FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS
LIST OF COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2014/2015
Katedra Techniki Cieplnej
Course code (if
applicable)
Course title
Person responsible for the course
Semester
(winter/summer)
ECTS
points
KTC_1_ABG
Energy Storage
Aleksandra
Borsukiewicz-Gozdur , PhD
winter
2
KTC_2_ABG
Renewable energy sources
Aleksandra
Borsukiewicz-Gozdur, PhD
winter
4
KTC_3_ABG
Power Generation
Technologies
Aleksandra
Borsukiewicz-Gozdur, PhD
summer
4
KTC_4_AM
Thermodynamics
Anna Majchrzycka, PhD
winter / summer
4
KTC_5_AM
Heat transfer
Anna Majchrzycka, PhD
winter / summer
4
KTC_6_AM
Biomass energy
Anna Majchrzycka, PhD
winter / summer
4
KTC_7_ZZ
Pumps, Fans and Compressors
Zbigniew Zapałowicz, Prof.
winter / summer
3
KTC_8_ZZ
Solar Energy I
Zbigniew Zapałowicz, Prof.
winter / summer
3
KTC_9_ZZ
Solar Energy II
Zbigniew Zapałowicz, Prof.
winter / summer
4
KTC_10_ZZ
Steam and Gas Turbines
Zbigniew Zapałowicz, Prof.
winter / summer
3
KTC_11_RM
Geothermal energy
Roksana Mazurek, MSc.
winter
5
KTC_12_RM
Fuel cell systems and Hydrogen
Roksana Mazurek, MSc.
winter
5
KTC_13_RM
Wind energy and wave (tidal)
power
Roksana Mazurek, MSc.
summer
5
Katedra Mechaniki i Podstaw Konstrukcji Maszyn
Course code (if
applicable)
Course title
Person responsible for the course
Semester
(winter/
summer)
ECTS
points
KMPKM_1_MU
Polymer Processing II
Magdalena URBANIAK, PhD
summer
5
1
Instytut Technologii Mechanicznej
Course code (if
applicable)
Course title
Person responsible for the course
Semester
(winter/
summer)
ECTS
points
ITM_1_AB
Basics of control theory for
linear systems
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
winter or
summer
5
ITM_2_AB
Electrical engineering
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
winter or
summer
5
ITM_3_AB
Electric drives
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
winter or
summer
4
ITM_4_AB
Monitoring of machine tools
and machining processes
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
winter or
summer
4
ITM_5_AB
Elements of reliability
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
winter or
summer
3
ITM_6_JC
Metal machining
Janusz CIELOSZYK, PhD
summer
5
ITM_7_JC
Modern processes in
manufacturing
Janusz CIELOSZYK, PhD
winter or
summer
3
ITM_8_MCh
Mathematical statistics
Marcin Chodźko, D.Sc. Eng
winter or
summer
2
ITM_9_MCh
Dynamics of mechanical
systems
Marcin Chodźko, D.Sc. Eng
winter or
summer
3
ITM_10_ATT
Methods of quality
management and control
Agnieszka Terelak –Tymczyna, PhD
winter or
summer
6
ITM_11_ATT
Energy management
Agnieszka Terelak –Tymczyna, PhD
winter or
summer
3
ITM_12_AJ
Modeling and Simulation of
Manufacturing Systems
Andrzej Jardzioch, Prof.
winter or
summer
6
ITM_13_AJ
Steuerung von flexiblen
Bearbeitungssystemen
Andrzej Jardzioch, Prof.
winter or
summer
5
ITM_14_PP
Основы робототехники
Piotr Pawlukowicz, PhD
winter or
summer
4
Instytut Inżynierii Materiałowej
Course code (if
applicable)
Course title
Person responsible for the course
Semester
(winter/
summer)
ECTS
points
IIM_1_AB
Nanomaterials
Anna Biedunkiewicz , Prof.
Magdalena Kwiatkowska, PhD
winter or
summer
3
IIM_2_JB
Surface engineering
Joanna Baranowska, Prof.
winter or
summer
3
IIM_3_JB
Biomaterials
Joanna Baranowska, Prof.
winter or
summer
3
2
IIM_4_KK
Polymer processing I
Konrad Kwiatkowski, PhD
winter or
summer
4
IIM_5_ZRAS
Polymer materials II
Zbigniew Rosłaniec, Prof.
Anna Szymczyk, PhD
winter or
summer
5
IIM_6_JN
Metal and ceramic composites
Jerzy Nowacki, Prof.
winter or
summer
3
IIM_7_AB
Corrosion protection
Anna Biedunkiewicz, Prof.
winter or
summer
3
IIM_8_JN
Ceramics
Jerzy Nowacki, Prof.
winter or
summer
4
IIM_9_AB
Recycling I
Andrzej Błędzki, Prof.
winter or
summer
1
IIM_10_AB
Biocomposites in technical
applications
Andrzej Błędzki, Prof.
summer
3
IIM_11_PK
Methods and techniques of
materials testing
Paweł Kochmański, PhD
winter or
summer
4
IIM_12_WJ
Metallic materials
Walenty Jasiński, Prof.
winter or
summer
4
IIM_13_MU
Fundamental Material Science
M. Ustasiak, PhD
winter
4
Course code (if
applicable)
Course title
Person responsible for the course
Semester
(winter/summer)
ECTS
points
WIMiM_1_JT
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Dr. Hab. Janusz Typek
winter or summer
4
WIMiM_2_JT
PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOURCES
Dr. Hab. Janusz Typek
winter or summer
3
WIMiM_3_FP
Final Project
Anna Majchrzycka, PhD
winter or summer
8
3
Katedra Techniki Cieplnej
Course title
Energy Storage
Teaching method
Lecture
Person responsible for
the course
Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
aborsukiewicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_1_ABG
ECTS points
2
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1/S2
Semester
Winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
2L
Hours per semester
30L
Objectives of the course
Students will be gave the fundamental knowledge about energy storage in large-scale and
small-scale systems.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Physics - level of first degree technical studies,
Chemistry - level of first degree technical studies,
Mathematics - level of first degree technical studies,
Thermodynamics - level of first degree technical studies,
Periodic storage; Problem of load leveling; Thermal energy storage: sensible heat, latent heat
(inorganic and organic phase change materials), reversible chemical reactions; Mechanical
energy storage: energy storage in pressurized gas, potential energy storage using gravity,
hydroelectric power (pumped storage technology), kinetic energy storage (flywheel storage
technology), pneumatic storage technology; Electrochemical energy storage (battery storage
technologies); Electromagnetic energy storage (supercapacitors); Hydrogen (production and
storage); Energy storage for medium to large scale applications, Energy use and storage in
vehicles.
Assessment methods
Lectures – writing control work
Recommended readings
Huggins RA. Energy Storage. Springer, 2010.
Zito R. Energy Storage-a new approach. Wiley, 2010.
Poullikkas A. Introduction to Power Generation Technologies. NOVA Science Publishers, 2009.
da Rosa A.D.: Fundamentals of renewable energy processes, Elsevier, 2009 .
Additional information
Course title
Renewable energy sources
Teaching method
Lecture/Workshop
4
Person responsible for
the course
Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
aborsukiewicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_2_ABG
ECTS points
4
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1/S2
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
2L/1W
Hours per semester
30L/15W
Objectives of the course
Students will be gave the fundamental knowledge about potential and ways of RES conversion
into heat and electricity.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Physics - level of first degree technical studies,
Chemistry - level of first degree technical studies,
Mathematics - level of first degree technical studies,
Thermodynamics - level of first degree technical studies,
Kinds of RES, Potential and reservoirs of RES on the World and Europe. Sun as energy source.
Characteristic of solar radiation. Parameters characterized solar radiation. Losses of solar
radiation in atmosphere. Thermal and photovoltaic conversion of solar radiation. Kinds of solar
radiation converters. Passive systems of solar radiation using. Principle of function of thermal
collectors and systems. Fundamentals of solar cells. Bohr’s atomic model. The photo effect.
Inner photo effect. Energy bands. Principle of solar cells. Crystal structure of silicon. PV effect in
p-n junction. Defect conduction, intrinsic p – n junction. Solar cell principle with energy band
model. Processes in irradiated solar cells. Spectral response of a solar cell. Technology of PVcells and solar modules production.. Biomass. Biogas. Bio-fuels. Geothermal energy. Hydro
energy. Tidal energy. Wave energy. Potential of water in oceans, sees and rivers. Conversion of
water energy into electricity. Basic information deal power stations. Wind energy. Potential.
Conversion of wind energy into electricity. Wind energy transformers. Storage systems of heat
end electricity. Hydrogen. Production of hydrogen. Storage systems. Burning of hydrogen. Fuel
cells – basic information. Perspective ways of conversion Of RES
Assessment methods
Lectures – writing control work
Workshop – report of project
Recommended readings
da Rosa A.D.: Fundamentals of renewable energy processes, Elsevier, 2009 .
Andrews J, Jelly N.: Energy science, Principles, technologies and impacts, Oxford University
Press, 2007.
Quaschning V., Understanding renewable energy systems. EARTHSCAN, London 2006
Boyle G.: Renewable energy, Oxford University Press, 2004.Twidell J., Weir T.: Renewable
Energy Resources, E&FN SPON, London, University Press Cambridge, 1996.
Additional information
Course title
Power Generation Technologies
Teaching method
Lecture/workshop
Person responsible for
the course
Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
aborsukiewicz@zut.edu.pl
5
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_3_ABG
ECTS points
4
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1/S2
Semester
summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
2Lecture/1Workshop
Hours per semester
30 Lecture /15 Workshop
Objectives of the course
Students will be gave the fundamental knowledge about different ways of power generation
technologies.
Entry requirements
Physics - level of first degree technical studies,
Chemistry - level of first degree technical studies,
Mathematics - level of first degree technical studies,
Thermodynamics - level of first degree technical studies,
Course contents
Introduction to electricity generation. Coal-fired power plants. Gas turbines and combined cycle
power plants. Combined heat and power. Piston-engine-based power plants. Nuclear power.
ORC based power plant. power from waste. Fuel cells. Hydropower. Solar power. Biomassbased power generation. Wind power. Geothermal power. Tidal and ocean power. Storage
technologies. Hybrid power systems. Environmental consideration.
Assessment methods
Lectures – writing control work (test)
Workshop – report of project
Recommended readings
Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of energy generation. Wydawnictwo Politechniki
Gdańskiej. Gdańsk 2009
Andrews J, Jelly N.: Energy science, Principles, technologies and impacts, Oxford University
Press, 2007.
Breeze P.: Power generation technologies, Elsevier, 2005da Rosa A.D.: Fundamentals of
renewable energy processes, Elsevier, 2009 .
Hore-Lacy I.: Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century. World Nuclear University Press. 2nd edition.
2010
Additional information
Course title
Thermodynamics
Teaching method
Lecture, tutorials
Person responsible for
the course
Anna Majchrzycka
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Anna.Majchrzycka@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_4_AM
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
BSc/Msc
Semester
Winter
Language of
instruction
English
6
Hours per week
L-2
T-2
Objectives of the course
Thermodynamics is course dealing with energy and its transformation. It is a standard course
that covers the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and concludes with applications on
steam power plants, gas power cycles, and refrigeration. Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will understand the fundamentals of energy and energy transfers.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended
Course contents
Basic properties and concepts, work and heat, the first law of thermodynamics - closed systems,
thermodynamic properties of pure substances and equations of state, open systems and the first
law, the second law of thermodynamics and entropy, energy conversion - gas cycles, energy
conversion - vapor cycles, combustion
Assessment methods
written exam, grade
Recommended readings
1. Benson, Rowland S.- Advanced engineering thermodynamics,1977
2. HolmanJ.P-Thermodynamics , Mc Graw –Hil1988, l,
3. Howell, John R.- Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics: English/SI version, 1987.
4. KarlekarB.V-Thermodynamics for engineers , NY,1983.
5. Ragone, David V.- Thermodynamics of materials. Vol. 1,21995.
Knovel Library-elactronic data base
Hours per semester
L -30
T -30
Additional information
Course title
Heat transfer
Teaching method
Lecture, tutorials
Person responsible for
the course
Anna Majchrzycka
E-mail address to the
person responsible
for the course
Anna.Majchrzycka@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_5_AM
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
BSc/Msc
Semester
Winter/Spring
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
2 L/2 T
Hours per semester
30 L/30 T
Objectives of the course
Heat transfer is course introducing the fundamental principles of heat transfer and simple
engineering applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand
the fundamentals of heat transfer and will have skills to perform calculations of heat transfer
and simple heat exchangers.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended
Course contents
Basics of heat transfer. Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction, thermal conductivity, steady conduction
in solids with plane, cylindrical and spherical isothermal surfaces. Theory of convection: free,
mixed and forced convection. The Newton’s Law of cooling, The heat transfer coefficient. Heat
7
Assessment methods
Recommended readings
transfer at solid fluid boundaries of uniform heat transfer coefficients at the surfaces. Heat
transfer between fluids inside and outside pipes overall heat transfer coefficient, critical and
economical thickness of pipe insulation. Dimensional analysis,. Flow in pipes with uniform surface
heat transfer coefficient. Boiling..Condensation. Fins , fins’ efficiency. Heat exchangers of
constant heat transfer coefficients and fluid properties. Logarithmic mean temperature
difference. NTU-method . Radiation: introduction, Planck’s Law, Wien’s Law, Stefan-Boltzmann
Law, Kirchhoff's Law, Lambert's Law. Radiation between black surfaces separated by nonabsorbing medium, view factor.
Written exam
Grade
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Benson, Rowland S.- Advanced engineering thermodynamics,1977
Bejan, Adrian - Advanced engineering thermodynamics, 1988
Hollman J.P-Thermodynamics , Mc graw-Hill, 1988
Howell, John R.- Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics: English/SI version, 1987.
Knovel book data base
Additional information
Course title
Biomass energy
Teaching method
Lecture
Person responsible for
the course
Anna Majchrzycka
E-mail address to the
person responsible
for the course
Anna.Majchrzycka@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_6_AM
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
BSc/Msc
Semester
Winter/Spring
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
2L
Hours per semester
30 L
Objectives of the course
On successfull completion of this module the students should be able to :
define biomass and biomass characteristics,explain methods of biomass conversion (gasification,
pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion),explain methods of production of liquid and solid biofuels, explain
principles of operation of biomass conversion installations,calculations concerning problems of
biomass combustion,understand production of biopower (combine heat and power production)
explain principles of operation of biomass combustion and co-firing installations.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended
Course contents
Biomass and its characteristics.
Thermochemical conversion of biomass (gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion,)
Calculations concerning combustion of biomass.
Biopower ( industrial combustion of biomass, co-firing, CHP systems)
.
Assessment methods
Written exam
Grade
8
Recommended readings
1. Côté, Wilfred A- Biomass utilization, ed.Wilfred A. Côté ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Scientific, 1983
2. Higman, Chris; van der Burgt, Maarten Gasification , 2003 Elsevier
3. Klass, Donald L.- Fuels from biomass and wastes, ed.Donald L. Klass, George H. Emert,1981
4. Knovel Library- electronic data base
5. Overend, R.P.- Fundamentals of thermochemical biomass conversion ,ed. R.P.Overend, T.A.
Milne, L.K. Mudg, 1985
Additional information
Course title
Pumps, Fans and Compressors
Teaching method
Lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
zbigniew.zapalowicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_7_ZZ
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or Spring
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures - 2h
Laboratory – 1h
Hours per semester
45
Objectives of the course
Fundamental information about pumps, fans and compressors
Entry requirements
Physics
Course contents
Assessment methods
Introduction (main information about machines to liquid and gas transport)
Hydraulic losses. Hydraulic characteristic of pipe. Series and parallel connections of pipes.
Equivalent hydraulic characteristic of pipe.
Classification of pumps. Definition of rotation pump. Principle of pump’s function. Rotary pumps.
Balance of energy for pumps.
Characteristic parameters. Heads. Capacities. Powers. Efficiencies.
Kinematic flow of fluid through the rotor
Fundamental equation for rotation machines
Losses in rotary pumps
Characteristics of rotary pumps
Regulation of pump’s capacity
Reciprocating pumps
Series and parallel connections of pumps
Constructions of pumps
Fans. Classification of fans. Principles of function. Characteristics. Constructions.
Compressors. Classification of fans. Principles of function. Characteristics. Constructions.
Grade (Two controls works)
9
Recommended readings
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rishel J: Water pumps and pumping system. McGraw-Hill Professional; 2002
Wilo Company prospects
EU Standards deal pumps, funs and compressors
Atlas Popco prospects
Additional information
Course title
Solar Energy I
Teaching method
Lecture and workshop
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
zbigniew.zapalowicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_8_ZZ
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1 or S2
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures - 2h
Workshop – 1h
Hours per semester
L30/W15
Objectives of the course
Fundamental information about solar engineering
Entry requirements
Physics, Mathematics, Fundamental Thermodynamics
Course contents
Lectures. Sun as energy source. Characteristic of solar radiation. Parameters of solar radiation.
Balance of energy for Earth. Energy transducers. Flat solar collectors – construction, function,
energy losses, energy balance, temperature distribution in absorber. Air collectors. Vacuum
collectors. Heat pipe collectors. Focusing collectors. Sun furnace. Heat storage in solar
installations. Examples of solar installations used in civil engineering, agriculture and industry.
Thermal and strength calculations of solar installations. New type of solar collectors. Economic
aspects.
Tutorials. Tasks corresponding to subject of lectures.
Assessment methods
Grade (One control work)
5.
6.
Recommended readings
7.
Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of Energy Generation. Wyd. Politechniki Gdańskiej,
Gdańsk 2009, s.86-115
Galloway T.: Solar house: a guide for the solar designer. Elsevier, Oxford, Architectural Press
2007
Planning and installing solar/thermal systems: a guide for installers, architects and
engineers. London, James & James; Earthscan. 2005. Berlin, Springer,
10
Additional information
Course title
Solar Energy II
Teaching method
Lecture and project
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
zbigniew.zapalowicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_9_ZZ
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1 or S2
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures - 1h
Project – 3h
Hours per semester
15L/45P
Objectives of the course
Fundamental information about PV installations
Entry requirements
Solar Energy I
Course contents
Assessment methods
Lectures. Photovoltaic effect. Factors that influence of photovoltaic effect. Construction and
technology of production of PV cells. Materials used to production of PV cells. Classification and
kinds of PV cells. Modulus, panels and set of PV. Characteristics of PV installations. Inverters.
Characteristics of invertors. Batteries. Controllers of charge. PV-installations. Photovoltaic power
stations. Methodology of PV-installation calculations. Economical aspects.
Project. Project of solar and PV-installations for fixed initial data.
Grade (Project and one control work)
8.
Recommended readings
Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of Energy Generation. Wyd. Politechniki Gdańskiej,
Gdańsk 2009, s.86-115.
9. Poulek V.: Solar energy: photovoltaics promising trend for today and close future. Praha,
CUA, 2006
10. Green M.T: Third generation photovoltaics: advanced solar energy conversion. 2010
Additional information
Course title
Steam and Gas Turbines
11
Teaching method
Lecture and tutorials
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
zbigniew.zapalowicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_10_ZZ
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1 or S2
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures - 2h
Tutorials – 2h
Hours per semester
60
Objectives of the course
Fundamental information about steam and gas turbines
Entry requirements
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow
Course contents
Introduction (main information about turbines; axial and radial turbines; steam, gas and water
turbines; etc.)
Steam flow in guide ring
Steam flow in guide vanes
Impulse stage of steam turbine
Reaction stage of steam turbine
Curtis stage of steam turbine
Multistage steam turbines
Construction of steam turbine and its main parts
Energy balance of steam turbine; energy losses
Power regulation of steam turbine
Operating of steam turbines
Gas turbines in power station
Gas flow in turbine
Constructions of gas turbine
Operating of gas turbine
Assessment methods
Grade (Two controls works)
Recommended readings
1. Horlock J.H.: Axial flow turbines. Butterworths, 1966
2. Janecki S., Krawczuk M.: Dynamics of steam turbine rotor blading. Part One. Single blades and
packets. Ossolineum. S. Maszyny Przepływowe, 1998
3.Rządkowski R.: Dynamics of steam turbine rotor blading. Part Two. Bladed discs. Ossolineum. S.
Maszyny Przepływowe, 1998
4. Pfleiderer C., Petermann H.: Strömungsmachinen. Springer Verlag 1991
5. Von Käppeli E.: Strömungsmachinen an Beispielen. Verlag Harri Deutsch, 1994
Additional information
Course title
Geothermal energy
12
Teaching method
Lecture/workshop
Person responsible for
the course
Roksana Mazurek
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Roksana.Mazurek@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_11_RM
ECTS points
5 ECTS
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S2
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
2L, 1W
Hours per semester
30L, 15W
Objectives of the course
The students will have obtained: Basic understanding of various types of geothermal systems,
low-, medium- and high temperature geothermal reservoirs in various geological
environments.Drilling targets. Temperatures and pressures in geothermal systems as it impacts
drilling. Types of geothermal power plants, their components and design, thermodynamics,
thermoeconomics, general. Understand the principles governing the propagation of seismic and
electromagnetic waves in earth materials in general.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Course content includes, geothermal systems, reservoir physics and modelling, geothermal
power plants, drilling techniques, geothermal exploration techniques, direct and indirect use of
geothermal reservoir, reservoir physics and modelling
Assessment methods
Written exam
Recommended readings
DiPippo R., Geothermal power plants. Principles, Applications , Case Studies and Environmental
Impact (Second or Third Edition)
Gupta H., Roy S., Geothermal energy:An alternative resource for the 21st century
Björnsson A., Geophysical Exploration for Geothermal Resources
Mills A.F., Basic heat and mass transfer , Second edition
Additional information
Course title
Fuel cell systems and Hydrogen
Teaching method
Lecture/workshop
Person responsible for
the course
Roksana Mazurek
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Roksana.Mazurek@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KTC_12_RM
ECTS points
5 ECTS
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S2
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
13
Hours per week
2L, 1W
Hours per semester
30L, 15W
Objectives of the course
The students should be able to: Explain the efficiency of a fuel cell in terms of the Gibbs free
energy, Explain the operation of a fuel cell in general terms, including the movement of ions
and
the functions of various fuel cell components, Discuss the unique properties of hydrogen, and
how these properties affect is performance as a fuel and application as an energy storage
medium, including basic safety considerations, Explain the various challenges of hydrogen
storage, and discuss the merits of various hydrogen storage methods including compressed gas,
liquid hydrogen, metal and chemical hydrides, and carbon based liquid storage, such as
alcohols, List the various methods of hydrogen production, calculate electrolyzer efficiency, and
discuss the thermodynamics of hydrocarbon reforming reactions, Identify the basic
characteristics of fuel cell systems, including stack configurations and ‘balance of plant’
components.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Course content includes a review of the main characteristics of fuel cell systems and
technologies. Hydrogen production and storage systems. Utilization of hydrogen and fuel cell
technology in transportation, shipping, industrial and residential settings. The continuing
challenge of hydrogen storage. Energy efficiency, costs and environmental impact assessments.
Future prospects of fuel cells.
Assessment methods
Written exam
Recommended readings
Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th ed., EG & G Services, DOE-NETL, 2004
O’Hayre, R., Cha, S., Colella, W., Prinz, F.B., Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 2nd edition. John Wiley &
Sons, 2009
Larminie J., Dicks A., Fuel Cell Systems Explained, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2003
Mensch, M.M., Fuel Cell Engines, John Wiley & Sons, 2008
Sigfusson, T.I., Planet Hydrogen: the Taming of the Proton, Coxmoor, 2008
Moran, M.J., Shapiro, H.N., Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons,
2008
Bove, R., Ubertini, S., Modeling Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Springer, 2008
Turner, J.A., Sustainable Hydrogen Production, Science 2004, Vol. 305 Issue 5686, p. 972-974
Additional information
Katedra Mechaniki i Podstaw Konstrukcji Maszyn
Course title
POLYMER PROCESSING II
Teaching method
Lecture (L) / Laboratory (Lab)
Person responsible for
the course
Magdalena Urbaniak PhD
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
magdalena.urbaniak@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
KMiPKM_1_MU
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
S1
14
Semester
summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
L–2
Lab – 2
Hours per semester
L – 30
Lab – 30
Objectives of the course
The theoretical knowledge on reactive resins with respect given to their thermophysical and
technological properties also on processing methods of resin materials.
The practical skills in preparation of castings and laminates also in testing of strength properties
of the polymer composite materials.
Entry requirements
Knowingness of polymer chemistry.
To be familiar with Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I
Course contents
Resins. Mechanism of curings. Technological properties, processability of unreinforced and
reinforced resins, preparation of foamed products. Polymer composite materials. Processing of
composites. Investigations of thermal and mechanical properties of composites.
Assessment methods
L – written exam
Lab – written reports
Obligatory
Recommended readings
1. Harper Ch.A.: Handbook of plastic processes, Wiley Inters., Hoboken 2006.
2. Pascault J.-P., Sautereau H., Verdi J., Williams R.J.J.: Thermosetting Polymers, Marcel Dekker,
New York 2002.
3. Miller T.E.: Introduction to Composites, 4th Edition, Composites Institute, Society of the Plastics
Industry, New York 2000.
4. Adams R., Mallick P.K., Newman S.: Composite Materials Technology: Processes and Properties,
Hanser, Munich 1991.
Additional
1. Wilkinson A.N., Ryan A.J.: Polymer processing and structure development, Kluwer Academic,
Dordrecht 1998.
2. Prime R.B.: Thermosets, in "Thermal characterization of polymeric materials", ed. E.A. Turi, 2nd
Edition, Academic Press, London 1997, vol. 2, chapter 6, pp. 1379–1766.
3. Tsai L.D., Hwang M.R.: Thermoplastic & Thermosetting Polymers & Composites, Nova Science
Publishers Inc., 2011.
Additional information
Laboratory groups – max. 6 persons
Instytut Technologii Mechanicznej
Course title
Basics of control theory for linear systems
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop and laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
(lab. - Arkadiusz PARUS, DSc.)
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
andrzej.bodnar@zut.edu.pl
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Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_1_AB
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
4
Hours per semester
60 (30 - lectures, 15 workshop, 15 - laboratory)
Objectives of the course
The lecture gives basic knowledge on linear control system theory and its design. Workshop
and laboratory exercises help students to apply and deepen their knowledge on solving
practical problems.
Entry requirements
Basics of physics.
Course contents
Mathematical models. Closed loop systems. System transfer function. Block diagrams. Pulse
and step response. Frequency response and frequency bandwidth. Characteristics of basic
elements and elementary systems. Static errors and disturbance propagation. Stability
criteria. Roots on s-plane. Performance specification. Basics of linear control system design;
PID controller. MIMO systems. State variables. Controllability and observability. Dynamical
observers. Robustness. Dealing with nonlinearity.
Workshop concentrates on problems of assessing limits of stability, system response and
control errors in linear systems.
In laboratory students determine transfer functions and other characteristics of real systems.
The aim of some exercises is to simulate a control system with the help of Matlab - Simulink.
Assessment methods
Two term-time written tests, laboratory reports. Written exam.
1.
Recommended readings
2.
Rowland J.R.: “Linear Control Systems. Modeling, analysis, and design”. John Wiley, New
York 1986
Clarence W. de Silva: Modeling and control of engineering systems. Boca Raton: CRC
Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2009
Additional information
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Course title
Electrical engineering
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop and laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
andrzej.bodnar@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_2_AB
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
16
Hours per week
lectures – 2h
workshop – 1h
laboratory – 1h
Objectives of the course
The course gives basic knowledge and skills on DC and AC network analysis and testing.
Entry requirements
Physics recommended.
Course contents
Basic electrical quantities and their units. Electric field. Condenser. Potential and potential
difference, electromotive force, current and resistance. Basic network theorems. Equivalent
Thevenin and Norton sources. Step response. Sinusoidal and phasor representation of voltage
and current. Single phase AC circuit. Circuit analysis in DC and AC steady-state. Network
analysis with the help of complex numbers. Equivalent resistance, T-Y connections, voltage and
current dividers. Combination of R, L and C in series and parallel. Resonance. Power relations in
AC circuits: instantaneous power, power factor, apparent power, reactive power, power
triangle, complex power. Power factor correction. Magnetic field. Lenz’ Law. Coupled circuits.
Transformer: principle of operation and construction of single-phase transformer, phasor
diagram and equivalent circuits, losses, efficiency and voltage regulation, nonlinearity. Threephase AC circuits: line and phase voltage/current relationship for star and delta connections.
Balanced three phase voltages and unbalanced impedances. Transmission lines: parameters,
steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables, voltage drops. Analysis of
two-terminal two-port and multi-port circuits. Measurements in DC and AC circuits.
Assessment methods
Written exam and laboratory reports.
Recommended readings
1. V. Del Toro: Principle of Electrical Engineering, PHI
2. W. H. Hayt & Kemmerley, Engineering Circuit Analysis, Mc Graw Hill.
3 . I. J. Nagrath, Basic Electrical Engineering, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
Additional information
The laboratory gives basic knowledge on DC and AC network examination.
The student will connect circuits according to a schematic and perform all necessary
measurements: measurements in AC/DC circuits current, RLC resonance, mutual- and selfinductance, hysteresis in magnetic circuits, transformer, transient states in DC circuits.
Course title
Electric Drives
Teaching method
Lecture and laboratory
Hours per semester
lectures – 30h
workshop – 15h
laboratory – 15h
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
(Lab. – A. Parus, DSc.)
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
andrzej.bodnar@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_3_AB
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
lectures – 2h
laboratory – 1h
Hours per semester
lectures – 30h
laboratory – 15h
Person responsible for
the course
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Objectives of the course
The course gives basic knowledge on drives equipped with electrical motors (motors and their
control systems – rules of functioning and technical solutions, selection of the motor and the
drive controller).
Entry requirements
Finished courses on “electrical engineering” and “fundamentals of control systems”.
Course contents
Electric drives – basic characteristics, rated values. Fundamental information on DC, AC and
stepping motors – construction, static and dynamic characteristics, heating, limitations, speed
control, acceleration and braking. Servo-drives – structure, transfer functions, dynamic
response, control quality, static and dynamic errors.
Power units, drive control units – thyrystor controller, PWM converter, vector control, drive
safety. Position measuring systems – encoder, resolver, inductosyn, laser system. Linear drives
– motors, features, technological problems.
Laboratory: Servo-drive testing. Drive efficiency and power losses. Testing positioning accuracy.
Tool path errors. Stepping motors.
Assessment methods
Oral exam and laboratory reports.
Recommended readings
Rashid M.H.: “Power Electronics”. Pearson Ed. – Prentice Hall, London 2004
Harter J.: “Electromechanics: Principles, Concepts and Devices”, Prentice Hall, 2001
Additional information
Course title
Monitoring of machine tools and machining processes
Teaching method
Lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
andrzej.bodnar@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_4_AB
ECTS points
4
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S2
Semester
winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
3
Hours per semester
45 (30 lectures, 15
laboratory)
Objectives of the course
The lecture gives basic knowledge on theory and methods used for diagnosing machines and
processes, their monitoring and supervision. Many practical examples of diagnostic processes
and monitoring systems are presented. They are mainly connected with machine tools and
machining processes.
The course will give students basic knowledge necessary for developing simple monitoring
systems.
Entry requirements
Cutting, basics of measurements – sensors and methods.
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Course contents
Diagnostics and monitoring of systems and processes. Main concept. Role of system
modelling. Selection of signals and signal processing. Symptoms. Classification problems. Limit
values. Examples of monitoring algorithms. Failures in machine tool subsystems and cutting
process disturbances. Cutting process and cutting tool monitoring problems. Practical
applications – examples of machine tools monitoring, monitoring of cutting process stability,
monitoring of rotating machinery.
Laboratory exercises are concentrated on diagnostic data classification and different
techniques of signal processing for failure or disturbance detection (e.g. FFT, STFT, WT,
correlation, PCA etc.).
Assessment methods
Two term-time tests, laboratory reports.
Recommended readings
3.
Natke H.G., Cempel C.: “Model-Aided Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems. Fundamentals,
Detection, Localization, Assessment”. Springer, Berlin 1997
Additional information
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Course title
Elements of reliability
Teaching method
Lecture and laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
andrzej.bodnar@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_5_AB
ECTS points
3
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30 (15 lectures, 15
laboratory)
Objectives of the course
The lecture gives basic theoretical knowledge on methods of description, assessment and
testing of reliability and life of components and whole technical systems. Laboratory exercises
show selected ways of application of the theory in practice.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will know how to assess the reliability
of simple technical systems.
Entry requirements
Probability theory and statistics recommended.
Course contents
Empirical measures of reliability. Reliability and risk functions. Distributions in modeling of
life. Serial, parallel and complex systems; the triangle-star transformation. Models of failure.
Constant failure rate systems. MTTF. Examples of the reliability assessment. Dispensing
reliability between components, system reliability improvement and its costs. Life testing.
Reliability data bases. Remarks on reliability of electronic systems and reliability of machine
tools and machining processes.
Calculation of reliability of simple systems in MatLab. Calculation and plotting reliability
functions of reparable and redundant CFR systems.
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Assessment methods
One written test. Laboratory reports.
Recommended readings
4.
5.
Additional information
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Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
Modern processes in manufacturing
Teaching method
lecture / laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
dr inż. Janusz Cieloszyk
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
“Handbook of Reliability Engineering”. Ed. Hoang Pham, Springer, London 2003
Grosh D.L.: “A Primer of Reliability Theory”. Wiley, New York1989
ITM_7_JC
optional
E-mail address to the
person responsible
for the course
janusz.cieloszyk@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
3
Level of course
S2
Semester
Summer or winter
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
lectures– 2 h
laboratory –1 h
Hours per semester
lectures –30 h
laboratory –15 h
Objectives of the course
The student will get basic knowledge on physics and technology of non-traditional machining
on modern metal cutting machines
Entry requirements
Knowledge on fundamental of machine construction and design, metal cutting, basic
knowledge of technology process.
Course contents
Non-traditional cutting processes, new spinning turning, mill-turning, new rotary tools; driven
(DRT) or selfpropelled (SPRT). Cutting a technique called hybrid; Jet Assisted Machining (JAM)
and Thermal Enhanced Machining (TEM), Air Jet Assisted Machining, Laser-assisted machining
(LAM). Form drill, form tap machining. Curved surface finishing with flexible abrasive tool.
Rolling and thread rolling on cutting machines. Vibration-assisted machining (VAM)
Assessment methods
written and oral exam, assessments of laboratory work and reports
Recommended readings
1. Davim J.P.; Machining of Hard Materials. Springer 2010
2. Shaw M. C., Metal Cutting Principles, Oxford Univ. Press., Oxford 1996
3. Collection of new papers.
Additional information
Course title
Mathematical statistics
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Person responsible for
the course
Marcin Chodźko
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
marcin.chodzko@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_8_MCh
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S2 or S1
Semester
winter or summer (both
acceptable)
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
1 or 2
Hours per semester
15 or 30
Teaching method
Laboratory/Seminar
Objectives of the course
The student should understand the basics of probability theory
The student should understand the theory of statistics as a useful tool for explaining practical
phenomena.
The student should be able to use statistical tools in process of solving of engineering
problems.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, basics of probability theory
Course contents
Probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions,
estimation of parameters (point and interval), hypotheses testing for one and two samples,
simple linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, non-parametric statistics,
elements of statistical quality control.
Assessment methods
Laboratory reports and final test, depends on teaching method.
Recommended readings
Douglas C. Montgomery: Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers. John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. 2003
T.T. Soong: Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2004
Joaquim P. Marques de Sá: Applied Statistics Using SPSS, STATISTICA, MATLAB and R. Springer
2007
Additional information
Fluent English preferred.
Course title
Dynamics of mechanical systems
Person responsible for
the course
Marcin Chodźko
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
marcin.chodzko@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_9_MCh
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S2 or S1
Semester
winter or summer (both
acceptable)
Language of instruction
English
21
Hours per week
2
Teaching method
Laboratory
Objectives of the course
The main goal of this course is to present to students the practical aspects of dynamics. The
course contains a set of laboratory exercises prepared to explain different areas of dynamics.
After completing this course, student should be able to make a dynamic test, and formulate a
conclusions about dynamic of tested structure.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, mechanics, mechanical vibration theory.
Course contents
Vibration of supported rigid body, self – excited vibration, dynamic vibration absorbers and
auxiliary mass dampers, transient response, measurement equipment and its use, machine
tool vibrations, balancing of rotating machinery, vibration isolation.
Assessment methods
Laboratory reports and final test.
Recommended readings
Cyril M. Harris (editor): Harris’ Shock and Vibration Handbook. McGraw-Hill 2002
Graham Kelly: Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations. McGraw-Hill 2000
Harold Josephs, Ronald Huston: Dynamic of Mechanical Systems. CRC Press 2002
Additional information
Fluent English preferred. Limited number of students in groups up to 12 person.
Course title
Methods of quality management and control
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop, project
Person responsible for
the course
Agnieszka Terelak-Tymczyna
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
aterelak@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_10_ATT
ECTS points
6
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Objectives of the course
Hours per semester
30
lectures – 2h
lectures – 30h
tutorials– 2h
Hours per semester
tutorials– 30h
project – 1h
project – 15h
The knowledge of from the basic methods (like 5S, 5W, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, FMEA, FTA, QFD,
SPC) and tools (7 traditional tools) applied in the management and quality control.
The skill of the use of basic methods and tools applied in the management and the quality
control in practice.
Entry requirements
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Course contents
Assessment methods
Recommended readings
“Traditional” and “new” tools of quality management and control. Japanese methods like:
“5S”, “5Why”, “Kaizen”, “Poka-Yoke”. Methods of product and process quality management
and control like “FMEA”, “FTA” and “QFD”, which student will be doing in project. Statistical
process control (SPC).
oral / written exam
continuous assessment
project work
1. Ed. By Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: Poka-Yoke: improving quality by preventing defects, 1998
2. Shigeo Shingo: Zero quality control: source inspection and poka-yoke system, 1986,
3. Shigeo Shingo: A revolution in manufacturing: the SMED system.
4. Montgomery, Douglas of quality management and control C.: Statistical quality control: a
modern introduction, 2009
5. Allen, Theodore T.: Introduction to engineering statistics and six sigma: statistical quality
control and design of experiments and systems, 2006.
6. Besterfield, Dale H.: Quality control, 2004
Additional information
Course title
Energy management
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop, project
Person responsible for
the course
Agnieszka Terelak-Tymczyna
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
aterelak@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_11_ATT
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Objectives of the course
lectures – 1h
lectures – 15h
tutorials– 1h
Hours per semester
tutorials– 15h
project – 1h
project – 15h
The knowledge of implementing energy management systems according to the standard ISO
50001.
The skill of the use of basic methods and tools applied in the energy management in practice.
The skills of calculating the energy efficiency, energy baseline and indicators in energy
management systems. Preparing the documents needed to implement energy management
system.
Entry requirements
Course contents
General elements of energy management system
UE law requirements in area of energy efficiency.
Goals, scope and boundaries of energy management system
Methodology for Energy baseline determining
Methodology for Energy efficiency indicators determining
Benefits of implementing energy management system
Benchmarking in energy management systems
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Assessment methods
Recommended readings
oral or written exam
project work
continuous assessment
7. Energy management, Ed. by Francisco Maciá Pérez, In-Tech, intechweb.org
8. Energy management systems, Ed. by P. Giridhar Kini and Ramesh C. Bansal, In-Tech,
intechweb.org
9. Energy technology and management, Ed. by Tauseef Aized, In-Tech, intechweb.org
Additional information
Course title
Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing Systems
Teaching method
lecture / laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej JARDZIOCH, Prof.
(lab. Bartosz Skobiej)
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Andrzej.jardzioch@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_12_AJ
ECTS points
6
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1 or S2
Semester
winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lecture
Lab
Hours per semester
60 (30 – lectures, 30 –
laboratory),
Objectives of the course
The students learn the basic concepts of simulation and how to model and to analyze
manufacturing systems using the standard simulation software.
Entry requirements
Basic information about manufacturing systems
Course contents
This course deals with the technique of simulation. Simulation is often used to support
management and design decisions in complex production systems. The laboratory will be given
in a computer lab, where the corresponding production systems are modeled and the
performance measures are analyzed using standard simulation software. During the course, the
students will work on several assignments and cases.
Assessment methods
Assignment/work on case studies (individual and in groups), presentation, class participation
Recommended readings
Bangsow Steffan: Use Cases of Discrete Event Simulation: Appliance and Research Springer
Verlag, Mai 2012
MengChu Zhou, Kurapati Venkatesh: Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Flexible
Manufacturing Systems, World Scientific Publishing, 1999
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Additional information
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Course title
Steuerung von flexiblen Bearbeitungssystemen
Teaching method
Vorlesungen
Person responsible for
the course
Andrzej JARDZIOCH, Prof.
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Andrzej.jardzioch@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ITM_13_AJ
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1 / S2
Semester
winter / summer
Language of instruction
DEUTSCH
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the course
Entwicklung von Steuerungsalgorithmen für flexible Bearbeitungssysteme vertraut zu machen.
Entry requirements
Grundlagen der Baumaschinen.
Course contents
Merkmale flexibler, automatisierter Produktionssysteme. Beschreibung von verschiedenen
Flexibilitätsarten. Typen flexibler, automatisierter Produktionssysteme. Gestaltung des
Steuerungssystems für flexible Fertigung. Aufstellen von kurzfristigen Zeitplänen. Bestimmung
der Reihenfolge und Termine. Materialflusssteuerung. Steuerung mit den
Roboterbewegungen. Modellierung und Simulation von Materialflusssteuerungen.
Transportbewegungen des Industrieroboters und das Petri-Netz -Modell. Anwendung von
Fuzzy-Logic - Methoden bei der Fertigungssteuerung. Optimierung der Parameter der
Steuereinheit
Assessment methods
schriftliche Prüfung
Recommended readings
1. Engelbert Westkämper, Hans-Jürgen Warnecke. Einführung in die Fertigungstechnik .
Technology & Engineering, 2006.
2. MengChu Zhou. Modeling, simulation, and control of flexible manufacturing systems.
World Scientific Publishing 1999.
3. Pierre Lopez, Franqois Roubellat. Production Scheduling. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008
Additional information
Course title
Основы робототехники
Teaching method
лекция, лабораторные занятия
Person responsible for
the course
Dr inż. Piotr Pawlukowicz
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
piotr.pawlukowicz@zut.edu.pl
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Course code
(if applicable)
ITC_14_PP
Type of course
ECTS points
4
Level of course
S1
Semester
зима или лето
Language of instruction
русский
Hours per week
1 (лекция) 2 (лаборатория)
Hours per semester
15 (лекция) 30
(лаборатория)
Objectives of the course
Студент знает основную информацию об основах
pобототехники. Можно определить кинематическую структуру робота. имеет знание
основных узлов промышленных роботов.
Entry requirements
Базовые знания производственных систем
Course contents
Факторы, стимулирующие развитие робототехники.
Определения и классификации промышленных роботов.
Основы строительство промышленных роботов.
двигатели промышленных роботов.
Устройства захвата в промышленных роботов.
Системы управления промышленными роботами.
Основы программирования промышленных роботов.
Assessment methods
Анализ и оценка
1.
Recommended readings
2.
Additional information
Morecki A, Knapczyka J., Podstawy robotyki. Teoria i elementy manipulator.w i
robot.w, WNT, Warszawa, 1999
Honczarenko J., Roboty przemysłowe. Budowa i zastosowanie, WNT, Warszawa, 2004
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Instytut Inżynierii Materiałowej
Course title
Person responsible for
the course
NANOMATERIALS
Prof. A.Biedunkiewicz Dr
M.Kwiatkowska
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Anna.Biedunkiewicz@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_1_AB
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
S1
Semester
Summer or winter
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
L-2
Hours per semester
L-30
Teaching method
lecture
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Objectives of the course
Making students knowledge about the nanomaterials, nanocomposites and advanced
technologies of their manufacturing and investigation
Entry requirements
Knowledge about materials science
Course contents
Nanoparticles, nanomaterials, nanocomposites - definitions and fundamental classification.
Materials Science at the nanoscale. Synthesis and properties of nanostructural coatings.
Manufacturing processes. Sintering of nanoceramics. Nanoceramics. Nanocomposites.
Mechanical and nanomechanical properties. Polymer nanocomposites: definitions, structures,
key factors, application potential. Nanofillers to polymers: classification, structures, physical
properties. The effects of nanofillers on polymer systems.
Characterization tools. Direct Methods: optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopy.
Indirect methods: diffraction techniques for periodic structures.
Assessment methods
final report
Recommended readings
Brechignac C., Houdy P., Lahmani M.,(Eds.) Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry, Springer,
Berlin Heidelberg New York 2007
Kny E.; Nanocomposite materials, Trans Tech. Pub.Ltd, Zurich, Enfield, 2009
Wang Z., L.; Characterization of nanophase materials, Wiley-VCH Weinheim, 2000
Nanomaterials Handbook, Ed.Y.Gogotsi, CRC Taylor &Francis, 2006
Klein L.C., Processing of nanostructured sol-gel materials [w] Edelstein A.S., Cammarata R.C.
(red.), Nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and applications, Institute of Physics Publishing,
Bristol i Filadelfia, 1996
Gupta R.K., Kennel E.; Polymer nanocomposites handbook, CRC Press, 2008;
Mai Y.W., Yu Z-Z.; Polymer nanocomposites, CRC Press, 2006;
Additional information
Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
SURFACE ENGINEERING
Teaching method
lecture / Laboratory
Prof. J.Baranowska
Dr Agnieszka Kochmańska
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_2_JB
ECTS points
3
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter/summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
L–1
Lab – 2
Hours per semester
L – 15
Lab – 30
Objectives of the course
Introduction to surface phenomena, surface engineering and technology
Person responsible for
the course
Jolanta.baranowska@zut.edu.pl
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Entry requirements
Course contents
Passed the examination of Chemistry, Physics and Fundamentals of Material Science and
Mechanics
Lectures: Properties of surface layers, Surface phenomena, Corrosion resistance of surface
layers, tribological behavior of coatings, surface preparation, methods of surface and coatings
technology, surface characterization, selection of coatings and surface technology
Laboratory: selected coatings technologies, surface layers characterization (hardness, chemical
analysis, phase composition), wear and corrosion tests,
Assessment methods
Recommended readings
Oral exam, and training
1.
Ed. J.R.Davis Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance, 2001, ASM
International
2.
Ed. G.W. Stachowiak, Wear Materials, Mechanisms and Practice, 2005 John Wiley & Sons.
3.
Ed. A.A.Tracton: Coatings technology: Fundamentals, Testing and Processing Techniques,
2006 CRC.
Additional information
The group should be less than 10 students
Course title
BIOMATERIALS
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. Jolanta Baranowska
Prof. Mirosława El Fray
E-mail address to
the person
responsible for the
course
Jolanta.Baranowska@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_3_JB_MEF
ECTS points
3
Type of course
optionals
Level of course
S1
Semester
Summer or winter
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
L-2
Hours per semester
L-30
Lab- 30
Teaching method
lecture / Laboratory
Objectives of the
course
Entry requirements
Course contents
basic concepts of biocompatibility; environment in bioapplications, synthetic polymers and
composites as implants; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; metals and ceramic in
biomedical applications; surface treatment to improve biocompatibility, surface phenomena in
biomedical applications, tissue engineering
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Assessment methods
Written exam (50%) and Home prepared essay on a given subject
Recommended
readings
Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1999
Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000
Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 1996
Additional information
The group should be less than 10 students
Course title
POLYMER PROCESSING I
Teaching method
lecture / laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
PhD Konrad Kwiatkowski
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_4_KK
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter / Summer
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
L–2
Lab – 2
Hours per semester
L – 30
Lab – 30
Objectives of the course
To provide the theoretical knowledge on processing of polymers. Information about physical
properties and processing methods of thermoplastic materials.
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge on thermoplastic polymer materials.
Course contents
Processability of thermoplastics. Material preparation for moulding. Polymer additives and their
role in polymer systems. Processing methods: press moulding, extrusion moulding, injection
moulding, calendaring, blow moulding, vacuous moulding. Finishing. Joining.
Assessment methods
Written and oral exam
Recommended readings
1. Harper Ch.A., Handbook of Plastic Processes, Wiley Insc. Hoboken 2006
2. Cogswell F.N., Polymer Melt Rheology, Woodhead Pub. Ltd, Cambridge 1997
Additional information
None
Course title
Polymer Materials II ( elastomers)
Teaching method
Lectures and laboratory
konrad.kwiatkowski@zut.edu.pl
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Person responsible for
the course
Zbigniew Roslaniec, Prof.
Anna Szymczyk, PhD, DSc
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
zbigniew.roslaniec@zut.edu.pl
AnnaS.zymczyk@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_5_ZR_ASz
ECTS points
5
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
L2
Lab 2
Hours per semester
L 30
lab 30
Objectives of the course
Student will acquire knowledge about chemistry, technology and processing of rubber.
Student will be able to compare the chemical structure, properties, compounding, processes
and applications of the main types of rubber TPE. Reference is made to the place of TPEs
relative to vulcanised rubber and thermoplastics and the future potential for these materials.
Student will be trained in and perform ASTM procedures and standard rubber laboratory
procedures.
Entry requirements
There is no specific entry requirement for these course.
Course contents
Elastomers: type of elastomer materials and their application; rubber elasticity: stress-strain
relationship, elongation and compression set. Rubber compound: rubbers, curing system, fillers,
plasticizers, antioxidants. Rubber vulcanization: chemistry and technology. Rubber processing.
Rubber for food application. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).
Assessment methods
- oral exam
- laboratory reports
Recommended readings
1. Mark J.E., Erman B., Erlich F.R., The Science and Technology of Rubber, Elsevier, Amsterdam
2005
2.Franta I., Elastomers and Rubber Compounding Materials,Elsevier, Amsterdam 1989
3.Holden G.,Kilcherdorf H.R., Quirk R.P., Thermoplastic Elastomers, Hanser, Munich 2004
4.Fakirov S., Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastuc Elastomers, Wiley-VCH, Wetheim 2004
Additional information
Max. 12 persons in laboratory group
Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
METAL AND CERAMIC COMPOSITES
Teaching method
lecture / seminar
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. J. Nowacki
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
Semester
IIM_6_JN
compulsory
winter
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
jerzy.nowacki@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
3
Level of course
S1
Language of instruction
English
30
Hours per week
L–2
Hours per semester
L – 30
Objectives of the course
Approaching to know; essence and technology of metal and ceramic composites. To acquire
ability of selection and design of metal and ceramic composites for machine, structures and
machine elements, and devices.
Entry requirements
Basses of Materials Science I i II, Chemistry I, Physics I i II.
Course contents
The advantages and limitations of metal matrix (MMC) and ceramic-matrix (CMC) composites
in comparison with polymer matrix composites. MMC and CMC matrix and fiber materials.
Major types of MMC and CMC, the characteristics of the commonly used reinforcing fibers,
and their effect in improving mechanical properties. True particulate-reinforced composite
materials. Dispersion-strengthened composites. Fiber-reinforced composites. Predicting of
metal matrix and ceramic-matrix composites properties. Manufacturing fibers and
composites fiber-reinforced systems. Laminar composite materials. Manufacturing of laminar
composites. Concrete. Sandwich structures.
Assessment methods
written exam or essays, to be chosen by students.
1.
2.
Recommended readings
3.
4.
5.
Additional information
Course title
Person responsible for
the course
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
Semester
Hours per week
Teaching method
Barbero Ever J Introduction to composite materials design -- Boca Raton [etc.] : CRC
Press/Taylor & Francis Group, cop. 2011.
Decolon Christian Analysis of composite structures-- London : Kogan Page Science,
2004.
Tsai Stephen W. Red Strength & life of composite Composites Design Group.
Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics -- Stanford : Stanford University, cop. 2008.
Chung Deborah D.L. Composite materials functional materials for modern technologies
-- London : Springer-Verl., 2003.
Sobczak Jerzy Atlas of cast metal-matrix composite structures. Pt. 1, Qualitative analysis
-- Warsaw : Motor Transport Institute ; Cracow : Foundry Research Institute, 2007.
none
CORROSION PROTECTION
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Anna.Biedunkiewicz@zut.ed
u.pl
ECTS points
3
compulsory
Level of course
S1
Summer and winter
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per semester
L-15
Lab.-15
Prof. A.Biedunkiewicz
IIM_7_AB
L-1
Lab.-1
Lecture/Laboratory
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Objectives of the course
Making students knowledge and understanding about corrosion phenomenon in order to
appreciation of the main reason of the destruction and erosion of the constructions and in
order to aware using of the methods in corrosion protection; skills in
Entry requirements
Knowledge about general chemistry, physics and materials science
Course contents
Assessment methods
Recommended readings
Additional information
Lectures
Corrosion principles. Forms of corrosion. Corrosion testing. Materials selection: metals and
alloys, metal purification, non-metallic materials. Alteration of environment: changing
medium, inhibitors. Design: wall thickness, design rules. Cathodic and anodic protection:
protective currents, anode selection, prevention of stray-current effects. Coatings: metallic,
other inorganic and organic. Economic considerations. Corrosion control standards. Pollution
control.
Laboratory
Polarization phenomenon. Passivity and activity of metals. Pitting. Potentiodynamic curves corrosion properties test of carbon steel, conventional stainless steel, aluminium alloys,
copper alloys, titanium alloys. SST. Galvanic corrosion – welding joint. Oxidation kinetics.
Electrochemical etching.
- written exam (lectures) (50%) and home prepared essay on a given
subject
- grade on the basis continuous assessment during the trainings
Pourbaix, M. J. N.: Atlas of electrochemical equilibria in aqueous solutions, Pergamon Press,
New York, 1966
2. M.G.Fontana, N.D. Greene, Corrosion Engineering, Ed.McGraw-Hill Book Company, USA,
1978, ISBNN 0-07-021461-1
3. Analytical Methods in Corrosion Science and Engineering, Ed.Ph.Marcus, F.Mansfeld, CRC
Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
4. Handbook of Cathodic Protection-Theory and Practice of Electrochemical Protection
Processes, W. von Baeckmann, W.Schwenk, W.Pronz; Gulf Publishing Company, Houston,
1989
The number of students during the training is limited to 12 person
Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
CERAMICS
Teaching method
lecture / seminar / laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. J. Nowacki
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
jerzy.nowacki@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_8_JM
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
L–2
Lab – 1
Hours per semester
L – 30
Lab – 15
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Objectives of the course
Approach to know; essence and technology of ceramics. To acquire ability of selection and
design of ceramics for machine, structures, and machine and devices elements.
Entry requirements
Basses of Materials Science I i II, Chemistry I, Physics I i II.
Course contents
Short-Range order in crystalline ceramic materials. Long-range order in crystalline ceramic
materials. Silicate structures. Imperfections in crystalline ceramic structures. Noncrystalline
ceramic materials. Deformation and failure. Phase diagrams in ceramic materials. Processing of
ceramics. Manufacturing processes associated with ceramics, glass, and superconductors.
Preparation of ceramic powders, followed by operations that produce discrete parts through
the basic processes of casting, pressing, extrusion, and molding. Drying and firing, followed by
finishing operations on ceramics. Glass manufacture involves production of continuous shapes,
such as plate, tube, and bars, through drawing, rolling, or floating methods; for discrete
products, the operations typically consist of molding, blowing, and pressing. Processing of
superconductors, which are produced mainly through the oxide-powder-in-tube process.
Applications and properties of ceramics. Concrete. Carbon materials.
Assessment methods
written exam or essays, to be chosen by students.
Recommended readings
Bansal Narottam P. Red Handbook of ceramic composites -- Boston : Kluwer Academic Publ.,
2005.
Ashby, Mike and Johnson, Kara 'Materials and Design, the Art and Science of Materials
Selection in Product Design' Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, 2002 ISBN 0-7506-5554-2Low
It-Meng (Jim). Red Ceramic matrix composites : microstructure, properties and applications Boca Raton [etc] : CRC Press ; Cambridge : Woodhead Publshing Limited, 2006.
Additional information
none
Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
RECYCLING I
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. A.Błędzki
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_9_AB
ECTS points
1
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Objectives of the course
L–1
Hours per semester
Andrzej.bledzki@zut.edu.pl
L – 15
Introduction to plastic recycling on the level which gives students the basic knowledge
concerning the legislative, economical and technical issues.
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Entry requirements
Completed courses of Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I
Course contents
The Law regulations of recycling in the world. Economical aspects of recycling of polymer
materials. Systems of collecting recyclable materials. Machines and devices for recycling of
polymers. Sorting and processing recyclables. Filtration of wastes in melting state. Lines for
recycling of polymers.
Assessment methods
grade
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Recommended readings
La Mantia F., Handbook of Plastic Recycling , RapraTech.,Shawbury 2002
Scheirs J., Polymer recycling: Science, Technology and Applications, John Wiley and
Sons, Chichester, 1998
Raymond J., Plastics Recycling: Products and Processes, Hanser, Munich, 1992
Henstock M., Polymer Recycling, Rapra Technology, Shawbur, 1994-2001
Lund H., Recycling Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1993
Ehrig R. J., Plastics Recycling – Products and Processing, Hanser, New York 1992
Bisio A., Xanthos M., How to Manage Plastic Waste, Hanser, Munich, 1994
Additional information
none
Course title
BIOCOMPOSITES IN TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS
Teaching method
lecture/training
Person responsible for
the course
Prof. A. Błędzki
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Andrzej.bledzki@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_10_AB
ECTS points
3
Type of course
optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
L–2
T–2
Hours per semester
L – 30
T – 30
Objectives of the course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to biocomposites used widely in technical
applications
Entry requirements
Completed courses of Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I
Course contents
Biomaterials: basic concepts of biocompability; biopolymers and Biocomposites and their
application; application in automotive, packaging and construction industry
Assessment methods
-grade
-essays
-project work
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1.
2.
Recommended readings
3.
4.
Bastioli C., Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers, Rapra Technology Limited,
Shawbury, 2005.
Pickering K. L., Properties and performance of natural-fibre composites, Woodhead
Publishing, Cambridge, 2008.
Mohanty A. K., Misra M., Drzal L. T., Natural fibres, biopolymers and Biocomposites,
CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2005.
Baillie C., Green composites: polymer composites and the environment, CRC Press,
Boca Raton, 2004.
Additional information
None
Course title (nazwa
przedmiotu)
METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF MATERIALS TESTING
Teaching method
lecture / Training
Person responsible for
the course
Dr P.Kochmański
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_11_PK
Type of course
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
Pawel.kochmanski@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
4
elective
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
L–2
T–2
Hours per semester
L – 30
T – 30
Objectives of the course
General knowledge about methods and techniques of materials investigation (structure and
properties), abilities of method selection and interpretation of results, sample preparation,
limitations of the methods
Entry requirements
Knowledge of general physics, materials science, physical metallurgy
Course contents
Light Microscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy Atomic Force Microscopy. Transmission Electron
Microscopy. Energy−Dispersive X−Ray Spectroscopy. Wavelenght − Dispersive X−Ray
Spectroscopy. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy. X−Ray Diffraction, Nanoindentation
Assessment methods
oral / written exam
Recommended readings
o Goldstain J.I., Newbury D.E., Echlin P., Joy D.C., Fiori C., Lifshin E.: Scaning electron
microscopy and X-ray microanalysis, 3rd ed, Springer Verlag, 2003
o AR Clarke and CN Eberhardt, Microscopy Techniques for Materials Science, Woodhead
Publishing Limited, Cambridge England 2000.
o Fischer-Cripps, A.C. Nanoindentation. (Springer: New York), 2004.
o ISO 14577-2 - Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters. Part 2:
Verification and calibration of testing machines. Section 4: Direct verification and
calibration.
o Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization. Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films. Editor: Lee E.
Fitzpatrick, USA 1992.
o R. Jenkins and R.L. Snyder (1996):Introduction to X-ray Powder Diffractometry,
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o J. Wiley and Sons, Inc. (New York, USA) ISBN 0 -471 -51339 -3
Additional information
laboratory groups – max 6 persons
Course title
METALLIC MATERIALS
Teaching method
lecture / Laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
prof. ndzw. dr hab. inż. W. Jasiński
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
walenty.jasinski@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_12_WJ
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Laboratory – 2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Laboratory – 30
Objectives of the course
The student receives a broad spectrum of information on the metallic materials used in the
modern world
Entry requirements
mathematics, physics, chemistry, technical mechanics, strength of materials
Course contents
Carbon steels. Strengthening mechanism in carbon structural steels. Engineering steels. Tool
steel alloys. Stainless steels. Corrosion resistant metals. Creep resistant Fe-, Ni- and Co-based
alloys. Intermetallic compounds. Precipitation hardened steel. Wear resistant steels and cast
iron. Common nonferrous alloys. Alloys for special applications.
Assessment methods
- written exam
- grade
Recommended readings
1. Metals Handbook. American Society for Metals, Ohio.
2. Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, Mitchel E. Bever, Pergamon Press
3. Materials Science and Technology. A Comprehensive Treatment, P.W. Cohan, P.
Haasen, E.J. Kramer
4. Metallurgy Fundamentals, Daniel A. Brandt, The Goodheart-Wilkox Company, inc. 1992
5. Inroduction to Enginering Materialas, Veron John, Macmillan , 1992
6. Enginering materials Technology, W. Bolton, 1989
7. Mechanical properties of crystalline and noncrystaline solids, Urusovskaya A.A., Sangwal K.,
Politechnika Lubelska, 2001
8. Enginering Materials, V.B. John, Macmillay, 1990
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Additional information
Number of students in the group 10.
Course title
FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE
Teaching method
lecture / laboratory
Person responsible for
the course
dr inż. M. Ustasiak
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
mieczyslaw.ustasiak@zut.edu
.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
IIM_13_MU
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
S1
Semester
winter
Language of
instruction
English
Hours per week
Lecture - 2
Laboratory - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Laboratory - 15
Objectives of the course
Student receives the knowledge on plastic deformation, theory of dislocations, elastic and
nonelastic mechanism of fracture, the purpose and condition of applying the stress intensity
factor, COD and the Rice integral; the kinds of loading, the fractography and different kinds of
fracture.
Entry requirements
The basis of crystallography, elastic mechanics, the theory of strength materials, the basic
knowledge of metals.
Course contents
Lattice and lattice defects. Elements of theory of dislocations. Elasticity and plasticity of
metals. Linear elastic. Fracture mechanics. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Fracture
mechanics of metals. Fatigue metals and stress corrosion cracking. Creep and stress rupture.
Fractography.
Assessment methods
written exam
Recommended readings
D.Hull Introducton to Dislocations. Pergamon Press 1975
D.Hull,D.J.Bacon Introduction to Dislocations Butterworth 2007
A.S.Tettelman,A.J.McEvily, Jr Fracture ot Structura Materials
G.E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, International Student Edition
John Wiley, Metais Handbook.
Anderson T.L., Fracture Mechanics. Fundamentals and Aplications, Taylor & Francig, 2005
Additional information
Number of students in a group max 10
Course title
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Teaching method
Lecture and five laboratory experiments
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Person responsible for
the course
Dr. Hab. Janusz Typek
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
typjan@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WIMiM_1_JT
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures 2h + lab 2h
Hours per semester
Lecture 30h + lab 30h
Objectives of the course
Knowledge of basic classes of functional and multifunctional materials. Understanding of
dependence of their specific properties on their structure. Ability of selection of materials and
their structure for given practical applications.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Assessment methods
Basic knowledge of solid materials and electromagnetism is expected. Knowledge of
condensed matter physics on the level of typical undergraduate course is highly useful but not
required.
Electronic structure of materials (band structure in crystalline solids, classification of materials
based on their electronic structure). Semiconducting materials (basic properties of
semiconductors, transport properties, heterostructures and their applications). Magnetic
materials (magnetic ordering, magnetic materials: metals, alloys, ferromagnetic oxides, and
compounds, magnetic resonance). Functional nanomaterials. Lab experiments with solar cells,
ferroelectrics, ferromagnets, paramagnets.
Laboratory reports (75%) and home prepared essay on selected subject of lab experiments
(25%).
1.
Recommended readings
2.
Handbook of Nanophysics: Functional nanomaterials, ed. Klaus D. Sattler, CRC Press
2011
Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics, F. Duan, J. Guojun, World Scientific 2005
Additional information
The group should be less than 10 students
Course title
PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Teaching method
Lecture and four laboratory experiments
Person responsible for
the course
Dr. Hab. Janusz Typek
E-mail address to the
person responsible for
the course
typjan@zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WIMiM_2_JT
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
S1
Semester
Winter or summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lectures 2h + lab 1h
Hours per semester
Lectures 30h + lab 15h
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Objectives of the course
To understand physical ideas and issues associated with renewable forms of energy. To gain
experience in dealing with practical applications.
Entry requirements
General knowledge of physics and mathematics. Ability to perform laboratory measurements,
general knowledge of measurement techniques and basics of data processing.
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction to solar energy. Introduction to photovoltaic, band structure of solid
state, photovoltaic effect, characteristics of the solar cells. Wind energy-wind power, Betz’
law, basic parameters of the wind, wind turbines. Water energy, ocean energy (OTEC, tidal,
wave, salinity difference), conversion of water energy. Origin of geothermal energy,
geothermal energy systems, heat pumps. Biomass energy and biomass energy systems.
Technologies devoted to storage and transfer. Fuel cells.Four laboratory experiments with:
photovoltaic solar cells, heat pump, solar collector, fuel cell
Assessment methods
Laboratory reports (65%) and home prepared essay on selected subject (35%).
Recommended readings
1.
2.
B. Sorensen, Renewable energy, Elsevier 2011
Renewable energy focus handbook , Elsevier 2009
Additional information
The group should be less than 10 students
Course title
FINAL PROJECT
Semester
Winter/summer
Additional information
For datailed information please contact faculty coordinator – dr Anna Majrzycka,
anna.majchrzycka@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
8
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