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. Brno Design

   The project is focused to industrial design, visual communication design specialisation. Theoretical art-historical project about historical links in both graphic and industrial design with an emphasis on the home region and international influences. Important personalities of regional design, design firms and major institutions, and their design, design education, etc. in the selected period and the locality.

   Supervisor: Rajlich Jan, doc. Ing. arch.

2. Comparison of the final solutions of design with methods and approaches applied during design processing

   The aim is to define how is reflected in the final level of the industrial product design methods, treatments and external stimuli used during the entire process of design.

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

3. Development of an automated workstation for disk filters segments manufacturing

   The aim of the work is the development of an automated workstation for bonding of filter cloth segments for wastewater treatment plant

   Supervisor: Brandejs Jan, doc. Ing., CSc.

4. Development of semi-aktiv damper for cosmonautics

   Using of MR fluids in hydraulic damper designs is a recent trend. The main intention of the doctoral project is synthesis of vast experiences of our research group with MR fluids and application of obtained experiences to innovative MR damper design for advanced spacecraft Payload Attachment Fitting (Ariane 6). Therefore utilization of available knowledge in this branch for development of new semi-active controlled damper and design of virtual and physical prototype are the main goals of the project.

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

5. Diagnostics of liquid equipments by acoustic emission method

   The target of the study is to apply the method of acoustic emission in the field of correct function diagnosis of the selected types of hydraulic elements with a view to the early identification of their damage. The results of the work will be the basis for the creation of professional equipment for the industry.

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

6. Effect of surface grooves on point contacts lubrication

   Surface grooves significantly influence the behaviour of lubricated contacts. Their presence on rubbing surfaces can result in surface damage due to wear. This study is aimed at the evaluation of the effects of these grooves on lubrication film thickness within point contacts using optical tribometers.

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

7. Effect of synovial fluid composition on lubrication and friction of hip joint repalcements

   The study of wear, friction and lubrication of contact surfaces of artificial hip joints is currently solved by the world's leading tribological workplaces, including the tribological research group of the Institute of Machine and Industrial Design. The aim of the thesis is to clarify the effect of the composition of synovial fluid on formation of lubricating film and size of friction coefficient between the different contact surfaces of hip replacements. The study will be conducted collaborating with University Hospital in Olomouc.

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

8. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication of worm gears

   Worm gear lubrication represents one of less understood problems in the field of elastohydrodynamic and mixed lubrication of point contacts. This study is aimed at the evaluation of the mechanisms of lubrication film formation within worm gears.

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

9. Experimental chamber for manufacturing of composite metal powders parts

   The aim is to develop a new building chambers for SLM technology experiments. The chamber allows testing of various metal powders based on aluminum.

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

10. Hydrodynamic bearings study

    Lubricant film between rubbing surfaces is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure. This study is aimed at the evaluation of the effects of operational conditions on lubricant film formation using optical measurement techniques.

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

11. Measuring and simulation at stand equipped with radial hydraulic motor

    Analysis of needs in measuring and simulation for energy recovery system of an experimental stand. Design of measuring system, evaluation of measured data oriented to modelling. Simulation of chosen parts of the system.

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

12. Modern methods of vehicle acoustical diagnostic

    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.

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

13. Next generation of passenger car chassis tester

    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.

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

14. Nondestructive evaluation of formation quality of selected types of non-rewirables joints

    The target of this doctoral study is an application of selected methods of non-destructive testing for evaluation of quality of formation process of selected non-rewirables joints. Results of this work will be a base for construction of professional equipment for industry (especially automotive).

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

15. Numerical solution of thermal processes in lubricated point contacts

    Thermal effects due to the relative motion of rubbing surfaces play important role in lubrication film formation. This study is aimed at the evaluation of thermal effects on processes taking place within highly loaded central part of lubricated point contacts using the experimental data from optical tribometer.

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

16. Optimization of spatial structures for special parts made by selective laser melting technology

    The goal is to find a suitable design methodology for structured parts with regard to maximum stiffness and minimum weight of the structure.

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

17. Physico-chemical analysis of hip prosthesis extracted contact pairs

    The main objective of the study is to assess the physico-chemical characteristics of the extracted implant components. Separation and characterisation of the wear debris from the periprosthetic tissues are also key objective of the study. The study will be conducted collaborating with University Hospital in Olomouc.

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

18. Processing and categorisation of extensive data sets of acoustic emission

    At industrial application of most up to date analyzers of acoustic emission is sensing very extensive data files. The target of this doctoral studies is to propose and verify the procedures for dissociation of datas which respond to monitored operational changes and which make possible to filter out the disturbing influences and to optimise the size of processed files without the loss of their informative value.

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

19. Stand for energy recovery of vehicle equipped with radial hydraulic motors

    Theoretical analysis of the problem, design of an experimental stand equipped with radial hydraulic motors for receiving data for modeling, simulation and optimization of recovery proces before system design of energy recovery of an experimental vehicle.

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

20. Study of MR fluids properties stability 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.

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

21. Study of velocity profile of lubricant flow through the point contact

    Lubricant within the contact is subjected to high contact pressure that influences its viscosity and density. Its behaviour can be also influenced by velocity profile across the film. This study is focused on the visualization of velocity profile and its description using optical tribometer.

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

22. The system for monitoring and control of selective laser melting technology

    The aim is to optimize the selective laser melting process by to minimize internal stress, which is generated by the laser beam.

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

23. Theoretical solution of lubricant flow in point contacts

    Rheology properties of lubricant significantly influence the lubrication film behaviour in machine components. Numerical simulations use different models that describe rheology properties with temperature and pressure. This study is aimed at the study of lubricant flow in highly loaded contacts taking into account the experimental data from optical tribometer.

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