovaných masses at large presses are balancing cylinder air supply robust konsrukce. Using the hydraulic fluid can reduce the size of the cylinders, or using proportional techniques to better manage the process of balancing forces.

    Supervisor: Kolíbal Zdeněk, prof. Ing., CSc.

14. Quality assessment of weapons barrel bore

    Analysis of possibilities to use modern methods for assessing quality of weapons barrel in production. Design and verification of appropriate methods for quality assessment in barrel production with the emphasis on selected part of barrel bore.

    Supervisor: Jankových Róbert, doc. Ing., CSc.

15. Research of hybrid paralel kinematics robot structures

    The scope of dissertation thesis will be the acquirement of new properties and characteristics of newly developed technological objects, which are robots with hybrid parallel kinematic structure (PKS) in according of solid mechanic methods. Contens: - Execution of patent backgroung researches in the field of hybrid PKS development - Technological and economical requirements analysis of PKS robots - Development of 3D robots with hybrid PKS - Research of characteristics in terms of kinematics, dynamics and control of chosen solution variant

    Supervisor: Knoflíček Radek, doc. Ing., Dr.

16. System selection of materials for supporting structures at CNC machine tools

    The work target will be to perform analysis of mechanical properties of supporting structures at various types of CNC machine tools (turning-type machining centre, boring machines …..). One shall especially discuss the issue which has not been solved in a satisfactory way up to now, what is better to be used for a supporting structure, whether grey cast iron (modular cast iron) or a steel weldment. One shall also discuss application of composite materials or of granite. Based on the above-mentioned items, the proposal of measures will be elaborated and the system approach will be compiled how a material shall be selected for supporting structures at various types of machine tools.

    Supervisor: Marek Jiří, prof. Dr. Ing., Ph.D., DBA, FEng.

17. The problem of vibration damping in machine tools

    The theme will focus on a comprehensive study of the effects on design of machine tools, regardless of the maximum rigidity and prevent unwanted vibrations

    Supervisor: Kolíbal Zdeněk, prof. Ing., CSc.

18. Trends in development of surface roughness characteristics and their use for product quality assessment

    Analysis of possibilities to use modern methods of surface roughness assessment for quality control of technical products.

    Supervisor: Jankových Róbert, doc. Ing., CSc.

19. Utilization of advanced methods of quality control and quality assurance in the development and manufacture of electronic connectors

    Analysis of possibilities of the use of modern methods to assess quality of electronic connectors in production. Design and verification of appropriate methods for quality control and quality assurance in the development and production of selected types of electronic connectors.

    Supervisor: Jankových Róbert, doc. Ing., CSc.

20. Vibration diagnostics of machines and technical devices

    Analysis of the possibilities of using modern vibration and other diagnostic methods for creation of a maintenance management system.

    Supervisor: Jankových Róbert, doc. Ing., CSc.