Scientific Research and Technology O er
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Scientific Research and Technology O er
The Wrocław University of Technology for Business Scientific Research and Technology Offer www.pwr.wroc.pl Introduction The Wrocław University of Technology is consistently implementing its strategy based on transfer of knowledge to economy, initiating innovation and co-operation with businesses, local administration units as well as research centres. Building relations between the educational institution and business in a systemic manner brings mutual benefits and often leads to implementation of groundbreaking and non-standard solutions. From the Polish Patent Office’s report, published in 2012, it transpires that it is the higher education bodies that own the largest number of patents, outperforming entities including research institutes. The Wrocław University of Technology is unquestionably a leader in this field. Over the last five years, it has filed about 600 patent applications, many of which are an outcome of co-operation between the worlds of science and business. The university’s laboratories, boasting unique equipment and specialized apparatuses as well as an excellent knowledge base, manage to meet even the most complex orders involving study result analyses and design and production of prototypes. They have entitlements including calibration of devices and offer studies as well as services involving assessment of products’, systems’ and installations’ conformity with the standards in force in the European Union. In this publication, entitled “The Wrocław University of Technology for Business. Scientific Research and Technology Offer”, we present possibilities for external entities of entering into co-operation with the University’s research units. The offer has been encapsulated in a systematized form, thus allowing easy access to content of interest as well as contact information pertaining to the units which offer comprehensive scientific research services. Individuals and other entities interested in co-operation with the Wrocław University of Technology are requested to contact particular laboratories or the Scientific Research Department: [email protected]. introduction 3 Table of Contents Faculty of Architecture.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 3D Laser Scanning Technology.........................................................................................................................................................9 Physical and chemical research in the field of restoration of historical structures.........................................................................9 Faculty of Civil Engineering.................................................................................................................................................... 10 Laboratory and in-situ tests of products and construction structural elements............................................................................10 Tests and assessment of materials for construction of transport facilities and their comprehensive diagnostics........................10 In-situ tests of mechanical and thermal properties of soils............................................................................................................11 Field and laboratory studies of hydro-engineering, road and railway structures............................................................................11 Basic tests of soils’ hydrogeological paramaters. Modelling of hydrogeological, geological, deposit-related and environmental parameters (2D and 3D spatial analysis).........................................................................................................................................12 Faculty of Chemistry.............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Multielemental analysis..................................................................................................................................................................12 Structural studies............................................................................................................................................................................13 Design, synthesis and studies of catalysts and adsorbents............................................................................................................13 Biogas desulphurisation and enrichment........................................................................................................................................14 Cracking waste polyolefines to liquid fuels.....................................................................................................................................14 Analysis of petroleum products.......................................................................................................................................................14 The technology of dry coating of microparticles with use of spout-fluid bed apparatus................................................................15 Studies of polymeric materials........................................................................................................................................................15 Membrane processes.......................................................................................................................................................................15 Bioreactors.......................................................................................................................................................................................16 Faculty of Electronics............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Research and assessment of electromagnetic compatibility of devices, systems and installations and efficiency of material and casing screening.....................................................................................................................................................17 Antenna designing and measurements..........................................................................................................................................17 The terahertz technique..................................................................................................................................................................18 Calibration of gauges and probes for measurements of the electromagnetic field. Measurements of the electromagnetic field for the purposes of OSH and environmental protection..........................................................................................................18 Laser micromachining.....................................................................................................................................................................18 Fiber lasers and amplifiers..............................................................................................................................................................19 Analogue, digital and mixed signal electronic circuits and systems................................................................................................19 Laser-fiber vibrometry.....................................................................................................................................................................20 Architectural and constructional acoustics, sound systems and noise protection..........................................................................20 Contactless measurements of vibrations by means of laser vibrometry, analysis of vibrations and noise.....................................21 Diagnostics of machines with use of acoustics and vibroacoustic methods...................................................................................21 Assessment of lossy sound compression quality............................................................................................................................22 Ultrasound imaging of internal structure of various media. Development of ultrasound converters oriented at operation in various media..........................................................................................................................................................22 Phonoscopy and automatic speaker verification.............................................................................................................................22 Studies of loudness of radio and TV programmes...........................................................................................................................23 DSP processors, programmable systems.........................................................................................................................................23 Thermovision...................................................................................................................................................................................24 Measurements of basic electrical quantities...................................................................................................................................24 Optical spectroscopy........................................................................................................................................................................24 Telemedical monitoring...................................................................................................................................................................24 Physical simulation of human lungs...............................................................................................................................................25 Design and optimization of computer networks.............................................................................................................................25 Programmable digital systems........................................................................................................................................................25 Computer graphics and image processing.......................................................................................................................................26 Production quality monitoring.........................................................................................................................................................26 4 Process modelling and interface pogramming................................................................................................................................26 Industrial robot controlling..............................................................................................................................................................27 Prototyping and measurements of electronic devices applied in automatics.................................................................................27 Dispersed systems of industrial automatics...................................................................................................................................27 Certified KNX Technology Training Centre.......................................................................................................................................28 Faculty of Electrical Engineering............................................................................................................................................ 28 Monitoring and diagnostics of electrical drives and machines........................................................................................................28 Processing, analysis and visualization of electrical and magnetic value measuring signals...........................................................28 Tests of electromagnetic compatibility. Measurements and professional assessment of electric energy......................................29 Electrical machines and converter systems for converting renewable energy.................................................................................30 Control of moder drive systems.......................................................................................................................................................30 Electrical machines – simulations, design and implementation.....................................................................................................30 Automation of industrial processes................................................................................................................................................31 Diagnostics of insulation systems of high voltage devices.............................................................................................................31 Materials tests – new insulating materials.....................................................................................................................................32 Electromagnetic materials, applied electrostatics – measurements, production and tests of active and multifunctional dielectric materials..........................................................................................................................................................................32 Magnetron sputtering......................................................................................................................................................................33 Measurement and analysis of photovoltaic cells’ parameters........................................................................................................33 Monitoring of electrical energy quality and signal analysis.............................................................................................................33 Electrical engineering, low-power electrical couplers......................................................................................................................34 Expert analyses in the area of operation and design of electrical power engineering security automation....................................34 Expert analyses of dispersed renewable energy power plants’ impact on the distribution network..............................................35 Analyses of steady states of the electrical power engineering system...........................................................................................35 Research and evaluation of electrical risks......................................................................................................................................36 Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology..................................................................................................................... 36 Research and diagnostics of conveyor belts and their connections................................................................................................36 Innovative solutions in conveyor transport, decreasing drive energy consumption and increasing durability and functionality of subassemblies and elements......................................................................................................................................................37 Research into working environment, impact of industrial plants on the environment (dust, noise)..............................................37 Economic and financial analyses of projects, investment enterprises and companies together with profitability and risk analysis..............................................................................................................................................................................38 Three-dimensional modelling of deposits, designing open-pit and underground mines, as well as recultivation projects; planning and optimizing extraction.................................................................................................................................................38 Specialist geodetic measurements of engineering facilities. Forecasting deformations of rock mass surface in the mining and post-minig areas...........................................................................................................................................................38 Construction and implementation of spatial information systems. Analysis of spatial data in GIS...............................................39 Studies of medicinal raw materials, thermal waters and salt-springs, underground waters, rock raw materials, extraterrestial raw materials and cosmic matter, natural radioactivity, mineral, chemical and isotopic composition of the environment...........39 Recycling of minerals and waste.....................................................................................................................................................40 Faculty of Environmental Engineering................................................................................................................................... 40 Environment and ecotoxicological expert opinions in areas designed for development and degraded ones..................................40 Identification of pollutants emitted to the air in fuel combustion, including biomass, in mind with methods of their elimination..........................................................................................................................................................................41 Identification of aerosol and odorants in mind with methods of their elimination from the environment....................................41 Application of spatial analyses of measurement data, modelling of the atmospheric pollution concentration field, receptor modelling and advanced statistical analyses to assess environmental consequences...................................................................41 Efficient and ecological heat and cold supply..................................................................................................................................41 Energetic efficiency of buildings and heating systems. Engergetic characteristics of buildings.....................................................42 Assessment of design solutions and expert opinions on heating systems in individual, industrial and municipal structures. Concepts, basic, referential and substitute solutions of heating systems......................................................................................42 Technical assistance in the decision-making process concerning thermal modernization of buildings..........................................43 Removing of oxides and heavy metals from carbon combustion gases .........................................................................................43 Mobile Laboratory of Temperature and Flow Measurements..........................................................................................................43 5 6 Faculty of Computer Science and Management...................................................................................................................... 44 Design and testing decision algorithms in complex and uncertain systems...................................................................................44 Application of semantic metadata to analyse data from new perspectives...................................................................................44 Large scale image database search.................................................................................................................................................45 Medical decision support systems...................................................................................................................................................45 Automatic speech recognition.........................................................................................................................................................45 Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering........................................................................................................................ 46 Materials science for energy systems..............................................................................................................................................46 Technologies of combustion, gasification, pyrolysis (including carbonation and torification) and valorization of solid fuels, waste and biofuels....................................................................................................................................................47 Boiler technology, milling installations, advanced tests on boilers and milling installations, fuel storage and handling equipment.......................................................................................................................................................................................47 Use of fuels, selection and characterization of fuels and fuel mixtures.........................................................................................47 Purification of boiler fumes from gas contamination (SO2, NOx, CO2) and mercury using the semi-dry conterflow reactor...........48 High-temperature crystallization of inorganic compounds from aqueous solutions in a new type of continuous pressure crystallizer.........................................................................................................................................................................48 Neural cogeneration control............................................................................................................................................................49 Experimental tests in an aerodynamic water tunnel, simulation tests in the field of aerodynamics and material durability, recording of phenomena and processes with a high speed camera.................................................................................................49 Numerical modelling of heat-flow phenomena taking place in industrial installations, modelling of flood waves, quick parallel calculations on graphics cards...................................................................................................................................50 Examination of tightness, determination of flow characteristics of industrial valves....................................................................50 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering......................................................................................................................................... 50 Kinematic and strength analysis of mechanical and biomechanical structures..............................................................................51 Hydraulic drive and control, vibroacoustics, numerical methods....................................................................................................51 Experimental and simulation tests in engineering machines and industrial vehicle engineering...................................................52 Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Numerical methods in construction analysis................................................................................53 Logistics, long-distance transport and industrial transport technologies.......................................................................................54 Design, simulation tests, and construction of mechanisms and mechatronic systems.................................................................54 Tests of friction and consumption of construction materials (polymer, metallic) and lubricants...................................................55 Research, scientific and technical development, design and implementation of engineering solutions in the area of durability, energy consumption, ecology and IT technologies of combustion engines and motor vehicles.....................................................55 Laser cutting technology of polymeric materials. Temperature measurement technology............................................................56 Research methods of experimental mechanics and structure of body models as well as mathematical modelling of materials’ damage processes......................................................................................................................................................56 High-pressure tests, composite materials processing....................................................................................................................57 Production of functional materials using the zol-gel method and testing the morphology and crystalline structure of preparations................................................................................................................................................................................58 Measurements and microwave heating in foundry engineering......................................................................................................58 Welding, soldering, glueing, pressure welding, thermal spraying and cladding technologies. Making welded, soldered, glued and pressure welded connections. Spraying ceramic and metal layers. Layer cladding.........................................................58 Plastic forming................................................................................................................................................................................59 Optimizing removal manufacturing techniques together with geometric values metrology..........................................................59 Advanced Production Systems - CAMT...........................................................................................................................................60 CAD CAM FEM Technology Planning...........................................................................................................................................60 Reverse Engineering....................................................................................................................................................................61 Virtual Reality.............................................................................................................................................................................61 Rapid Product Development Technologies..................................................................................................................................62 Technological Process Planning...................................................................................................................................................62 Simulation modelling and manufacturing systems optimization...............................................................................................63 Integrated IT solutions for industry.............................................................................................................................................63 Lean Manufacturing....................................................................................................................................................................64 Quality management...................................................................................................................................................................64 Manufacturing machines design and optimization.....................................................................................................................64 Automatics and robotics.............................................................................................................................................................65 Systems of vision inspection and optical 2D/3D measurements................................................................................................65 Laser macro- and micro- processing technology for manufacturing...........................................................................................66 Laser cladding technology...........................................................................................................................................................66 Plasma spray coatings.................................................................................................................................................................67 Material-oriented and mechanical research into technological processes..................................................................................67 CNC cutting technologies............................................................................................................................................................67 Oscillation measurement and analysis............................................................................................................................................68 Extrusion, injection..........................................................................................................................................................................68 Research into construction materials and constructions................................................................................................................68 Determination of mechanical properties of tissues (bones, muscles, blood vessels, spinal cord, etc.) and biomaterials as well as research into biomechanical systems.............................................................................................................................69 Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology................................................................................................................... 69 Characterization of nanostructures with optical techniques...........................................................................................................69 Characterization of semiconductor devices.....................................................................................................................................70 Photovoltaics...................................................................................................................................................................................70 Quantum cryptography....................................................................................................................................................................70 Obtaining porous glass-based ferroic nanocomposites...................................................................................................................70 Obtaining ferroic ceramic materials.................................................................................................................................................71 Speciality optic fibers, optic fiber sensors.......................................................................................................................................71 Optical measurements, optical tweezers........................................................................................................................................71 Measurements of eye properties, ophthalmic diagnosis.................................................................................................................72 Optical measurement methods, characteristics of biomaterials and biological objects.................................................................72 Nanomedicine..................................................................................................................................................................................73 Photochemical characterization of biological objects.....................................................................................................................73 Nanoscale biomeasurements..........................................................................................................................................................74 Electrical methods of study. Computer modelling and analysis. Electroporation of lipid membranes...........................................74 Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics.................................................................................................................. 75 MEMS cesium optical microcell technology.....................................................................................................................................75 Microfluidic systems for DNA analysis............................................................................................................................................75 Lab-on-chip instruments for electrophoretic DNA analysis............................................................................................................76 Microcreation technology................................................................................................................................................................76 Other Research and Support Units......................................................................................................................................... 77 Wrocław Centre for Networking and Supercomputing....................................................................................................................77 Wrocław Centre for Technology Transfer.........................................................................................................................................77 Academic Entrepreneurship Incubator of the Wrocław University of Technology..........................................................................77 Centre for Continuous Education.....................................................................................................................................................78 Scientific Research Department......................................................................................................................................................78 Office of Intellectual Property and Patent Information...................................................................................................................78 Standards Information Point...........................................................................................................................................................79 The Main Library and Scientific Information Centre........................................................................................................................79 Accredited Laboratories ........................................................................................................................................................ 80 Key words INDEX................................................................................................................................................................... 82 7 3D scanning and modelling is a very useful method enabling one to perform quick recording of data of even most sophisticated historical structures … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Faculty of Architecture faculty of architecture The Faculty of Architecture conducts research into: • architecture of complexes and facilities related to locations of work, living, culture and recreation, • interior, ergonomy and industrial forms architecture • regional architecture, regionalism in the Sudetes, spatial planning in touristic villages, • restoration of historical antique architecture, medieval architecture and town planning in Silesia, protection and restoration of technical monuments, • theory and technology of restoration of architectural objects, urban systems, historical garden and park systems, • landscape architecture and environmental protection, green space planning, recreation and sport, cultural landscape revalorization, • planning of housing systems, housing settlements, spatial development plans, • spatial and regional planning, • development and implementation of computer methods and technologies used in spatial and urban planning, • new forms of constructional systems and long span roofs, • painting, sculpture and graphics. 8 The Faculty of Architecture of the Wrocław University of Technology offers expert services within the scope of its research activity, including: • architectural as well as construction-architectural expert opinions • restoration expert opinions and guidelines, • archaeological and archaeological-restoration research, • opinions and joint presentations regarding architectural and urban designs and planning documentation, • identification studies on architecture and planning for purposes of sustainable development, • functional and utility programming, • architectural designs, • designs of local plans and other urban studies, • analyses and studies in the area of regional planning. The Faculty of Architecture has been significantly experienced in cooperation with entities of local administration, development of diversified urban studies as well as in providing architectural stocktaking services and redevelopment of housing buildings for the needs of disabled persons. The team of the Faculty’s researchers consists mostly of experienced practitioners in the field of constructional planning, architects and engineers, among whom there are many authors of awarded architectural and urban projects. Apart from restoration research, the laboratories of the Faculty of Architecture make use of unique equipment in co-operation with indu- stry, notably in the field of 3D imaging, needed for fast data recording in hard access structures as well as micro- and macro-examination of deformations. The Department of Spatial Planning conducts research into the theory and practice of spatial planning including the following: • analytical studies of settlement structures and spatial behaviours of populations and economic entities, • studies of demographic processes, population migrations and socio-cultural phenomena of a spatial character, both on an urban and regional scales, in mind with economic changes and environmental protection, • methods of computer support for decision making in spatial planning (GIS systems), • methodology of developing planning projects, • planning transport systems, • studies of participation and social communication in the process of spatial planning. The Research Unit of Environment Shaping conducts studies and projects in the areas of architecture and landscape architecture: concept and detailed designs, studies, analyses, tests, assessments and training sessions. It has carried out the following works for Wrocław ZKŚ administrative district: A revalorization strategy for Wrocław’s Szczytnicki Park, A program-oriented and spatial concept for the Chinese Garden in Wrocław, Assessment of the impact of the planned strategic undertakings in Szczytnicki Park in the area of the Centennial Hall; A feasibility study and a study of the potential of the Marina – Wrocław tourist and recreation marina, A strategy of development for ports as well as sailing and motor boat marinas in the area of the Wrocław Water Junction. The Construction Research Unit of the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning conducts project and research work in the area of broadly understood construction shaping. The workroom of Spatial Construction Shaping operating at the Research Unit is equipped, both software- and hardware-wise, to meet the demands of modelling of membrane systems, spatial lattice structures and lattice-tension as well as shell structures. The researchers at the Unit have considerable experience in development of concepts as well as building permit and detailed designs of complex public utility, industrial, educational and residential buildings. One of their scopes of interest is acoustic screens for roads and motorways, for which patent pending solutions have been developed. The Scientific School of Habitat, operating at the Research Unit of Housing Design offers the following areas of scientific and researchoriented co-operation for business entities: • housing architecture and the cultural identity of the region , • humanization and modernization of the housing environment (from small housing estates to downtown urban blocks and prefabricated housing estates, etc.). • man – dwelling – living space, • sustainable housing architecture, • social habitats. dean: Prof. Elżbieta Trocka-Leszczyńska, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Architect ul. B. Prusa 53/55, 50-317 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 62 08, fax +48 71 321 24 48 e-mail: [email protected] www.wa.pwr.wroc.pl www.wa.pwr.wroc.pl 3D laser scanning technology 3D scanning and modelling is a very useful method enabling one to perform quick recording of data of even most sophisticated historical structures and excavation sites for purposes of research, archive documentation or project documentation. The usability of 3D scanning is proved in spatial planning and urban complexes management. This technology is currently the only method for effective acquisition of data for purposes of generating 3D models of cities and housing complexes, time- and cost-wise. application The Laboratory of 3D Scanning and Modelling can provide services involving 3D scanning and modelling for purposes of road construction industry, civil engineering, processing, chemical and petrochemical industries and extractive industry. LabScan 3D performs works for purposes of crisis management, military, criminology, etc. as well as contemporary archaeology and artwork restoration. The laboratory is equipped with unique measuring solutions offered by Leica Geosystems and a wide range of software for 3D modelling. Apart from the laboratory, there is also the Teaching Center of HDS Scanning offering training sessions on 3D laser scanning with use of Leica Hds technology, developed by means of the applications of Leica Cyclone and CloudWorx as well as training sessions on 3D modelling in the Bentley MicroStation environment. research facilities The Laboratory of 3D Scanning and Modelling www.labscan3d.pwr.wroc.pl Associate Prof. Jacek Kościuk, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Architect Institute of Architecture, Art and Technology tel. +48 71 320 62 24 e-mail: [email protected] Physical and chemical research in the field of restoration of historical structures The Technology and Restoration Laboratory was established in order to develop new methods and research programmes consisting of standardised and not standardised research methods and patterns. In total, research conducted by the Laboratory is focused on practical performance of services in the area of technological and restoration research of historical structures. These are technologi- • • • • • • • • • composition of paint layers, vehicles and varnish, analysis of natural and artificial stones, plaster, masonry, and stuccowork mortar, paint layers, build-up identification, salinity degree of porous materials (natural stones, brick, masonry, plaster and stuccowork mortar), quantitative and qualitative analysis of soluble salts, dampness of walls and interiors, absorbability of porosity of porous materials, resistograph analyses of wood condition, petrographic analyses, restoration related expert opinions. application Physical and chemical studies of building and restoration materials: • thermal analysis (TG/DTA), • scanning microscopy, X-ray microanalysis (SEM/EDS), • determination of elements by means of atomic absorption spectroscopy, • analysis with use of the capillary electroforesis method, • gas chromatography. research facilities Technology and Restoration Laboratory www.wa.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Teresa Dziedzic, Ph. D., Eng. Architect Instutute of History of Architecture, Arts and Technology tel. +48 71 320 62 24 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of architecture contact information cal research of building materials (brick, stone, wood) restoration materials (pigments, paintings supports, backgrounds, gilts, silver-plates) and typical technological research (stratigraphy, salinity, dampness, microbiology): 9 The Institute of Civil Engineering conducts research and provides services for commercial entities within the area of tests of materials and diagnostics of transport facilities … Scientific Research and Technology Offer faculty of civil engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering 10 The Faculty of Civil Engineering consists of three specialist institutes offering a wide range of scientific and research work opportunities in practically all constructional areas: • The Institute of Building Engineering – tests of raw materials and construction materials, destructive and non-destructive tests of constructions made of wood, concrete, reinforced concrete, steel, brick elements and pre-pressed elements; analyses and optimizations of power consumption in structures; expert opinions and expertise concerning technical conditions of buildings and structures; building permit designs, technological and technology-organizational designs; real estate valuation. Institute website: www.ib.pwr.wroc.pl. • The Geotechnology and Hydrotechnology Institute – studies of composition and characteristics of soil, evaluation of soil usability for construction purposes, model and field studies of hydro-technical structures, tests of river-beds and their protection elements, hydrometric and hydraulic measurements, geodetic and photogrammetric inventory, scientific supervision over earthwork, expert opinions and assessment of hydrotechnical structures’ technical conditions. Institute website: www.geotechnika.pwr.wroc.pl. • The Institute of Civil Engineering – offers comprehensive scientific and research services as well as expert opinions on the construction of roads, airports, railways, urban rail transport facilities, bridges, urban underground structures and statics, dynamics and strength of engineering structures; laboratory and field tests of transport infrastructure; commissioning tests, test loads, scientific supervision over building works; expert opinions and assessments of engineering structures’ technical condition. Institute website: www.iil.pwr.wroc.pl. Laboratory and in-situ tests of products and construction structural elements The Testing Laboratory of the Institute of Building Engineering conducts laboratory and in-situ tests of products and structural elements (structures made of steel, brick, stone, wood, reinforced concrete, pre-pressed concrete structures, including historical structures) and various research in the area of physics of structures with use of high tech equipment. Moreover, the laboratory performs research within the area of optimal modification of cement materials with chemical additives and research focused on determination of ingredients of types of ordinary, high-strength and self-consolidating concrete applied in various classes of exposure according to PN-EN 206-1:2003 standard. The research offer also covers tests of characteristics of ready-mixed, special type and pre-cast concrete, as well as tests of technical characteristics of natural stones, preparation of typical and special mortars and tests of their physical and strength-related characteristics as well as qualitative tests of various types of cement. application • • • • Tests of construction elements and structures with a view to assessing technical condition and load-carrying capacity of any types of construction facilities, analysis of heat energy consumption in housing, public and industrial buildings and research into optimization of energy consumption and thermal and dampness diagnostics of divisional structures, restoration and reinforcement of historical structures made of wood, brick and stone – tests, expert opinions and design work, studies of mechanical, physical and chemical characteristics of constructional materials. research facilities Testing Laboratory of the Institute of Building Engineering www.ib.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The Testing Laboratory of the Institute of Building Engineering at the Wrocław University of Technology is equipped with a management system implemented in accordance with the PN-EN ISO/1 EC 17025:2005 standard. It is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (no. AB 455). Two workrooms of the Laboratory have an accreditation: The Construction Laboratory and The Concrete Technology Laboratory. The scope of the accreditation of the research laboratory is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. The Laboratory is a full member of The Association of Polish Research Laboratories POLLAB, which is a member of the European Federation of National Associations of Measurement, Testing and Analytical Laboratories EUROLAB, and a full member of the Polish ISO 9000 Forum. contact information Prof. Jerzy Jasieńko, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Building Engineering tel. +48 71 320 23 65, fax +48 71 322 14 65 e-mail: [email protected] Tests and assessment of materials for construction of transport facilities and their comprehensive diagnostics The Institute of Civil Engineering conducts research and provides services for commercial entities within the area of tests of materials and diagnostics of transport facilities. It conducts research into construction of roads, airports, bridges, railways, undergro- dean: Prof. Jerzy Hoła, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. pl. Grunwaldzki 11, 50-377 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 23 45, fax +48 71 320 34 54 e-mail: [email protected] www.wbliw.pwr.wroc.pl www.wbliw.pwr.wroc.pl und structures as well as special structures. The Institute boasts a laboratory equipped with testing tools for diagnostics of the above mentioned facilities within the area of statics and dynamics tests. The laboratory is equipped with portable equipment for field diagnostics. application Tests are performed in the area of road and airport construction. Diagnostics is performed for asphalt mixes, concrete, break-stone, asphalts, cements, natural soils and soils stabilised with binders. Moreover, diagnostics of road and airport surfaces is performed in the area of load-carrying capability, smoothness and macrotexture. The Testing Laboratory of Transport Infrastructure Facilities (LBOIT) performs works within the area of diagnostics of bridge facilities and their dynamics and statics analyses. Also, test loads of bridge facilities are performed. The laboratory is equipped with portable tools for diagnostics of ducts and other underground construction facilities. Diagnostics of railroads, railroad beds and special constructional facilities, such as cold storages and high buildings is performed within the area of statics and dynamics of loads. Tests are performed for specific facilities for purposes of assessment of concordance with the harmonized European standards and within the scope of individual requirements of manufacturers and international standards. The quality of tests performed in LBOIT in accordance with the PN-EN ISO/ IEC 17025 standard is confirmed with the PCA accreditation no. AB 1211. research facilities Testing Laboratory of Transport Infrastructure Facilities the basis of the so-called cone penetration test (CPT). In such a test, a CPT probe penetrates the ground to a maximum possible depth. This test is accompanied with measurement of the porous pressure of ground waters and speed of transverse waves propagation in soil. The type of soil and its basic strength parameters are determined as a result of the CPT test. Thermal properties of the soil - specific heat, thermal conductivity and diffusion resistance - are evaluated on the basis of field tests with use of a single-needle or a twin-needle probe. application Assessment of the properties of soil in terms of its suitability for the foundation of buildings (deep and shallow foundation). Assessment of the technical condition of levees and ground/earth structures. research facilities Laboratory of Soil Mechanics www.igh.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Dariusz Łydżba, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Geotechnics and Hydrotechnology Institute Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction tel. +48 71 328 48 14 e-mail: [email protected] www.iil.pwr.wroc.pl The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation, accreditation no. AB 1211. The scope of accreditation is specified at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Prof. Antoni Szydło, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Civil Engineering tel. +48 71 320 23 52, fax +48 71 328 18 89 e-mail: [email protected] In-situ tests of mechanical and thermal properties of soils The Department of Geomechanics and Underground Construction provides laboratory and in-situ studies of mechanical and thermal properties of soils. Mechanical properties of soils are evaluated on Field and laboratory studies of of hydro-engineering, road and railway structures Laboratory studies of structures carried out with use of largesize hydraulic models, with a full representation of valid similarity criteria of the phenomena tested. Depending on the research purpose, models are built with a solid or movable bed. Detailed structure tests are conducted in hydraulic flume with models of a given structure’s sectors. application Model testing is required by the legal regulations in force, thus each designed hydro-engineering structure must be tested on a physical model, with respect to its traffic capacity and in terms of conditions of dissipation of excessive energy at the lower station. Completion of all tests provides the so-called operational safety of every hydro-engineering structure. Modelling studies of weirs and dams, sediment transport in rivers and channels. Model testing is carried out with use of the curren- faculty of civil engineering additional information 11 The Laboratory of Structural Analysis was founded to extend the collaboration between research groups from different universities and to increase their attractiveness as partners … Scientific Research and Technology Offer tly required standard for the research laboratory equipment, e.g. a PEMS probe to measure water velocity. research facilities Hydraulic Laboratory www.igh.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Tomasz Strzelecki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Geotechnology and Hydrotechnology Department of Water Engineering and Geodesy tel. +48 71 320 24 87, fax +48 71 328 48 14 e-mail: [email protected] Basic tests of soils’ hydrogeological parameters. Modelling of hydrogeological, geological, deposit-related and environmental parameters (2D and 3D spatial analysis) The Department of Geology and Environmental Engineering conducts the following tests: • studies of hydrogeological parameters in the Laboratory of Hydrogeology such as water bleeding, capillarity and soil permeability coefficients, • spatial analyses (2D, 3D) of geological, hydrogeological, chemical, environmental, deposit-related and technological parameters of soils, rocks, waste, surface water and groundwater. The research methods are based on applied statistics and GIS (Geographical Information System). faculty of chemistry application 12 The results of the studies can be used for development of environmental data bases for geological and mining engineering, in development of forecasting models in hydrological, soil and water as well as the deposit-related environment. Geostatistical methods (functions of the variogram, covariance and estimation methods) can be used in solving problems of geology and mining (deposits geology, engineering geology, mining), environmental analysis (environmental protection, environmental geology) as well as in urban planning and waste management. research facilities Laboratory of Hydrogeology www.igh.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Barbara Namysłowska-Wilczyńska Ph.D. Institute of Geotechnology and Hydrotechnology Department of Engineering and Environmental Geology tel. +48 71 320 36 84, mobile +48 600 035 216 fax +48 71 328 48 14 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Chemistry The Faculty of Chemistry was established at the same time as the Wrocław University of Technology under the edict of August 24, 1945 as one of the four faculties of the University. The Faculty of Chemistry started its operation in the buildings of the former German Technical University thanks to the generosity of first Polish settlers, mostly linked with the Lviv University of Technology prior to the outbreak of the World War II. The faculty continued the traditions of the Lviv University of Technology, however with development of new majors and close co-operation with the national industry. Initially focused on education of engineers for the industry of Lower Silesia, the faculty gradually gained greater and greater scientific importance, becoming one of the leading scientific centres not only in the region, but also country-wide. The Faculty of Chemistry conducts advanced research into chemistry and technology of fuels, inorganic products, polymers, chemistry of surfactants, chemical metallurgy, environmental protection, biochemistry and microbiology, physical and theoretical chemistry and chemical IT. It is equipped with innovative, high tech testing tools. The Faculty teaches students at first degree engineering studies and second degree master studies within the area of the five course programmes: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, Material Engineering and Chemical Technology. Multielemental analysis The Chemical Laboratory of Multielemental Analyses performs analyses for the chemical and food industry, municipal management, agriculture, medicine, veterinary, zootechnics, and forensic medicine. The laboratory provides analytical services for determining the composition and form of inorganic products, such as minerals, fertilizers, feed additives, inorganic salts, waste, waste water, sewage and more. The laboratory specializes in determination of trace amounts of elements (toxic, heavy metals, micronutrients) in environmental and biological materials, including food, animal and plant products as well as in human tissues. The laboratory also deals with determination of unknown composition of the substances within the multielemental analysis system. application The Laboratory specializes in analytical determination of products and wastes used in agricultural production and in environ- dean: Prof. Andrzej Trochimczuk, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 25 64, fax +48 71 320 21 52 e-mail: [email protected] www.wch.pwr.wroc.pl www.wch.pwr.wroc.pl mental protection for the needs of chemical, fertilizer and feed industries, municipal management (sludge, sewage sludge, water), agriculture (soil, fertilizers, feed additives), medicine (tissue, physiological fluids, bones), veterinary, zootechnics and forensic medicine. research facilities Chemical Laboratory of Multielemental Analyses www.lcaw.pwr.wroc.pl ry involve combined research teams of various scientific profiles. The NMR spectrometer is mainly utilized by research teams from the Wrocław University of Technology, the University of Wrocław and the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, which together have created a consortium. The Laboratory also performs analyses for other research centres (e.g. Polish Academy of Science, the Academy of Medicine in Wrocław) and industrial companies (e.g. PCC Rokita SA). research facilities Laboratory of Structural Analysis additional information The Chemical Laboratory of Multielemental Analyses operates within a Management System according to the PN-EN ISO-IEC 17025 standard (certificate of the Polish Centre for Accreditation, no. AB 696) and the testing procedures developed by the Laboratory of Research Procedures since March 28, 2006. The full scope of accreditation is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Prof. Katarzyna Chojnacka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Inorganic Technology and Mineral Fertilizers tel. +48 71 320 24 86, 71 320 31 31 fax +48 71 320 34 69 e-mail: [email protected] Structural studies application The Laboratory of Structural Analysis was established to extend collaboration between research groups from different universities and to increase their attractiveness as partners in European programs. The Laboratory also offers services to industrial companies located in the region. The studies conducted in the Laborato- (tab: Studies and Co-operation/Laboratories) contact information Ewa Rudzińska-Szostak Ph.D. Department of Bioorganic Chemistry tel. +48 71 320 29 97, 71 320 29 52 fax +48 71 320 29 52 e-mail: [email protected] Design, synthesis and studies of catalysts and adsorbents The Laboratory of Catalytic and Adsorption Processes is oriented towards design, synthesis and determination of properties of catalysts and adsorbents. The studies performed include: • determination of properties of solid surfaces (catalysts and adsorbents), • determination of characteristics of the porous structure of sorbents and catalysts, • preparation of sorbents and catalytically active materials, • selection of adsorbents and assessment of their use in petroleum products purification, • selection of adsorbents and assessment of their usability use in gas purification and separation, • selection of adsorbents and assessment of their refining capabilities in water treatment processes, • assessment of the activity of catalysts in model reactions and in processes with the actual substrates in flow reactors and autoclaves (pressure up to 15 Mpa, hydrogenation, hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, reduction of nitrogen oxides, VOC and Cl-VOC), • assessment of photocatalysts’ activity. application Manufacturers and users of adsorbents and catalytically active materials. faculty of chemistry The NMR 600 MHz spectrometer located in the Laboratory of Structural Analysis is equipped with the Cryoprobehead TCI (triple resonance probe 1H/13C/15N, Z-gradient, operating temp. 0oC - 60oC) dedicated to measurements requiring particularly high resolution and sensitivity. Additionally, two other probes are available: TXI – inverse triple resonance probe with Z-gradient coil (1H-observe, 13C/15N-decoupling, 2H-lock, range of temperature: -150oC - 180oC (5mm) TBO – triple resonance probe with Z-gradient coil (BB-observe, 1 H/13C-decoupling, 2H-lock) standard range BB = from 31P to 107Ag, range of temperature: -150oC - 180oC (5mm). All above mentioned probes are dedicated to performing measurements of nuclear magnetic resonance in solutions. www.wch.pwr.wroc.pl 13 Membrane processes are an interesting alternative to traditional methods of substances separation, provided by chemical engineering … Scientific Research and Technology Offer research facilities Laboratory of Catalytic and Adsorption Processes www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Janusz Trawczyński, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology tel. +48 71 320 65 92, 71 320 65 72 fax +48 71 322 15 80 e-mail: [email protected] Biogas desulphurisation and enrichment Biogas from anaerobic digestion containing CO2, N2, CH4 and sulphur compounds is compressed to the pressure of 4-5 bar and heated to 75oC. Then, the gas is desulphurised (removal of H2S and RSH (organic sulphur)) in the adsorbers operating alternately and filled with a catalyst converting H2S and RSH into elemental sulphur. The desulphurised gas is cooled and enriched with methane in a VPSA system. A high methane content gas with not less than 96% vol. of CH4 is produced. Carbon dioxide is sucked from the system under vacuum desorption and ejected into the atmosphere through the gas exchanger. application Biogas plants, municipal wastewater treatment plants research facilities Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of chemistry contact information 14 Prof. Janusz Trawczyński, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology tel. +48 71 320 65 92, 71 320 65 72 fax +48 71 322 15 80 e-mail: [email protected] 150-200 kg of waste polyolefins per hour. The cracking process is performed in a tube reactor equipped with a screw mixer within the temperature range of 400-500 oC. The efficiency of the process is as follows: 80-85 wt % of liquid product (boiling in the temperature range of 20-360 oC), 7.5-10 wt % gaseous product (hydrocarbons C1-C5), the rest is solid carbonaceous residue of a heating value higher than 20 MJ/kg. application Waste utilization companies, fuel oil producers. research facilities Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Jerzy Walendziewski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology tel. +48 71 320 35 51, fax +48 71 320 65 92 e-mail: [email protected] Analysis of petroleum products Determination of properties, composition and chemical structure of fuels, oils, asphalts and bituminous products. Assessment of biodegradation of fuel components and lubricant based oils for business entities and educational purposes. application The Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology performs analyses for entities including PLL LOT Wrocław, MPK Wrocław, PKS Oława, KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., Dolnośląska Spółka Gazownicza and its regional offices, Wrocławskie Przedsiębiorstwo Oczyszczania Spółka Akcyjna, Customs Office in Wrocław, and Petrogaz S.A. research facilities Laboratory of Petroleum Products Analysis Cracking waste polyolefins to liquid fuels Municipal and industrial waste plastics that cannot be mechanically recycled should be submitted to final utilization. A large part of them, polyolefins, composed exclusively of carbon and hydrogen, constitute very good raw material for production of liquid fuels with use of the cracking method. The facility offers a technology for cracking waste polyolefins featuring an output of www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Zbigniew Zych, Eng. Department of Fuels Chemistry and Technology tel. +48 71 320 65 57, mobile +48 609 564 683 e-mail: [email protected] www.wch.pwr.wroc.pl The technology of dry coating of microparticles with use of a spout-fluid bed apparatus The key element of the technology is use of a device for coating fine particles from A, B and C groups in accordance with Geldart’s classification with micropowders and nanopowders. It works in a spout-fluid bed system with diluted bed circulating inside. The apparatus enables dry multi-layer coating of particles of a diameter less than 1 mm, at a low temperature and over a short time (from 1 minute), without use of any solvent. During coating, the dry powder is fed at a constant flow rate, which guarantees obtaining of homogeneous coat of the final product. The fast circulating diluted bed allows coating the microparticles with nanopowders without excessively blowing them away from the column. The technology enables obtaining a high quality, homogenous and loose product without any agglomerates. application The technology may be applied for production of medicines, in particular at the final stage of manufacturing of drugs containing substances sensitive to water and high temperatures, or characterised by delayed or prolonged release in the form of the microparticle cores or microcapsules featuring a coating of controlled properties. The device could also be used in the food industry, agrotechnology and for production of chemical fertilizers and plant protection chemicals with delayed or prolonged release. Chemical Engineering Department tel./fax +48 71 328 04 75 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Studies of polymeric materials The Laboratory of Polymers Engineering and Technology provides comprehensive studies of polymers and polymeric materials. The laboratory services include: quantitative and qualitative analyses of materials analyses, tests for determination of the type of polymer applied in a certain product, performing comparative analyses of different batches of plastics in order to prove their identity or indicate differences. The Laboratory performs characterization of polymers’ processing and utility properties. application Processing of plastics. research facilities Laboratory of Polymers Engineering and Technology www.zitp.ch.pwr.wroc.pl contact information research facilities Chemical Engineering Department www.iic.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • contact information Wojciech Ludwig, Ph.D., Eng. Roman G. Szafran, Ph.D., Eng. Membrane processes Membrane processes constitute an interesting alternative to traditional methods of separation of substances provided by chemical engineering. They are characterized by large substance stability and favourable energy consumption rates. For this reason, in many areas, they replace conventional separation processes or form with them more effective solution processes (so-called hybrid processes). Successful application of membrane techniques requires experimental selection for membrane selectivity and effectiveness. application Separation of mixtures occurring in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries as well as in environmental protection. faculty of chemistry • An array for coating fine grained materials with micro- and nanopowders - patent pending no. P 392712 A method of dry coating of fine grained materials with microand nanopowders – patent pending no. P 392711 A device for coating fine grained materials with micro- and nanopowders – patent pending no. P 392710 The bottom of an apparatus for solventless coating of fine particles by micro- and nanoparticles I – patent pending no. P 394263 The bottom of an apparatus for solventless coating of fine partices by micro- and nanoparticles II – patent pending no. P 394264. Prof. Jacek Pigłowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Polymers Engineering and Technology tel. +48 71 320 35 10, fax +48 71 320 28 14 e-mail: [email protected] 15 EMC tests are performed for specific devices for the needs of assessment of conformity with the harmonized European standards … Scientific Research and Technology Offer research facilities Laboratory of Membrane Processes www.prochembio.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Andrzej Noworyta, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Chemical and Biochemical Processes tel. +48 71 320 26 53, fax +48 71 328 13 18 e-mail: [email protected] Bioreactors The Bioreactors Laboratory is involved in comprehensive studies and design of bioreactor processes. In particular, it concerns kinetics of enzymatic and microbiological processes and methods of biocatalysts immobilization. The Laboratory also conducts studies oriented towards application of a multi-purpose bioreactor integrating reactor processes with membrane separation of reacting substances. application The range of conducted studies allows obtaining results adaptable to the conditions of execution of industrial processes. research facilities Bioreactors Laboratory www.prochembio.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of electronics contact information 16 Anna Trusek-Hołownia, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Chemical and Biochemical Processes tel. +48 71 320 26 53, fax +48 71 328 13 18 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Electronics The Faculty of Electronics at the Wrocław University of Technology conducts extensive scientific and research activity and cooperates with numerous business entities, performing various works on their behalf. The scientific research and development works are conducted in the faculty departments and are possible thanks to its excellently equipped research and testing laboratories. The Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics conducts scientific and research work in its numerous laboratories, including high tech certified laboratories showcasing the institution’s research potential: the Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility and the Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field Standards and Metrology (calibration and testing laboratory accreditations). Research works are also conducted in the fields of antenna technology, optical fiber technologies and aspects related to terahertz waves. The Department of Field Theory, Electronics and Optoelectronics Systems conducts scientific and research works applied in and crucial to broadly understood electronics of circuits and optoelectronics. The institution has four scientific and research laboratories: the Laboratory of Electronic Circuits, where analogue, digital and mixed circuits are developed and tested; the innovative Laser Machining Laboratory; the laboratory for constructing and testing new lasers and optical amplifiers (ultrashort graphene lasers) and the Laboratory of Laser Vibrometry (vibrometry, high accuracy interferometry). The Department of Acoustics and Multimedia comprises the following laboratories: Basic Electroacoustics, Basic Sound Engineering, Ultrasound Technology and Analysis and Processing of Acoustic Signals. The institution conducts studies of construction, modelling and measurements of transformers and electroacoustic devices, studies of environmental acoustics, vibrations and noise, research into applications of ultrasounds in technology and medicine as well as analysis and processing of acoustic signals, including verification of voice and speakers. The Department boasts the accredited Laboratory of Acoustic Studies, which performs research services in the field of loudness as well as environmental and building noise measurement. The Department of Signal Processing Systems conducts scientific and research works in the field of systems of passive reconnaissance and advanced devices for civil and military applications. The following techniques are developed: optimal filtration, real time digital processing of speech (Signals Theory Laboratory), processing of data from low-level sensors, construction of intelligent sensors on the basis of data fusion and processing of infrared signals (Laboratory of Digital Image Processing). Another significant field of interest of the institution’s researchers is programmable circuits technology (Workroom of CPUs and CPS Circuits), which enables implementation of a certain issue into a device, i.e. creating a specifically structured CPU dedicated to a given application. Scientific and research works conducted at the Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology include research into methodology of observation and experiments, mathematical modelling of physical fields and their practical construction by means of methods of optical and impedance tomography, comprehensive modelling of dynamic technical and biomedical devices, spectral analysis and polarisation of diffuse sky radiation, methods of parametric identification of static and dynamic models of complex objects including their practical application in measurements of characteristics of human respiratory and cardiovascular systems, application of AI for acquisition of quantitative and qualitative information from measurement data as well as development of telemedicine systems co-operating with intelligent houses, supervising safety and health conditions of their inhabitants. dean: Prof. Jan Zarzycki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. Z. Janiszewskiego 11/17, 50-372 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 26 65, 71 320 25 38, 71 320 40 65, 71 320 20 54, fax +48 71 320 35 74 e-mail: [email protected] www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl The Department of Systems and Computer Networks conducts scientific and research works in the following fields (among others): design, construction, management and use of wide area and local computer networks, data transmission systems and computer systems, including distributed computing, development and use of data base systems and data warehouses as well as data exploration, development of specialization-oriented decision support computer systems and development and construction of computer systems for management and support for medical services, telemedicine systems and human-machine interfaces based on advanced analyses of biosignals and biofeedback. Scientific and research offer of the Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics entails works in the fields of computer architecture, automatics and modelling, basics of cybernetics and robotics, software engineering, controlling land optimization, controlling the quality of manufacturing processes, computer and discrete systems as well as AI and automated devices. Research and assessment of electromagnetic compatibility of devices, systems and installations and efficiency of material and casing screening application EMC studies are performed for specific devices for the needs of assessment of conformity with the harmonized European standards, as required by Directive 2004/108/EC, as well as individual needs of manufacturers and other international standards. The laboratory also provides measurements of shielding effectiveness (SE) for materials, casings, cabinets and rooms to determine effectiveness of protection against electromagnetic fields, measurements of parameters of coaxial cables, long-term and shortterm electromagnetic spectrum monitoring as well as measurement of radio and cable television equipment. EMC and SE tests can be carried out both during the development process of new constructions, as well as testing for declaration of conformity (i.e. CE mark) or compliance with certain requirements or standards. research facilities Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility (LKE) www.lke.wroc.pl additional information Since 1998, the LKE has had an accreditation according to EN ISO/ IEC 17025 standard (certificate No. AB 167), granted by the Polish Centre for Accreditation. LKE is also Notified Institution no. 1975 within the scope of Directive 2004/108/WE of the European Parliament and the European Council. The scope of accreditation is available at: www.pca.gov.pl contact information Zbigniew Jóskiewicz, Ph.D., Eng. Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics tel. +48 71 320 42 96, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Antenna designing and measurements The Antenna Laboratory provides services in the area of design and measurement of antennas with special emphasis on printed antennas, i.e. made in the form of copper mosaic on dielectric substrates (PCBs). The laboratory also performs comprehensive measurements of electrical parameters of antennas, that is: • antenna radiation pattern and gain in the frequency range from 100MHz to 18GHz, • antenna input impedance and VSWR in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 20GHz. Input impedance measurements of antennas in the range from 25 MHz to 6.5 GHz are also carried out directly on the client’s site. application Antennas are essential parts of communication devices using radio waves. The printed antenna technology allows building the antenna into the device’s body. Furthermore, the antenna can be produced in the same photolithographic process as the printed circuit board containing the electrical circuits of the device. research facilities Antenna Laboratory www.ktt.pwr.wroc.pl/lta faculty of electronics The Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility (LKE) for batteryoperated as well as DC and AC (up to 32A per phase) supplied devices offers system and installation measurements of continuous conducted electromagnetic (EM) disturbances on the interface and mains lines, discontinuous disturbances (the so-called clicks), mains current distortion (harmonics and flickers), radiated disturbances (30MHz-18GHz) using various chambers: SAC, GTEM cell and reverberation chamber, tests of immunity to conducted electromagnetic disturbances (continuous and pulse) generated in interface lines and AC and DC power lines (including on-board power supply in vehicles and aircraft), immunity to radiated EM disturbances (up to 200V/m @ 80MHz-18GHz) and measurements of shielding effectiveness (10kHz-18GHz) for materials and casings. The quality of LKE services as a testing laboratory according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 has been certified by the Polish Centre for Accreditations (certificate no. AB 167). 17 Design, prototyping and implementation of analogue, digital and mixed signal electronic systems particularly for measurement and control applications … Scientific Research and Technology Offer patents/patents pending • • • A method of contactless testing of RFID tag antenna operating in the UHF band – patent pending no. P 390854 A wideband antenna – patent pending no. P 389034 A microstrip antenna – patent no. PL 176632. contact Robert Borowiec, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics tel. +48 71 320 30 83, faks +48 71 322 34 73 email: [email protected] The terahertz technique The terahertz band covers the spectral region from 0.3 to 10 THz (10 - 300 cm-1). The terahertz technology involves such elements as sources of terahertz frequency radiation, manipulation of radiation, and its detection. The terahertz spectrometer is a source operating in the time-domain arrangement (THz-TDS). At the same time, the THz-TDS setup ensures an effective detection of a terahertz wave. The setup is based on two semiconductor LT-GaAs chips operating as both a THz source and a detector. A femtosecond laser is applied as an actuating and sampling device. The terahertz wave is carried by parabolic off-axis mirrors. In the numerical section of the device, the signal is processed to obtain basic data such as absorption and refraction coefficient of the medium being tested. faculty of electronics application 18 The key applications of the terahertz technique pertain to biomedicine, the food and pharmaceutical industry, and public and military security. Spectral analyses of pharmaceutical and biochemistry products, and food examinations are performed in our laboratory. Detection and identification of dangerous materials, imaging of dielectric media and visualisation of lesions are also within the scope of the laboratory’s interest. Additionally, research is performed into molecular crystals and other components including graphene, fullerene, and other nanoparticles as possible transporters of drugs in the human body. research facilities Terahertz Optoelectronics Laboratory http://thz.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Edward Pliński, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics tel. +48 71 320 23 66, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Calibration of gauges and probes for measurements of the electromagnetic field. Measurements of the electromagnetic field for the purposes of OSH and environmental protection Generation and measurement of model electromagnetic fields within the band of DC-60 GHz and strengths from 0.01 V/m to 50 kV/m (50 Hz) and 1000 V/m to the frequency of 1 GHz and several dozen of V/m for higher frequencies and 1T for the magnetostatic field and 50 kA/mm for 50 Hz and up to several hundred of A/m for frequencies up to 100 kHz and several A/m for frequencies up to 1 GHz. A detailed description is specified in the accreditation no. AP 078. Measurements of the electromagnetic field within the DC-50 GHz band with wideband and selective gauges for the purposes of OSH and protection of the electromagnetic environment. application • • Calibration: research for industrial laboratories using gauges and probes for measurements of the electromagnetic field, PEM measurements: measurements in locations of occurrence of the electromagnetic field of levels specified in stipulations of OSH and Environmental Protection Law. research facilities Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field Standards and Metrology www.lwimp.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The laboratory is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation: • the accredited calibration workroom – AP 078, • the accredited testing workroom – AB 361. The scopes of accreditation are available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Associate Prof. Paweł Bieńkowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics Workroom of Electromagnetic Environment Protection tel. +48 71 320 30 87, 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Laser micromachining Research into laser micromachining of semiconductor materials, ceramics, glass, plastics, polymers, metals and their alloys for obtaining reproducible/controllable two- and three-dimensional applications. Processes of annealing, combustion/vaporization, decomposition/depolymerisation and ablation are applied for research www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl purposes. The activities include micro-drilling, micro-cutting, micromilling and structuring/modification of surfaces. application Studies conducted in the following fields: • colour laser-induced marking, • manufacturing of electrical, mechanical or optomechanical microstructures (e.g.: RFID, MEMS, MEOMS), • prototyping of micro-fluidics components and tools, • biomedical applications – micro-reactors, Lab-On-Chip, structuring of surfaces, • manufacturing of implants (machining of hard-machinable materials with classic methods), • manufacturing of tools for microsurgery (stents, micro-strainers), • cleaning surfaces with use of laser ablation, • studies of composition of the materials processed (LIBS), • new concepts (methodology) of micromachining, • laser processing for new applications. research facilities Laser Micromachining Laboratory http://laser-micromachining.eu patents/patents pending • • • A method and system for colour marking of metals – patent pending no. P 398735 A method for producing spatial metamaterial structures – patent pending no. P 399372 A method for producing machine components from a polymer composite and the use of a laser beam for production of machine components from a polymer composite – patent pending no. P 400620. Arkadiusz Antończak, Ph.D, Eng. Department of Field Theory, Electronics and Optoelectronics Systems tel. +48 71 320 46 89; mobile + 48 505 900 495 fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers The Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers Laboratory focuses on development of low power mode locked lasers operating at 1550 nm and generating ultra short optical pulses. Also, research into medium and high power CW and pulsed light sources in the MOPA configuration is carried out. The 5 W single frequency light source prototype has been developed within the framework of the unit’s recent projects. A lot of solutions for fiber lasers have application The optical fiber amplifiers and lasers operating at 1550 nm are applied in fiber telecommunications, free space telecommunication, remote vibrometry, laser micromachining, remote sensing, laser spectroscopy, laser metrology, etc. research facilities Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers Laboratory www.lfeg.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • A pulse fiber amplifier system doped with erbium-doped laser pump diodes protecting against damage – patent pending no. P 389082 A fiber amplifier system with an active fiber with double cladding – patent pending no. P 391595 A system for generating optical radiation in mid infrared – patent pending no. P 395084, P 395085 A fiber amplifier system based on the erbium- and ytterbium-doped fiber – patent pending no. P 395086 A double-frequency fiber amplifier system – patent pending no.: P 395087, P 395088 A fiber amplifier system based on enhanced performance erbium - and ytterbium-doped fiber – patent pending no. P 398119. contact information Paweł Kaczmarek, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Field Theory, Electronics and Optoelectronics Systems tel. +48 71 344 56 89, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Analogue, digital and mixed signal electronic circuits and systems Design, prototyping and implementation of analogue, digital and mixed signal electronic systems particularly for measurement and control applications. Applications can include optoelectronic and photometric circuits, wireless data transmission, microcontroller and microprocessor systems including 32 bit systems as well as programmable logic circuits. System and circuit design includes stages from the very idea right through the schematics faculty of electronics contact information been developed as part of our research activity, involving low and high power sources, continuous wave operated and pulsed as well, generating optical frequency combs of subpixel impulse lengths utilizing materials including graphene as a saturable absorber. 19 The measurement system for product diagnostics is designed on the basis of a given product’s characteristics … Scientific Research and Technology Offer to the PCB as well as software development from an algorithm to implementation and optimization. and analysed independently. A special signal processing setup (FM, phase demodulators) allows accurate (phase at N points) real time measurement of the vibration signal. application Design and implementation of analogue, digital and mixed signal electronic systems most notably applied in measurement and control systems in industry. research facilities Electronic Circuits Laboratory www.ue.pwr.wroc.pl application • • • patents/patents pending • • • • • • • • A method for measurement of physical quantities and a circuit for measurement of physical quantities – patent no. PL 205086 A method for measurement of physical quantities with multichannel homodyne detection and a measurement system for physical quantities with multi-channel homodyne detection patent no. PL 205085 A method for stabilization of laser frequency and a laser circuit – patent no. PL 204541 A method for length measurement – patent no. PL 183003 A laser target marker - patent no. PL 183004 A device for measurement of liquid absorption into the bottom or the dam of a water reservoir – patent no. PL 152797 A method for measurement of linear and angular displacements – patent no. PL 207983 A method for measurement of movement straightness and a system for movement straightness measurement – patent no. PL 205045. patents pending: P 311442, P 311441, P 308431, P 264093, P 383019, P 378908, P 399939. faculty of electronics contact information 20 Jerzy Witkowski, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Field Theory, Electronics and Optoelectronics Systems tel. +48 71 320 34 05, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Laser-fiber vibrometry The multipoint fiber vibrometer offers a possibility to measure vibration parameters (speed, displacement, acceleration of a fluctuating surface and spectral analysis) of N points simultaneously. N ITU laser diodes operate as transmitters (1550 nm range). The laser beams are split into reference and operating signals. All reference signals are frequency Bragg shifted. The scattered signals are multiplexed and mixed with reference signals forming N heterodyne signals at N wavelength. The fiber amplifier EDFA increases the amplitude of heterodyne signals and after demultiplexing, all wavelengths are split and coherently detected Measurement and/or supervision over industrial and engineering devices, e.g. at power plant installations, mines, transport equipment, household appliances, etc., performing non-destructive testing of historic plasters, frescoes, paintings, polychromes etc. to detect delamination or any other structural condition and mechanical integrity of precious cultural heritage items, monitoring of vibrations in mining areas to minimize the damage caused by geological/rock fractures with early warning measures. research facilities Laser Vibrometry Laboratory www.wdm-vibrometry.pl patents/patents pending • • • • A device for measurement of vibrations and displacements of objects and a method for measurement of vibrations and displacements of objects – patent no. PL 200061 A method for measurement of vibrations and displacements of objects and a device for measurement of vibrations and displacements of objects – patent no. PL 207478, PL 207481 A fiber amplifier system with an active fiber with double cladding – patent pending no. P 391595 A system for detection of optical signal, specifically for laserfiber vibrometer – patent pending no. P 393799, P 393800. contact information Adam Wąż, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Field Theory, Electronics and Optoelectronics Systems tel. +48 71 344 56 89 ext. 111, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Architectural and constructional acoustics, sound systems and noise protection The Acoustics Testing Laboratory conducts studies, offers expert opinions as well as develops acoustic designs and reports regarding the following: • acoustics of interiors, particularly in facilities of higher functional acoustics requirements, such as concert and opera halls, auditoria, cinema halls, theatres, music schools, control rooms and audio monitoring rooms, • sound systems and devices (including warning sound systems – DSO), www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl • • • acoustic isolability of divisional structures and noise and vibrations in buildings, noise caused by use of roads, railways, tramways, airports, installations and machines, loudness of radio or TV programmes. application • • • • • • • • Determination of requirements regarding acoustics, guidelines for architectural design, assessment of acoustic characteristics of existing facilities, guidelines for improvement of the acoustic condition of facilities, assessment of the acoustic quality of new and restored facilities, expressed with use of objective, measurable parameters, in order to determine concordance with requirements, audit/acceptance measurements of buildings (isolability, noise, DSO and sound system), assessment of acoustic isolability of buildings in limited use surrounding areas of airports, assessment of development projects’ impact on the environment regarding noise, protection against noise in the external environment, in buildings and industrial plants, soundproofing assessment of the level of noise and/or vibrations as against acceptable values. research facilities Acoustics Testing Laboratory www.lba.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The Acoustics Testing Laboratory has been accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation since 2007, accreditation no. AB 796. The scope of accreditation is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. Krzysztof Rudno-Rudziński, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +48 71 320 30 69, 71 320 28 30 fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Contactless measurements of vibrations by means of laser vibrometry, analysis of vibrations and noise Contactless measurements and analysis of vibrations with use of a scanning laser vibrometer. Measurements of vibrations are performed for objects with dimensions ranging from a few centimetres up to several hundred metres. The facility offers measure- commmercial application Measurements of vibrations in construction and industry; measurements of vibrations of electroacoustic and ultrasound transducers. research facility Laboratory of Basic Electroacoustics www.akustyka.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Romuald Bolejko, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +48 71 320 30 59, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Diagnostics of machines with use of acoustic and vibroacoustic methods A measurement system for product diagnostics is designed on the basis of a given product’s characteristics and the analysis of recommendations and standards in force in a particular industry branch. Measurement systems can be applied at the design stage or to control a product’s quality. application Measurement of noise and vibrations generated by products. Quality assessment performed by characteristics of sound and vibrations generated during use of products. Quality assessment of the sound generated during a product’s use (e.g. in car industry). Support for a product’s design stage. Examination of the impact of changes to a product design on the noise emitted by the readyto-use product. research facilities Workroom of Basic Electroacoustics/Department of Acoustics and Multimedia www.akustyka.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of electronics contact information ments of vibrations, visualizations of vibrations of the objects tested and analyses of the noise emitted by the tested, vibrating structures. Vibrations are measured with use of a scanning laser vibrometer produced by Polytec, while noise analyses are performed with use of advanced numerical FEM and BEM methods. It is possible to measure vibrations of elements of very high or low temperatures, e.g. elements of a car’s exhaust system, fibers of a bulb, etc. Vibrations are within the frequency range form almost zero up to 1 MHz. Measurements can be performed from a large distance (up to 200 m) with a very high scanning resolution. Accuracy of measurements of vibrations obtained by means of the laser vibrometer is greater than 1%. 21 Potential applications of DSP processors lie within the scope of techniques requiring fast decision making when using mathematical models of phenomena, controlling techniques, driving units, communication … Scientific Research and Technology Offer contact information Prof. Andrzej B. Dobrucki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +46 71 320 30 68 e-mail: [email protected] Ultrasound transducers can be applied in solid, liquid and gaseous media as the basic element of machinery and tools dedicated to both active applications of ultrasounds (e.g. dust coagulation and production of emulsion) and passive applications (e.g. nondestructive tests, measurement of liquids’ and gases’ flow rates, monitoring of a precipitation level, echolocation measurements in all types of media). Assessment of lossy sound compression quality Assessment of lossy and lossless sound compression quality is based on objective and subjective research. The former is performed with use of software which applies the technology of modelling of psychoacoustic phenomena, resulting in obtaining a yardstick for deformation of the lossy compressed signal, however in the domain of perception, i.e. where one is provided with information if given deformation is perceived and to what extent. Subjective research is a classic approach to audio signal quality assessment with participation of a sufficiently large group of listeners (experts). It is conducted in the form of aural tests, whose results are subject to comprehensive statistical processing. application Assessment of quality of sound transmitted in Digital Audio Broadcasting and Internet broadcasting. Measurement and quality assessment of audio signal codecs. research facilities Recording Studio, Audio Monitoring Studio of the Department of Acoustics and Multimedia www.akustyka.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of electronics contact information 22 Prof. Andrzej B. Dobrucki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +46 71 320 30 68 e-mail: [email protected] Ultrasound imaging of internal structure of various media. Development of ultrasound converters oriented at operation in various media Ultrasound imaging of internal structures is based on the use of various acoustic parameters related to transmission of ultrasound waves, such as propagation speed, damping, damping derivative with respect to the impulse’s centre frequency and parameters related to ultrasound waves’ reflection from heterogeneity in the medium’s structure. application Studies of various type media’s internal structures for the purposes of industry and medical diagnostics. Research facilities Workroom of Ultrasound Techniques and Technology www.akustyka.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • • • • • • • • A system for signalling disappearance of material stream on a belt conveyor – patent no. PL 95882 A method for production of new derivatives of tetrahydrofuro (3,4-b) furan-2,4-dione – patent no. PL 101097 Electroacoustic transducer – patent no. PL 107000 A system for calibration of a generator to the mechanical resonance of an electroacoustic transducer – patent no. PL 131213 A system for measurement of a solution’s concentration – patent no. PL 158638 A method for measurement of the cross-section of a piping line, specifically with liquid content – patent no. PL 168942 A device for measurement of the cross-section of a piping line with possible liquid content – patents no.: PL 171221, PL 171206 A piezoelectric transducer for use in gaseous items – patent no. PL 175654 A method of purification of contaminated soils, specifically with petroleum derivatives – patent no. PL 175675 An ultrasound transducer for use in gaseous items – patent no. PL 178750 Material with little acoustic impedance – patent no. PL 185148 A method for visualisation of internal structures of media and a device for implementation of this method – patent no. PL 210202, patent pending no. P 376854 A method for visualization of internal structures of media and a device for visualisation of internal structures of media – patent pending no. P 389014. contact information Associate Prof. Tadeusz Gudra, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +48 71 320 30 16, fax +48 71 320 31 89 e-mail: [email protected] Phonoscopy and automatic speaker verification Phonoscopy is a branch of criminology involving areas which include research into recorded spoken voice, identification of people participating in a recording, drawing conclusions about the personality, origins and characteristics of unidentified persons on the basis of their continuous speech, their emotional www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl state, illnesses and malfunctions of their speech organs. One of the most important problems is identification of a person performed with use of subjective methods, i.e. visual and spectrographic methods or language and measurement methods, and also by means of objective methods, i.e. with use of the technique of automatic voice verification. Subjective voice verification is rarely used, most notably in identification of crime perpetrators. Application of automatic voice verification procedures widens the range of possible use beyond the area of criminology; it is also applicable to access control, authorisation and identity confirmation, identity confirmation during bank or trade transactions performed remotely, on the phone, online and in many other areas more. Automatic speaker verification procedures apply techniques based on linear prediction, neural networks and hidden Markov models. Research into creation of the optimal algorithms that would enable one to identify a person on the basis of their voice with full certainty, regardless of their way of speaking, noise or encoding system, is being conducted in this field of knowledge. application Automatic speaker verification belongs to biometric, objective methods of identification of persons and allows implementation of systems that enable access by authorised persons to restricted information stored in computer systems, remote verification of speakers or a contractor, controlling devices by voice or by authorised persons as well as identification of speakers for court and criminology purposes (e.g. identification of a phone blackmailer). research facilities Workroom of Analysis and Processing of Acoustic Signals http://aipsa.ita.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Studies of loudness of radio and TV programmes Studies of loudness of radio and TV programmes involve measurement of audio stream parameters. Measurements are performed according to EBU and ITU recommendations. On the basis of the results, it is possible to determine if the programmes examined are in concordance with recommendations which are in force in Poland. application Measurements of loudness of radio and TV programmes. Consultancy in the area of organisation of production of material for research facilities Workroom of Basic Electroacoustics/Department of Acoustics and Multimedia www.akustyka.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Andrzej B. Dobrucki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +46 71 320 30 68 e-mail: [email protected] DSP processors, programmable systems Application of DSP processors has enabled miniaturisation and mobility of numerous tools beyond military industry, from controlling right through telecommunications to multimedia information and entertainment tools, creating many markets of a great financial potential. Technology is developing in many directions, thus making choices of applications more and more difficult with the rapid development of multicore technology solutions. On the other hand, programmable systems enable implementation of a given conception into a device, i.e. production of a processor featuring a structure dedicated to applications in the branch field of real time digital signal processing. application Potential applications of DSP processors lie within the scope of techniques requiring fast decision making when using mathematical models of phenomena, controlling techniques, driving units, communication, medical and measurement equipment, optical measurements and inspection, fast supervision as well as processing of large streams of data (visual techniques, image compression/ decompression techniques). In the case of programmable systems, potential applications apply to implementation of the following systems: chip-located (e.g. processors, peripherals, dedicated application components), digital paths of parallel signal processing, digital transmission systems as well as digital radar systems. research facilities Workroom of Processors and CPS systems/Department of Signal Processing Systems http://zts.ita.pwr.wroc.pl/moodle contact information Krzysztof Kardach, Ph.D., Eng. Department of Signal Processing Systems tel. +48 71 320 30 32 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of electronics Stefan Brachmański, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Acoustics and Multimedia tel. +48 71 320 30 55 e-mail: [email protected] broadcasting in the context of calibration of audio stream loudness. Control over radio and TV broadcasters. 23 Potential industrial applications mostly concern diagnostics of machines in the area of daily maintenance, heat diagnostics of buildings as well as medical diagnostics … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Thermovision New technologies of production of thermovision transducers (matrices of uncooled microbolometers), developed over the recent years have popularised diagnostic methods using thermovision. In the recent conditions, the technology of uncooled microbolomeeters allows recording a thermovision image within the 8-14 µm band, at 60 frames per second and resolution of ca. 640x480 pixels and temperature measurement resolution of several mK. The technology is being developed in both the direction involving enhancement of transducers’ resolution and one oriented towards lowering prices of very low resolution (about 100x100 pixels) transducers. application Potential industrial applications mostly concern diagnostics of machines in the area of daily maintenance, heat diagnostics of buildings as well as medical diagnostics. Thermovision is being more and more often applied as a technological supplement of monitoring/supervision systems. There is also research conducted into new applications for cheap transducers of very low resolution. The Department of Signal Processing Systems conducts scientific and research works on development of a wireless sensor network where one of the elements is a thermovision module with an uncooled microbolometer. research facilities Department of Signal Processing Systems http://zts.ita.pwr.wroc.pl/moodle contact information faculty of electronics Jan Mazur, Ph.D. Eng. Department of Signals Processing Systems tel. +48 71 320 30 33 e-mail: [email protected] 24 Measurements of basic electrical quantities Measurements of basic electrical quantities: DC and AC voltage and current, power and energy, impedance of RLC elements, frequency and periodic signals, duration of phenomena, parameters of electronic and electrochemical (accumulators) voltage and current sources. Measurements can be performed with use of direct and indirect methods, depending on needs and the specifics of the object measured. It is possible to provide laboratory tools to the client for a limited time so that they can perform measurements on their own or to have measurements performed by qualified laboratory personnel. application Measurements of basic electrical quantities performed for business entities dealing with electronic equipment to verify devices’ or elements’ operation. research facilities Electronic Measurement Laboratory www.kmeif.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Zbigniew Świerczyński, Ph.D., Eng. Department of Electronic and Photonic Metodology tel. +48 71 320 65 71, fax +48 71 321 42 77 e-mail: [email protected] Optical spectroscopy Spectroscopy – based on an analysis of radiation emitted or absorbed by objects or substances in the function of this radiation’s frequency. Such an analysis allows determining composition of substances or various properties of objects (e.g. parameters of optic filters or quality of radiation emitted by sources of light). The spectrometer is the device for measurement of the spectrum. applications Measurements of emission spectra of light sources, optional measurement of absorption spectra of objects/substances, determination of colour temperature of sources of light, characteristics of optic filters. research facilities Optoelectronics and Photonics Laboratory www.kmeif.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Dariusz Wysoczański, Ph.D., Eng. Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology tel. +48 71 320 62 25, fax +48 71 321 42 77 e-mail: [email protected] Telemedical monitoring A telemedical monitoring system consists of the following: home devices analysing the owner’s health status and safety (on demand or automatically), a medical server controlling the system, intercepting, collecting, storing and analysing data, and system software. The elements can communicate via wire (online) or wireless (GPRS) media. Monitoring can refer to basic organs and vital functions, including the respiratory and circulatory systems, body mass, imbalance or loss of consciousness. www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl application Systems for remote monitoring of chronically ill, handicapped or elderly persons, being part of the health-care system or integrated with an intelligent home. required. Next, on the base of the model, exact or heuristic optimization algorithms are developed in order to obtain optimal or suboptimal solutions. In consequence, cost effective solutions in mind with all principles and constraints of the design will be found, including requirements related to service quality and reliability. research facilities application Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology www.kmeif.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Adam G. Polak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology tel. +48 71 365 60 71, fax +48 71 321 42 77 e-mail: [email protected] Physical simulation of human lungs Physical models of the respiratory system simulating changes during respiration support enable independent, dynamically controlled (as a function of flow, pressure, volume and time) alternation of respiratory resistances and compliances, characteristic of different pathologies. The physical models enable performing simulations with standard ventilators and medical measurement instrumentation which are close to clinical conditions. Issues related to design and optimization of computer networks can find commercial applications in the following areas: • telecoms (both wired and wireless), • Internet service providers, • businesses and institutions owning computer networks, • providers of distributed computing services, including cloud computing, • consultancy firms offering services in the field of computer networks, • companies offering Internet services such as multimedia streaming, e-shops, portals, etc. research facilities Laboratory of Teleinformatics and Computer Networks www.kssk.pwr.wroc.pl application Testing correctness of ventilator performance, testing new modes of mechanical ventilation. research facilities contact information Associate Prof. Krzysztof Walkowiak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Department of Systems and Computer Networks tel. +48 71 320 35 39, fax +48 71 320 29 02 e-mail: [email protected] Programmable digital systems www.kmeif.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Jarosław Glapiński M.D., Ph.D., Eng. Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology tel. +48 71 365 60 71, fax +48 71 321 42 77 e-mail: [email protected] Design and optimization of computer networks Design of computer networks, especially WAN, is a complex undertaking. The process entails the following: analysis of users’ demands, inventory, main design-related principles, logical and physical design. In the case of large and complex networks, mathematical modelling using the multicommodity flow theory is Designing, implementation and testing of digital tools with a special focus on use of the programmable CPLD and FPGA logic systems. application • • • • • • • • Organization of single-chip systems (System on Chip), support for network communication (Ethernet, MII interface), advanced processor architectures (CISC, RISC, SIMD), bus subsystems co-operating with DDR RAM, co-operation with C/A and A/C transducers, hardware implementations of DSP algorithms, USB communication without the necessity of using external interface systems, use of built-in Flash type NVRAM modules with serial and parallel interfaces, faculty of electronics Department of Electronic and Photonic Metrology 25 Experimental verification of theoretical ideas and algorithms in the field of planning of robot movements and control … Scientific Research and Technology Offer • • co-operation with standard Flash memory cards (SD, MMC, CF…), hardware support for the following interfaces: SPI, I2C, PS/2, RS-232, etc. research facilities Workroom of Digital Elements and Tools www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Jarosław Sugier, Ph.D. Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Computer and Discrete Systems tel. +48 71 320 39 96 e-mail: [email protected] application • • • • • • • • • Computer graphics and image processing The key activity is analysis, modelling and visualisation of 3D scenes as well as works on data exploration, concerning association rules, data grouping, predictive models and applications of data exploration methods in biomedicine. application • • Visualisation of 3D scenes, analysis of large data systems in terms of hidden dependencies. research facilities Laboratory of Industrial Image Processing www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Ewaryst Rafajłowicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Production Processes Quality Controlling tel. +48 71 320 27 95 e-mail: [email protected] research facilities Laboratory of Computer Graphics and Image Processing faculty of electronics www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl 26 contact information Associate Prof. Jacek Jarnicki, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Computer and Discrete Systems tel. +48 71 320 28 23 e-mail: [email protected] Production quality monitoring The Laboratory of Industrial Image Processing conducts research as well as experimental and implementation works on controlling and monitoring production quality by means of CCTV systems operating in visible light and infrared. Techniques of static controlling and quality improvement on the basis of control charts and techniques of industrial experiments planning are also tested and developed. Automotive industry (control of assembly of brake back plates, safety belts tensioners, elements of the electrical system), electronic and computer industry (correctness of installation, overheating assessment), pharmaceutical industry (control of medicine packaging process, tool quality and cleanness), iron and steel industry (quality assessment of casting and welding), food industry (quality assessment of intermediate products, control of products for children against the presence of glass), chemical industry (control of production of items made of plastic materials), packaging industry and packaging completion process industry, security systems (buildings, streets, stations, airports), road traffic supervision and controlling systems. Process modelling and interface programming • • • • • Wireless Sensors Networks-WSN, laparoscopy modelling and simulation, modelling and identification of the human figure’s movement, international 24/7 design teams, testing efficiency of printing devices. application Trainings of physicians in the field of laparoscopy procedures, modelling teams’ work. research facilities Laboratory of Interface Programming and Process Modelling www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl www.weka.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Ryszard Klempous, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Controlling and Optimization tel. +48 71 320 48 e-mail: [email protected] Industrial robot controlling The Laboratory of Robotics conducts studies of the basics of robotics, controlling and construction of handling and mobile robots as well as sensor systems. • Experimental verification of theoretical ideas and algorithms in the field of planning of robot movements and control, based on kinematic and dynamic models, kinematic and dynamic quality measurements of robots’ performance and controlling robots using visual feedback from a scene, • research into algorithms of identification, classification and search of details in dynamically changing surroundings of the robot with 2D, 2.5D and 3D robot vision systems, with use of 1 to 4 video cameras and a laser scanner, • studies of algorithms of controlling palletization stands, depalletization and installation operations with use of RFID technology and feedback from power of effector’s influence, • application of the Roboguide system for development and modelling of robotic assembly and processing as well as storing, palletization and depalletization workstations. application Development of robotic workstations in industry, robot software. research facilities Laboratory of Robotics contact information Marek Wnuk, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Basic Cybernetics and Robotics tel. +48 71 320 27 41 e-mail: [email protected] Prototyping and measurements of electronic devices applied in automatics The Laboratory of Electronic Devices Applied in Automatics makes it possible to examine circuit concepts, construct an assembly as well as perform start-up and execution of basic electric test measurements for electronic devices applied in automatics and their prototypes. • • • Co-operation with industry, innovative and research companies which seek real possibilities for execution and examining experimental systems of electronic devices applied in broadly understood automatics, studies of static and dynamic properties of automatic devices and systems, studies of microprocessor regulators and regulation systems as well as examination of sensors and measurement transducers and actuators. research facilities Laboratory of Electronic Devices Applied in Automatics www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Andrzej Jabłoński, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Automatics and Modelling tel. +48 71 320 24 30 e-mail: [email protected] Dispersed systems of industrial automatics The offer entails programming and examination of programmable controllers and their performance in networks as well as research into examination of controlling systems with programmable controllers, application of different level industrial networks in automatics, their efficiency, disturbances in operation and systems for process status monitoring. All services are based on the application of the Ethernet (industrial communication network) and the Internet (WWW technology in creation of process visualization applications). application Designing and prototyping of dispersed automatics systems. research facilities Laboratory of Dispersed Automatics Computer Systems www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Włodzimierz Solnik, Ph.D., D. Sc., Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Automatics and Modelling tel. +48 71 320 28 08 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of electronics www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl application 27 Development, testing and implementation of new methods of early detection of electrical and mechanical faults in electrical machines … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Certified KNX Technology Training Centre The Intelligent Buildings Laboratory provides training in the KNX system, completed with an examination and formal entitlement to design and launch the KNX system: • KNX BASIC COURSE, • KNX ADVANCED COURSE. The laboratory’s offer also entails introductory training in other systems and integration of controlling systems in building automatics. The laboratory is equipped with complete workstations of KNX/ EIB building automatics for conducting training. All elements of the KNX system were installed on movable boards, making it possible to configure the workstations in any desired way, customizing them to the demands of the case being investigated. Additionally, the laboratory is equipped with workstations for building automation imaging based on other popular controlling systems: Crestron, X10, WAGO PLC, EasySens, Dupline and Luxor. main participants of the Wrocław University of Technology Smart Power Grids Consortium, which conducts new research related to smart power grids and renewable energy systems. The faculty co-operates with numerous Polish companies, such as KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., PSE-Operator S.A., TAURON Dystrybucja S.A., and also international companies such as Siemens, ABB, Alstom, and Schneider-Electric. Monitoring and diagnostics of electrical drives and machines Development, testing and implementation of new methods of early detection of electrical and mechanical faults in electrical machines and converter driving systems, based on advanced algorithms of signal processing and the use of artificial intelligence methods. Design of measuring and diagnostic systems facilitating monitoring of the work of drives and their diagnostics, including remote, based on Ethernet and GSM technologies. application Companies operating in the field of installation and launch of building automatics systems. research facilities Intelligent Buildings Laboratory faculty of electrical engineering www.iiar.pwr.wroc.pl 28 contact information Waldemar Sienkiewicz, MSc, Eng. Institute of Computer Science, Automatics and Robotics Department of Automatics and Modelling tel. +48 71 320 26 43 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Electrical Engineering The Faculty of Electrical Engineering is one of renowned European research and education centres in the field of Electrotechnics, Power Engineering, Automatics and Robotics as well as Mechatronics. The educational position of the faculty is the result of its well-equipped research and didactic laboratories as well as universal use of IT technologies. The research work focuses on electrical power engineering, electric machines and drives, high voltage engineering and renewable energy systems. In 2011, thanks to the Polish Science and Technology Fund resources, the new Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems was established. The Faculty is home to the Certified Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility in Electrical Power Engineering, which is part of the Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements. The Faculty is the initiator of the establishment and one of the application • • • • Electro-mechanical and mining industry, industrial drives, power engineering, research and development centres. research facilities Industrial Automation Laboratory Laboratory of Monitoring and Diagnostics of Electrical Drives and Machines www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zm-lab,351.dhtml contact information Czesław T. Kowalski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Electrical Drive, Mechatronics and Industrial Automation tel. +48 71 320 28 84 e-mail: [email protected] Processing, analysis and visualization of electrical and magnetic value measuring signals Studies of metrological characteristics of analogue and digital measurement chains of industrial measurement and control systems containing microprocessor systems, check charts and autonomous devices. Registration of measurement data from distributed energy resources. Problems with industrial frequency current measurements using new constructions of current transformers and current-to-frequency converters. Measurements of low power factor value real power and reactive power by means of loop planimetry in the coordinates (φ, i) i (u, i). Issues of calibra- dean: Prof. Waldemar Rebizant, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. Z. Janiszewskiego 8, 50-377 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 35 41, fax +48 71 320 26 19 e-mail: [email protected] www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl tion of electrometric instruments by means of an imitator of large resistances as well as setting proper values of resistors. application Determination of metrological values of measurement chains containing digital data processing systems. Determining the class index of selected devices and measurement converters. Development of measuring instruments and virtual instruments on the basis of autonomous devices and check charts. Development of dual-core current transformers containing also active elements and current-to-frequency converters with a homogenous magnetic circuit or ferromagnetic jumpers. Calibration of electrometric instruments: picoammeters, megohmmeters; setting proper value of resistors, control checks of electrometric amplifiers. research facilities Laboratory of Magnetic Values Measurements Laboratory of Digital Measurement Systems Laboratory of Electronics and Electrometry Fundamentals Laboratory of Electrical Signal Processing and Analysis www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • • • • • • contact information Daniel Dusza, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Tests of electromagnetic compatibility. Measurements and professional assessment of electric energy Tests performed at the Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility in Electrical Power Engineering should be divided into two basic groups: I - Elecro-energetic objects, such as electrical switching stations media terminals and access points. Supply voltage parameters are checked i.e.: frequency, voltage value and changes, rapid changes of voltage, troublesome flicker, supply voltage dips, short and long voltage supply breaks. Voltage unbalanceas well as harmonics and interharmonics; analyses of current and power. II - energy receivers of phase current up to 16 A. Tests of interference emission are performed (measurement of harmonic emissions of the current, voltage fluctuations and flicker caused by energy receivers) as well as resistance of receivers for voltage dips and short breaks in supply: changes of voltage and changes of frequency. application The laboratory performs standards compliance testing, in accordance with normalized procedures or procedures recommended by standards: PN-EN 50160; PN-EN 61000-2-4, PN-EN 61000-3-2, PN-EN 61000-3-3, PN-EN 61000-4-7, PN-EN 61000-4-11, PN-EN 61000-4-13 PN-EN 61000-4-14, PN-EN 61000-4-28. Electric energy supplied to receivers should meet quality parameters provided in normative and legal documents. The laboratory has at its disposal instruments allowing monitoring and analysis of electricity quality and the impact of the receiver on the quality of electricity in the access point. Meeting the demands of norms harmonized with the electromagnetic compatibility directive for receivers of electricity constitutes the grounds for labelling products with the CE mark. The tests confirm if products meet the demands. research facilities The Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility in Electrical Power Engineering www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The laboratory has implemented a management system in accordance with the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 norm, certified by the research laboratory accreditation certificate no AB 549 issued by the Polish Accreditation Centre. The scope of accreditation is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. faculty of electrical engineering • A system of checking the magnetic comparator of alternating currents - patent no. PL 156446, PL 159505, PL 159506 A system of checking the current transformer of alternating currents - patent no. PL 160270, PL 160180, PL 160181, PL 160182, PL 160127, PL 160129 A system of measuring the short-circuit impedance - patent no. PL 171869, PL 174078 A device to calibrate the meters of short-circuit resistance or impedance - patent no. PL 176231 A device to calibrate short-circuit impedance meters - patent no. PL 200609, PL 200610 A device to calibrate short-circuit resistance meters - patent no. PL 200611 A follow-up synchronous filter and the way of attenuation of the third harmonic and its multiplicity - patent no. PL 209431 A device to check faults of transformers and converters - patent no. PL 208047 A converter reproducing an orthogonal signal run - patent pending no. P 386136 A system of frequency transformer - patent pending no. P 385095 A system of current transformer - patent pending no. P 385096 An active dual-core current transformer - patent pending no. P 398689. Department of Machines and Electrical Measurements tel. +48 71 320 26 30, fax +48 71 320 34 67 e-mail: [email protected] 29 The research offer includes simulation and experimental tests of new construction and material structures of electrical machines … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Control of modern drive systems contact information Grzegorz Kosobudzki Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Machines and Electrical Measurements tel. +48 71 320 26 33, fax +48 71 320 34 67 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Electrical machines and converter systems for converting renewable energy • • • • • Tests of alternating current generators, co-operating with wind and water turbines, experimental tests and measurements of static and dynamic characteristics, defining parameters of alternating current generators, tests of converter systems of direct current energy applying renewable energy sources with use of photovoltaic PV panels, tests of methods for controlling electricity converter systems from PV panels, simulation tests of control algorithms for converter systems of renewable energy generation using various kinds of electrical generators. faculty of electrical engineering application 30 • • • • Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy industry, photovoltaic device manufacturing plants, wind energy industry device producers, converter systems manufacturers, innovation and implementation enterprises, training for designers, engineers and employers involved in implementation, design and servicing of renewable energy systems and devices. research facilities Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering Laboratory of Power Electronics www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Krzysztof Pieńkowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Electrical Drive, Mechatronics and Industrial Automation tel. +48 71 320 33 52 e-mail: [email protected] Design, testing and implementation of advanced control algorithms (linear control - PID and state regulators, non-linear control: predictive, fuzzy, neural, neural-fuzzy) in mind with estimates of state variables (observers, Kalman filters, neural and fuzzy estimators) designed for electrical drives with various types of electrical motor (direct current, induction, PMSM) in mind with various characteristics of the mechanical part (shaft elasticity, backlash, friction and other). Research, testing and implementation of advanced algorithms for complex industrial process control (e.g. for sewage plants). application • • • • Research and development centres, electrical engineering, industrial drives, automation. research facilities Industrial Automation Laboratory Laboratory of Microprocessor Technology Laboratory of Industrial Drives and Equipment Control Laboratory of Monitoring and Diagnostics of Electrical Drives and Machines www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zn-lab,351.dhtml contact information Krzysztof Szabat Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Electrical Drive, Mechatronics and Industrial Automation tel. +48 71 320 33 04 e-mail: [email protected] Electrical Machines - simulations, design and implementation The research offer includes simulation and experimental tests of new construction and material structures of electrical machines. The Laboratory of the Department of Electrical Machines and Measurements is equipped with computer equipment and software needed to perform field-circuit calculations of electrical machines and devices as well as workstations to perform tests of drive systems of various rotational speeds, equipped with engine test beds, momentometers, pyrometers and a portable registration system with a check chart designed for testing industrial facilities such as electrical machines used in mining. Workstations for performing simulation tests of electrical machines are high-performance computers equipped with numerical calculation software. www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl application • • mechanical engineering, extractive industry, mining research facilities Department of Machines and Electrical Measurements www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zm,351.dhtml research facilities Industrial Automation Laboratory Laboratory of Microprocessor Technology Laboratory of Industrial Drives and Equipment Control www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zn-lab,351.dhtml patents/patents pending • • • • A two speed synchronous motor with permanent magnets patent no. PL 207672, PL 207671, PL 210880 A device for precise mounting and positioning of adherent permanent magnets in the shape of circular sector on the flat area of full core of light duty synchronous motor rotor - patent pending no. P 401463 A method of mounting of the motor with permanent magnets and a device to mount and demount permanent magnets in synchronous high-power machines - patent pending no. P 392813 A method of mounting of rotor with permanent magnets in medium-power synchronous motor - patent pending no. P 394662. contact information Automation of industrial processes Design and implementation of complex industrial control and automation, using programmable drivers, industrial communication networks, robots and drive systems. Programming of PLC drivers and visualization systems on operator panels, also with use of SCADA software. Design of microprocessor measuring devices, monitoring and controlling, using microcontrollers and signal processors. Research and implementation of prototypes of unusual electronic devices designed for special tasks. Training in the field of programming and servicing of OMRON PLC drivers, confirmed with a certificate issued by OMRON Electronics upon completion of the course. application • • • Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, production and processing plants with automated technological lines, water and sewage plants, contact information Marcin Pawlak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Electrical Drive, Mechatronics and Industrial Automation tel. +48 71 320 32 53 e-mail: [email protected] Diagnostics of insulation systems of high voltage devices • • • • Tests of electrical power insulators and surge arresters, tests of silicone coatings of electrical insulators, periodic inspections of protective equipment (levers, slabs, voltage indicators, protective boots and gloves etc.), tests of modern multiphase composite high-voltage systems, in terms of optimization of technological parameters and diagnostics of these systems. application commercial power engineering, high-voltage equipment manufacturing plants research facilities High Voltage Techniques Laboratory www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/677543,51.dhtml?s=681072 patents/patents pending • An outdoor insulator in polluted conditions - patent no. PL 210880, patent pending no. P 385159. contact information Maciej Jaroszewski, Ph.D., Eng. Krzysztof Wieczorek, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of High Voltage faculty of electrical engineering Associate Prof. Ludwik Antal, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements Department of Machines and Electrical Measurements tel. +48 71 320 32 63 e-mail: [email protected] innovation and implementation enterprises, training for engineers specializing in automation and maintenance personnel. 31 Co-operation in the field of research and testing of micropower sources of electrical energy, “energy harvester” type … Scientific Research and Technology Offer tel. +48 71 320 37 33, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 26 66, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] Materials tests - new insulating materials • • • • • Tests of electroenergetic insulators (insulator cores and interfaces) by means of steep-front impulse voltage, tests of dynamics of losses in composite insulator surface properties under clean fog or rain (recording of leakage current increase), tests of silicone coatings of electrical insulators, tests of modern multiphase high-voltage systems, in terms of optimization of technological parameters and diagnostics of these systems, tests of thin-film plasma coatings on unwoven fabrics for applications in electromagnetic field screening technique. application commercial power engineering, plants producing high-voltage equipment research facilities High Voltage Techniques Laboratory faculty of electrical engineering www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/677543,51.dhtml?s=681072 32 patents/patents pending • Multilayer insulation - certificate of authorship no. 162021 of Patent Office issued on 24.05.1994. eters, including procedures in accordance with standards. Environmental testing of products and materials in the temperatures ranging from -40 °C to -180°C and at humidity levels of 10 % - 98 %. Measurements of large resistances, volume and surface resistivity and RLC, in the temperature and humidity function. Measurement of small resistances from 0.1 mΩ with the resolution of 1 µΩ and large resistances up to 100 TΩ. Calibration of resistance meters and resistor working models ranging from 1 mΩ to 100 TΩ. Calibration of current and AC/DC voltage meters. Tests with use of a thermal camera. Tests of electrical and electromechanical characteristics of active and multifunctional dielectric materials applied in non-conventional electrical energy generators of low power using microshaking and microvibration energy, oscillating movement, wavy motions, wind etc. to supply micropower microelectronic systems. application Measurements of electric permeability and loss ratio, volume and surface resistivity, huge resistances, small currents, including those performed in accordance with standards. Measurements of materials and goods to disperse the electric charge (in accordance with the standard PN-EN 61340-2-1, PN-EN 61340-4-1). Measurements and monitoring of constant and low-frequency electrical field strength. Measurement of electric charge density (including Q/m), bulk electric charge (in accordance with the standard). ESD risk assessment. Calibration of machinery (meters and converters of constant and low-frequency electrical field strength). Co-operation in the area of monitoring and climatic tests of devices and materials. Performing measurements of electrical values and calibration of measuring devices. Thermography tests. Co-operation in the area of measuring method development and calibration of electrical values. Cooperation in the field of research and testing of micropower sources of electrical energy, “energy harvester” type, vibration resistance tests, and sieve analysis. research facilities contact information Maciej Jaroszewski, Ph.D., Eng. Krzysztof Wieczorek, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of High Voltage tel. +48 71 320 37 33, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 26 66, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] Electromagnetic materials, applied electrostatics - measurements, production and tests of active and multifunctional dielectric materials Diagnostics and assessment of materials: electrical engineering, insulation, electret (life expectancy assessment), antistatic, polymer and piezoelectric. Electrostatic metrology in the area of measurement methods, equipment and measurements of material param- Laboratory of Dielectrics and Electrostatics Laboratory of Electrical Metrology, Sensors and Measuring Instruments Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Power Engineering - workstation for dielectric tests of active materials for nonconventional electrical energy sources http://zet1.ipee.pwr.wroc.pl:8080/instytut patents/patents pending • • • A method for carrying out agrotechnical spraying ... and spray head to perform the spraying ... - patent pending no. P 396084 of 25.08.2011; PCT/PL2011 A converter of constant and low-frequency electrical fields “field mill” type with “flowing” screen - patent pending no. P 399279 A thermostatized chamber, specifically for precision and calibration resistors - patent pending no. P 392832 www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl • A method of ensuring constant ambient temperature in a chassis, specifically for precision resistors - patent pending no. P 392833. Measurement and analysis of photovoltaic cells’ parameters The measurement system is equipped with a C-class light source (in accordance with the IEC 60904-9 norm). The surface with guaranteed homogeneity of illuminance corresponds to the area of a 15x15 cm square, which allows employing the workstation to test the majority of commercially produced solar cells. Solutions have been applied correcting the error related to finite input resistance of the analogue-digital converter. The measuring range of the current is 100µA to 15 A with the voltage range of 0,65V to 10V. 16-bit measurement resolution is applied. The system is equipped with a program which controls the measurement and performs advanced analysis of photovoltaic cells’ characteristics I-V. contact information Ryszard Kacprzyk, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Krystian Krawczyk, Ph.D., Eng. Paweł Żyłka, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of Electrotechnology tel. +48 71 320 26 96, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 21 97 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 26 59 e-mail: [email protected] Magnetron sputtering The method of magnetron sputtering is based on knocking atoms or particles from the target surface and placing them on the base surface. The method allows obtaining superconducting, conducting, semi-conducting, dielectric layers as well as high-melting materials (such as: C, W, Ti, Cr). It is also possible to obtain alloys and chemical substances of given electrical and mechanical parameters. application research facilities Laboratory of Electrotechnology www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/681331,51.dhtml patents/patents pending • • An unloading system of plasma furnish - patent no. PL 204695 A textile product damping electrical field and the device to produce the textile product damping electrical field - patent pending (2012). contact information Jan Ziaja, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of Electrotechnology tel. +48 71 320 38 27 e-mail: [email protected] • • • • • • • Measurement of light and dark characteristics I-V, measurements with optional illuminance fluctuation compensation (up to ±2%), determination of the cell’s series resistance in accordance with IEC 60891 norm, possibility of characteristics correction to STC conditions in accordance with IEC 60891 norm, procedures of approximation of characteristics measured (light) to a single- or double- diode of substitute model, quick determination of temperature coefficients, open circuit voltage, short circuit current and the cell’s maximum power, correction of the measured characteristics I-V to conditions other than STC. research facilities Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering - workstation no. 3: Research Network Photovoltaic System www.ipee.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Adam Gubański, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of Theoretical Electrotechnics tel. +48 71 320 20 26, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] Monitoring of electrical energy quality and signal analysis Monitoring of electrical power and industrial networks with regard to energy quality interference. Analysis of dispersed generation system operation. Electrical energy quality assessment on the basis of synchronous multimeterings. Indicator unification and management. Measurements are taken in accordance with PN-EN 50160 norm. The analyses use algorithms identifying mobility of interference in electrical power networks, e.g. tests of sag faculty of electrical engineering Safety, protection, dielectric and decoration layers. Electronics, electrical engineering, optoelectronics and photovoltaics. application 33 The research is related to low-power arc discharge and glow discharge, taking into consideration various extinguishing media and various “climatic” conditions … Scientific Research and Technology Offer direction or determination of harmonics sources. Diagnostics in the area of signal spectral analysis is based on both classic methods using Fourier transformations as well as new selective high resolution methods. In order to determine interference parameters, modern methods of signal converting are used: optimization techniques, time-frequency type transformations, artificial neural network methods, evolutionary algorithms ,etc. research facilities Laboratory of Low Voltage Couplers and Coupling Phenomena in Vacuum Laboratory of Low Power Hermetic Couplers www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl (filter: Research and co-operation, tab: Laboratories) application • • • • • • • • Performance of long-term, multipoint energy quality tests in electrical power and industrial networks, performance of synchronous measurements with remote data transmission, normalization of measurement data of various type recording devices, qualitative analyses of the quality of operation of dispersed generation facilities, tests of interferences, diagnostics of electrical machines and devices, analyses of transient states in electrical power system operation, application of signal transformation methods for the needs of analysis of power engineering facilities’ operation, computer simulations of electrical circuits’ operation, training in the field for monitoring dispersed systems of energy quality. research facilities faculty of electrical engineering Laboratory of Energy Quality Monitoring Systems Laboratory of Digital Signal Processing 34 www.ipee.pwr.wroc.pl contact information contact information Antoni Klajn, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Grzegorz Wiśniewski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrical Engineering Department of Electronic Power Engineering Device Technology/Department of Electrical Power Automation and Control tel. +48 71 320 34 24 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 33 86 e-mail: [email protected] Expert analyses in the area of operation and design of electrical power engineering security automation • • • • Tomasz Sikorski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrotechnics and Electrotechnology Fundamentals Department of Theoretical Electrotechnics tel. +48 71 320 21 60, fax +48 71 322 97 25 e-mail: [email protected] • Electrical engineering, low-power electrical couplers • • Studies of switching phenomena in the area of voltages and currents occurring in low-voltage switchgears in mind with climatic and mechanical exposures of electrical equipment and its durability. The research is related to low-power arc discharge and glow discharge, in mind with various extinguishing media and various “climatic” conditions. The research can be conducted in vacuum conditions, as well as with use of both negative pressure and overpressure of different technical gases, in mind with the influence, type and technology of contact information tips. application coupling devices, relay contacts, reed relays Analyses of operating characteristics of security automation devices, analyses of solutions in protective relays of separate electrical energy facilities, simulation analyses of operation of electrical energy automation systems, designing digital algorithms for operation of electrical energy security automation systems. application • • • • Measurements of sensitivity and deviations of current and voltage transformers and converters, measurement of selected characteristics of electrical energy relays and breakers and analysis of their operation in static and dynamic enforcement conditions, versatile testing of electrical energy automation elements, testing new criteria for operation of electrical energy security automation, modelling and simulation of issues related to network transient states, simulation analysis of automation circuits’ operation, development of modern measurement algorithms of selected criterion dimensions of security automation devices - applying the continuous wavelet transform, Kalman filter, drop-down filter, etc. research facilities Laboratory of Electrical Power Engineering Security Automation Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems at the Fa- www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl culty of Electrical Engineering application www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • A method and device for fault location in a two-terminal transmission or distribution power line – patent no. US 8,183,871 B2, 22nd May 2012 A method for fault location in uncompensated power lines with two-end unsynchronized measurement – patent no. EP 2 017 632 B1 from 25th August 2010. A method for fault location in electric power lines – patent no. US 8, 131, 485 B2 A method to detect location of damage on branched power transmission line with several sources of supply – patent no. RU 2397503 C2 of 20th August 2010 A voltage transformer - patent no. PL 211921; application no. P 386905 A voltage zero component filter - patent no. PL 207963, application no. P 382424. contact information Marcin Habrych, Ph.D. Eng. Institute of Electrical Power Engineering Department of Electrical Power Automation and Control tel. +48 71 320 44 08 e-mail: [email protected] Analyses of the distribution network status before inclusion of a power plant: • transformer regulator setpoint at the switching station, • power flows, • wattless power compensation, • identification of line sequences’ connection parameters. Analyses of statuses upon inclusion: • impact on network load and losses, • voltage deviations, • active power change depending on frequency, • voltage fluctuations, • light flickering nuisance indicators, • harmonics level, • generator angle and voltage stability supplies. Analyses of operational conditions of electrical power engineering automation: • earth fault issues (automatic active component enforcement, co-operation with ARC), • short circuit currents and powers, • security automation (ATSE, ALS) at the switching station, • adjusting security automation and selection of their setpoints. research facilities Laboratory of Electrical Power Engineering System Analyses www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/691230,51.dhtml Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering Laboratory of Electrical Power Engineering Security Automation contact information Robert Lis, Ph.D. Eng. Institute of Electrical Power Engineering Department of Networks and Systems tel. +48 71 320 44 23, 71 320 39 60 fax +48 71 320 26 56 e-mail: [email protected] Analyses of steady states of the electrical power engineering system • • • Studies of static voltage stability in transmission and distribution networks. Software for testing static voltage stability has been developed. The effective program for determining the steady state is based on the Newton-Raphson method with use of sparse matrices. Determination of critical areas of voltage regulation in the electrical power egineering system. Development of technically optimal long-term wattles power compensation solutions, in order to improve the efficiency of using passive power sources and voltage regulation. Analyses of power distributions in the electric energy system with FACTO systems. Original software for distribution calculations with FACTS systems has been developed. application • • • Transmission and distribution networks, transmission and distribution system operators, electrical power engineering industry. research facilities Laboratory of Electrical Power Engineering System Analyses www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/691230,51.dhtml www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl (filter: Research and co-operation, tab: Laboratories) faculty of electrical engineering Expert analyses of dispersed renewable energy power plants’ impact on the distribution network distribution networks, distribution system operators, industry automatics and robotics 35 Designing and modernizing industrial conveyor transport systems (mining, energetics, chemical industry, harbours, handling sites … Scientific Research and Technology Offer contact information Robert Lis, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Electrical Power Engineering Department of Networks and Systems tel. +48 71 320 44 23, 71 320 39 60 fax +48 71 320 26 56 e-mail: [email protected] Research and evaluation of electrical risks • • • • • • • faculty of electrical engineering • 36 Scientific research works in the field of electric shock protection techniques, testing electric appliances with respect to security of use, testing electric shock risk and efficiency of electric shock protection measures of electric systems and appliances at their locations, model research of different types of earths and earth systems, testing the impact of the specificity of dispersed renewable energy on electric security, measurements of electric and magnetic field intensity produced by electrical energy lines and stations, measurements of the magnetostatic field and electric and magnetic fields of 50 Hz frequency produced by industrial, medical and scientific devices, computational identification of electromagnetic fields of 50 Hz frequency in the electric and electrical power engineering environment. application • • • • • • • • • • Analysis of efficiency of electric shock protection systems at systems’ technical design stage, research and evaluation of technical parameters of low voltage systems, training services (theoretical and practical classes) in the field of electric shock protection, as well as work safety involving electric devices for energy service sector employees, evaluation of the impact of the dispersed system of power sources on parameters which are crucial for electrical safety, analysis of the impact of frequent configuration changes of dispersed renewable source network and their way of co-operation with conventional power industry on electrical safety, evaluation of the possibility to apply adaptive (intelligent) electric shock protection systems to control electrical safety, analysis of risks of 50 Hz electromagnetic fields for human beings and the natural environment, ecological expert analyses related to protection against the activity of 50 Hz electromagnetic fields, reports of impact on the line investment environment (construction and reconstruction of electrical energy lines) and other electrical power engineering facilities, measurements of 50 Hz electromagnetic fields for the purpose of environmental protection and health and safety at work, • calibration of measuring instruments for fixed field magnetic induction of direct current (DC) and 50 Hz. research facilities Laboratory of Electrical Security http://zep.ie.pwr.wroc.pl/lb.htm Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field Measurements http://zep.ie.pwr.wroc.pl/lppe.htm Interinstitute Laboratory of Renewable Energy Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering contact information Janusz Konieczny, Ph.D., Eng. Dariusz Sztafrowski, M.Sc. Institute of Electrical Engineering Department of Industrial Electrical Power Engineering tel. +48 71 320 36 47, fax no. +48 71 320 26 56 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 44 19, fax no. +48 71 320 26 56 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology In 1968, in response to the growing requirements of the extraction industry, the Department of Mining was established at the Wrocław University of Technology. The natural consequence of the interdisciplinary character of the research conducted was a change of the name to the Department of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, which took place in 2004. The scientific research services of the Department cater for the current needs of the strong economic environment connected with the domestic and regional raw material industry. The scientific potential and laboratory facilities enable the Department to operate for the benefit of the transfer of research work to the economy in the fields of mining, mechanization and automation of mining, geology, geotechnology, economics, geodesy, geocomputer science, mineral engineering and work safety. The Department boasts the Certified Belt Conveyor Laboratory and the Certified Laboratory of Work Safety. The beneficiaries of the Department’s research work are KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., brown coal mines, numerous extraction industry companies from the whole country as well as manufacturers of belt conveyors. Research and diagnostics of conveyor belts and their connections • Research and measurements of physical and mechanical properties of conveyor belts, conveyor connections, rubber, fabrics, rubber mixtures and plastics; expert analyses concerning connection execution quality, dean: Prof. Wojciech Ciężkowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. Na Grobli 15, 50-421 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 68 35, fax +48 71 344 45 12 e-mail: [email protected] www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl • • • • attestation research and opinions on the product in order to permit its application in underground mining facilities, combustibility and anti-electrostatics research, new, pro-ecological and energy-efficient construction and material solutions for conveyors and connections, ecological technology for connecting conveyor belts with wire ropes, a method of evaluating cover rubber and conveyor belt construction with respect to the movement resistance generated by the conveyor belt and the demand for conveyor belt drive power, diagnostics of conveyor belts during their operation and its application for conducting rational conveyor replacement strategy, consulting services in the area of conveyor belts and their connections at the stage of designing of transport systems, as well as at the stage of their operation. application Conveyor transport system users (mining, power engineering, chemical industry, harbours, handling sites) and conveyor belt manufacturers. www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/ltt patents/patents pending • • • • • • • A conveyor belt – patent no. PL 177623 A method for connecting conveyor belts with wire ropes and a device for connecting conveyor belts with wire ropes - patent no. PL 201235 A method for detecting conveyor belt tape damages - patent pending no. P 393272 A device for local testing of conveyor belts - patent pending no. P 393273 A method for detecting longitudinal dissections of conveyor belts and device for measuring conveyor belt width - patent pending no. P 393276 Indirect rope traction of troughed conveyor belt - patent pending no. P 397422 A method for detecting damage in conveyor belts with wire ropes - patent pending no. P 393527. additional information The Belt Conveying Laboratory is certified by the Polish Centre for Accreditation with no. AB 710. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Prof. Monika Hardygóra, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Belt Conveying Laboratory tel. +48 71 320 68 56, fax +48 71 344 81 23 e-mail: [email protected] Designing and modernizing industrial conveyor transport systems (mining, power engineering, chemical industry, harbours and handling sites) using the original QNK-TT IT system supporting multivariant advanced engineering calculations. The ONK-TT system offered was developed based on long-term research and verified with utilization measurements. research facilities Belt Conveying Laboratory www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/ltt patents/patents pending • • A ferromagnetic seal for rolling bearings - patent no. PL 201038 Indirect rope traction of troughed conveyor belt - patent pending no. P 397422. contact information Prof. Lech Gładysiewicz, Ph.D. Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Machine Systems tel. + 48 71 320 68 e-mail: [email protected] Research into working environment, impact of industrial plants on the environment (dust, noise) application In accordance with the existing regulations - and in particular with the Regulation of the Minister of Health of 2 February 2011 concerning research and measurement of unsafe factors in the working environment (Journal of Laws no. 33/2011, item 166) measurements of work environment are performed at all industrial facilities; provisions also require periodic evaluations of dust and noise emissions and immissions into the environment (measurements at the border of property and near the protected buildings). The Laboratory of Work Safety is accredited to perform working environment measurements (dust, noise, vibrations, hot microclimate, artificial lighting, infrasound noise, ultrasound noise). Measurements are carried out using apparatuses corresponding to the requirements of the regulations in force (class of devices, calibration certificates, validation of research methods). faculty of geoengineering, mining and geology research facilities Belt Conveying Laboratory Innovative solutions in conveyor transport decreasing drive energy consumption and increasing durability and functionality of subassemblies and elements 37 The Laboratory has specialist GIS software and measuring equipment dedicated to obtaining spatial data… Scientific Research and Technology Offer research facilities Laboratory of Work Safety www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl (filter: Research and cooperation, tab: Laboratories) additional information contact information Associate Prof. Leszek Jurdziak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Industry Economics and Geoeconomics tel. + 48 71 320 68 30 e-mail: [email protected] The Laboratory of Work Safety is certified by the Polish Centre for Accreditation with no. AB 905. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. Three-dimensional modelling of deposits, designing open-pit and underground mines, as well as recultivation projects; planning and optimizing extraction faculty of geoengineering, mining and geology contact information 38 Zbigniew Nędza, Ph.D., Eng. Mariola Stefanicka, MSc., Eng. Institute of Mining Laboratory of Work Safety tel. +48 71 320 68 44 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Economic and financial analyses of projects, investment enterprises and companies together with the profitability and risk analysis • • Genetic algorithms, costs and benefit, profitability, statistical, systematic, technical and economic, feasibility, risk and ratio analyses, etc. • operational research, • methods: DCF, material (real) option, simulation (Monte Carlo, conditional), • optimization, programming (integer, line, dynamic, etc.), mixing and averaging, • project management. Software: integrated geological and mining systems for conditional simulation (CAE Mining Studio v.3, NPV Scheduler, Mine24D), Monte Carlo software for simulations (@Risk and Crystal Ball) and Decision Tools Suite 6.0 (Precision Tree, TopRank, NeuralTools, StatTools, Evolver, RiskOptimiser), Statgraphics, Statistica and MatLab as well as Microsoft Project I Earthworks Production Scheduler. Application of integrated geological and mining software. application Estimation of resources, modelling of deposits, geostatical modelling, designing open-pit mines, designing underground mines, designing recultivation projects, planning extraction, optimizing extraction, averaging spoil quality, controlling spoil quality, pricing deposits, pricing mining designs and companies, consulting, training. research facilities Didactical Laboratory with licenses for 10 workstations (software: CAE Mining Studio v.3, NPV Scheduler and Mine2-4D). contact information Associate Prof. Leszek Jurdziak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Industry Economics and Geoeconomics tel. + 48 71 320 68 30 e-mail: [email protected] Specialist geodetic measurements of engineering facilities. Forecasting deformations of rock mass surface in mining and post-mining areas application mining and power engineering research facilities Department of Industry Economics and Geoeconomics www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl • • • • • Measuring technical condition of engineering facilities, measurements and expert analyses concerning dislocations and deformations of engineering facilities together with analysis and interpretation of results, inventory measurements of buildings and facilities, measurements and forecasting of area surface deformations caused by underground and open-pit exploration, evaluation of mining operation impact on building structures. www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl contact information application The Laboratory of Geodesy and GPS is equipped with the stateof-the-art measuring equipment of renowned companies, such as Leica, Trimble and Topcon, including precise code levelling instruments, precise tacheometers, integrated tacheometer + GNSS receiver stations, GPS and GNSS receivers allowing performance of highest precision measurements, laser scanner, specialist software for processing results of geodetic and satellite measurements, as well as for processing data from ground scanning. Jan Blachowski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Geodesy and Geocomputer Science tel. +48 71 320 68 73, 71 320 68 42 e-mail: [email protected] Studies of medicinal raw materials, thermal waters and salt-springs, underground waters, rock raw materials, extraterrestrial raw materials and cosmic matter, natural radioactivity, mineral, chemical and isotopic composition of the environment research facilities Laboratory of Geodesy and GPS http://geo.pwr.wroc.pl/zgig contact information Construction and implementation of spatial information systems. Analysis of spatial data in GIS • • • • • Development of spatial information systems for public administration units, industrial plants (including mining), including freeware based systems, project management of GIS systems and consulting in the field of implementing GIS systems in accordance with the requirements of INSPIRE directive, implementing GIS systems, spatial analyses of environmental and other data and development of digital thematic maps, construction of spatial geological models and spatial (3D) visualizations of engineering structures, training in the field of commercial and open application of GIS software. application The Laboratory GIS and Photogrammetry has at its disposal specialist GIS software and measuring equipment dedicated to obtaining spatial data. The employees of the Department of Geodesy and Geocomputer Science have extensive hands-on experience and knowledge in the area of geographic information systems, geospatial technologies as well as spatial data modelling and analyses. research facilities Laboratory of GIS and Photogrammetry http://geo.pwr.wroc.pl/zgig application • • • • Environmental research: underground waters, geogenic gases, rocks and minerals (chemical composition, physical properties, deposit aspects, geogenic gas stream); studies of hydrogeological properties of rocks, design and documentation works in the field of resources and deposits of underground waters, including salt-springs as well as thermal and medicinal waters, Studies of extraterrestrial matter - meteors (mineralogical, cosmochemical and isotopic), Studies of natural radioactivity - water, rocks, air, underground structures - cellars, tourist trails, warehouses, mines, the underground, etc. (mainly radian, radon and uranium isotopes), calculating radiation doses. research facilities Laboratory of Geochemistry and Isotopic Cosmochemistry www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/zaklady/ZGiWM/laboratorium.html contact information Associate Prof. Tadeusz A. Przylibski, Ph.D. Stanisław Żak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Geology and Mineral Waters tel. +48 71 320 68 42, 71 320 68 12 fax +48 71 344 81 23 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] faculty of geoengineering, mining and geology Jan Blachowski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Geodesy and Geocomputer Science tel. +48 71 320 68 73, 71 320 68 42 e-mail: [email protected] In research into chemical and isotopic composition of natural substances in solid state (rocks, meteors, soils, etc.), liquid state (waters, especially underground, mineral, medicinal, thermal waters and salt-springs) and gaseous state (mainly neogenic gases - CO2, CH4, H2S, N2, O2, He, Ar, Rn, etc.), we apply the following techniques: atomic absorption, gas chromatography, alpha and beta radiation spectrometry and other specialist methods dedicated to particular elements or isotopes. 39 Accessible equipment facilities allow to identify pollutant emission taking into account studies of solutions in the field of limitation of their emission to the atmosphere … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Recycling of minerals and waste • • • • faculty of environmental engineering • 40 • Concentrating rare earth mineral element carriers with flotation and gravitation methods from various mineral raw materials. The technology has been developed both for fluorocarbonate ores and detrital raw materials with high dispersion of rare earth mineral element carriers. Acquiring heavy minerals (zirconium, titanium and rare earth minerals) from detrital raw materials occurring in Lower Silesia. The technology has been developed for various waste raw materials from rock dust natural and waste aggregate industry. Flotation acquisition of native gold and platinum metals from off-balance copper ores. LGOM (Lubin-Głogów Copper Area) copper ores occurring in some parts, increased concentrations of noble metals - gold and platinum metals - may be a source of these metals on an industrial scale. The developed technology includes both metal flotation concentrating and hydrometallurgic processes of the obtained concentrates. The chemical and flotation technology of obtaining non-iron metals from enriched semi-finished products from various mineral waste, e.g. semi-finished products and metallurgic waste. The developed technology is applicable for copper and lead recovery from waste semi-finished products of metallurgic processing of copper ores. Acquisition of non-iron metals and noble metals from flotation waste deposited in different regions of Lower Silesia (Złoty Stok, Bolesławiec, Złotoryja and Lubin areas). In the areas of former and current mining activity, large amounts of processing waste have been accumulated and with use of profitable enrichment methods, part of dispersed precious metals can be recovered. The developed technologies are applicable for recovering gold carriers from former mining activity waste in Złoty Stok and flotation waste from copper ore processing. The technologies for applying fine-grained rock waste occurring during the production of rock aggregates (granite, basalt and amphibolite dusts). The crushed-stone aggregate industry produces large amounts of fine-grained waste, mostly unused. The developed technologies allow significant use of this waste as a source of a number of useful components. minerals and other gangue minerals with the application of sulphuric acid or its solutions - patent no. PL 196946. contact information Associate Prof. Andrzej Łuszczkiewicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Mining Department of Minerals and Waste Processing tel. +48 71 320 68 78, 71 320 68 77 fax +48 71 344 45 12 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Environmental Engineering The research offer of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering encompasses scientific research, analyses and expert opinions in a broadly understood field of environmental protection and environmental engineering. In the field of environmental protection and environmental engineering, the research offer is related to unit processes and heating technology as well as heat engineering, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary installations, gas engineering, water piping and sewage systems, water, sewage and waste technology, gas purification, pollutant purification and environmental protection as well as toxicology and environment bioremediation. We are a valued partner of public institutions, business entities and other scientific centres. Our expertise makes it possible to plan the investment as early as in its conceptual phase while consultations with us in the design stage allow to achieve the goal, which is a structure characterized by high energetic efficiency and limited impact upon the environment. Our support is useful also over the period of engineering systems’ operation and it leads to cost limitation as well as it makes systems more environment-friendly. Environment and ecotoxicological expert opinions in areas designed for development and degraded ones research facilities Laboratory of Chemistry and Minerals Processing www.minproc.pwr.wroc.pl/zpkio Toxicological tests, wildlife inventory. application patents/patents pending • • • • • • A method for enriching rare earth element ores - patent no. PL 106600 A method for leaching nickel, cobalt and copper from sulphide concentrate - patent no. PL 113896 A method for processing flotation waste from copper ore processing - patent no. PL 167749 A method for increasing the quality of copper sulphide concentrate - patent pending no. P 307829 A method for processing materials containing metal sulphide • • • Reports of environmental impact assessment of a given development project, tests of new products launched onto the market, environment quality assessment by means of the QBS, BMWP_PL method, assessment of biodiversity of various environments. research facilities Department of Biology and Ecology www.biologia.pwr.wroc.pl dean: Associate Prof. Jan Danielewicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 25 55 e-mail: [email protected] www.wis.pwr.wroc.pl www.wis.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Justyna Rybak, Ph.D. Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering Department of Biology and Ecology tel. +48 71 320 22 37 e-mail: [email protected] Identification of pollutants emitted to the air in fuel combustion, including biomass, in mind with methods of their elimination Accessible equipment facilities allow identification of pollutant emission including development of solutions in the area of limitation of their emission to the atmosphere. application power engineering, heat engineering, urban and agricultural management. research facilities www.zakladekologistyki.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Izabela Sówka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering Department of Ecologistics tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99 e-mail: [email protected] Identification of aerosol and odorants in mind with methods of their elimination from the environment Accessible equipment facilities allow identification of aerosol and odorant emission sources including development of solutions in the area of limitation of their emission to the atmosphere. application Municipal services, industrial and agricultural management, state administration. Research Laboratory of Odorometric and Dust Sample Preparation Research Laboratory of Gas Pollution Monitoring Research Laboratory of Olfactometry Tests www.zakladekologistyki.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Izabela Sówka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering Department of Ecologistics tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99 e-mail: [email protected] Application of spatial analyses of measurement data, modelling of the atmospheric pollution concentration field, receptor modelling and advanced statistical analyses to assess environmental consequences Accessible equipment facilities and modelling tools allow identification of emission sources and conducting diagnosis of atmosphere quality together with preparation of reports on assessment of environmental impact and atmosphere protection programs. application Municipal services, industrial and agricultural management, state administration bodies. research facilities Research Laboratory of Gas Pollution Monitoring Research Laboratory of Olfactometry Tests www.zakladekologistyki.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Izabela Sówka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Environmental Protection Engineering Department of Ecologistics tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99 e-mail: [email protected] Efficient and ecological heat and cold supply Technologies of application of renewable energy sources (RES) and non-conventional energy sources (NES) for heating and cooling of buildings; preparation of warm utility and other water in buildings. Analyses of different variants of possibilities and cost effective- faculty of environmental engineering Research Laboratory of Odorometric and Dust Sample Preparation Research Laboratory of Gas Pollution Monitoring Research Laboratory of Olfactometry Tests Research Laboratory of Environmental Protection Engineering Institute research facilities 41 Proposal and audit analyses of thermal modernisation actions in existing buildings, with reference to the structure’s heating shell, heat source and heating system … Scientific Research and Technology Offer ness of application and development of particular solutions. Operation quality and efficiency assessment for systems applying RES and NES, including bivalent systems with conventional energy sources. application Analysis and technical application of RES and NES in singlefamily buildings, multi-family buildings, public utility and other buildings, existing, newly designed and modernized, at the request of owners, users or managing bodies of these structures, oriented towards decreasing use of non-renewable energy sources. research facilities Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of environmental engineering contact information 42 Piotr Jadwiszczak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating Team of Heating Technology and Heat Engineering tel. +48 71 320 21 13 tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] Energetic efficiency of buildings and heating systems. Energetic characteristics of buildings Evaluation of energetic efficiency of buildings and heating systems. Theoretical assessment of energy efficiency on the basis of calculations and comparison with a reference structure and assessment of actual efficiency on the basis of measurements in situ. The assessment takes into account the heating shell of the building analysed, its heating and ventilation system, warm utility water system and integrated lighting. Assessment of various variants of heating protection and heat supply solutions for the building taking into account non-conventional and renewable energy sources. Energy efficiency assessment is the basis for determination of necessity of performance and selection of actions improving energy efficiency of existing and newly designed buildings. application Assessment of energy efficiency of single-family buildings, multi-family buildings, public utility and other buildings, existing, newly designed and modernized, at the request of owners, users or managing bodies of these structures, with the aim of energy efficiency improvement or issuance of the building’s statement of energy performance. research facilities Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Piotr Jadwiszczak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating Team of Heating Technology and Heat Engineering tel. +48 71 320 21 13 tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] Assessment of design solutions and expert opinions on heating systems in individual, industrial and municipal structures. Concepts, basic, referential and substitute solutions of heating systems Technical, economic and operation-related assessment of heating and heating engineering systems. Concepts and projects of non-standard solutions and solutions for particular structures with use of broad know-how in the range of heating technology and heat engineering. application Assessment of design solutions in middle-sized and large development projects containing heating systems and other heating engineering systems. Indicating basic and structural faults from the point of view of technological solutions, ensuring high quality energy supplies, reliability and use. Discovering uncertainties and faults is accompanied by indication of correct solutions or solutions better suited to the characteristics of the structure being designed - residential, commercial, industrial or any other. research facilities Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Piotr Jadwiszczak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating Team of Heating Technology and Heat Engineering tel. +48 71 320 21 13 tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] www.wis.pwr.wroc.pl Technical assistance in the decision-making process concerning thermal modernization of buildings Proposal and audit analyses of thermal modernisation actions in existing buildings, with reference to the structure’s heating shell, heat source and heating system. Selection of the most favourable solution of heating modernization of the building and its heating system. Assessment and improvement of ongoing heating management in residential or industrial buildings based on calculations, periodic settlements for electricity and direct measurements. Implementation of an energy management system. application Calculations and audit analyses for single-family buildings, multi-family buildings, public utility, industrial and other buildings, at the request of owners, users or managing bodies of these structures interested in improvement of heat management. Energetic audits of heat supplied buildings. research facilities Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl Piotr Jadwiszczak, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating Team of Heating Technology and Heat Engineering tel. +48 71 320 21 13 tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] Removing of oxides and heavy metals from carbon combustion gases Methods of simultaneous removal of sulphur oxides, nitric oxides and mercury from carbon combustion fumes. application Power engineering industry: electric power plants, CHP plants, power plants using carbon. research facilities Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl A method for controlling multipollutant (e.g., SO2, NOx, Hg0 and Hg2+) emissions from a gas stream of a stationary combustion source, an apparatus for controlling multipollutant emissions, and a wet scrubber additive composition for controlling multipollutant emissions are disclosed – patent no. US 8012438. contact information Renata Krzyżyńska, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating tel. +48 71 320 37 43, fax + 48 71 320 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] Mobile Laboratory of Temperature and Flow Measurements Non-invasive measurements of flows and temperatures with use of high quality instruments. Substantive assessment of analysis results allows formulating conclusions and recommendations regarding further operation of devices and systems. application The measuring system can be non-invasively mounted on working installations, systems or buildings indicated by the ordering party. Energy (heat) assessment of equipment, installations and systems of warm utility water, heating, district heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, heat sources, etc. research facilities Laboratory of Warm Utility Water Systems www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Iwona Polarczyk, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Air-Conditioning and Heating tel. +48 71 320 37 07, fax +48 071 329 35 32 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of environmental engineering contact information patents/patents pending 43 Clinical decision support system provides doctors with information and expertise used in the medical diagnosis process … Scientific Research and Technology Offer faculty of computer science and management Faculty of Computer Science and Management 44 The Faculty of Computer Science and Management boasts over almost 45 years of tradition. It was the first faculty of this teaching profile among Polish technical universities. Since the beginning of its existence, it has effectively co-operated with economic entities. These traditions are continued especially now when initiating various forms of co-operation between business and science has become an obvious need. The work of the Faculty research and expert teams encompasses also participation in projects, preparation of documents which are of strategic importance to the development of the region, such as: Strategy of Energetics Development in Lower Silesia and Regional Innovation Strategy for Lower Silesia. Some other examples of various forms of cooperation in the fields of computer science and management are as follows: application software testing, using utility software in classes, lectures for students run by various companies’ employees, dedicated courses developed by various companies’ employees, student internships and apprenticeships, research and expertise, projects performed by student teams, joint projects, projects developed on request, Forum of IT Companies, organization of joint events, conferences, competitions, e.g. Lower Silesian Team Programming Competition, PM Excellence Forum, etc., also presentations of companies. The faculty educates specialists in three fields: Computer Science, Systems Engineering and Management. There is also a wide offer of postgraduate courses, e.g. Polish-American Business School offering Executive MBA courses. Design and testing decision algorithms in complex and uncertain systems Application of Matlab, LINGO, Wonderware InTouch, Step7 MicroWin, and PCAccess packages in the following: • analysis and visualizations of computer modelled and actual control systems based on Siemens PLC drivers, PC computers as well as Modbus, AS-I and Profibus networks, • design, implementation and simulation of intelligent decision algorithms. application • • • Analysis and design of complex manufacturing processes, most notably delivery chains, designing and testing human-computer interface of systems based on Siemens PLC drivers , including creating HMI in Wonderware InTouch package for PC, implementation of HMI as a WWW interface or as a smartphone application, experimental assessment of intelligent control systems’ effectiveness. research facilities Laboratory of Computer Control Systems www.ii.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Donat Orski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science Department of Intelligent Decision Support System tel. +48 71 320 35 83, fax +48 71 320 38 84 e-mail: [email protected] Application of semantic metadata to analyse data from new perspectives The technology was demonstrated with the example of a WWW browser featuring analytical capabilities, a so-called “analyzer.” The application allows the following: • correlating query results with regard of the context (perspective adopted), • determining coherence and compatibility of the resulting collection on the basis of set relevance thresholds, • grouping collection documents, • improving document ranking primarily based on term weighing. Correlation of results from the perspective of a given DAC node in the “analyzer” results in narrowing or broadening of a given query’s results by means of facet application (hyperlinks filtering results with the number of target results, known e.g. from the left column of allegro.pl). Facets are created for authors and tags, i.e. A and C nodes. D Nodes are visualized in a traditional way as a document title (post) list with content fragment (summary) and metadata: author, update date, blog where the post originates from and associated tags (analogous to search results e.g. in Google). Coherence analysis is performed by regulating connection relevance thresholds. As far as compatibility is concerned, by means of an applicable scrollbar, the relevance threshold can be set between notions (tags). As for coherence, similar threshold is set for groups of authors. Document grouping is performed by means of DAC graph grouping. Since grouping influences the ranking, it must be performed for each result collection of a search/analysis. Nowadays, by means of URI identificator starting with ‘http://’ we can refer not only to WWW documents, but also humans, products, or events. Each time we create a link, an association is created. Even when we mark people as our friends on FB or films as our favourite, we create associations, i.e. Linked Data. application WWW analysis can be performed on many levels. In the case of application of the analysis method to reranking, in order to enable the performance of the experiment in practice, it was limited by dean: Associate Prof. Zdzisław Szalbierz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. I. Łukasiewicza 5, 50-371 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 35 04, fax +48 71 320 42 95 e-mail: [email protected] www.wiz.pwr.wroc.pl www.wiz.pwr.wroc.pl various assumptions. The choice of 3 types of objects as WWW representatives is already a limitation. Currently, on WWW, one can find associations not only among documents, authors and notions. It seems reasonable to take into account events (time aspect), objects, projects, companies, groupings and other issues recognizable by means of URI. research facilities Department of Information Systems www.zsi.ii.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Marek Kopel, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science Department of Information Systems tel. +48 71 320 32 58 e-mail: [email protected] Large scale image database search is based on measurement of image similarity. Visual similarity measurement facilitates high efficiency detection of identical or almost identical fragments of many images. It also allows building effective search engines of visual content. Visual similarity measurement is based on two mechanisms: similarity measurement of fragments of images and geometrical analysis of similarity. One of similarity measurement techniques is a method based on the so-called bags of words. A bag of words is a histogram (in most cases one dimensional) representing a single image constructed from many visual words. A visual word is a single vector of features representing a fragment of an image, subjected to lossy compression to a single number. This number represents the group number (cluster) and is a result of grouping vectors which represent images. Basic measurement of image similarity amounts to the measurement of histogram similarity. The other technique referred to is based on a variety of image transformations. The basic and the most often applied transformation is affine transformation of two images. On similarity analysis, this transformation is automatically reproduced so that the images subject to transformation can match each other as closely as it is possible. application • • Various kinds of automated control and quality assessment systems based on visual analysis (such as production lines where goods inspection is manual and carried out by means of visual inspection and fault detection), visual identification of objects (e.g. on the basis of a photo of the packaging or the product itself, the system is able to identify the product and display available relevant data to the user). Laboratories of the Institute of Computer Science www.ai.ii.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Mariusz Paradowski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science Department of Artificial Intelligence tel. +48 71 320 32 07 e-mail: [email protected] Medical decision support systems Clinical decision support systems provide doctors with information and knowledge used in the medical diagnosis process. These systems employ modern techniques such as data mining and advanced, intelligent techniques of medical image transformation in order to obtain clinically usable information. These systems are of vital importance in everyday work of medical staff and influence medical diagnosis quality. One of the major advantages of these systems is a possibility of processing partial or uncertain knowledge. application Medical centres responsible for disease diagnosis. research facilities Laboratories of the Institute of Computer Science www.ai.ii.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Martin Tabakow, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science Department of Artificial Intelligence tel. +48 71 320 36 70; mob. +48 506 191 924 e-mail: [email protected] Automatic speech recognition Automatic speech recognition is a new quality in humancomputer contact. It allows natural information input to the computer making it possible for the user to simultaneously perform other manual activities. Unfortunately, generally accessible software does not support speech recognition in Polish or it is impossible to apply it to certain domains of uses. Hence the need of individual solutions suited to the needs of the user and integration with the user’s software. The Department employees’ experience in this field facilitates quick creation of speech recognition systems by means of available (paid and free of charge) tools and their integration with the user’s software. faculty of computer science and management Large scale image database search research facilities 45 Services related to basic research of processes of combustion, gasification, pyrolysis and valorization of solid fuels, waste and biofuels … Scientific Research and Technology Offer application • • • • • Automated conversation systems, call-centre type systems, IT systems in medicine (voice, contextual input of information about patients, visual diagnostics, pathomorphology, forensic medicine, dentistry), office work support systems (dictating of documents), teleconferencing systems (automation of conference report creation). research facilities Laboratories of the Institute of Computer Science www.ai.ii.pwr.wroc.pl sought after in the job market and easily find well paid jobs in private and state owned companies both in Poland and abroad. They also attain high positions in power engineering, gas engineering and machine construction industries. Materials science for energy systems The Laboratory of Materials Science for Energy Systems conducts research and offers expert opinions in the field of energy system materials science, in particular testing material characteristics and their degradation caused by external factors. It also provides technical advisory services on materials engineering and technology, selection of construction materials and optimization of chemical composition and microstructure. It provides specialist training programs for engineering staff in the area of impact of power engineering machines and equipment components’ aging upon work parameters and monitoring of equipment condition. faculty of mechanical and power engineering contact information 46 Jerzy Sas, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Computer Science Department of Artificial Intelligence tel. +48 71 320 36 70 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering The Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering is one of these faculties which have developed together with the Wrocław University of Technology since the very beginning of its existence. At the beginning, the faculty’s mission was educating mechanical engineering staff to build and operate heating equipment in professional and industrial power industry. Our faculty graduates built the first Polish power plants: “Turów”, “Bełchatów” and “Dolna Odra”. A very distinctive feature of the faculty is its intensive co-operation with industry which facilitates one’s development meeting the expectations of the job market. A good example here is the development of the Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction Course to respond to the market’s needs in the areas of process apparatus, refrigeration and aviation engineering. The growing role of environmental protection in power engineering and in civilization development as well as significant scientific and technological achievements in this field contributed to the establishment of an individual course of study – Power Engineering. The first graduates completed their studies and left the university walls in 2008. The faculty finds it especially important to provide a high level of education. In 2006 and later also in 2011, Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction courses obtained a positive opinion of the State Accreditation Commission. In 2010, Power Engineering field of study obtained a positive opinion of the State Accreditation Commission. Thanks to the fact the curricula in the courses combine mechanical engineering issues with heat-flow phenomena, which is uncommon at other Polish and European universities, the graduates of the Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering are application • • • • • • • • • • Research and expert opinions on degradation of metal composite and metal coating properties, testing of corrosion of metals and alloys and design of new heat-resistant materials, design of metal and composite coatings resistant to corrosion and abrasion, fundamentals of design, making and shaping of properties of metals, ceramic materials, polymers and composites, development of new materials and advanced technologies as well as improvement of conventional materials, development of quality control systems for materials as well as technical and economic materials selection criteria, materials standardization and creating materials databases, monitoring of aging processes resulting from daily operation of power machine and equipment elements (water and steam pipelines, welded and bolted joints, thermal insulation and refractory materials, packing materials, etc.), predicting changes to properties of power engineering machines and equipment, which are due to the operation process and may result in faults, development and targeted patenting of monitoring methods of power engineering machines and equipment. research facilities Laboratory of Materials Science for Energy Systems www.paliwa.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Dorota Nowak-Woźny Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Heat Technology and Fluid Mechanics Energy Engineering and Technology Department tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20 e-mail: [email protected] dean: Prof. Zbigniew Gnutek, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 26 73, 71 320 23 25 fax +48 71 320 42 28 e-mail: [email protected] www.wme.pwr.wroc.pl www.wme.pwr.wroc.pl Technologies of combustion, gasification, pyrolysis (including carbonation and torification) and valorization of solid fuels, waste and biofuels Services related to basic research of processes of combustion, gasification, pyrolysis (including carbonation and torification,) and valorization of solid fuels, waste and biofuels. Explanation of mechanisms behind these processes. Description of phenomena accompanying these processes (transformation of mineral substance, emissions of NOx and SO2, heavy metal emissions, corrosion and erosive wear). Defining parameters describing the above technologies and processes (chemical kinetics, quantity and quantity of product derivatives from particular processes, speed of the process). Mathematical modelling describing the above technologies and processes. application • • • • • • • research facilities Laboratory of Combustion, Gasification and Pyrolysis of Solid Fuels, Waste and Biofuels www.paliwa.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending A rapid pressure rise sensor - patent PL no. 163255/patent pending no. P 288252. contact information Wojciech Moroń, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Heat Technology and Fluid Mechanics Energy Engineering and Technology Department Boiler technology, milling installations, advanced tests on boilers and milling installations, fuel storage and handling equipment Services related to performing tests of actual objects, such as boilers or milling installations in terms of their biomass and alternative fuel combustion abilities as well as assessment of flammability and explosiveness risks. application • • • • • Measurements of milling installations during biomass and other alternative fuel milling and co-milling (milling quality, energy consumption, distribution of dust and air mixture), fire and explosion risk assessment during biomass and other alternative fuel milling and co-milling, protection of milling installation from fire and explosion risk, fuel storage management, protection against self-combustion and fires, boiler efficiency measurements and boiler balance during combustion and co-firing of biomass. research facilities Laboratory of Boiler Measurements and Mill Installation www.paliwa.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending A method of fire and explosion protection WYN: (21) 391582, (22) 21-06-2010 contact information Prof. Wiesław Rybak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Heat Technology and Fluid Mechanics Energy Engineering and Technology Department tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Use of fuels, selection and characterization of fuels and fuel mixtures The Measuring Laboratory of Fuel Properties and Assessment of Their Usability in Power Engineering provides services related to measurements of physicochemical properties characterizing output fuels such as coals, coal waste, I and II generation biomass, faculty of mechanical and power Engineering • Selection and substitution of fuels and energy sources with new types of fuels, fossil fuels processing, low quality fuels processing, application of biofuels, sludge and waste, selection of fuels and selection of technologies, modernization, design and operation type to improve effectiveness, reduce emissions of deleterious substances and reduce energy production costs, fuel valorization (enriching, briquetting and granulation, torification), characterization of various fuels, fuel mixtures, waste and biofuels with regard to their usefulness in various types of processing, power generation and effective fuel use technologies applied in power industry plants, industrial plants and municipalities, avoiding risks (slagging/ashing, corrosion, erosion, gas and heavy metal pollutant emission, lower process efficiency) related to use of different kinds of fuel, fuel specifications, quality assessment in fuel trading, designing power engineering installations and mathematical modelling of combustion, gasification and pyrolysis processes. tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20 e-mail: [email protected] 47 The water tunnel makes it possible to perform tests in the area of identification of aerodynamic characteristics of machines and machine elements … Scientific Research and Technology Offer alternative fuels (sewage sludge, RDF, SRF and other). It optimizes selection of various fuel mixtures and tests their physicochemical properties. The facility determines parameters characterizing combustion, gasification and pyrolysis processes. Moreover, it determines parameters characterizing fuels with regard to their flammability and explosiveness, slagging and ashing, gas and heavy metal contamination emission, corrosion and erosion. It selects various additives limiting slagging/ashing and corrosion as well as it deals with issues related to changing to power machines involving application of a new kind of fuel. application • • • faculty of mechanical and power engineering • 48 • • • • Physicochemical analyses of solid fuels (technical analysis, elementary fuel calorific value), determination of explosiveness of solid fuels (combustion, spontaneous combustion, DGW, KST, max. pressure of explosion, max, pressure rise speed), determination of combustion, gasification and pyrolysis properties (fuel reactivity, speed of degassing and combustion of coke waste, amount of unburnt material), mineral substance properties (oxide analysis of ash and mineral substance, characteristic temperatures of ash), content of heavy metals, Hg and other ones, gas contamination emission NOx, SO2, grindability and transport properties of fuel, properties of various additives improving combustion and limiting risks. research facilities Measuring Laboratory of Fuel Properties and Assessment of Their Usability in Power Engineering www.paliwa.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • A device to determine static and dynamic features of pressure detectors - patent PL no. 156561 A squib-operated valve - patent pending no. P 272250. contact information Wojciech Moroń, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Heat Technology and Fluid Mechanics Energy Engineering and Technology Department tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20 e-mail: [email protected] Purification of boiler fumes from gas contamination (SO2, NOx, CO2) and mercury using the semidry counterflow reactor Fumes from the boiler will be purified from the following contaminations: SO2, NOx, Hg by sprinkling with water (or waste wa- ter) in the reactor. The product created as a result of cleaning, in the form of fine particles made of CaSO3 ∙ ½ H2O, Ca(NO3)2 and Hg(NO3)2 molecules, will be removed with fly ash in the electrofilter (or any other high-efficiency duster). It can be expected that lower temperature and in consequence smaller stream of fume volume will increase the dust-cleaning efficiency of the electrofilter and Ca(OH)2 created as a result of water (or waste water) injection to fumes flowing through the reactor will partly remove CO2 from the fumes. application The technology can be applied to cleaning fumes from different kinds of boilers, especially from boilers equipped with a dry desulphurization installation (sorbent injection to the furnace chamber of the boiler). It is also an alternative to small facilities (heat engineering, municipal and industrial power engineering) which are not yet equipped with gas contamination emission reduction systems. research facilities Laboratory of Thermal Power Measurements and Pollutant Emission www.itcmp.pwr.wroc.pl/~miernic patents/patents pending A method of limitation of SO2 and fume emission from coal boilers - patent no. PL 210281. contact information Jarosław Niewczas, M.Sc., Eng. Arkadiusz Świerczok, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Heat Technology and Fluid Mechanics Department of Metrology and Atmospheric Protection tel. +48 71 320 39 55, fax +48 71 320 39 18 e-mail: [email protected] tel./fax +48 71 320 39 18 e-mail: [email protected] High-temperature crystallization of inorganic compounds from aqueous solutions in a new type of continuous pressure crystallizer High-temperature crystallization of inorganic compounds is based on exuding of some kinds of salts from aqueous solutions, mainly sulphates, through heating them adequately up to temperatures stemming from their solubility curve (around 473 K). In order to perform this process, a new type of continuous pressure crystallizer was created. Separation of zones inside the crystallizer facilitates intensive mixing of crystallic suspended matter and its thickening as well as classification of crystals. The applied method of heating www.wme.pwr.wroc.pl of the input solution and the crystallic suspended matter in the apparatus allows reduction of energy consumption. An integral part of the crystallizer is a pressure filter enabling separation and drying of crystals. research facilities Department of Automation and Cryogenics www.instytut22.pwr.wroc.pl application Production of inorganic compounds, artificial fertilizers, components for compound feeds, processing of metallurgy-originated industrial waste. research facilities contact information Janusz Lichota Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Aviation, Process and Power Machines Engineering Department of Automation and Cryogenics tel. +48 71 320 38 80 e-mail: [email protected] Laboratory of Crystallization Processes www.instytut22.pwr.wroc.pl Experimental tests in an aerodynamic water tunnel, simulation tests in the field of aerodynamics and material durability, recording of phenomena and processes with a high speed camera patents/patents pending • • contact information Sławomir Misztal, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Aviation, Process and Power Machines Engineering Department of Process Instrumentation tel. +48 71 320 32 82, fax +48 71 341 77 08 e-mail: [email protected] Neural cogeneration control Determination of controlling signals for a heat source. Analysis of current operation of a boiler (or block) on the basis of accessible measurements, validation of measurements obtained, prediction of operation statuses of the boiler as well as the heating network in order to establish future control targets in accordance with the selected optimization criterion. The criterion may be maximization of efficiency or minimization of emission of pollutants to atmosphere. Assessment of elements of the heating market potential with reference to the profile of an average warm utility water recipient on the basis of measurements taken at the heat and power plant. application heat engineering, heat and power plants, power stations, industrial plants with large sources of waste heat such as cement plants, tire manufacturers The water tunnel makes it possible to perform tests in the area of identification of aerodynamic characteristics of machines and machine elements. Possible experiments allow determining static as well as dynamic characteristics. The 5-component aerodynamic scales makes it possible to obtain the values of coefficients of aerodynamic forces and moments. It is also possible to perform experiments in colour visualizations allowing identification of the flow round character. Phenomena taking place during the tests of the flow round can be analysed thanks to photographs taken with a high speed camera. Moreover, the results obtained can be professionally processed and presented with use of advanced software. application • • Experimental tests related to optimization of aerodynamic shapes of machines, simulation tests in the area of flow round, determination of aerodynamic forces, and materials’ strength. research facilities Laboratory of Nonstationary Aerodynamic Characteristics www.instytut22.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Assistant Prof. Andrzej Gronczewski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Aviation, Process and Power Machines Engineering Department of Aviation Engineering tel. +48 71 320 44 51 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of mechanical and power Engineering • A method of high-temperature crystallization and a device for high-temperature crystallization - patent no. PL 201611 A method of high-temperature crystallization and a device for high-temperature crystallization - patent no. PL 201612 A filter to separate crystallic suspended matter – patent no. PL 203026. 49 Optical and electromagnetic navigation systems are applied in research on mechanical systems’ geometry and kinematics … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Numerical modelling of heat-flow phenomena taking place in industrial installations, modelling of flood waves, quick parallel calculations on graphics cards Original, own-developed calculation software oriented towards modelling current operation parameters and diagnostics of fluidized beds as well as systems of steam condensation (condenser). Original software for modelling the passage of a flood wave, which can be incorporated in a system of early flood warning. The programs were prepared in the Fortran environment, which allows their integration into an IT system monitoring operation of a power unit or water levels in rivers. The Windows-based graphical interface allows presentation of the results of calculations in the Windows OS in the form of tables, graphs and aggregate reports. faculty of mechanical engineering application 50 In the Department of Numerical Modelling of Flows, original calculation software facilitating analyses of current operation parameters and diagnostics of power unit elements is developed, pertaining to the following areas: fluidized beds and systems of steam condensation (condenser) and flood wave passage. The calculation software can be integrated into the IT systems of an electric power plant or a system of early flood warning system, in order to visualize current data received from measuring devices installed on the facility and their comparison with the calculation results. The software can be used as training applications in order to increase personnel’s qualifications and for support purposes at the stage of design or modernization of condensing systems and fluidized beds. research facilities Department of Numerical Modelling of Flows http://fluid.itcmp.pwr.wroc.pl/~znmp contact information Associate Prof. Henryk Kudela, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Aviation, Process and Power Machines Engineering Department of Numerical Modelling of Flows tel. +48 71 320 20 40, fax +48 71 341 77 08 e-mail: [email protected] Examination of tightness, determination of flow characteristics of industrial valves Valve wear testing according to the number of opening and closing cycles, measurements of gland tightness, measurement of internal tightness, possibility of determining flow characteristics according to the pressure and the extent of valve closure. application sanitary fitting production industry, power engineering, mining industry, waterworks, petrochemistry research facilities Laboratory of Fluid Flow Machines www.instytut22.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Janusz Rogula Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Aviation, Process and Power Machines Engineering Department of Design Fundamentals and Flow Machines tel. +48 71 320 23 73 e-mail: [email protected] Faculty of Mechanical Engineering The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering was established as one of the first two faculties of the Wrocław University of Technology, which had just started its activity in 1945. The faculty is the educational institution’s fundamental scientific and didactic organizational unit and it acts fully independently in creating its image in the field of scientific activity and co-operation with industrial companies and economic units both in Poland and abroad. The faculty’s mission is to be the leader in development of the technical civilisation in the area of mechanical engineering by offering university education based on research, knowledge development and technology transfer. As part of its didactic activities, the faculty offers first grade and second grade engineering studies, unified master degree courses, by virtue of the authority vested in it, as well as postgraduate studies. The faculty provides education to students in Wrocław within the framework of 6 full-time course programs: Automatics and Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction, Mechatronics, Transport and Management and Manufacturing Engineering, as well as on 3 extramural courses: Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction, Management and Manufacturing Engineering and Transport, as well as in Satellite Educational Centres located in Jelenia Góra, Legnica and Wałbrzych. The faculty provides education to future doctors of science on full-time courses (3rd grade) in two scientific areas: Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction and Operation. In the academic year 2003/2004, the faculty started providing education in English to a group of students on the Mechanical Engineering and Machine Construction course. dean: Prof. Edward Chlebus, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. I. Łukasiewicza 5, 50-371 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 20 75, fax +48 71 320 42 02 e-mail: [email protected] www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl Kinematic and strength analysis of mechanical and biomechanical structures • • • • • • • • • Determination of mechanical characteristics of materials using strength tests, research into plane stress state for highly deformable materials, non-contact studies of displacement distribution, assessment of plane stress state and triaxial stress state in physical models, measurement of deformations of differently shaped objects, measurement of hardness and Young’s modulus of thin films, analysis of spatial location and orientation of structures using optical markers or coil systems, design of electronic systems and development of control methods for mechanical systems, creation of software applications for communication with navigation systems and imaging devices as well as for analyses of data collected. application research facilities Department of Biomedical Engineering and Experimental Mechanics www.biomech.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • A wrist system with quick-fit for hand prosthesis - patent no. PL 387380 Thigh portion of a hip joint endoprosthesis- patent no. PL 195363 Acetabulum of a hip joint endoprosthesis- patent no. PL 194136 A plate support for mandible fractures treatment- patent no. PL 364944 A plate support bone screw for mandible fractures treatment patent no. PL 364945 • • • • • • • • • Transpendicular stabilization of spine for treatment of fractures and deformations - patent no. PL 365719 A segmental expander intramedullary nail - patent no. PL 364450 An optical navigation sensor - patent pending no. P 395075 A system for calibration of free-hand sonographic probe for 3-D imaging - patent pending no. P 395076 A prosthesis of upper limb finger - patent pending no. P 389725 A biodegradable, anisotrophic structural stent - patent pending no. P 389961 Equipment for stabilization of the pelvis bone fracture - patent pending no. P 387064 An intervertebral implant, especially the lumbar implant - patent pending no. P 380131 An intravascular coronary stent - patent pending no.P 376039, P 376038 A hand prosthesis - patent pending no. P 372638, P 372639. contact information Associate Prof. Celina Pezowicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Machine Design and Operation Department of Biomedical Engineering and Experimental Mechanics tel. +48 71 320 27 13, fax +48 71 322 76 45 e-mail: [email protected] Hydraulic drive and control, vibroacoustics, numerical methods • • • • • • • • • • • • • • An analysis and synthesis of hydraulic, microhydraulic and pneumatic system structures, design of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, upgrade of existing hydraulic elements and systems, development of new hydraulic elements’ designs, automation of hydraulic systems control, tests of hydraulic elements’ durability, tracking sources of oscillations and noise produced by hydraulic elements and systems, noise reduction, passive and active methods of oscillations and noise reduction in machines and devices with hydraulic systems, simulation of dynamic phenomena in hydraulic systems and elements, optimization of hydraulic systems and elements, identification of phenomena related to working fluid flow in hydraulic systems, construction of numerical grids, modelling viscous and compressible fluid flow involving thermodynamic changes, quasi-3D analysis of rotating machines’ blade lattices, numerical modelling of hydrodynamic influences in drive and control systems of ships, manoeuvring and resistance properties, calculations of multiphase flows: flows with cavitation (impeller pump, poppet valve), free-surface flows (flow past ships, differential mechanism), solid phase flow (exhaustion channels, cyclone), faculty of mechanical engineering The instruments and technologies available enable conducting a wide range of research related to materials’ strength and assessment of their mechanical properties. Moreover, the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Experimental Mechanics offers experimental analysis of mechanical and biomechanical constructions as well as their optimization. Optical and electromagnetic navigation systems are applied in research into mechanical systems’ geometry and kinematics, e.g. robotic systems, analysis of oscillations as well as motion and deformation of structures. The laboratory has at its disposal software and experience in terms of developing software for supporting surgical procedures in the field of their planning and support involving tracking location of surgical instruments in the patient’s body. The laboratory develops projects in the area of design and construction of electronic and control circuits. • 51 The research activity covers the fundamentals of geometric and strength modelling in the integrated CAD systems as well as the development of numerical methods … Scientific Research and Technology Offer • research into single- and multi-source systems (hybrid) with a combustion engine as the primary source of energy together with these systems’ control. research facilities Laboratory of Hydraulic Drive and Control www.ikem.pwr.wroc.pl • • • • • • • • patents/patents pending • faculty of mechanical engineering • • 52 An external gear pump. Circumferential backlash compensation - patents pending no: P 398436, P 398437, P 397539, P 397540 An air supply nozzle - patent pending no. P 399472 A measurement method of the effect of gas mixtures on live cells - patent pending no. P 400646. application • • contact information • Prof. Jan Kulczyk, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Michał Stosiak, Ph.D., Eng. Zygmunt Domagała, Ph.D., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Institute of Machines and Hydraulic Systems tel. +48 71 320 25 70 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 27 16 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 34 14 e-mail: [email protected] • Experimental and simulation tests in engineering machines and industrial vehicle engineering • • • • • • • • • • Measurement of kinematic and dynamic properties of vehicles and machines, research into towing/thrust force in industrial vehicles, research into loads distribution in driving elements, standard tests of loaders: tearout force, knockout force, lifting capacity etc. analysis of static and dynamic stability of vehicles, optimization and automation of mining and loading systems, measurements of parameters such as: acceleration, velocity, displacement, deformation with use of resistance tensometry and fiber optic tensometry, pressure, flows, temperature etc. design and construction of non-standard force transducers, design and tests of control, security and diagnostic systems for engineering machines and industrial vehicles, design and tests of wheeled chassis, chassis mounted on elastomeric/metal caterpillars or other chassis featuring unconventional locomotion, design and tests of load bearing structures of cranes, design and tests of drive systems of engineering machines, design and tests of engineering machines’ manipulators, tensometric measurements of load-bearing structures’ deformations, analysis and synthesis of oscillation reduction systems in vehicles and engineering machines, programming Plus 1 specialized controllers, FEM strength analyses, analyses of dynamics of machines and working vehicles and of other mobile structures with use of the Multi Body Systems (DADS, ADAMS) method and other computer simulation methods. • • • • Expert opinions on the technical condition of engineering machines and industrial vehicles (loaders, excavators, gantries, cranes etc.), calculations and design of load-bearing structures in engineering machines in accordance with the current standards, automation and optimization of operation of engineering machines and industrial vehicles, measurement and verification of static and dynamic loads in machines during their operation, verification of designed load-bearing structures and drive systems of engineering machines, MES strength analyses and simulation tests, virtual prototyping, tests of control, security and diagnostic systems of engineering machines and industrial vehicles, design, construction and application of non-standard force transducers. research facilities Laboratory of Working Machines and Industrial Vehicles www.ikem.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • • • A hovercraft – patent no. (PL) 207981 A running gear for tracked vehicles, in particular for vehicles having chains or belts made of resilient material – patent no. (Great Britain) 2 301 569 A driving device – patent no. (Great Britain) 2 298 471 Antriebsanordnung fuer Raupenfahrzeuge – patent no. (Germany) 19743494 Dispositivo di azionamento, in particolare carello multiasse per veicoli, con cinghie a forma di nastro – patent no. (Italy) 01282657 Telaio per veicoli cingolati, in particolare per veicoli con cingoli o nastri di materiale elastic – patent no. (Italy) 01282762 Belt drive – patent no. (USA) 5,728,019 A method and system for signalising loss of stability of a machine mounted on wheeled chassis, in particular of a loader or excavator - patent no. (PL) 163932 www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl • • • • A system for controlling the lifting capacity and measuring the actual capacity of spoon loaders on wheeled chassis - patent no. (PL) 159730. A wheel skid preventing and tyre wear retarding as well as energy consumption reducing system for a steering gear of articulated vehicles - patent no. (PL) 160859 An engineering machine, specifically a loader - patent pending no. P 390447 A method and apparatus for automatic adaptive control of a vehicle - patent pending no. P 388851. contact information Prof. Piotr Dudziński Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Department of Working Machines and Industrial Vehicles tel. +48 71 321 53 96 e-mail: [email protected] Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Numerical methods in construction analysis application The Department co-operates with the industry by conducting studies and developing designs of machines, vehicles and devices within the following scope: • linear and non-linear strength analysis, • modal, thermal and fatigue analysis, • design of new machines and devices, • design of mechatronic systems, • production optimization, • impact load simulation (crash tests), • upgrades of existing structures, • ballistic research and mini-resistance, • non-disruptive tests (VT, MT, PT and UT), research facilities Laboratory of Computer Aided Designing www.ikem.pwr.wroc.pl/cad/laboratorium.html patents/patents pending • • • • • • • • • A body shell of an armoured wheeled vehicle - patent pending no. P 392290 A system for mounting the body on the vehicle frame, specifically of a wheeled vehicle - patent pending no. P 391504. A folding bridge - patent pending no. P 391389 A method for securing the mining mechanism of an excavator and a protection system for the mining mechanism of an excavator - patent pending no. P 388852 Equipment for cleaning side surfaces of flat copper bars, preferably those manufactured by means of calibration drawing - patent pending no. P 387723 A metal carrying element - patent pending no. P 384592 A drive shaft of a working unit - patent, patent pending no. P 389375 A connection of scoop wheel with a mining mechanism gear patent, patent pending no. P 383031 An articulated milling head guiding system - patent no. PL 192994, patent pending no. P 344877. additional information The department has the Research Laboratory Accreditation Centre’s certificate number AB 659 for research into engineering machines, mechanical devices and vehicles on the basis of technical documentation. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Prof. Eugeniusz Rusiński Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Department of Computer Aided Design tel. +48 71 320 27 30 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of mechanical engineering The Department of Computer Aided Design conducts research and didactic activities connected with the issues of computer aided design (CAD) and concurrent execution of engineering works. The research activity covers the fundamentals of geometric and strength modelling in integrated CAD systems as well as development of numerical methods, including the Finite Element Method (FEM) in the mechanics of a deformed body. The department also develops theories of mathematical description of the behaviour of multi-layer structures when a dynamic load is applied in the physical and geometric nonlinearity range. The department is involved in developmental work; it prepares and conducts implementation work and develops innovative solutions. The second research sphere of the department is conducting experimental research on the load-bearing systems of engineering machines and devices. The department also conducts measurement research into deformations (stress), own and forced oscillations, crash tests of protective structures and vehicles, as well as strength tests of power equipment. • crack depth measurements, The industrial sectors which the CAD Department co-operates with are as follows: • power industry – PGE Bełchatów and Turów Power Plants, RAFAKO, SEFAKO, • mining – PGE KWB Bełchatów and KWB Turów, KWB Konin, KGHM, DFM Zanam-Legmet, FUGO, Mine Master, NayvelyIndia, TAKRAF, ThyssenKrupp, • military industry – AMZ Kutno, Cargotec, GERMAZ, OBRUM, • car industry – Inter-Cars, Jelcz, Kemph, PPHU, Primbox, Solaris, Sommer, Sitech, Rűcker, Volkswagen Motor Polska, Volvo, Zesław, • other – Cargill, Delaval, Fagor-Mastercook. 53 The works carried out are related to analysis and design (virtual prototyping) of practically any mechanical systems … Scientific Research and Technology Offer faculty of mechanical engineering Logistics, long-distance transport and industrial transport technologies 54 Analysis of the currently applied or expected solutions in mind with the specific nature of transported goods (loads); defining the limit requirements and needs. Suggestions for selection and organization of transport systems in mind with effective use of means of transport and minimizing the impact on the environment. Organizational plan for cargo handling sites (cargo handling terminals) of expected capacity, selection of optimum transport technologies in mind with the possibility of using intermodal transport. Research and analysis of logistic systems in companies. Logistic audits, conceptions of logistic solutions based on benchmarking, using packages, automatic identification of merchant units, warehousing technology, proper selection of means of yard transport. Analysis of technical systems, diagnosis of structure, identification of systems and system operation process. Development of a system for collecting and processing operational data; modelling and analysis as well as evaluation of reliability and safety with respect to broadly understood human-machine-environment relation. Electronic measurement systems are used for evaluation of machine stability, oscillations, noise as well as in thermographic measurements. We carry out simulations of machine operation processes, we develop knowledge bases regarding machines’ reliability and safety, we perform vibroacoustic and thermal diagnostics of machine elements, performance parameters tests of mechanical structures, tests of distribution of static and dynamic deformations and stresses in machine elements, tests of own stresses in machine elements, evaluation of dynamic parameters, evaluation of the degree of strain of load-bearing structure materials and their mechanisms, identification of statistical distribution parameters of external loads affecting the machine. application The offer caters for the needs of industrial, shipping and trading companies and involves in particular application of intermodal transport technology. We offer development of guidelines for transport system designs oriented towards specific needs. The offer is focused in particular on means of transport, operating as well as excavation machines in underground and strip mining. We offer development of guidelines for designs of systems supporting operation management and systems for operating data archiving and storage. research facilities Department of Logistics and Transport Systems www.zlist.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Tomasz Nowakowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Department of Logistics and Transport Systems tel. +48 71 320 35 11 e-mail: [email protected] Design, simulation tests and construction of mechanisms and mechatronic systems The works carried out are related to analysis and design (virtual prototyping) of practically any mechanical systems and are focused on broadly understood theoretical and application-related aspects of kinematic systems mechanics, machines and mechanisms theory as well as robotics and mechatronics. Another vital field of activity is mechatronic systems, an important element of which is the possibility of applying even complicated control algorithms which guarantee reliability, full control over parameters and wide diagnostic opportunities in the event of a failure. An important field of work conducted is research into systems to facilitate moving around and overcoming obstacles by physically disabled people. application The activities of the Department of Machines Theory and Mechatronic Systems are related to designing new machines and devices or to upgrading or analysing the existing ones and they entail issues such as: • mechatronic design - including mechanical design, modelling and control system design, including systems with numerous degrees of freedom (multidrive), • designing robotized workstations, • designing and programming microprocessor drives for mechatronic systems, • structural and geometric synthesis of mechanisms performing particular tasks, i.e. selection of a rational conception of a mechanism - kinematic layout and its geometric parameters, • simulation tests of operation of existing machines and devices (possibility of improving kinematic and dynamic properties). research facilities Department of Machines Theory and Mechatronic Systems www.tmm.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending Selected patents: • A grader’s blade guiding system - patent no. PL 185979, • A facility designed to test strength of wire ropes and particularly their resistance to flexing and vibration - patent no. PL 203926 • An attachment device for wheelchairs, especially for standard folded wheelchairs - patent no. PL 210670, • A single-direction lengthwise clutch - patent no. PL 211950, • A hand prosthesis - patent no. PL 212468, www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl Research, scientific and technical development, design and implementation of engineering solutions in the area of durability, energy consumption, ecology and IT technologies of combustion engines and motor vehicles contact information Jacek Bałchanowski, Ph.D., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Department of Machines Theory and Mechatronic Systems tel./fax +48 71 320 27 10 e-mail: [email protected] Tests of friction and consumption of construction materials (polymer, metallic) and lubricants The Laboratory of Machine Design Fundamentals and Tribology was created to conduct didactic and scientific activities as well as to carry out works for industry in the following areas: • research into machine elements, sets and systems, • research into lubricating elements and systems, • rheology of greases and their refinement, • development of composites based on thermoplastic polymers, their tribological tests and application in sliding nodes and seals, • tribological tests of sliding nodes in machines and moving machine systems and construction materials used in them. application • research facilities Laboratory of Machine Design Fundamentals and Tribology http://pkmit.pwr.prv.pl application • • • • • • • • • • • patents/patents pending • • A method for the manufacture of the material for sliding machine elements and the material for making sliding machine elements - patent no. PL 210216 Hybrid material for sliding elements and a method for its manufacture - patent no. PL 211489. Research into combustion engines and motor vehicles, determination of their performance indicators in conditions of braking and operation, downsizing calculations and simulations, CFD, CAD tribology and vibroacoustics, research into ecofuels and biofuels, evaluation and forecasts of fuel consumption, catalytic systems of exhaust fumes purification, arbitration and expert analyses, evaluation of active and passive safety in vehicles, analysis of exhaust fumes with use of gas chromatography (volatile organic components, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and automatic analysers (other components), quality assessment of inside air in the vehicle cabin, toxicological evaluation of various gas mixtures and dust applying in vitro methods, development and testing of control systems in vehicles, including autonomic vehicles. research facilities Engine Laboratory Vehicles Laboratory www.pojazdy.pwr.wroc.pl Emission Research Laboratory www.laboratorium-emisji.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Wojciech Wieleba, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Faculty of Machine Design and Operation Laboratory of Machine Design Fundamentals and Tribology tel. +48 71 320 27 74 e-mail: [email protected] patents/patents pending • • • • A heating plug - patent no. PL 210346 A hybrid engine - temporary patent no. PL 120959 A main fuel injector nozzle - patent no. PL 133378 A method and device for diagnosis of damages to the injection unit system in a combustion engine with self-ignition - patent no. PL 210597, faculty of mechanical engineering • • Research into elements of machine sets and systems in terms of friction resistance, research into greases and lubricating compositions, research into friction and consumption of construction materials, especially polymer materials. The laboratories of the Department of Vehicles and Engines conduct research related to broadly understood vehicle engineering, applying state-of-the-art technologies and research devices. The research is focused on construction, technology, operation and ecology of means of transport. The research is related to alternative drives, implementation of fuels from renewable resources, exhaust fumes’ toxicity and the atmosphere inside vehicle cabins (also as work environments). Studies of durability and reliability of vehicles and engines are also carried out. IT systems of process control in vehicles and engines are tested and created as well as autonomic vehicles and mobile robots are developed. 55 A wide range of research on mechanic properties of machines under static and cyclic loads … Scientific Research and Technology Offer • • • • • A method and system for measuring rotational speed of the crankshaft in a combustion engine - patent no. PL 211282, A method of diagnosing problems in combustion engines - patent pending no. PL 385046, A method of making a piston-ring with wear-resisting coating - patent no. PL 187081, A solid matter filter, especially for soot - patent no. PL 202891, A method of measurement of gas mixtures’ toxicity - patent pending no. P 400646, contact information Prof. Lech J. Sitnik, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Head of the Department of Vehicles and Engines Faculty of Machine Design and Operation tel./fax +48 71 347 79 18 e-mail: [email protected] Engine Laboratory Prof. Andrzej Kaźmierczak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Zbigniew Sroka, Ph.D., Eng. e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] faculty of mechanical engineering Vehicles Laboratory Wojciech Ambroszko, Ph.D., Eng. e-mail: [email protected] 56 Emission Research Laboratory Anna Janicka, Ph.D., Eng. e-mail: [email protected] Laser cutting technology of polymeric materials. Temperature measurement technology The technology applies laser radiation for cutting, drilling and heating all types of thermoplastic, chemically hardening and thermo hardening plastics. The solution developed can also be applied for cutting composites produced from plastics, metals and non-metals: ceramics, wood, natural fabrics, leather etc. An advantage of the laser cutting technology lies in improving the quality of cutting plastics by reduction of partial melting of the edge of the material undergoing the cutting process and enabling cutting of plastics and their composites without polluting the environment with toxic gases and without ignition of the material. Temperature indices are used to define and control the temperature range of operation of machines’ and devices’ parts which work in difficult conditions, e.g. in contact with loose materials such as coal, ash, cinders or materials fired in high temperature and in contact with gases, e.g. exhaust fumes, vapour or liquids. The temperature indicator may be installed in elements which are in motion, e.g. rotating elements. By controlling the indicators, a maximum temperature of operation of machines and devices elements can be inferred, and thus it is possible to determine material changes which occurred in the course of their operation, without the need for performing additional material tests. application Machine, mining, chemical and power industry. research facilities Laboratory of Materials Science, Institute of Materials Science and Technical Mechanics www.immt.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • • A method of heat and chemical ionic processing and a device for heat and chemical ionic processing - patent no. PL 211181 A temperature indicator – patent no. PL 211783 An aluminium alloy for a fuse element and the use of the alloy for a fuse element of a temperature indicator – patent pending no. P 388815 A method for welding small components, particularly made of nickel superalloy and a bracket positioning the workstation for welding small components – patent pending no. P 392217 A method for cutting, especially of plastics - patent pending no. P 389914 A method for testing corrosion resistance of galvanic couples and a sample for testing corrosion resistance of galvanic couples – patent pending no. P 391581. contact information Prof. Włodzimierz Dudziński, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Materials Science and Technical Mechanics Department of Materials Science tel. +48 71 320 37 80, fax +48 71 321 12 35 e-mail: [email protected] Research methods of experimental mechanics and structure of body models as well as mathematical modelling of materials’ damage processes The offer focuses on research methods of experimental mechanics and mathematical modelling of materials damage processes as well as on biological systems evolution, model similarity theory and experiment planning. The offer includes a description of materials’ fatigue and cracking process and the structure of body models in complex stress states under changeable loads. The offer also entails identification and application of selected magnetomechanic and thermomechanic cross effects in the process of static and cyclic loads. The works www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl may also involve various polymer composites with programmed structures and properties. The aim of the research carried out is to master the methods of manufacturing, testing and identification of properties of nanomaterials obtained using zol-gel technologies (polymer sensors). A wide range of SMART magnetic materials (magnetorheological fluids, materials with giant magnetostriction, shape memory materials) and metallic glass constitute another object of the research. application • • • A wide range of research on mechanic properties of machines under static and cyclic loads, in uniaxial and complex loading state, including modelling and identification. Production, research and applications of: • polymer composites into maximally strenuous structures (e.g. high-pressure tanks for gas fuels), • SMART magnetic materials and composites which include them (e.g. actuators, sensors, dampers, harvesters, magnetic cooling systems), • nanomaterials obtained using zol-gel technologies (e.g. powders, layers with programmed mechanical, anticorrosion, catalytic and biological functions), • metallic glass and metals of nanocrystalline structure, including magnetically soft and hard materials based on elements from rare soils. Construction of measuring equipment for non-destructive tests (e.g. magnetovision scanners, SHM fibre optic systems) and laboratory demonstrators of new measurement methods. Department of Continuous Media Mechanics Laboratory of Dynamics Laboratory of Research on High-Pressure Composite Vessels Laboratory of Multi-Function Amorphous and Crystalline Materials www.immt.pwr.wroc.pl Laboratory of Zol-Gel Materials and Nanotechnology www.sgml.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • A system to control the stress in the flow boiler construction – patent no. PL 20100390651, patent pending no. 20100308. contact information Institute of Materials Science and Technical Mechanics Department of Continuous Media Mechanics High-pressure tests, composite materials processing Tests of composite high-pressure vessels for CNG and hydrogen - cyclic tests with pressure changing from the atmospheric up to 1400 bar (also in high and low temperatures from -60°C up to +250°C) and burst tests with maximum pressure of 2400 bar. Also worth mentioning is designing, manufacturing and testing of composite materials and constructions. The Laboratory of High-Pressure Vessels and Composites has the following technologies at its disposal: filament winding, pultrusion, infusion methods such as LRTM, VARTM, RTM, LCM, among others. application Automotive, aerospace and military industry as well as other areas, where light and high-strength fibre-reinforced (glass, carbon, aramide, basalt fibres) composite constructions with epoxy matrix are required. research facilities The Laboratory of High-Pressure Vessels and Composites www.immt.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Wojciech Błażejewski, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Materials Science and Technical Mechanics Department of Continuous Media Mechanics tel. +48 71 320 43 08, mobile +48 602 364 149 fax +48 71 321 12 35 e-mail: [email protected] faculty of mechanical engineering research facilities Laboratory of Dynamics Associate Prof. Jerzy Kaleta, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. tel. +48 71 320 27 66 e-mail: [email protected] Laboratory of Research on High Pressure Composite Vessels Wojciech Błażejewski, Ph.D., Eng. tel. +48 71 320 21 40, 71 320 43 08 e-mail: [email protected] Laboratory of Multi-Function Amorphous and Crystalline Materials Mariusz Hasiak, Ph.D., Eng. tel. +48 71 320 34 96 e-mail: [email protected] Laboratory of Zol-Gel Materials and Nanotechnology Agnieszka Baszczuk, Ph.D. tel. +48 71 343 92 60 ext. 217 e-mail: [email protected] 57 Microwave heating, thanks to its specific nature, constitutes an alternative to traditional, conventional methods, which deserves particular attention … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Production of functional materials using the zol-gel method and testing the morphology and crystalline structure of preparations faculty of mechanical engineering The offer’s focus is production of nanomaterials (powders/coatings) with use of the zol-gel method, which guarantees low price and mild production conditions. The particles being manufactured may be characterized by biological, magnetic and optical activity. In order to prevent nanoparticles aggregation, they may be placed on SiO2/TiO2 carriers or added to the layer of oxides. The carrier powder with active nanoparticles may be easily used as a filler which provides a product with the required properties, e.g. of a biological or magnetic nature. Such powders may be added both to fabrics or packaging and to paint coatings, improving their usability and providing them with antiseptic and self-purification properties. The offer also includes morphological and structural profiling of substances used in industry. Applying X-ray diffraction enables fast description and control of the quality of materials as well as determination of technological processes’ efficiency. Raman spectroscopy enables quick identification of substances, even in low concentration as well as an analysis of pollution and defects. Scanning microscopy is used for testing the surface morphology, which enables checking correctness of processes. The specific surface analyser makes it possible to determine the size and distribution of pores of materials involved in pharmaceutical, electronic and other industries. 58 application Due to the possibility to controlling the zol-gel process and thus obtaining various forms of products (powders, layers), nanomaterials produced this way may be widely used. They may be used in the powder form as fillers, providing the product with required characteristics. In the form of thin layers they may be applied directly to the surface, even featuring a complex shape, without the necessity to carry out complicated processes, such as chemical vapour deposition. Thin layers prepared this way, depending on their chemical composition, provide surfaces with anticorrosive, catalytic or biological properties. The research carried out in the Laboratory of Zol-Gel Materials and Nanotechnology may be applied in particular in the areas which require fast assessment of product quality. Another application involves defining chemical purity of products and process substrates. Knowledge of morphology and specific surface of preparations is necessary in particular in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, electronic and chemical industries, for production of catalysts and construction materials. research facilities Laboratory of Zol-Gel Materials and Nanotechnology www.sgml.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Agnieszka Baszczuk, Ph.D. Institute of Materials Science and Technical Mechanics tel. +48 71 343 92 60 ext. 217 e-mail: [email protected] Measurements and microwave heating in foundry engineering Application of microwaves by measuring the standing wave coefficient in order to define e.g. humidity of moulding masses, identification of the quantity of the active binder, evaluation of effectiveness of microwave absorption by used up moulding and core masses which are subject to the microwave utilization process. Microwave heating, thanks to its specificity, constitutes an alternative to traditional, conventional methods, which deserves particular attention. From the point of view of environmental protection and economy it is more and more frequently used in the processes of drying, process heating, technological processes activation or utilisation of dangerous waste in machine or construction industry. application foundries, machine, food, construction and environment protection industry, waste neutralization, intensification of production processes. research facilities Department of Foundry Engineering and Automation www.itma.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Daniel Nowak, Ph.D., Eng. Mirosław Pigiel, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation Department of Foundry Engineering and Automation tel. +48 71 320 44 42, fax +48 71 328 06 70 e-mail: [email protected] tel. + 48 71 320 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Welding, soldering, glueing, pressure welding, thermal spraying and cladding technologies. Making welded, soldered, glued and pressure welded connections. Spraying ceramic and metal layers. Layer cladding Development of technology for a particular user. Performance of welding, soldering, gluing, pressure welding, spraying and clad- www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl ding tests. Tests of welded, soldered, glued and pressure welded connections and layers. Design and production of additional materials for thermal spraying, cladding and soldering. Examination of composition and properties of additional materials. Advisory services and training related to implementing technologies and quality control of connections and layers. application All sectors of industry. Regeneration of used up parts and refining new parts, which refers in particular to mining, wheeled/rail transport, aviation and shipbuilding as well as power industry. research facilities Laboratories of the Welding Department www.itma.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • A method of fluxless soldering of copper with steels by means of a phosphorus containing hard solders – patent pending no. P 386907 A method for applying a conductive layer on the surface of the busbars’ joints - patent pending no. P 399951 A method for surface metallization of inductively welded plastics - patent pending no. P 399952 Prof. Andrzej Ambroziak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Prof. Zbigniew Mirski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation Department of Welding tel. +48 71 320 21 48 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 21 42 e-mail: [email protected] Plastic forming The most important plastic forming processes are sheet metal and profile rolling, extrusion of machine parts and steel products, forging machine parts as well as drawing and forming sheet metal. These processes are accompanied by various phenomena which occur in the material being deformed, changing the properties of the end product. application Activities optimizing technology or an entire production system entail organizational and technical solutions which eliminate or minimize production losses caused by long time required to replace tools, insufficient durability of tools or excess defectiveness of products in the production process. Laboratory of Plastic Moulding Processes Engineering www.metalplast.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Zbigniew Gronostajski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation Laboratory of Plastic Moulding Processes Engineering tel. +48 71 320 21 73 e-mail: [email protected] Optimizing removal manufacturing techniques together with geometric values metrology The Department of Machining, Abrasive Machining, Erosion Machining and Metrology offers research and advisory services involving the following: • analyses of effectiveness of selection of machining conditions and tools in cutting operations, • measurements and analyses of the geometric structure of the 2D and 3D surface layer with use of contact and optic methods, • mathematical modelling of geometric structures of the surface, • microscopic observations of machined surfaces, • measurements and analysis of cutting tools’ wear, • measurements of shape deviations and machine parts’ location, • cutting non-metallic, difficult to machine materials with the abrasive string, • operating basic measurement equipment for measuring geometric values, • supervision of measurement equipment, • design of measurement tools, • automation of measurement processes, • pneumatic measurement of machine parts’ elements, • coordinate measurements with development and optimization of measurement programmes carried out on CMM’s (coordinate-measuring machines), • interpretation of designations and requirements included in detailed design documentation, involving GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) based on ISO, ASME and DIN standards, • interpretation of measurement results together with analysis of errors and measurement uncertainty. application The proposed technologies and measurement techniques may be applied to the following issues: • construction-related - prototype measurement, structure patterns etc. • technological – technical surveying, tests of the impact of machining methods and parameters on the condition of the surface layer being produced, • operation-related - examination of the impact of a product’s technological features on machines’ functional properties. faculty of mechanical engineering contact information research facilities 59 3D models and scenes, presented in the virtual reality environment, can support constructors’ work and analysis of results of numeric simulations… Scientific Research and Technology Offer research facilities Department of Machining, Abrasive Machining, Erosion Machining and Metrology Laboratory of Research on Shape and Surface Layer of an Object, Machining Workroom Abrasive String Cutting Workroom Laboratory of Geometric Values Metrology www.itma.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • A combined cutting tool, combined for hole machining – patent no. PL 204543 A combined reamer – patent no. PL 359474 A method for making a cutting tool in the form of an endless string and equipment for producing the cutting tool in the form of an endless string – patent no. PL 155909 A cassette with a blade for automatic execution of phases – patent pending no. P 384642. faculty of mechanical engineering contact information 60 Prof. Piotr Cichosz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Stanisław Fita, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation Department of Machining, Abrasive Machining, Erosion Machining and Metrology tel. + 48 71 320 21 57 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 27 06 e-mail: [email protected] Advanced Production Systems - CAMT The research areas and competences of the Department of Mechatronics, Automation and Production Organisation - CAMT belong to the latest trends in development technologies, manufacturing systems and IT systems known not only in Poland. A wide range of research and implementation projects ensures constant technological development and increases the scientific and research potential of the centre. Close co-operation with Polish and German industry makes it possible to conduct research projects in Polish and international consortia. For the benefit of industry, CAMT executes commissioned work related to design, prototyping, manufacturing series of product models, material research, development of laser technologies for particular applications, mechatronic, vision and inspection systems designed with a particular entrepreneur in mind as well as consultations regarding implementation of products for serial production; it also carries out a number of Polish and European research and development projects. The Centre also specializes in generative technologies (rapid prototyping and manufacturing), laser, material and simulation technologies as well as inspection. It encompasses a number of specialist laboratories, the competences of which enable comprehensive performance of research works and industrial implementation. CAMT research facilities Laboratory of Technology Planning and CAD CAM MES Certified Laboratory of Reverse Engineering Laboratory of Virtual Reality Laboratory of Rapid Product Development Laboratory of Technological Processes Planning Laboratory of Simulation Modelling and Manufacturing Systems Optimization Laboratory of Integrated IT Solutions for Industry Laboratory of Lean Manufacturing Laboratory of Quality Management Laboratory of Manufacturing Machines Design and Optimization Laboratory of Automatics and Robotics Laboratory of Optomechatronics and Vision Systems Laboratory of Laser Technology Laboratory of Laser Cladding Laboratory of Functional Coatings Technology Laboratory of Materials Research and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools Apart from the aforementioned themed laboratories and workrooms, part of CAMT constitutes the Lower Silesian Innovation and Science Park, which is related, in personal and substantive terms, to Industry Point of Contact information at the Polish Technological Platform of Manufacturing Processes as well as excellence network ProNet. Under the agreement of 2008, the research unit was included in the international Fraunhofer Project Centre (FPC) created together with Fraunhofer Geselschaft, and in substantive terms with Institut für Werkstoff - und Lasertechnologien from Dresden in the field of laser and generative technologies. Together with foreign partners they carry out research in the field of development and laser applications, new materials as well as hybrid technologies. By combining the Fraunhofer Institute’s experience in the field of laser applications and CAMT’s experience in the fields of production processes, generative technologies, reverse engineering and optomechatronic systems, they do research into development of the generative manufacturing technology. www.camt.pl contact information Prof. Edward Chlebus, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. tel. +48 71 320 20 75, 71 320 42 02 e-mail: [email protected] CAD CAM FEM Technology Planning Computer workrooms belonging to CAMT are equipped with modern equipment and the latest versions of computer systems supporting technological design and manufacturing works www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl which are popular on our market. The list of CAD/CAM software includes both simple, cheap systems as well as advanced, integrated tools used by large corporations. The developed technological processes may be subject to detailed analysis on systems for machining processes simulation. The simulation includes 3D visualization of tool movements in the working space of the machine and the material removal process. At a further stage, the NC program may be sent to a CNC machine tool in order to perform a machining process in the material. Within the framework of the Centre’s competences, verification works for machine parts are carried out with use of preliminary calculations performed by means of the Finished Elements Method. application • • • • • Training in spatial modelling in CAD systems, training in technological design in CAM systems, training in programming numerically controlled machine tools, advisory services and assistance in selecting and implementation of CAD/CAM solutions, designing processes used in CNC including the possibility of producing parts with use of machine tools available in the CAMT laboratory. research facilities application The Laboratory of Reverse Engineering (LRE) offers services related to application of reverse engineering, covering mostly the manufacturing industry (construction design, planning and verification of new product manufacturing technology), but also bioengineering, history of art, scientific research, etc. The offer of LRE includes digitalization of various physical objects (into clouds of points, triangular meshes, surface models or parametric CAD models), support for individualized product design, planning of broken machine part repair, manufacturing quality control based on comparing products with their computer designs. research facilities Laboratory of Reverse Engineering www.lre.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The Laboratory meets the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 norm and has accreditation no. AB 969 of the Polish Accreditation Centre. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Laboratory of Technology Planning and CAD CAM FEM www.camt.pl Jacek Czajka, Ph.D., Eng. Tomasz Boratyński, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 31 37 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 28 40, mobile +48 600 829 377 e-mail: [email protected] Reverse Engineering Reverse Engineering consists in digitalization of real-world objects into their 3D computer models. Resulting from those actions are digital images of measured objects (usually as clouds of 3D points) – such data may serve as a basis for design, computer analysis and simulation or just comparisons of physical objects with their computer models (inspection). A digital model obtained may also be used to directly produce an object with use of computer controlled manufacturing technology. Our unique technological potential enables capturing and processing geometric data from a broad range of physical objects, both natural and artificially made. Virtual Reality The activities of the Laboratory of Virtual Reality are related to modelling, visualization and simulation of 3D computer models’ operation. 3D models and scenes, presented in the virtual reality environment, can support a constructor’s work, analysis of results of numeric simulations as well as facilitate training and teaching. Apart from visualizations, the Laboratory also deals with simulation of operation of devices, workstations and technological lines in Delmia (Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application) system developed by the company Dassault Systèmes. application • • • Modelling products and processes in CAD systems, design of active 3D scenes with animation and user interaction, virtual presentations of product models and industrial installations, e.g. related to manufacturing, architecture, history of art and scientific research, faculty of mechanical engineering contact information Bogdan Dybała, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation tel. +48 71 320 28 40 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 61 Modelling and computer simulation are currently among the most important tools for production planning in manufacturing companies … Scientific Research and Technology Offer • • equipment simulations (including robots – e.g. programming and collision detection during operation), Delmia simulations of workstations and technological lines, optimization of technological lines’ effectiveness. research facilities Laboratory of Virtual Reality contact information Tomasz Boratyński, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 28 40 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.camt.pl contact information Tomasz Będza, Ph.D., Eng. Bogdan Dybała, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 44 43 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 28 40, mobile +48 666 344 164 e-mail: [email protected] Technological Process Planning The subject matter of planning technological processes is related to development of integrated IT solutions supporting complex tasks of the contemporary process technologist and planner. As part of research works a concept of construction of modular computer system supporting planning technological processes (CAPP) is being developed. The system is based on structural data of products from CAD 3D systems; it has a built-in module for identification of technological elementary objects based on artificial intelligence methods. Algorithms for sorting and grouping objects have been implemented in the system. faculty of mechanical engineering Rapid Product Development Technologies 62 The Laboratory of Rapid Product Development develops technologies related to comprehensive product development, from advisory services through concepts and design in CAD systems to making prototype models. These technologies are used at early stages of product development, which enables reduction of the time and costs connected with launching a new product on the market. The basis of this technology are Rapid Prototyping (RP) devices which make it possible to produce a physical model (prototype) on the basis of a 3D digital record (e.g. CAD 3D). Such a model can be used in Rapid Tooling (RT) technology as a pattern for rapid production of a tool (mould), which enables making short prototype series. These technologies are closely related to CAD 3D systems, Reverse Engineering (RE) and virtual prototyping (VP), the application of which allow rapid and comprehensive product verification. application The unit’s many years’ experience enables rapid and professional performance of research, development and implementation works. For individual needs, it is possible to make short product series. Our offer includes, among others, support in designing a variety of parts oriented towards the prototyping technology, physical production of prototypes and prototype series as well as production of individualised products for industry and medicine. research facilities Laboratory of Rapid Product Development www.lrpd.pwr.wroc.pl application • • • • Co-operation in the area of development of new techniques supporting planning technological processes. IT solutions which allow processing CAD 3D system geometry so that its technological interpretation is possible – elementary technological objects (a pocket, an opening, a step, a slot), compatible with traditional technology, solutions in the area of development and implementation of expert systems dedicated to particular technical applications, comprehensive analyses of CAPP class IT systems used for particular product classes and their integration with CAD, CAM, PCM and ERD. research facilities Laboratory of Technological Process Planning www.camt.pl contact information Kamil Krot, Ph.D., Eng. Michał Kuliberda, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 37 81 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl Simulation modelling and manufacturing systems optimization Modelling and computer simulation are currently among the most important tools for production planning in manufacturing companies. They allow such companies to adapt in a flexible way to the market needs and to constantly lower production costs. The types of modelling and simulation used are as follows: • modelling, simulation and optimization of production systems, • business processes modelling (BPMN, IDEF0, UML, Case Method), • production systems reorganization in accordance with specific criteria, • design or reorganization of production systems in accordance with Lean Manufacturing principles (implementation and applications of tools such as VSM, 5S, TPM, Kanban and suction system, Kaisen and others). application • • • • • • • PDM/PLM (Product Data Management/Product Life Cycle Management) systems manage a large volume of information and data necessary in the process of product conception, manufacturing and development. The main aim of a PDM/PLM system is management of product data throughout product life cycle, i.e. starting from conception through design, manufacturing, distribution to recycling. The basic functionality of this class of systems involves project management, documentation management, workflow management, product structure management, product classification and integration with CAD and ERP systems. The subject matter of research in this area includes development of the range of integration of PDM/PLM systems with CAD systems, implementation of Knowledge Management principles in PDM/PLM systems, expansion of PDM/PLM functions e.g. by adding a technological design area. Application of modern IT solutions may support implementation of effective work organization methods in manufacturing companies. The concept of workflow management, implemented in the solutions described above, supports the process of company management as well as it allows performance of works based on Concurrent Engineering concepts. application • • • • • research facilities Laboratory of Simulation Modelling and Manufacturing Systems Optimization www.camt.pl Analyses and re-engineering of business processes in the area of product development, planning and manufacturing, advisory services related to available IT systems supporting manufacturing scheduling, manufacturing control and product life cycle management, system pre-implementation analyses and implementation assistance, development of IT solutions dedicated to the above areas and in particular to project management and work in the distributed business environment as well as document management and business processes, training in manufacturing process organisation and management with use of IT tools such as PDM/PLM, SFC and ERP. research facilities Laboratory of Integrated IT Solutions for Industry www.camt.pl contact information Anna Burduk, Ph.D., Eng. Sławomir Susz, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 37 10 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 20 66 e-mail: [email protected] contact information Mariusz Cholewa, Ph.D., Eng. Jarosław Chrobot, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 31 37 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] faculty of mechanical engineering • • • Reorganisation and improvement of manufacturing systems in accordance with selected optimization criteria, comprehensive design of new production systems, improvement of manufacturing systems’ efficiency, decreasing inventory of raw materials, finished products and production in progress, optimization of workstations’ arrangement, eliminating broadly understood wastage in production and administrative processes, balancing production line loads, design of information and IT systems, analysis and assessment of risk in the manufacturing process, training in production management, reorganization, modelling and optimization. Integrated IT solutions for industry 63 Vision systems are taking over, more and more successfully, visual control tasks ensuring high repeatability, efficiency, multi-criteria approach … Scientific Research and Technology Offer Lean Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing is a concept of process organization which due to elimination of wastage enables shortening the time from placing an order to product shipment, from an idea for a product to starting production and from investment to return on it. Lean Manufacturing stems from industrial practices of Toyota, whose excellent economic results led to popularising this idea. The distinctive characteristics of Lean Manufacturing are, among others, work standardization, JIT (Just In Time) supply system, incorporating quality into the process or a single piece flow or pull system. Lean Manufacturing supports the process of wastage elimination and allows production to be synchronised in value streams using pull system and takt time. Research outcomes and the team’s experience are put to use in co-operation with companies and the Lean Enterprise Institute Polska (www.lean.org.pl), which is a spin-off organization of the Technical University of Wrocław, with its seat at Wrocław Technology Park. application • • • faculty of mechanical engineering • 64 • Product design with use of the Lean Product Development and Lean Systems Engineering concepts, design of disassembly and remanufacturing systems with use of the Lean Manufacturing concept, methodology of manufacturing systems scheduling in companies co-operating with each other in a supply chain, optimization of automatic equipment service processes oriented towards improvement of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness index, co-operation with companies in terms of advisory services and training related to implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods. research facilities Laboratory of Lean Manufacturing www.camt.pl contact information Prof. Tomasz Koch, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 22 14 e-mail: [email protected] Quality management The contemporary economy requires a comprehensive approach to quality-related issues. This approach is the subject matter of the team’s research and implementation works as well as training and consultancy services, where we mostly focus on a systemic approach to quality management as well as on applying preventive methods of quality assurance and using analytical methods to make decisions based on facts. The research carried out involves all organizational processes while particular attention is paid to the processes related to product execution. application • • • • • • • • Studies of improvement, optimization and monitoring methods of manufacturing, and service processes, assistance in developing system solutions in quality management, in compliance with ISO 9000, assistance in research into stability and capability of processes, assistance in research into uncertainty and ability of measurement systems, assistance in experimental determination of statistical process models, assistance in implementation of scientific approach methods in problem solving, trainings and consultancy used for competence development in quality improvement methods and technologies (QFD, FMEA, DOE, SPC, MSA, Robust Design), applications of statistical methods in product and process optimization, training and consultancy related to methods and tools applied in the Six Sigma strategy. research facilities Laboratory of Quality Management www.camt.pl contact information Adam Jednoróg, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 29 88 e-mail: [email protected] Manufacturing machines design and optimization The works carried out are related to areas belonging to broadly understood design methodology: • applications of modern simulation tools in design and construction processes of manufacturing machines and mechanical systems, • implementation of artificial intelligence in design practice through building construction expert systems. application Application of IT tools in the form of simulation systems (CAD/ FEM/MBS/CACE/CAM/VNC systems) enables automation of design processes as well as their optimization. The research works carried out are focused on developing a model of integration of the mentioned simulation tools for their effective application at an early stage of structure development based on virtual models www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl of this structure. A basis for functioning of construction expert systems constitutes integration of knowledge and geometry processing. The research carried out is related to issues such as evaluation of the possibility of using expert systems at various stages of the design process, selection of their architecture and manner of co-operation with CAD-type software. Application works involve construction of numerical models for mechanical systems, in mind with the phenomena occurring in these systems during their operation. • design and construction of computer applications for data processing and operating automation sub-systems, research facilities Laboratory of Automatics and Robotics www.camt.pl contact information research facilities Laboratory of Manufacturing Machines Design and Optimization www.camt.pl contact information Stanisław Iżykowski, Ph.D., Eng. Piotr Górski, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 20 64 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 37 81 e-mail: [email protected] Automatics and robotics application • • • • • • • • • Construction of control systems for machines and devices, industrial processes automation, design, implementation and programming of automation systems, integration of automation sub-systems, issues related to safety of automated machines and systems, design and programming of robot cells and mechatronic systems, design of industrial robots, design and construction of equipment for industrial robots, modelling and simulation of work stations using CAD, FEM, MBS and CACE systems, application of artificial intelligence methods (expert systems) to solve technical problems, Systems of vision inspection and optical 2D/3D measurements Application of cameras for manufacturing quality control is constantly being expanded with new fields. Vision systems are taking over, more and more successfully, visual control tasks ensuring high repeatability, efficiency, multi-criteria approach and documentation of control process. The scope of their activities is related to 2D and 3D inspections and measurements, while their spectral scope is expanded beyond the visible range (UV/VIS/NIR). As far as “difficult” problems are concerned, e.g. strongly reflective, free or complex surfaces, as well as non-typical tasks, such as designing a solution for image acquisition resistant to industrial disturbances and algorithms for image analysis and feature classification, we offer services in the area of R&D. application • • • • • Feasibility studies of optical vision control including development of a defect catalogue - for non-standard or difficult problems, development of optical scanning methods, surface topography, light scattering and thermal and spectral light, designing and simulation tests of optical and LED lighting systems, development and implementation (C/C++, LabView, Halcon, Matlab) of specialist algorithms for image processing and analyses as well as feature classification, including hyperspectral features, validation of equipment, measurement processes and optical control in compliance with FDA CRF21 or ISO 13485 and MSA 4 or VDA 5. research facilities Laboratory of Optomechatronics and Vision Systems www.mvlab.pl faculty of mechanical engineering The Automatics and Robotics Workroom conducts scientific, research and service activities related to the implementation and integration of automation systems, robotised cells and mechatronic systems, modelling and simulation as well as application of artificial intelligence methods and computer applications development. It also conducts research and development projects involving comprehensive analyses of automated technological lines, new products design and development of process technologies and systems. Kamil Krot, Ph.D., Eng. Krzysztof Chrapek, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 37 81 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 38 78 e-mail: [email protected] 65 The research is focused on application of selective laser melting (SLM) and laser cladding (LC) in order to obtain special features of materials … Scientific Research and Technology Offer contact information Jacek Reiner, Ph.D., Eng. Mariusz Mrzygłód, M.Sc., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Laser macro- and micro-processing technology for manufacturing Laser technologies for manufacturing are more and more widely used in cutting, welding, hardening, powder cladding, purifying, marking and other processes. Metals, plastics, ceramics, glass are processed in macro- and micro-scale offering new technological opportunities. Due to various features of materials and specific technological requirements, in order to achieve optimum process result we carry out research into selection of optomechatronic components and optimization of processing parameters. They require interdisciplinary knowledge and equipment and include optics, thermics, flows, material structures and characteristics as well as controlling devices and processes. application faculty of mechanical engineering • 66 • • • • • • Dividing and connecting materials (laser cutting and welding), making functional coatings and surface regeneration (metal powder cladding), modification of metallographic properties of surface coatings through selective thermal processing, surface cleaning (ablation), marking and texturing, picosecond laser micro-processing at various wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm,355nm), testing laser beam parameters, power density distribution, caustics, aberrations of the supply system and beam shaping aberrations, development of monitoring systems (pond shape, temperature distribution, etc.) and control systems of closed loop laser processing. research facilities Laboratory of Laser Technology www.camt.pl contact information Jacek Reiner, Ph.D., Eng. Mariusz Mrzygłód, M.Sc., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Laser cladding technology Laser cladding technology is used to create precise functional coatings on the objects being processed or to repair items which underwent destruction or wear. The laser beam used during the process is an energy source necessary to melt additional material and create coating on the item being processed. Using additional material in the form of powder allows cladded layers to be created from a wide range of materials including ceramics, metals and metallic alloys: iron, cobalt, nickel, titanium, rhenium, aluminium, copper and many more. The CAMT laboratory’s equipment enables production of macro- and microscopic scale cladded layers. application Development of the laser cladding technology for coatings aimed at changing the properties, repair or regeneration of processed surfaces and construction of spatial structures. The laboratory offer includes: • technological research into laser cladding and micro-cladding, • development of hybrid cladding technology – a laser with another heat source, to reduce the temperature gradient, • selection of cladded materials depending on the planned application (improvement of chemical or mechanical properties, surface defects filling), • possibility of creating gradient coatings of various chemical compositions, • simulation tests of the laser cladding process, • metallographic tests of the created coatings: SEM/VIS, • determination of hardness and micro-hardness of coatings, • analysis of the created coatings’ chemical composition: EDS, • determination of optimum technological parameters of making 2D and 3D coatings, • design of methods for cladding process monitoring and their regulation. research facilities Laboratory of Laser Cladding www.camt.pl contact information Jacek Reiner, Ph.D., Eng. Mariusz Mrzygłód, M.Sc., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl Plasma spray coatings The plasma spray coating process enables manufacturing functional coatings with metallic alloys, ceramics and polymers. The coating material, in the form of powder, is introduced into a plasma torch, melted and propelled onto the surface of the component being processed. application Plasma spray technologies applied in many industrial sectors (mining, power engineering, aerospace, machine design, medical) in order to impart high and unique performance characteristic to the modified superficial layers. The team’s offer includes development, optimization and performance of spray processes as well as production of coating materials dedicated to industrial applications, performance of tests of the coating materials and studies of coatings’ properties. • • • • • • research facilities BadMat Laboratory www.camt.pl research facilities contact information Laboratory of Functional Coatings Technology www.camt.pl contact information Material-oriented and mechanical research into technological processes The BadMat laboratory conducts projects related to studies of materials and mechanical properties connected with identification of essential factors which affect technological process. Modern manufacturing tools, mainly for laser manufacturing, of functional surfaces and spatial micro- and macrostructures requires constant improvement and defining the impact of the process on the material being processed. The laboratory focuses on design and development of manufacturing technology for materials with functional features, especially aimed at operating in difficult thermal, mechanical and corrosion conditions. The research is focused on application of selective laser melting (SLM) and laser cladding (LC) in order to obtain special features of materials. application • • Macro- and microstructure research into the application of light, electron and confocal microscopy methods, determination of mechanical properties of metals, composites, plastics, etc. (linear and surface distribution of micro- Tomasz Kurzynowski, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 20 83, mobile +48 666 344 160 fax +48 71 328 06 70 e-mail: [email protected] CNC cutting technologies CAMT carries out scientific, research and service activities related to issues concerning programming and application of numerically controlled machine tools, technological process automation, especially for small series manufacturing, improvement in quality assessment methods related to the work done directly with a machining tool, as well as cutting processing. The advanced facilities involving both 3-axial and 5-axial machines enable carrying out research related to processing a wide range of materials and processing complicated elements with complex surfaces made of nearly any material. The high end measurement systems the machines are equipped with allow real time control and evaluation of the elements being processed. application • • • • • Technical and economic assessment of technological processes designed with use of OSN, simulation tests of correctness of the machining tasks designed, designing and prototyping quality assessment systems for work done directly with use of a machining tool, assessment of cutting tools’ cutting capabilities, quality assessment of cutting tools in terms of particular production tasks. faculty of mechanical engineering Mariusz Frankiewicz, Ph.D., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 20 83 e-mail: [email protected] and macro-hardness, measurements of thin films, static drawing, fatigue tests), analysis of crack propagation with a high speed camera, microanalysis of EDS chemical composition, 2D and 3D surface topography measurements (waviness, roughness, real surface area calculations), analyses of powder materials (particle diameter distribution, measurements of mixtures of powder particles, shape determination), tests of porosity, weld penetration, defects, non-continuity of materials with destructive and non-destructive methods (Roentgen microtomography), analyses and studies of materials, technologies as well as inspection and measurements. 67 Strength tests of entire structures or their elements subject to static or periodically variable loading … Scientific Research and Technology Offer research facilities Laboratory of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools www.camt.pl contact information Jerzy Sobiech, Ph.D., Eng. Marcin Madeja, M.Sc., Eng. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology CAMT tel. +48 71 320 27 04 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 41 85 e-mail: [email protected] Oscillation measurement and analysis The range of research includes defining dynamic features of machine tools and robots as well as bridge structures. In order to measure oscillations and enforcing forces, multi-point systems are used which enable determination of dynamic characteristics of machines when they are excited by work cycle, percussive force and various types of exciters. The software which we have at our disposal allows carrying out advanced analysis of oscillations as well as result visualisation and archiving. ing stage, these profiles are cut into elements of appropriate length. Plastics injection is a cyclic process of manufacturing products from polymer materials which involves melting the material (inserted into the machine most often in granules, chips or flakes, in rare cases powder) and then injecting such warmed material into an injection mould, where the material is solidified, adopting the shape of the forming cavity. The injection process is applied in production of elements characterised by complex geometry and elements which require precision in terms of shape and dimensions, as well as products of simpler shapes and smaller sizes, which cannot be obtained with use of other processing techniques. application Scientific research in the Plastics Laboratory is carried out in the fields of polymer materials processing, production of composite materials strengthened with natural and synthetic elements, production of hybrid construction elements of metal-polymer type and production of screens absorbing electromagnetic waves. Moreover, the team also conducts research related to production of composite materials with use of polyolefin matrices reinforced with natural hemp and flax fibres. research facilities Plastics Laboratory faculty of mechanical engineering application 68 • • • • Research and analysis of machine tools’ oscillations in the machining process, research and analysis of connections’ damping properties, research and modelling of active and passive dampers, design and research on inertial exciters for exciting bridge structures. research facilities Department of Machine Tools and Mechatronic Systems www.obrabiarki.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Wacław Skoczyński, Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation Department of Machine Tools and Mechatronic Systems tel. +48 71 320 26 39 e-mail: [email protected] Extrusion, injection Plastics extrusion consists in constant forming of warmed plastic polymer material in an appropriately shaped extrusion head, which results in obtaining various types of profiles: pipes, sheets, foils, window profiles, etc. At a further manufactur- www.tworzywa.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Jacek W. Kaczmar, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Machine Technology and Automation tel. +48 71 320 27 58, fax +48 71 328 06 70 e-mail: [email protected] Research into construction materials and constructions Determination of basic mechanical properties of construction materials such as metals, plastics, composites, ceramics, rubber and wood at the ambient temperature as well as at higher and lower temperatures. Strength tests of entire structures or their elements subject to static or periodically variable loading. Identifying strength of construction elements’ connections (welded, glued, screw connections). Measuring deformations with use of the electric resistance tensometry method, including determination of internal stress with use of the hole-drilling method. Determination of materials’ parameters in terms of their resistance to cracking. Numeric modelling of structures. application Various sectors of industry. dean: Marian Hotloś Ph.D. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 25 23, fax +48 71 320 34 09 e-mail: [email protected] www.wppt.pwr.wroc.pl www.wppt.pwr.wroc.pl research facilities Materials Strength Laboratory www.wzwm.pwr.wroc.pl additional information The Materials Strength Laboratory operates in conformity with ISO 9001 on the basis of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard. It has accreditation of the PCA number AB 837. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl contact information Determination of mechanical properties of tissues (bones, muscles, blood vessels, spinal cord etc.) and biomaterials as well as research into biomechanical systems Determination of basic mechanical properties of bone tissue and biomaterials in tensile, compression, shearing, turning and bending tests; for soft tissue (tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels) – in the tensile test, in the case of blood vessels (arteries) – the internal pressure test. Mechanical properties can be determined for static or periodically variable loading as well as in accordance with the individual needs of the ordering party. The Materials Strength Department also performs experimental studies and numerical calculations related to the human skull, mainly craniofacial bone fractures, jaw osteotomy (BSSO), jaw reconstruction and many more. In numerical calculations we use our own-developed models or models supplied by the ordering party. Analysis and research can be carried out under static or periodically variable loading. application • • Implantology - practice, diagnostics, production of implant and surgical tools, jaw, face and skull surgery, dental implantology. research facilities Materials Strength Laboratory www.wzwm.pwr.wroc.pl The Materials Strength Laboratory operates in conformity with ISO 9001 on the basis of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard. It has accreditation of the PCA number AB 837. The accreditation scope is available at: www.pca.gov.pl. contact information Przemysław Stróżyk, Ph.D., Eng. Agnieszka Szust, Ph.D., Eng. Departmental Institute of Materials Strength tel. + 48 71 320 27 62 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology The Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology was established in September 1968 as a result of the transformation of the Centre for Basic Problems of Technology which had started its activity in the academic years 1963-1964. The faculty’s courses of study are technical physics and mathematics (since the beginning) as well as physics, optics, applied mathematics, computer science and bio-medical engineering. Among 250 academic teachers at the faculty there are 29 professors, 44 lecturers with a postdoctoral degree as well as 166 ones with a doctoral degree. There are nearly 2200 students acquiring knowledge at 7 full time courses: Bachelor or Engineer courses (1st degree) and Master courses (2nd degree) including some courses run in English. Every year about 400 graduates receive their diplomas and their total number has already exceeded 5200. There are also third degree doctoral courses where every year we have about 100 students. Characterization of nanostructures with optical techniques The Laboratory of Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures conducts optical research into single nanostructures and systems whose dimensions range from a few to a few dozen nanometres. The following experimental techniques are applied in optical research: luminescent and optical spectroscopy as well as timeresolved modulation spectroscopy. application Nanoengineering, material engineering, telecommunications, optoelectronics, semiconductor optics. research facilities Laboratory of Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures www.osn.if.pwr.wroc.pl faculty of fundamental problems of technology Associate Prof. Wiesław Śródka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Dariusz Bąkowski, M.Sc. Departmental Institute of Materials Strength tel. +48 71 320 40 70 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 27 70, mobile +48 606 964 156 e-mail: [email protected] additional information 69 Composites may be applied in construction of memory elements, electromechanical converters as well as photonic systems … Scientific Research and Technology Offer contact information Prof. Jan Misiewicz Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 27 36, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Characterization of semiconductor devices Studies of defects in semiconductors with use of photoelectric techniques. faculty of fundamental problems of technology application 70 Testing semiconductor devices: • basic electrical measurements of semiconductor connectors such as: measurements of I-V, C-V characteristics in a wide temperature range of 20 to 350 K as well as measurements of the photoelectric effect, • research related to characterization of defects in semiconductor structures with use of the technique of electrically (DLTS) and optically (ODLTS) stimulated non-stationary capatitance spectroscopy, as well as with the conventional lock-in type and Laplace DLTS methods, • studies related to characterization of defect kinetics with the technique of time-resolved photoconduction and photocapacitance spectroscopy, • studies related to electrical characterization of defects with use of thermally stimulated capacitance technique (TSCAP), • research into relaxation processes in semiconductor connectors with use of impedance spectroscopy technique. research facilities Laboratory of Semiconductor Research with Electrical Methods www.eps.if.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Associate Prof. Ewa Popko Ph.D. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 26 42, fax. +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Photovoltaics Nano scale quantum technology for the purposes of research into a new generation plasma-modified solar cells. application Photovoltaic and photonic applications of plasmonics. research facilities Laboratory of Semiconductor Research with Electrical Methods www.eps.if.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Lucjan Jacak Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Associate Prof. Ewa Popko Ph.D. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 23 95, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] tel. + 48 71 320 26 42, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Quantum cryptography Up-to-date systems for quantum key distribution with use of entangled and non-entangled photons. application IT security, absolute security special IT connections. research facilities National Laboratory of Quantum Technologies www.if.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Lucjan Jacak Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 23 95, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Obtaining porous glass-based ferroic nanocomposites Porous glasses are obtained from homogeneous sodium borosilicated glasses. Phase separation is carried out by heating in an appropriately adjusted temperature. The temperature and time of heating determine porous glasses’ parameters. A further stage involves etching the sodium-boron phase with hydrochloric acid. The silica gel present in the pores is leached with potassium hydroxide. The pores are filled with solution or alloy originated ferroelectric material. www.wppt.pwr.wroc.pl Speciality optic fibers, optic fiber sensors application Composites may be applied in construction of memory elements, electromechanical converters as well as photonic systems. These materials are used in basic research – research into dimensional effects in ferroic nanoparticles and its results prove to be useful for the purposes of construction of new multipurpose materials. research facilities Laboratory of Physics of Dielectrics www.if.pwr.wroc.pl Optic fiber systems for measurements of different physical parameters based on speciality optic fibers and optic fiber elements such as Bragg gratings, long period gratings, rocking filters, and photonic crystal fibers. application Measurement of physical parameters including temperature, elongation, hydrostatic pressure and bending. Possible applications in construction industry (monitoring the state of large structures), for technological process check-ups and mechanics. research facilities contact information Obtaining ferroic ceramic materials Ceramic materials are obtained by sintering in appropriately adjusted temperatures. The ceramics are doped with chromium or rare earth metals in order to obtain high efficiency luminescent materials. The technology applied is used to produce ferroic piezoelectric and electro optical materials. application The ceramic materials can be used for construction of high efficiency laser materials, piezoelectric converters and electro optical materials. research facilities Laboratory of Physics of Dielectrics www.if.pwr.wroc.pl contact information Prof. Ryszard Poprawski Ph.D. Adam Sieradzki Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 23 87 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Fiber Optics Laboratory http://fog.if.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • Method of fabricating micro-structured fibers – patent pending no. EP 05007479.8 Photonic sensor for measurements of physical parameters – patent pending no. PL 385819 Microstructured fiber for compensation of chromatic dispersion – patent pending no. PL 386114. contact information Prof. Wacław Urbańczyk Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. +48 320 33 85, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Optical measurements, optical tweezers Two kinds of interferometric systems are used for measurements. The first one is the classic Mach-Zender system, while the other is an optical vortex interferometer, which can be set up in a variety of ways. With use of the optical vortex interferometer, two or three parameters can be measured simultaneously with high resolution (e.g. the angle of rotation can be measured against two perpendicular axes, independently). Measurements offered include the following: wavefront geometry, properties of birefringent media (also dichroic ones) and small rotation angles. The compact polarymeter is a small device which can be used for measuring, in one single shot, of three characteristics of birefringent media i.e. the elipticity and azimuth angle of outgoing light and the phase delay between the fast and slow optical axes. The resolution is relatively small (amounting to 2o-3o) but the simplicity of analysis and the one-shot measurement make it possible to measure media of fast changing characteristics. The optical traps in optical tweezers are generated holographi- faculty of fundamental problems of technology Prof. Ryszard Poprawski Ph.D. Ewa Rysiakiewicz–Pasek Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 23 87 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 71 Studies of biological and inorganic materials, determination of their composition and structure on the basis of vibration analysis of functional groups of substances examined … Scientific Research and Technology Offer cally, thanks to which more than twenty traps can be generated and independently controlled at the same time. Each trap’s parameters can be defined independently. The traps can be moved along the three x-y-z axes independently, while both light and dark traps can be generated in the same field. Application: trapping and manipulating living cells, big biological aggregates (e.g. lipid film), DNA and other dielectric micro objects. The optical manipulators are equipped with fast cameras (up to 10,000 frames a second) as well as a sophisticated device for measurement of results analysis, utilizing advanced statistical methods. Additional optical ports allow the user to augment the system with an additional element, e.g. a fluoroscence module. application faculty of fundamental problems of technology Testing quality of optical elements, measuring small rotation angles, surface quality as well as making fast polarimetric measurements. Also biomedical research with use of optical tweezers. 72 research facilities Laboratory of Interferometric and Polarimetric Metrology www.optyka.if.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • • A method to represent surface in a super-resolution scanning microscope and a super-resolution optical scanning microscope – patents no.: PL 189431, PL 189432; patents pending no.: P 336544, P 336545 Polarisation interference system, specifically for measurement of small angular displacements – patent no. PL 208942; patent pending no. P 379946 A method to measure birefringency of materials and an array for measurement of birefringency of material – patent no. PL 211200; patent pending no. P 380223 Interferometer device, specifically for measurement of small angular displacements and a method to measure small angular displacements – patent no. PL 211823; patent pending no. P 368664 A method to produce an interference image and an optical interferometer – patent no. PL 211822; patent pending no. P 368665. biomechanics - corneal visco-elasticity and interferometry of the tear film. application Development and application of new methods and devices in modern diagnostics of optical and biomechanical properties of the eye. Innovative analysis of measurement data obtained with modern ophthalmological devices (ORA, PASCAL, OCT). research facilities Laboratory of Visual Optics www.if.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • • • contact information Prof. Henryk Kasprzak Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Physics tel. + 48 71 320 33 06, fax +48 71 328 36 96 e-mail: [email protected] Optical measurement methods, characteristics of biomaterials and biological objects Diffraction methods, microscopic characterization, spectroscopic and fluorescence methods, bionanomaterials based on TiO2 and SiO2, functionalization of various surfaces (e.g. implants), eye examinations and measurements. application contact information Associate Prof. Jan Masajada Ph.D. Institute of Physics tel. +48 71 320 43 96 e-mail: [email protected] Measurements of eye properties, ophthalmic diagnosis Measurements of geometrical, optical and biomechanical properties of the eye. Optical tomography, videokeratometry, tonometry, Polariscope for examination of the human eye – patent pending no. P 307033 A method to examine the human eye – patent pending no. P 307034 An array for examination of tear film disorders – patent pending no. P 322806 A method to determine the degree of a tear film disorder – patent pending no. P 322805. • • • • • • • Optical identification of micro objects (incl. bacteria) and defining bacteria colony numbers based on diffraction methods and image processing algorithms, optical characteristics of bionanomaterials, studies of enhanced photodynamic activity, diagnosis of interphalangeal joints by laser transillumination, sol-gel materials based on TiO2 and SiO2 modification of fabric and surfaces with active bionanomaterials, examination of the eye. www.wppt.pwr.wroc.pl research facilities with use of the plasma emission spectroscopy method. The materials designed are optimized with model biophysical systems. Integrated Bio-Optics Laboratory www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl/biolab.html Laboratory of Biomedical Optics www.bio-optics.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending Selected patents: • Fiber-optic optode – patent no. PL 186043; patent pending no. P 326587, • A method to combine optic fiber with an active element – patent no. PL 186042, patent pending no. P 326586, • A method to immobilize urease – patent no. PL 192948, patent pending no. P 340161, • Fiber-optic optode and a method to produce a fiber-optic optode – patent no. PL 197095, patent pending no. P 343212. contact information Prof. Halina Podbielska Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng., M.D., Ph.D. Institute of Biomedical and Measurement Engineering tel. +48 71 320 65 80, fax +48 71 327 77 27 e-mail: [email protected] Nanomedicine Introduction of a new generation of pharmaceutical preparations included in the group known as targeted drug delivery systems based on nanostructures requires a qualitatively new experimental methodology, different from that applicable for traditional preparations, for which purpose examination is indispensable in a system consisting of a homogeniser together with an extrusion cell, an analytical detection system (HPLC) as well as a physico-chemical detection system. Physico-chemical and biophysical examination of nanostructures intended to transfer biologically active substances. The equipment at the team’s disposal as well as its experience make it possible to conduct studies of thermodynamics and forming aggregates, kinetics of forming macroparticular aggregates with use of the scpectroscopic measurement technique in stoppedflow, determination of nanostructures’ and macromolecules’ size distributions as well as determining samples’ atomic compositions Biophysical and physico-chemical characterization of pharmaceutical preparations. Determining parameters of thermodynamic processes with use of the isothermal titration calorymetry. Determining solubility heat. Determination of a sample’s activation energy as a determinant of its stability. Determining binding, association and dissociation kinetics with use of optical analysis in stopped-flow configuration. Determining model membrane permeability coefficients for selected compounds. Determining surface charges of nanostructures and nanomolecules. Determining atomic composition of solid and liquid samples. Determining size distribution of nanstructures, emulsions and suspensions with use of the dynamic light diffusion method. Determining pK of substances in solutions and suspensions. Designing and production of liposome suspensions for medical and cosmetological applications. Determining phase transitions with use of the DSC method. research facilities Integrated Bio-Optics Laboratory www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl/biolab.html Laboratory of Macromolecular Aggregates Biophysics www.wlal.pwr.wroc.pl www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • Vacuum-based measuring flow cell for spectroscopic analyses, specifically laser induced breakdown spectroscopy – patent pending P 391740 A method of preparing samples for determination of liquids’, suspensions’ and powders’ atomic composition – patent pending no. P 390357. contact information Prof. Marek Langner Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Biomedical and Measurement Engineering tel. +48 71 320 23 84, fax +48 71 327 77 27 e-mail: [email protected] Photochemical characterization of biological objects Studies of biological structures with EPR, ATR-FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy as well as IR and Raman microscopy. Studies of photochemistry in the near-infrared range. Studies of physicochemical properties of formed elements of blood. Studies of deposits present in the aorta. Studies of biomechanical properties of the skin. Studies of mechanical properties of lubricants. Studies of oxidation processes in oils. faculty of fundamental problems of technology Patents pending: • A method of examining bacteria colonies cultivated on solid substrata and an array to examine bacteria colonies cultivated on solid substrata – patent pending no. P 395007, • A method to measure the number of slightly transparent or non-transparent objects in an optical imaging system – patent pending no. P 395120, • Colloidal material for coating a medical device, a medical device and a method of coating medical devices – patent pending no. PL 39588805, • Embedding nanoparticles in thermoplastic polymers – US Provisional Application patent pending no. 61/454,252, 18 March 2011. application 73 Microfluidic DNA analysers utilize state-of-the-art biotechnological achievements in the area of diagnostics methods with use of molecular biology … Scientific Research and Technology Offer patents/patents pending application Studies of biological and inorganic materials, determination of their composition and structure on the basis of vibration analysis of functional groups of substances examined. A spectroscopic system is used, among others, for examining biomechanical properties of the skin (significant to skin transplantation), changes to structural components of the blood and other tissues exposed to under near-infrared radiation (in order to develop a new procedure for storage of platelets in blood banks and to block activation of platelets during extracorporeal circulation); deposits present in the aorta (relevant to the atherosclerotic disease) as well as the mechanical properties of new lubricants and oil oxidation processes. Applications in chemistry, biology and medicine. • • • • research facilities faculty of fundamental problems of technology Integrated Bio-Optics Laboratory Biospectroscopy Laboratory 74 www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl/biolab.html contact information Marta Kopaczyńska Ph.D. Institute of Biomedical and Measurement Engineering tel. +48 71 320 65 80, fax +48 71 327 77 27 e-mail: [email protected] contact information Associate Prof. Małgorzata Komorowska Ph.D. Sylwia Olsztyńska-Janus D.Sc., Eng. Institute of Biomedical and Measurement Engineering tel. +48 71 320 31 68, fax +48 71 327 77 27 e-mail: [email protected] tel. +48 71 320 44 61 e-mail: [email protected] Nanoscale biomeasurements Bio- and nanomaterials nanoscale imaging and studies of intermolecular interactions between biomolecules examined; sample property studies including elasticity, hydrophilicity, adhesion etc.; molecular nanomanipulation. application • • • • • • Structural characteristics of biological objects and nanomaterials, examination of sample surface topography, nanoscale imaging of bio- and nanomaterials, structural characteristics of antibacterial nanomaterials and materials for photodynamic therapy, investigation of biological processes at the molecular level, measurements of samples’ physical properties: elasticity, hydrophilicity and adhesion. research facilities Laboratory of Biomeasurements in Nanoscale www.bio-optics.pwr.wroc.pl Colloidal material for coating a medical device, medical device and a method of coating medical devices – patent pending no. P 395888 A method of examining bacteria colonies cultivated on solid substrata and an array for examining bacteria colonies cultivated on solid substrata – patent pending no. P 395007 A method to measure the number of slightly transparent or non-transparent objects in an optical imaging system – patent pending no. P 395120 Embedding nanoparticles in thermoplastic polymers – US Provisional Application patent pending no., 61/454,252, 18 March 2011. Electrical methods of study. Computer modelling and analysis. Electroporation of lipid membranes • • • Examination of properties and state of biomedical objects with use of electrical methods (measurement of functional potentials, impedance methods, etc.), modelling and analysis of field distribution in biomedical objects (electrical, magnetic, thermal, etc.), electric field-stimulated production of hydrophilic pores of a nanometer diameter in lipid membranes. application • • • • Examination of biomedical objects in a wide frequency band for diagnostic and therapy purposes, evaluation of electro-medical equipment, development of new methods and devices for biomedical examinations, support for cancer chemotherapy and genetic therapies. research facilities Laboratory of Medical Electronics, consisting of 3 parts: • Laboratory of Biomedical Electronics and Measurements • Laboratory of Electroporation • Laboratory of Electro-medical Equipment www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl dean: Prof. Andrzej Dziedzic Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. Z. Janiszewskiego 11/17, 50-372 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 25 94, fax +48 71 328 35 04 e-mail: [email protected] www.wemif.pwr.wroc.pl www.wemif.pwr.wroc.pl patents/patents pending • • A method of measurement of conductivity of biological objects and an array for measurement of conductivity of biological objects - patent pending no. P 387301 A method of monitoring infant apnea and an infant apnea monitor – patent pending no. P 386734. contact information Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics The faculty originated from the Department of Electronics, which came into being in 1954 at the Faculty of Communications of the University of Technology. In 1968 the Faculty of Communications changed its name to become the Faculty of Electronics, while the Department of Electronics, together with the Department of Electronic Components and Circuits as well as the Department of Mechanical Constructions, then undergoing establishment, were merged into the Institute for Electronic Technology. In the subsequent years, the institute was reorganised due to the rapid development of microsystems technology to finally transform on 1 January 2001 into a separate faculty by the University’s Vice Chancellor’s ruling. So far, the Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics (W-12) has been the University’s youngest faculty. The faculty offers two courses: Electronics and Telecommunication (1st and 2nd degree studies) and Mechatronics (1st degree studies). The faculty also runs a 3rd degree course in Electronics. The faculty focuses on research and technical activity within areas pertaining to modern technologies of producing electronic microand nanocircuits as well as optoelectronic circuits and the use of these technologies in other fields. As a research unit operating within these spheres, it enjoys a high rank in the academic world. According to the parametric assessment conducted in the years 2005-2010, the faculty is a 1st class unit (currently class A). Additionally, in both the assessments in the G5 uniform units group „Electrical engineering, automatics, electronics and information technologies”, the Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics was given rank 1 among the basic organisational units of higher education institutions. MEMS cesium optical microcell technology The technology utilizes a set of procedures of silicon and glass microengineering with use of deep micromechanic processing (apply- application Market-wise, the application is very wide, and the demand is practically unlimited. It is a core component of the MEMS atomic micro clock. research facilities Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit www.memslab.eu patents/patents pending A method of production of one type cell has been filed for protection by patent. contact information Prof. Jan A. Dziuban Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit tel. +48 71 321 65 76 e-mail: [email protected] Microfluidic systems for DNA analysis Microfluidic DNA analysers utilize state-of-the-art biotechnological achievements in the area of diagnostics methods with use of molecular biology and microfluidic systems where diagnostics takes place. Microfluidic systems co-operate with optoelectronic circuits as well as with an IT environment controlling the analysis process and responsible for its visual representation. The research competences of the Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit make it possible to conduct comprehensive studies in the areas of designing, production and application of silicon, glass-silicon and entirely glass-based microfluidic systems and optoelectronic circuits as well as IT systems that comprise instruments dedicated for DNA analysis related applications. faculty of microsystem electronics and photonics Zbigniew Moroń Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Małgorzata Kotulska Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. Barbara Juroszek Ph.D., Eng. Institute of Biomedical and Measurement Engineering tel. +48 71 320 65 80, fax +48 71,327 77 27 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ing KOH wet etching or DRIE techniques) of silicon plates and joining this material with two plates of selected type of glass by anode bonding in a buffering gas atmosphere. Thus, micro containers (~1 mm) are created, where laser-activated sources of atomic cesium, the so-called dispensers, are located. After activation, the glass and silicon plate sandwich is cut into separate microcell chips, which are independently fitted in a speciality casing, together with a VSCEL micro laser, microoptical circuits and a p-i-n micro detector. Inside the casing, micro heaters and temperature sensors are placed as well so that it is possible to maintain a constant temperature, about 70 deg C, of the cesium cell. 75 Analysis of DNA with lab-chip instruments allows a significant increase in the efficiency of DNA tests … Scientific Research and Technology Offer contact information application Portable diagnostic platforms for quick and inexpensive DNA detection. These platforms are applied in detecting and identifying food pathogens, biological hazards, bacteria- and virus-originated contagious diseases, non-invasive prenatal tests as well as detecting GMO food content. Wojciech Kubicki Ph.D., Eng. Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit tel. +48 71 355 98 66, ext. 66 e-mail: [email protected] Microcreation technology research facilities Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit, MEMSLab www.memslab.eu faculty of microsystem electronics and photonics contact information 76 Rafał Walczak Ph.D., Eng. Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit tel. +48 71 355 98 66 e-mail: [email protected] Lab-on-chip instruments for electrophoretic DNA analysis Lab-on-chip technology utilizes the newest microengineering solutions and allows development of miniature devices for quick, high efficiency analysis of DNA. Glass lab-chips with capillary flow channels allow automatic transport, dosing, separation and extracting DNA in volumes amounting to single nanolitres with use of electroferetic techniques as well as they make it possible to detect DNA with the high sensitivity fluorimetric method. The results of analyses are represented in real time and recorded in a digital data base. Glass lab-chips utilize standard biochemical reagents and are intended for multiple use. The chemical industry’s increasing interest in microreaction technology is due to a significant reduction of the costs of chemical plant construction, start-up and maintenance. Implementation of a new chemical reaction on an industrial scale - on a “macro” scale - first requires development of a small test chemical plant and then making a large financial commitment to the construction of a large plant - a chemical production facility. On a “micro” scale, it is possible to skip the test system, while the cost of transferring the chemical process from the laboratory phase to production, to put it in simple terms, does not exceed the cost of a few/several identical micro reactors. application Conducting chemical reactions on a micro scale is steadily gaining in importance. Testimony to that is the growing market of microfluidic chip manufacturers, including chemical microreactors (e.g. Mikroglas Gmbh, Little Things Factory LTF, Microchip, Ehrfeld), as well as companies that offer development of chemical systems with use of microreactors (e.g. the company Microinnova Austra, LONZA Italy). A steady increase in educational activity is taking place as well, which may be exemplified by the chemical plants at the University of Cambridge in Prof. Steven Ley’s team, or the educational systems offered by companies such as Mikroglas of Mainz, Germany. research facilities application Analysis of DNA with lab-chip instruments allows a significant increase in the efficiency of DNA tests, most notably making it possible to improve sensitivity and shorten analysis times, decrease sample and reagent consumption, automate the test process and minimize probability of human error. Compared to commonly applied plate instruments for electroforetic DNA analysis, the developed lab-on-chip instruments’ characteristics include ten-fold higher efficiency of DNA separation, approximately 80-fold shorter testing time as well as a higher degree of analysis automation. Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit www.memslab.eu patents/patents pending • • A pressure sensor in a casing – patent pending no. P 382967 A method to increase layers’ adhesion to glass – patent pending no. P 391357. contact information research facilities Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit www.memslab.pl Paweł Knapkiewicz Ph.D., Eng. Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit tel. +48 71 355 98 66 ext. 63 e-mail: [email protected] Other Research and Support Units www.pwr.wroc.pl Wrocław Centre for Networking and Supercomputing contact information director: Jacek Oko Ph.D., Eng. pl. Grunwaldzki 9, 50-377 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 39 21, fax +48 71 322 57 97 e-mail: [email protected] www.wcss.pl scope of operation The Wrocław Centre for Networking and Supercomputing was established in 1995 as an inter-university unit of the University of Technology. Its statutory goals are as follows: • operation and development of the Wrocław Academic Computer Network (WASK), • operation and development of high computing power systems, • operation and development of network services for all Lower Silesian universities and research units. areas of co-operation offered • • • • Wrocław Centre for Technology Transfer contact information director: Prof. Jan M. Koch Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng. ul. Smoluchowskiego 48, 50-372 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 33 18, fax +48 71 320 39 48 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.wctt.pl scope of operation The Centre’s mission is to improve the efficiency and competitiveness through innovation. Our operations focus most notably on promoting the use of research results in modern economy, as well as on creating and supporting entrepreneurship, in a broad meaning of the term. Therefore our services cater for researchers and entrepreneurs (including young start-ups) as well as scientific and business consortia or research and development institutions. Technology transfer is adapting research results, patents or original ideas to their practical use in production. For several years now, we have specialized in the field of domestic and international technology transfer. We also promote technologies developed by Polish scientists and companies in international markets. Our consultants and experts who we co-operate with encourage economic, research and development activities. We provide assistance in initiating international cooperation - we look for reliable business partners; we supply information on the benefits and principles of running a business abroad (regulations, requirements, foreign standards, etc.). We support educational institutions, companies and research consortia in their efforts to raise funds for R&D projects. Within the framework of our ongoing projects, we support Polish scientists in putting their research results into business use i.e. their practical application in enterprises. We organize conferences and seminars presenting specific cases of successful implementations of scientific achievements and also arrange meetings with eminent specialists in this field. As the Regional Centre for Information for Researchers and its virtual counterpart EURAXESS, we support researchers’ mobility as well as provide them with information regarding scholarships and grants in Poland and abroad. Academic Entrepreneurship Incubator of the Wrocław University of Technology contact information director: Prof. Kazimierz Wójs Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 23-25, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 43 82, fax +48 71 320 44 03 e-mail: [email protected] www.inkubator.pwr.wroc.pl scope of operation The mission of the Academic Entrepreneurship Incubator is supporting business activity of the academic milieu, i.e. students, doctoral students, employees and graduates of higher education institutions, as well as preventing unemployment. The key aim of the Incubator’s activity is incubation of start-ups over the first three years of their existence. It also supports spinoff type companies set up by academics. Another opportunity is the pre-incubation service oriented towards the needs of people who intend to set up a business. Pre-incubation is aimed at preparing a pre-incubated person to establish and run an independent business as well as supporting it in all fields of its operation within the following scope: formal and legal settlements (agreements, accounts and invoices), legal advice, marketing advice, practical substantive training sessions, assistance in finding ap- other research and support units • • Large data repository backups, demanding computation jobs, creating, adapting, optimising and parallelising of scientific applications (CPU, GPGPU), setting up computational grids and clouds, security audits and penetration tests (e.g. for networks, operating systems and applications), maintenance and administration of network applications, data bases, electronic mail as well as virtual and dedicated servers. areas of co-operation offered 77 Technology transfer is adapting research results, patents or original ideas to their practical use in production … Scientific Research and Technology Offer propriate conditions in terms of equipment and business premises. Pre-incubation constitutes a preliminary phase of every business’ development. The Academic Entrepreneurship Incubator also undertakes promotional actions, galvanizing Wrocław’s academic milieu to encourage starting business activity. Thus, it prevents unemployment among higher education institutions’ graduates through comprehensive assistance provided to people interested in setting up micro enterprises and support for the early stages of their business undertakings. The Incubator carries out a large scale educational activity by organizing seminars, training sessions and conferences as well as offers consultancy services for entrepreneurs. The companies co-operating with the Incubator are provided with equipped office space leased on preferential conditions and access to a conference hall; they are also supported with legal, accountancy and general business advisory. Scientific Research Department contact information department manager: Katarzyna Kozłowska Ph.D., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 20 47, 71 320 22 68 fax +48 71 328 32 45 e-mail: [email protected] www.dbn.pwr.wroc.pl scope of activity/areas of co-operation offered • areas of co-operation offered Co-operation in the field of innovative academic entrepreneurship. • Centre for Continuous Education other research and support units contact information 78 director: Krzysztof Gawron Ph.D., Eng. ul. Karola Szymanowskiego 7, 51-609 Wrocław tel. +48 71 348 42 30, 71 348 42 38 fax. +48 71 348 42 39 e-mail: [email protected] www.cku.pwr.wroc.pl scope of activity/areas of co-operation offered The Centre for Continuous Education at the Wrocław University of Technology, in co-operation with the faculties, conducts postgraduate studies and organizes various courses and training sessions. The educational offer includes over 60 postgraduate study course programmes in response to employers’ and the labour market’s demand. The centre ensures development of employees’ qualifications as well as growth of companies’ adaptive potential through promotion of the idea of life-long learning and continuous delivery of the highest quality of services offered. Thus, beginning studies on the offered course programmes makes it possible to update one’s knowledge in line with the newest research. Besides the postgraduate studies, which have been implemented for many years, the complete offer of the Centre for Continuous Education also comprises flexible services that cater for the client’s expectations. It enables organization of postgraduate studies, training sessions as well as courses in the area of the research-oriented and didactic activity of the University. • • • • • • • • Coordination of the activity related to applying for research funding within the following scope: statutory activity, research projects of the National Science Centre, the National Centre for Research and Development, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and other public administration institutions, supervision of activities related to formal and substantive aspects of statutory activity, projects of the National Science Centre, the National Centre for Research and Development, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and other public administration institutions, including financial settlements, co-ordination of the activity related to applications for funds from the National Science Centre, initiatives related to the development of scientific research at the University – new forms of scientific research activity, co-operation with economic entities as well as state and regional administration institutions, searching for new opportunities to obtain non-budgetary funds for scientific research, coordination of activity related to creating and updating databases of solutions and research results to be put into business use as well as lists of experts from various fields, formal and legal services related to negotiating, drafting, concluding, performing and settling accounts under agreements with Polish and foreign business and administration entities pertaining to putting research results into business use, co-ordination and formal and legal services performed with regard to agreements pertaining to research work, consortia establishment and research cooperation, advisory and consultancy services. Office of Intellectual Property and Patent Information contact information acting manager: Piotr Otręba M.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 22 56 e-mail: [email protected] www.patent.pwr.wroc.pl www.pwr.wroc.pl scope of operation • • • • • • • • Representing the Wrocław University of Technology before the Patent Office, developing documentation related to applying for legal protection of patentable inventions, utility models, trademarks and industrial designs, applying for legal protection of inventions, utility models, trademarks and industrial designs, defence of submitted applications for legal protection during the proceedings before the Polish Patent Office, any other proceedings related to obtaining and maintaining patent protection, running the Office of Patent Information, supporting commercialization processes of intellectual property rights, negotiating, drafting and concluding intellectual property rights agreements related to research results’ commercialization. areas of co-operation offered • • • • • • Standards Information Point areas of co-operation offered The offer caters for the Wroclaw University of Technology staff, students, employees and students of other Wroclaw universities, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large industrial plants from the entire region of Lower Silesia. The Main Library and Scientific Information Centre contact information director: Mirosław Ziółek M.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 23 05, fax +48 71 328 29 60 e-mail: [email protected] www.biblioteka.pwr.wroc.pl scope of operation The Library of the Wroclaw University of Technology is the largest library providing information sources on technical sciences. The Library’s mission is to support didactics, education and scientific research through access to professional information as well as both traditional and electronic resources with use of modern IT technologies. The Library provides access to numerous electronic resources in the form of data bases as well as domestic, international and own online services. The Library features Standards Information Point, Lower Silesian Digital Library and DONA database which records the entire publication output of the University’s researchers. areas of co-operation offered contact information manager: Barbara Urbańczyk M.Sc., Eng. Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław tel. +48 71 320 35 27, fax +48 71 328 29 60 e-mail: [email protected] www.biblioteka.pwr.wroc.pl scope of operation Standards Information Point (PIN) at the Main Library of the Wrocław University of Tchnology provides comprehensive services entailing supply of information on standards as well as making standards and norms available. From 2013, the new Regional Library of Engineering and Technology for Innovative Economy is to continue the mission of the Library of the Wroclaw University of Technology, supplementing its operation with tasks orientated at strengthening the University’s co-operation of the University with industry. Employing qualified scientific information specialists, the new centre will be equipped with cutting edge information technology infrastructure to enable wide access to up-to-date knowledge, meeting the requirements of a 21st century’s higher education institution. An integral part of the new Library, the Lower Silesian Information Centre for Science and Technology (DCINT) will satisfy the general demand for information on research and scientific achievements in the context of technology transfer to industry as well as potential areas of co-operation between the Wrocław University of Technology and its Lower Silesian, domestic and international environment. other research and support units • Support for transfer of technology constituting intellectual property, providing information on application opportunities and arranging rules of industrial implementation of innovative solutions constituting intellectual property of the Wrocław University of Technology, consultancy in the area of securing enterprises’ interest while launching new products and brands on the market, advisory in the area of protecting objects of industrial property and copyright items, providing patent-related information, support and training in the use of patent data bases, collecting patent literature and making it generally available to the public. PIN ensures access to the following: • complete Polish standards (PN) and field standards (BN), • PERINORM bibliography data base (EN, ISO IEC and ETSI European standards). 79 Accredited Laboratories Accredited Testing Laboratory of the Institute of Building Engineering Polish Centre of Accreditation (PCA) accreditation number: AB 455 Faculty of Civil Engineering Institute of Building Engineering e-mail: [email protected] www.ib.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Testing Laboratory of Transport Infrastructure Facilities PCA accreditation number: AB 1211 Faculty of Civil Engineering Institute of Civil Engineering e-mail: [email protected] www.iil.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Chemical Laboratory of Multielemental Analyses PCA accreditation number: AB 696 Faculty of Chemistry Institute of Inorganic Technology and Mineral Fertilizers e-mail: [email protected] www.lcaw.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility PCA accreditation number: AB 167 Faculty of Electronics Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics e-mail: [email protected] www.lke.wroc.pl accredited laboratories Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field Standards and Metrology 80 PCA accreditation number: AB 361, AP 078 Faculty of Electronics Department of Telecommunications and Teleinformatics e-mail: [email protected] www.lwimp.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Acoustics Testing Laboratory PCA accreditation number: AB 796 Faculty of Electronics Department of Acoustics and Multimedia e-mail: [email protected] www.lba.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility in Electrical Power Engineering PCA accreditation number: AB 549 Faculty of Electrical Engineering Institute of Electrical Machines, Drives and Measurements e-mail: [email protected] www.imne.pwr.wroc.pl/lkee Accredited Belt Conveying Laboratory PCA accreditation number: AB 710 Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology Institute of Mining e-mail: [email protected] www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/ltt Accredited Laboratory of Work Safety PCA accreditation number: AB 905 Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology Institute of Mining e-mail: [email protected] www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl Accredited Laboratory of Computer Aided Designing PCA accreditation number: AB 659 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Institute of Machine Design and Operation e-mail: [email protected] www.ikem.pwr.wroc.pl/cad Accredited Laboratory of Reverse Engineering PCA accreditation number: AB 969 Accredited Materials Strength Laboratory PCA accreditation number: AB 837 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Departmental Institute of Materials Strength e-mail: [email protected] www.wzwm.pwr.wroc.pl For complete scopes of laboratories’ accreditations, please refer to the Polish Centre for Accreditation website www.pca.gov.pl accredited laboratories Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Institute of Machine Technology and Automation e-mail: [email protected] www.lre.pwr.wroc.pl 81 key words index Key words INDEX 82 3D imaging, 26, 38, 51 3D laser scanning, 9 3D modelling, 9 5-axial machines, 60 abrasive machining, 59 AC voltage, 31 acoustics, 20, 21, 22, 23 adsorbents, 13, 14 AI, 44, 45 air conditioning and ventilation devices, 41, 42 analogue electronic circuits, 19 analysis of clinical data, 45 analysis of energy quality, 33 antennas, 17 arc discharge, 34 asphalt, 14 atmosphere protection systems, 41 atomic micro clock, 75 automatic device, 26, 27 automatic speech recognition, 45 automatics and robotics, 60, 65 automatics, 28, 34 automation devices, 31, 34 automation of operation and drive processes, 52 automation of production processes, 60 automation systems, 27, 31 belt connections, 36 biogas, 14 biomass and waste, 47 biomaterials, 72 biomeasurements, 72, 74 biomechanics, 51 biomedical measurements, 24, 25, 73 biomedical research, 74 biometry, 22 bio-optics, 72 bioreactor with an immobilized enzyme, 16 biosensors, 75 boiler technology, 47 building construction materials, 68 building construction, 10, 20, 41, 42, 43 building structures, 10 CAD designing, 25, 53 CAD, 17, 53 calibration of electric devices, 32 calibration of gauges, 18, 32 calibrations for measurements of the electromagnetic field, 18 capillary electroforesis, 76 carbonaceous residue, 14 carrier, 15, 73 cartographic studies, 39 catalyst, 13 CDSS systems, 45 characterization of fuels, 47 chemical analyses, 12, 13, 73 climatic test chamber, 34 CNC programming, 60, 67 combustion, 47, 48 composite materials, 57 composites, 32, 55, 56, 57 computer aided design, 38, 53 computer applications, 51 computer graphics, 26, 38 computer networks, 25 construction materials, 10 contactless electro-reflectance, 69 contactless measurement of vibrations, 51 contactors, 34 control and measurement systems, 19 control system design, 27, 31 control systems, 30, 31 control, 76 converters, 30 conveyor belt drive, 37 conveyor belts, 36, 37 coordinate measuring, 59 cracking mechanics, 51, 68 cracking, 14 crystallization, 48 current leak, 32 current measurements, 28, 32 cutting tools, 59 damage to electric machinery, 28 damping, 68 data exploration, 38 data warehouses, 26 databases, 41 decision support systems, 38, 44, 54 defects in semiconductor structures, 70 deformations, 51 degradation, 54 designing electronic circuits, 19 designing new machines and devices 54 desulphurisation, 13, 48 determination of hardness and micro-hardness, 56 device and process validation, 21, 23 device testing, 27 digital electronic circuits, 19 digital systems, 25 digitalization of physical objects, 9, 60, 61 drive systems, 30, 55 durability and functionality of subassemblies, 34 durability of tools, 59 ecotoxicology, 40 electric arc, 34 electric devices, 34 electric drives, 30 electric field measurements, 32 electric machines, 28, 30 electrical discharges, 32 electrical engineering, 32 electrical measurements, 70 electrical permeability, 32 electrical power engineering systems, 33, 34, 35 electrical power engineering, 35 electrical safety, 36 electroacoustic devices, 20 electroacoustic systems, 20 electroacoustics, 20 electromagnetic (EM) disturbances, 17, 33 electromagnetic compatibility, 17 electromagnetic field, 18 electromedical equipment, 74 electronic measurement, 24 electronic systems, 31 electronics 18, 24, 51, 75, 76 electroporation, 74 electrotechnical materials, 31 EMC, 29 emission, 29, 41, 48, 55 energy quality, 29 engineering machines and industrial vehicles, 52 engineering facilities, 38 enrichment of mineral resources, 40 environmental impact, 37 environmental protection, 12, 13, 20, 40, 43, 48, 58 enzymatic bioreactor, 16 EPR spectometry, 73 ergonomy, 37 ESD risk assessment, 32 experimental laboratory studies and in-situ studies, 52 experimental mechanics, 51 extrusion, 68 eye examinations and measurements, 72 laser welding, 60, 66 lasers, 20, 69 layer cladding, 60, 66 Lean Manufacturing, 60, 64 linguistic models, 45 liquid fuels, 14 loudspeaker devices, 20 low dimensional structures, 69 low-power discharges, 34 lubricants, 14, 55 machining effectiveness, 59 macro- and microscopic studies of steel, 56 macro- and microscopic studies of welded joints, 56 macro- and microstructural studies, 70, 71 magnetic comparators, 28 magnetic fields of 50 Hz, 36 material analyses, 14, 15 material and strength tests, 60 material durability, 51, 57, 68, 69 material engineering, 31, 32, 56, 70, 71 material-related expert opinions, 56 material tests, 10 materials science, 32, 51 mathematical modelling, 12, 25, 30, 59 means of water transport, 51 measurement systems, 21, 23, 28, 33 measurements in mining, 38 measurements of electric permeability, 31 measurements of electromagnetic fields 50 Hz, 36 mechanics, 51, 56 mechatronics, 54, 60 medical diagnostics, 22, 73, 76 medical image transformations, 45 membrane bioreactor, 16 membrane process, 15 membrane separation, 15 metal ores, 40 metallic glasses, 56 metallurgy, 51 metals, 56 meteorite, 39 methane, 14 metrology, 24, 28, 32, 59, 71 microbiological bioreactor, 16 microcontrollers, 19 microelectronics, 75 microfluidic systems, 75, 76 micro-hardness, 51 microprocessor systems, 19, 24, 31 microscopic studies, 58 microsystems, 75, 76 microwaves, 58 milling installations, 47 mixed signal electronic circuits, 19 mobile robots, 27, 54 modal analysis, 54 modelling, 26, 34, 38, 68 monitoring, 28, 33, 40, multielemental analysis, 12 multimedia devices, 22 nanobiomaterials, 74 nanomedicine, 72, 73, 74 nanostructures, 73 nanotechnology, 58, 70 natural language processing, 45 navigation systems, 51 noise, 20, 21 non-destructive tests, 10, 22, 31, 58 numerical calculations, 53 numerical modelling of flows, 51 numerical modelling, 50, 53, 69 oils, 14 ophthalmological devices, 72 ophthalmological diagnostics, 72 optic fibers, 20, 71 optical measurements, 19, 71 optical scanning, 51, 61 optics, 60, 65 optimization, 25, 38 optoelectronics, 19 optomechatronics, 60, 65 organization methods in manufacturing companies, 26 particles, 15 PEM measurements, 17, 18 petrography, 9 phonoscopy, 22 photoluminescence, 69 photometry, 19 photoreflectance, 69 photovoltaics, 33, 70 physical model, 11, 34 piezoelectric materials, 32 planning, 60, 62 plasmonics, 60, 67, 70 plastic forming, 59 plastics, 15, 68 PLC drivers, 31, 44 polarisation, 71 pollution, 41 polymer materials, 15, 55 polymers, 15, 56, 68 powder, 58 power engineering analysis, 41, 42, 43, 49 key words index fatigue analysis, 50 fiber amplifier, 19 fiber laser, 19 fiber welding, 19 fire and explosion protection, 36 flow calculations, 25 flow characteristics, 50 forecasting, 41 forging, 59 fuel oil, 14 fuels, 13, 14, 46, 55 fumes, 43 GaInNAs compounds, 69 gas purification, 41 gas, 14, 39 gasification, 47 geodetic measurements, 38 geology, 12, 38 GIS, 39 glow discharge, 34 ground, 12 grouping, 44 hard-machinable materials, 59 heat engineering installations, 49 heat exchange, 43 heat, 41, 42, 43 heating systems, 41, 42, 43 hermetic chamber, 34 high speed camera, 49 high speed digital camera, 32 high voltage devices, 31 hydraulics, 51 hydrodynamics, 11, 50, 51 hydrogeology, 12 image processing, 24, 26 image search, 45 image similarity, 45 immission, 41 improvement in result relevance, 44 industrial drives, 27, 31 industrial installations, 50 industrial manipulators, 51 information search, 44 infrastructure of spatial information, 39 injection, 68 inorganic products, 48 inspection, 60 insulation systems, 31, 32, 33 intelligent buildings, 28, 49 isotope, 39 lab-on-chip, 76 large resistances, 28, 32 laser machining, 18 laser micromachining, 18 laser technologies, 18, 60, 66 83 key words index 84 power engineering materials science, 46 power engineering, 31, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 50 pressure chamber, 34 pressure measurements, 25 pressure process, 15 production engineering, 60 production management, 60, 64 programmable logic, 19 programmable systems, 23, 25 programming, 51, 60 prototyping, 27 PV, 15 pyrolysis, 47 quality assessment in fuel trading, 47 quality control, 21, 23, 26, 58 quality management, 60, 64 quantum computer science, 70 quantum cryptography, 70 quantum key distribution, 70 quick prototyping, 30 rapid manufacturing, 60, 62 rapid prototyping, 60, 62 rapid tooling, 60, 62 recording, 22 recycling of minerals, 40 refining, 13, 14 reliability, 54 renewable energy sources, 35, 41, 42, 47 renewable energy, 30, 32, 33, 35 resistance test, 17, 29 resistivity measurements, 32 restoration expert opinions, 9 restoration studies, 9 reverse engineering, 60, 61 obotic system programming, 27 robotics, 27, 51 rollers, 37 safety, 54 SEM, 9 Semantic Web, 44 semiconductors, 69 sensors, 26, 27, 70, 71, 76 sewage analysis, 12 short circuit, 34 sieve analysis, 9 signal processing, 23, 24, 28, 33 signal processors, 23, 31 simulation of dynamic phenomena, 51 simulations of kinematics and dynamics of machines and devices, 54 simulations, 25, 34, 38, 53, 60, 63 SIP, 39 SMART magnetic materials, 56 soil analysis, 12 solar cells, 33 sound systems, 20 spatial analyses, 39 speciality optic fibers, 19 spectral analysis, 18 spectroscopy, 13, 24, 73 speech recognition, 22 spraying, 15, 33 statistical classification, 45 statistical methods, 38 stocktaking of historical buildings, 9 structural studies, 13, 58, 74 studies of aerodynamics, 49 studies of hydraulics, 11, 57 studies of macrostructure, 10, 22 studies of mineral substance properties, 40 studies of optical properties, 24 studies of substrate, 11 surface coatings, 58 surface topography, 59 surge voltage, 31 switching phenomena, 34 technical computer tomography, 60, 61 technological processes, 60, 62 tensometric measurements, 68, 69 tests of interferences, 71 tests on boilers and milling installations, 47 thermal analysis, 9, 70, 71 thermography, 42 thermovision camera, 32, 34, 42 thermovision, 24, 26, 42 tightness, 50 training, 26, 28 transducers, 28 transmitters, 34 transport infrastructure facilities, 10 tribology and research into machine elements, 55 ultrasound technology, 22, 43 underground water, 39 vacuum chamber, 34 valorization of fuels, 47 valve, 50 variant analyses, 35, 38, 41, 42 vehicle engineering, 55 vibrations, 20, 21, 68 vibroacoustics, 20, 51 vibrometry, 20, 21 virtual presentations, 38 virtual reality, 60, 61 vision systems, 60, 65 voltage and current measurements, 24 voltage dips, 34 voltage measurements 28, 31, 32 warning sound systems, 20 waste neutralization, 58 waste polyolefins, 14 waste processing, 40 waste, 12 water analysis, 12 web systems, 24 welding, 58 work environment, 37 work safety, 37 X-ray tomography, 61 zol-gel, 56 Edited by: Marketing and Promotion Office Wrocław University of Technology Processing and typesetting: Piotr Figura Print: Zakład Poligraficzny SINDRUK ul. 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