Mechanical Engineering – (M.Sc.)

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Study in this branch educates specialists by deepening and widening theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic production technology used in engineering. Student knowledge in the basic branch areas, among which are engineered materials and their surface treatment, the production technology of engineering parts and their assembly, is further deepened by a study of physical metallurgy and the limiting states of materials, production machines and equipment, including numerically controlled, automated and flexible production systems, their design and control. An important item is the control and management of quality and organization and the economic evaluation of production. Branch graduates can find employment in the production operations of engineering and in other industrial branches, in the sectional preparation and organization of production, in the design and construction of technological equipment, instruments and preparations, in the design and construction of technological operations and in maintenance sections.

Energy EngineeringThe objective of this study branch is the education of an engineer prepared for design, operation or managing work in power engineering and Energy Technology and in connected branches. In the basic, mandatory study programme, a student deepens his/her knowledge in the theory of fluid mechanics, the transfer of heat and mass and combustion and is thoroughly acquainted with the design and operation of basic units in the energy branches such as boilers, turbines, compressors, power units, combustion engines and obtains knowledge from the areas of water management in power engineering, air protection and operation, regulation, diagnostics and maintenance in power engineering. The choice available from compulsory-optional subjects is oriented on studying one of three specializations, For the specialization "Thermal Energetic Equipment and Industrial Power Engineering", he/she can select for example, the gas industry, the heating industry, nuclear power equipment or the use of secondary energy sources. For the specialization "Alternative Energy and Environmental Technology" subjects such as ventilation and air conditioning, alternative and renewable sources of energy or the energetic use of biomass and waste. The third specialization "The Construction of Stream Boilers and Thermal Equipment", as a preparation of specialists in the areas of thermal calculations, with the design and construction of steam boilers, is characterized by the subjects, for example: steam boilers II, the materials and strength dimensions of boiler parts or construction methods in the branch. Graduates of this branch can easily find employment and well apply themselves in practice, whether it be oriented on design, operation or management. The specialization: Thermal Power Equipment and Industrial Power Engineering, Alternative Energy and Environmental Technology, the Construction of Steam Boilers and Thermal Equipment.

Applied Mechanics

Graduates gain in-depth knowledge about the mechanics of solid bodies, strength and elasticity. In addition to the basic areas of mechanics, mastered in the framework of the Bc.(bachelor) study, they deal with questions of refractive mechanics, evaluating the limiting states of parts and structures, examining the reliability and operational life of machines, analyzing thermal strain, technical flow tasks, dynamics, hydro-mechanical and thermo-mechanical systems and the transfer of heat and mass. In specific applications, they will be able to use and further develop computer aids in design, structural and research and development activities. However, the main stress is placed on the preparation and ability to develop, elaborate on and practically use computerized procedures in solving technical problems. Graduates find employment as calculation specialists, designers and development staff in engineering companies and further after increasing their qualification in doctoral studies as scientific-research staff.

Automatic Control and Engineering InformaticsThe masters study branch prepares engineering specialists in the areas of automation, mechatronics and applied engineering informatics, prepared for responsible technical-operational jobs and design-research activity. They are able to analyse, diagnose and design demanding production, technological and information processes and equipment, to design their control using modern measurement means and computer equipment with programme-aided information technology. Graduates distinguish themselves through their specialized versatility and high adaptability, in the given and motivational selection of optional subjects and themes of diploma work according to a chosen specialization - Automated Control, Applied Informatics, Mechatronic System Control. They can find employment as engineers in technical operational, commercial and management positions, in the company departments of informatics, quality and process control, for example in the automobile industry, or if need be in management and marketing in the production and non-production spheres. Together with a chosen diploma work, a student selects a specialization: Automated Control, Applied Informatics, Mechatronic System Control.

Transport Equipment and Technology

Students of the branch Transport Equipment and Technology graduate with a base obtained in the bachelor study branch Transport Equipment and Technology (from the subjects Transport Theory and similar subjects) and apply knowledge from basic subjects (Mathematics, Physics, and other subjects) to transport equipment and technology conditions.

RoboticsGraduates are prepared for all activities necessary for the innovation and design of industrial and service robots and to their placement in production systems. A robot is a typical example of a relatively new understanding of technical systems, distinguished as mechatronic (dealing with mechanical systems automatically controlled and designed, defined as being considerably demanding in solving the problems of mechanics). Knowledge gained from the areas of designing industrial robots and manipulators, the peripheral equipment of robotized working places, from the fundamentals of constructing production machines and their automation, are only one area of the knowledge required for designing technical systems for mechatronics. The problems of control theory and control systems, sensors, software engineering, expert and database systems, control systems, electronics and drives belong to another area. The third area entails knowledge required for designing production systems by industrial robots, safeguarding the operation, maintenance, regulation and programming the robotized working place. Computer equipment is widely used during lessons in all these areas - for designing, constructing, programming, controlling and other areas, so that students obtain experience fully useable in other study branches. Graduates can then find employment as designers, builders, operational technicians, programmers, specialists for various areas of applying computer equipment - for example AutoCAD, but also for big CAD areas as well, covering in addition to design activities and projects the entire area of the technical preparation of production.

Design and Process EngineeringBranch graduates, who have a further seven specializations, obtain information and knowledge from the branch of design and construction, operation, the maintenance and diagnostics of production machines and equipment. They obtain the principles and knowledge of methodical design and design theory with the use of computer aids. They gain deeper knowledge of pivotal disciplines of mechanical engineering as a broad base for innovators working in engineering and for other specialized growth through various forms of lifelong education. Graduates of the masters study are characterized especially as designers, calculation specialists, and research and development staff. They gain special knowledge from the dynamics of fluid mechanisms, flow modeling, the control of hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms and the design of hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms. They complete designing exercises in the branch while independently working on their year project. Graduates develop their knowledge and skill in the design of machine parts, groups and mechanical equipment, applying the principles and knowledge of a methodical approach to design, design theory and thoroughly learn how to use comport equipment means and computer graphics in designing and constructing machines and equipment. They gain information and knowledge underlying practice work from the branch of designing and constructing machines and equipment. Graduates can find employment as calculation specialists, designers, development staff in design, designers in sections dealing with the construction of machines and equipment and in companies dealing with assembly, the operation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, but also pumping equipment, pipeline distribution, lubricating equipment, testing areas and other areas.