Scientific Research and Technology O er

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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].
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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
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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
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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
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3D scanning and modelling is a very useful method
enabling one to perform quick recording of data of
even most sophisticated historical structures …
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.
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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.
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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
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-
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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.
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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
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):
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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 …
faculty of civil engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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
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The Laboratory of Structural Analysis was founded
to extend the collaboration between research groups
from different universities and to increase their
attractiveness as partners …
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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Membrane processes are an interesting alternative to
traditional methods of substances separation, provided by chemical engineering …
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
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
www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
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Prof. Janusz Trawczyński, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 65 92, 71 320 65 72
fax +48 71 322 15 80
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
www.nw.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
Prof. Jerzy Walendziewski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 35 51, fax +48 71 320 65 92
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.
tel. +48 71 320 65 57, mobile +48 609 564 683
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
[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
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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.
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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
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EMC tests are performed for specific devices for the
needs of assessment of conformity with the harmonized European standards …
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
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
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contact information
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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
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
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
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
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
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).
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Design, prototyping and implementation of analogue,
digital and mixed signal electronic systems particularly
for measurement and control applications …
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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.
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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 23 66, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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
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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
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.
Workroom of Electromagnetic Environment Protection
tel. +48 71 320 30 87, 71 320 31 89
[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
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
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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
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
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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.
Systems
tel. +48 71 344 56 89, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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
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.
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The measurement system for product diagnostics is
designed on the basis of a given product’s characteristics …
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
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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.
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Jerzy Witkowski, Ph.D. Eng.
Systems
tel. +48 71 320 34 05, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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
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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.
Systems
tel. +48 71 344 56 89 ext. 111, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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),
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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.
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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
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
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.
tel. +48 71 320 30 59, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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
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%.
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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 …
contact information
Prof. Andrzej B. Dobrucki, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +46 71 320 30 68
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
contact information
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tel. +46 71 320 30 68
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
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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
contact information
Associate Prof. Tadeusz Gudra, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 30 16, fax +48 71 320 31 89
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
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
contact information
tel. +46 71 320 30 68
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
Stefan Brachmański, Ph.D. Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 30 55
broadcasting in the context of calibration of audio stream loudness. Control over radio and TV broadcasters.
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diagnostics of machines in the area of daily maintenance, heat diagnostics of buildings as well as medical
diagnostics …
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
Jan Mazur, Ph.D. Eng.
Department of Signals Processing Systems
tel. +48 71 320 30 33
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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
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
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
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.
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
contact information
Associate Prof. Adam G. Polak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 365 60 71, fax +48 71 321 42 77
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
Programmable digital systems
contact information
Jarosław Glapiński M.D., Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 365 60 71, fax +48 71 321 42 77
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
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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,
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Experimental verification of theoretical ideas and
algorithms in the field of planning of robot movements
and control …
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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
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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.
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Visualisation of 3D scenes,
analysis of large data systems in terms of hidden dependencies.
research facilities
Laboratory of Industrial Image Processing
contact information
Prof. Ewaryst Rafajłowicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
Department of Production Processes Quality Controlling
tel. +48 71 320 27 95
research facilities
Laboratory of Computer Graphics and Image Processing
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contact information
Associate Prof. Jacek Jarnicki, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Computer and Discrete Systems
tel. +48 71 320 28 23
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
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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
contact information
Ryszard Klempous, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Controlling and Optimization
tel. +48 71 320 48
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.
Department of Basic Cybernetics and Robotics
tel. +48 71 320 27 41
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.
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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
contact information
Andrzej Jabłoński, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Automatics and Modelling
tel. +48 71 320 24 30
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
contact information
Associate Prof. Włodzimierz Solnik, Ph.D., D. Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 28 08
application
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Development, testing and implementation of new
methods of early detection of electrical and mechanical faults in electrical machines …
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
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contact information
Waldemar Sienkiewicz, MSc, Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 26 43
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
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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
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
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
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Daniel Dusza, Ph.D., Eng.
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
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.
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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
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The research offer includes simulation and experimental tests of new construction and material structures of
electrical machines …
Control of modern drive systems
contact information
Grzegorz Kosobudzki Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 26 33, fax +48 71 320 34 67
[email protected]
Electrical machines and converter systems for
converting renewable energy
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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.
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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
contact information
Krzysztof Pieńkowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 33 52
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
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Research and development centres,
electrical engineering,
industrial drives,
automation.
research facilities
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.
tel. +48 71 320 33 04
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.
application
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mechanical engineering, extractive industry, mining
research facilities
www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zm,351.dhtml
research facilities
Laboratory of Microprocessor Technology
Laboratory of Industrial Drives and Equipment Control
www.imnipe.pwr.wroc.pl/zn-lab,351.dhtml
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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
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
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Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering,
production and processing plants with automated technological lines,
water and sewage plants,
contact information
Marcin Pawlak, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 32 53
Diagnostics of insulation systems of high voltage
devices
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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
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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
Associate Prof. Ludwik Antal, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 32 63
innovation and implementation enterprises,
training for engineers specializing in automation and maintenance personnel.
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Co-operation in the field of research and testing of
micropower sources of electrical energy, “energy harvester” type …
tel. +48 71 320 37 33, fax +48 71 322 97 25
tel. +48 71 320 26 66, fax +48 71 322 97 25
Materials tests - new insulating materials
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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
www.weny.pwr.wroc.pl/677543,51.dhtml?s=681072
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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.
Department of High Voltage
tel. +48 71 320 37 33, fax +48 71 322 97 25
tel. +48 71 320 26 66, fax +48 71 322 97 25
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
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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
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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.
Department of Electrotechnology
tel. +48 71 320 26 96, fax +48 71 322 97 25
tel. +48 71 320 21 97
tel. +48 71 320 26 59
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
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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.
Department of Electrotechnology
tel. +48 71 320 38 27
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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.
Department of Theoretical Electrotechnics
tel. +48 71 320 20 26, fax +48 71 322 97 25
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
Safety, protection, dielectric and decoration layers.
Electronics, electrical engineering, optoelectronics and photovoltaics.
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The research is related to low-power arc discharge and
glow discharge, taking into consideration various extinguishing media and various “climatic” conditions …
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
(filter: Research and co-operation, tab: Laboratories)
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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
Laboratory of Energy Quality Monitoring Systems
Laboratory of Digital Signal Processing
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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
tel. +48 71 320 33 86
Expert analyses in the area of operation
and design of electrical power engineering security automation
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Department of Theoretical Electrotechnics
tel. +48 71 320 21 60, fax +48 71 322 97 25
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Electrical engineering, low-power electrical couplers
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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.
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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-
culty of Electrical Engineering
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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
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
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.
Department of Networks and Systems
tel. +48 71 320 44 23, 71 320 39 60
fax +48 71 320 26 56
Analyses of steady states of the electrical power
engineering system
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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.
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transmission and distribution system operators,
electrical power engineering industry.
research facilities
Laboratory of Electrical Power Engineering System Analyses
(filter: Research and co-operation, tab: Laboratories)
Expert analyses of dispersed renewable energy
power plants’ impact on the distribution
network
distribution networks, distribution system operators, industry automatics and robotics
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Designing and modernizing industrial conveyor transport systems (mining, energetics, chemical industry,
harbours, handling sites …
contact information
Robert Lis, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Networks and Systems
tel. +48 71 320 44 23, 71 320 39 60
fax +48 71 320 26 56
Research and evaluation of electrical risks
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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.
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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,
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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
tel. +48 71 320 44 19, fax no. +48 71 320 26 56
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
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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
www.wggg.pwr.wroc.pl
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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
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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
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
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.
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
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
www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/ltt
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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
Research into working environment, impact
of industrial plants on the environment (dust,
noise)
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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
Innovative solutions in conveyor transport
decreasing drive energy consumption and
increasing durability and functionality of
subassemblies and elements
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The Laboratory has specialist GIS software and measuring equipment dedicated to obtaining spatial data…
research facilities
Laboratory of Work Safety
(filter: Research and cooperation, tab: Laboratories)
contact information
Associate Prof. Leszek Jurdziak, Ph.D., Eng.
Institute of Mining
Department of Industry Economics and Geoeconomics
tel. + 48 71 320 68 30
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
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Zbigniew Nędza, Ph.D., Eng.
Mariola Stefanicka, MSc., Eng.
Institute of Mining
Laboratory of Work Safety
tel. +48 71 320 68 44
[email protected]
Economic and financial analyses of projects,
investment enterprises and companies together
with the profitability and risk analysis
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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.
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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
tel. + 48 71 320 68 30
Specialist geodetic measurements of engineering
facilities. Forecasting deformations of rock mass
surface in mining and post-mining areas
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mining and power engineering
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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.
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
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
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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
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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
[email protected]
Jan Blachowski, Ph.D., Eng.
Institute of Mining
Department of Geodesy and Geocomputer Science
tel. +48 71 320 68 73, 71 320 68 42
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.
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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 …
Recycling of minerals and waste
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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
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.
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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
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 25 55
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
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.
Department of Ecologistics
tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99
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
contact information
tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99
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.
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Municipal services, industrial and agricultural management, state
administration bodies.
research facilities
contact information
tel. +48 71 320 20 55, 71 320 35 99
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-
Research Laboratory of Odorometric and Dust Sample Preparation
Research Laboratory of Environmental Protection Engineering Institute
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Proposal and audit analyses of thermal modernisation actions in existing buildings, with reference to
the structure’s heating shell, heat source and heating
system …
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.
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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
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Piotr Jadwiszczak, Ph.D., Eng.
Team of Heating Technology and Heat Engineering
tel. +48 71 320 21 13
tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32
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
www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
tel. +48 71 320 21 13
tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32
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.
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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
www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
tel. +48 71 320 21 13
tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32
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.
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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
www.iko.pwr.wroc.pl
tel. +48 71 320 21 13
tel./fax +48 71 320 35 32
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
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.
tel. +48 71 320 37 43, fax + 48 71 320 35 32
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.
tel. +48 71 320 37 07, fax +48 071 329 35 32
contact information
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Clinical decision support system provides doctors with
information and expertise used in the medical diagnosis process …
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Faculty of Computer Science
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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.
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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
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
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.
Department of Information Systems
tel. +48 71 320 32 58
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.
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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.
Department of Artificial Intelligence
tel. +48 71 320 32 07
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
contact information
Martin Tabakow, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 36 70; mob. +48 506 191 924
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
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Services related to basic research of processes of
combustion, gasification, pyrolysis and valorization of
solid fuels, waste and biofuels …
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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
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.
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Jerzy Sas, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 36 70
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
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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
dean:
Prof. Zbigniew Gnutek,
Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 26 73, 71 320 23 25
fax +48 71 320 42 28
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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.
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Laboratory of Combustion, Gasification and Pyrolysis of Solid Fuels, Waste and Biofuels
A rapid pressure rise sensor - patent PL no. 163255/patent pending
no. P 288252.
contact information
Wojciech Moroń, Ph.D., Eng.
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.
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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
A method of fire and explosion protection WYN: (21) 391582, (22)
21-06-2010
contact information
Prof. Wiesław Rybak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20
[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,
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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.
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The water tunnel makes it possible to perform tests in
the area of identification of aerodynamic characteristics of machines and machine elements …
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.
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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
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 42 68, fax +48 71 320 26 20
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
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.
Department of Metrology and Atmospheric Protection
tel. +48 71 320 39 55, fax +48 71 320 39 18
tel./fax +48 71 320 39 18
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
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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
Laboratory of Crystallization Processes
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
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Sławomir Misztal, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Process Instrumentation
tel. +48 71 320 32 82, fax +48 71 341 77 08
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.
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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
contact information
Assistant Prof. Andrzej Gronczewski, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Aviation Engineering
tel. +48 71 320 44 51
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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.
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Optical and electromagnetic navigation systems are
applied in research on mechanical systems’ geometry
and kinematics …
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.
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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.
Department of Numerical Modelling of Flows
tel. +48 71 320 20 40, fax +48 71 341 77 08
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
contact information
Janusz Rogula Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Design Fundamentals and Flow Machines
tel. +48 71 320 23 73
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
www.wm.pwr.wroc.pl
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Kinematic and strength analysis of mechanical
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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.
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Department of Biomedical Engineering and Experimental Mechanics
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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
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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
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
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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),
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.
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a combustion engine as the primary source of energy together with these systems’ control.
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Laboratory of Hydraulic Drive and Control
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An external gear pump. Circumferential backlash compensation - patents pending no: P 398436, P 398437, P 397539, P
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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.
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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
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Experimental and simulation tests in engineering
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Department of Working Machines and Industrial Vehicles
tel. +48 71 321 53 96
Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Numerical
methods in construction analysis
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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
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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.
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.
Department of Computer Aided Design
tel. +48 71 320 27 30
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.
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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.
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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
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contact information
Prof. Tomasz Nowakowski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
Department of Logistics and Transport Systems
tel. +48 71 320 35 11
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
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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,
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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.
Department of Machines Theory and Mechatronic Systems
tel./fax +48 71 320 27 10
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.
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Laboratory of Machine Design Fundamentals and Tribology
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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
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Emission Research Laboratory
www.laboratorium-emisji.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
Associate Prof. Wojciech Wieleba, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
Laboratory of Machine Design Fundamentals and Tribology
tel. +48 71 320 27 74
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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,
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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.
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A wide range of research on mechanic properties of
machines under static and cyclic loads …
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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
tel./fax +48 71 347 79 18
Engine Laboratory
Prof. Andrzej Kaźmierczak, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
Zbigniew Sroka, Ph.D., Eng.
[email protected]
Vehicles Laboratory
Wojciech Ambroszko, Ph.D., Eng.
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Emission Research Laboratory
Anna Janicka, Ph.D., Eng.
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
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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
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
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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.
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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
Laboratory of Zol-Gel Materials and Nanotechnology
www.sgml.pwr.wroc.pl
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A system to control the stress in the flow boiler construction –
patent no. PL 20100390651, patent pending no. 20100308.
contact information
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
contact information
Wojciech Błażejewski, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 43 08, mobile +48 602 364 149
fax +48 71 321 12 35
research facilities
Laboratory of Dynamics
Associate Prof. Jerzy Kaleta, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 27 66
Laboratory of Research on High Pressure Composite Vessels
Wojciech Błażejewski, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 21 40, 71 320 43 08
Laboratory of Multi-Function Amorphous and Crystalline Materials
Mariusz Hasiak, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 34 96
Agnieszka Baszczuk, Ph.D.
tel. +48 71 343 92 60 ext. 217
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Microwave heating, thanks to its specific nature,
constitutes an alternative to traditional, conventional
methods, which deserves particular attention …
Production of functional materials using the
zol-gel method and testing the morphology and
crystalline structure of preparations
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.
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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
www.sgml.pwr.wroc.pl
contact information
Agnieszka Baszczuk, Ph.D.
tel. +48 71 343 92 60 ext. 217
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
tel. + 48 71 320 36 96
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-
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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
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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.
Department of Welding
tel. +48 71 320 21 48
tel. +48 71 320 21 42
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.
Laboratory of Plastic Moulding Processes Engineering
tel. +48 71 320 21 73
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.
contact information
research facilities
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3D models and scenes, presented in the virtual reality
environment, can support constructors’ work and
analysis of results of numeric simulations…
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
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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.
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Prof. Piotr Cichosz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
Stanisław Fita, Ph.D., Eng.
Department of Machining, Abrasive Machining, Erosion Machining and Metrology
tel. + 48 71 320 21 57
tel. +48 71 320 27 06
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.
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contact information
Prof. Edward Chlebus, Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 20 75, 71 320 42 02
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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
tel. +48 71 320 28 40, mobile +48 600 829 377
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.
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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,
contact information
Bogdan Dybała, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 28 40
[email protected]
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simulations of workstations and technological lines,
optimization of technological lines’ effectiveness.
research facilities
Laboratory of Virtual Reality
contact information
Tomasz Boratyński, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 28 40
[email protected]
www.camt.pl
contact information
Tomasz Będza, Ph.D., Eng.
Bogdan Dybała, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 44 43
tel. +48 71 320 28 40, mobile +48 666 344 164
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 37 81
[email protected]
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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).
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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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 37 10
tel. +48 71 320 20 66
contact information
Mariusz Cholewa, Ph.D., Eng.
Jarosław Chrobot, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 31 37
[email protected]
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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.
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Vision systems are taking over, more and more
successfully, visual control tasks ensuring
high repeatability, efficiency, multi-criteria
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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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 22 14
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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 29 88
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 20 64
tel. +48 71 320 37 81
Automatics and robotics
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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.
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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
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.
tel. +48 71 320 37 81
tel. +48 71 320 38 78
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The research is focused on application of selective
laser melting (SLM) and laser cladding (LC) in order to
obtain special features of materials …
contact information
Jacek Reiner, Ph.D., Eng.
Mariusz Mrzygłód, M.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22
[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.
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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
tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22
[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
tel. +48 71 320 29 81, 71 320 28 22
[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.
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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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 20 83, mobile +48 666 344 160
fax +48 71 328 06 70
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.
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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.
Mariusz Frankiewicz, Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 20 83
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.
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Strength tests of entire structures or their
elements subject to static or periodically variable
loading …
research facilities
Laboratory of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
www.camt.pl
contact information
Jerzy Sobiech, Ph.D., Eng.
Marcin Madeja, M.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 27 04
tel. +48 71 320 41 85
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.
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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
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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.
Department of Machine Tools and Mechatronic Systems
tel. +48 71 320 26 39
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.
tel. +48 71 320 27 58, fax +48 71 328 06 70
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.
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Various sectors of industry.
dean:
Marian Hotloś Ph.D.
tel. +48 71 320 25 23, fax +48 71 320 34 09
www.wppt.pwr.wroc.pl
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
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.
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Implantology - practice, diagnostics, production of implant
and surgical tools,
jaw, face and skull surgery, dental implantology.
research facilities
Materials Strength Laboratory
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
[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.
tel. +48 71 320 40 70
tel. +48 71 320 27 70, mobile +48 606 964 156
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Composites may be applied in construction of memory
elements, electromechanical converters as well as
photonic systems …
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
Characterization of semiconductor devices
Studies of defects in semiconductors with use of photoelectric
techniques.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 26 42, fax. +48 71 328 36 96
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.
tel. +48 71 320 23 95, fax +48 71 328 36 96
tel. + 48 71 320 26 42, fax +48 71 328 36 96
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.
tel. +48 71 320 23 95, fax +48 71 328 36 96
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.
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.
tel. +48 71 320 23 87
[email protected]
Fiber Optics Laboratory
http://fog.if.pwr.wroc.pl
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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.
tel. +48 320 33 85, fax +48 71 328 36 96
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-
Prof. Ryszard Poprawski Ph.D.
Ewa Rysiakiewicz–Pasek Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 23 87
[email protected]
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Studies of biological and inorganic materials, determination of their composition and structure on the basis
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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
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.
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Laboratory of Interferometric and Polarimetric Metrology
www.optyka.if.pwr.wroc.pl
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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;
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
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Prof. Henryk Kasprzak Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. + 48 71 320 33 06, fax +48 71 328 36 96
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.
tel. +48 71 320 43 96
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.
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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.
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
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
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
Laboratory of Macromolecular Aggregates Biophysics
www.wlal.pwr.wroc.pl
www.ibp.pwr.wroc.pl
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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
contact information
Prof. Marek Langner Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 23 84, fax +48 71 327 77 27
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.
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
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Microfluidic DNA analysers utilize state-of-the-art biotechnological achievements in the area of diagnostics
methods with use of molecular biology …
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.
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Biospectroscopy Laboratory
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contact information
Marta Kopaczyńska Ph.D.
tel. +48 71 320 65 80, fax +48 71 327 77 27
contact information
Associate Prof. Małgorzata Komorowska Ph.D.
Sylwia Olsztyńska-Janus D.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 31 68, fax +48 71 327 77 27
tel. +48 71 320 44 61
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.
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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 –
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
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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.
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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
www.wemif.pwr.wroc.pl
www.wemif.pwr.wroc.pl
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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
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.
tel. +48 71 321 65 76
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.
tel. +48 71 320 65 80, fax +48 71,327 77 27
[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.
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Analysis of DNA with lab-chip instruments allows a
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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.
tel. +48 71 355 98 66, ext. 66
Microcreation technology
research facilities
Microengineering and Photovoltaics Research Unit, MEMSLab
www.memslab.eu
faculty of microsystem electronics and photonics
contact information
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Rafał Walczak Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 355 98 66
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.
www.memslab.eu
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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
www.memslab.pl
Paweł Knapkiewicz Ph.D., Eng.
tel. +48 71 355 98 66 ext. 63
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
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.
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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
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
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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.
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Technology transfer is adapting research results,
patents or original ideas to their practical use
in production …
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.
tel. +48 71 320 20 47, 71 320 22 68
fax +48 71 328 32 45
www.dbn.pwr.wroc.pl
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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
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.
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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.
tel. +48 71 320 22 56
www.patent.pwr.wroc.pl
www.pwr.wroc.pl
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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.
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Standards Information Point
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.
tel. +48 71 320 23 05, fax +48 71 328 29 60
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.
contact information
manager: Barbara Urbańczyk M.Sc., Eng.
tel. +48 71 320 35 27, fax +48 71 328 29 60
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.
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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).
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Accredited Laboratories
Accredited Testing Laboratory of the Institute
of Building Engineering
Polish Centre of Accreditation (PCA) accreditation number: AB 455
Institute of Building Engineering
www.ib.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Testing Laboratory of Transport Infrastructure Facilities
PCA accreditation number: AB 1211
Institute of Civil Engineering
www.iil.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Chemical Laboratory of Multielemental
Analyses
Faculty of Chemistry
Institute of Inorganic Technology and Mineral Fertilizers
www.lcaw.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility
www.lke.wroc.pl
accredited laboratories
Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Field
Standards and Metrology
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PCA accreditation number: AB 361, AP 078
www.lwimp.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Acoustics Testing Laboratory
www.lba.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility
in Electrical Power Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
www.imne.pwr.wroc.pl/lkee
Accredited Belt Conveying Laboratory
Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology
Institute of Mining
www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl/ltt Accredited Laboratory of Work Safety
Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology
Institute of Mining
www.ig.pwr.wroc.pl
Accredited Laboratory of Computer Aided Designing
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Machine Design and Operation
www.ikem.pwr.wroc.pl/cad Accredited Laboratory of Reverse Engineering
Accredited Materials Strength Laboratory
For complete scopes of laboratories’ accreditations, please refer to the Polish Centre for Accreditation website
www.pca.gov.pl
accredited laboratories
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Key words INDEX
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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
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