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West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS LIST OF COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 Course title FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE Teaching method lecture / laboratory Person responsible for the course Dr hab. W. Jasiński Dr M. Ustasiak E-mail address to the person responsible for the course walenty.jasinski@zut .edu.pl Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4 Type of course Compulsory Level of course BSc Semester winter Language of instruction English Hours per week Lecture - 2 Laboratory - 1 Hours per semester Lecture – 30 Laboratory - 15 Objectives of the course Student receives the knowledge on plastic deformation, theory of dislocations, elastic and nonelastic mechanism of fracture, the purpose and condition of applying the stress intensity factor, COD and the Rice integral; the kinds of loading, the fractography and different kinds of fracture. Entry requirements The basis of crystallography, elastic mechanics, the theory of strength materials, the basic knowledge of metals. Course contents Elasticity and plasticity. Dislocation kinetics and lattice defects. Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics. Models of failure. Stress concentrations. Elastic and nonelastic mechanics of fracture. Fracture toughness. Fatigue and stress corrosion cracking. Fractography and fractographs. Assessment methods written exam Recommended readings 1. D.Hull Introducton to Dislocations. Pergamon Press 1975 2. D.Hull,D.J.Bacon Introduction to Dislocations Butterworth 2007 3. A.S.Tettelman,A.J.McEvily, Jr Fracture ot Structura Materials John Wiley 4. Metais Handbook.Frado ra h and Atlas of Fracto ra hs. ASME 1

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West Pomeranian University of Technology, SzczecinFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS

LIST OF COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013

Course title FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE

Teaching method lecture / laboratory

Person responsible for the course

Dr hab. W. JasińskiDr M. Ustasiak

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Compulsory Level of course BSc

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week Lecture - 2Laboratory - 1 Hours per semester Lecture – 30

Laboratory - 15

Objectives of the course

Student receives the knowledge on plastic deformation, theory of dislocations, elastic and nonelastic mechanism of fracture, the purpose and condition of applying the stress intensity factor, COD and the Rice integral; the kinds of loading, the fractography and different kinds of fracture.

Entry requirements The basis of crystallography, elastic mechanics, the theory of strength materials, the basic knowledge of metals.

Course contents

Elasticity and plasticity. Dislocation kinetics and lattice defects. Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics. Models of failure. Stress concentrations. Elastic and nonelastic mechanics of fracture. Fracture toughness. Fatigue and stress corrosion cracking. Fractography and fractographs.

Assessment methods written exam

Recommended readings

1. D.Hull Introducton to Dislocations. Pergamon Press 1975 2. D.Hull,D.J.Bacon Introduction to Dislocations Butterworth 2007 3. A.S.Tettelman,A.J.McEvily, Jr Fracture ot Structura Materials John Wiley 4. Metais Handbook.Frado ra h and Atlas of Fracto ra hs. ASME Ohio

Additional information Number of students in a group max 12

Course title BIOMATERIALS

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Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Prof. Jolanta Baranowska E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymers used widely in biomedical applications; it will also cover metal and ceramic biomaterials.

Entry requirements Passed the examination of Chemistry, Physics and Fundamentals of Material Science I

Course contents

Basic concepts of biocompatibility; environment in bioapplications, synthetic polymers and composites as implants; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; metals and ceramic in biomedical applications; surface treatment to improve biocompatibility, surface phenomena in biomedical applications, tissue engineering

Assessment methods Written exam (50%) and Home prepared essay on a given subject

Recommended readings1. Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 19992. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 20003. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Academic Press, New York 1996

Additional information The group should be less than 10 students

Course title CERAMICS

Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Prof. J. Nowacki E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course compulsory Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 1 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 15

Objectives of the course Approach to know; essence and technology of ceramics. To acquire ability of selection and design of ceramics for machine, structures, and machine and devices elements.

Entry requirements Basses of Materials Science I i II, Chemistry I, Physics I i II.

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Course contents

Short-Range order in crystalline ceramic materials. Long-range order in crystalline ceramic materials. Silicate structures. Imperfections in crystalline ceramic structures. Noncrystalline ceramic materials. Deformation and failure. Phase diagrams in ceramic materials. Processing of ceramics. Manufacturing processes associated with ceramics, glass, and superconductors. Preparation of ceramic powders, followed by operations that produce discrete parts through the basic processes of casting, pressing, extrusion, and molding. Drying and firing, followed by finishing operations on ceramics. Glass manufacture involves production of continuous shapes, such as plate, tube, and bars, through drawing, rolling, or floating methods; for discrete products, the operations typically consist of molding, blowing, and pressing. Processing of superconductors, which are produced mainly through the oxide-powder-in-tube process. Applications and properties of ceramics. Concrete. Carbon materials.

Assessment methods written exam

Recommended readings

1. Bansal Narottam P. Red Handbook of ceramic composites -- Boston : Kluwer Academic Publ., 2005.

2. Pampuch Roman, Stadler Józef. Tł. Ceramic materials : an introduction to their properties -- Warszawa : PWN-Polish Scientific Publishers ; Amsterdam [etc.] : Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, 1976.

3. Low It-Meng (Jim). Red Ceramic matrix composites : microstructure, properties and applications -- Boca Raton [etc] : CRC Press ; Cambridge : Woodhead Publshing Limited, 2006.

Additional information none

Course title CORROSION PROTECTION

Teaching method Lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Prof. A.Biedunkiewicz E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course compulsory Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 1Lab – 1 Hours per semester L – 15

Lab. – 15

Objectives of the courseMaking students knowledge and understanding about corrosion phenomenon in order to appreciation of the main reason of the destruction and erosion of the constructions and in order to aware using of the methods in corrosion protection; skills in

Entry requirements Knowledge about general chemistry, physics and materials science

Course contents LecturesCorrosion principles. Forms of corrosion. Corrosion testing. Materials selection: metals and alloys, metal purification, non-metallic materials. Alteration of environment: changing medium, inhibitors. Design: wall thickness, design rules. Cathodic and anodic protection: protective currents, anode selection, prevention of stray-current effects. Coatings: metallic, other inorganic and organic. Economic considerations. Corrosion control standards. Pollution control.LaboratoryPolarization phenomenon. Passivity and activity of metals. Pitting. Potentiodynamic curves - corrosion properties test of carbon steel, conventional stainless steel, aluminium alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys. SST. Galvanic corrosion – welding joint. Oxidation kinetics.

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Electrochemical etching.

Assessment methods - written exam (lectures)- grade on the basis continuous assessment during the trainings

Recommended readings

1. Pourbaix, M. J. N.: Atlas of electrochemical equilibria in aqueous solutions, Pergamon Press, New York, 1966

2. M.G.Fontana, N.D. Greene, Corrosion Engineering, Ed.McGraw-Hill Book Company, USA, 1978, ISBNN 0-07-021461-1

3. Analytical Methods in Corrosion Science and Engineering, Ed.Ph.Marcus, F.Mansfeld, CRC Taylor & Francis Group, 2006

4. Handbook of Cathodic Protection-Theory and Practice of Electrochemical Protection Processes, W. von Baeckmann, W.Schwenk, W.Pronz; Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, 1989

Additional information The number of students during the training is limited to 12 person

Course title FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for the course Dr. Hab. Janusz Typek E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 4 Hours per semester L – 60

Objectives of the courseKnowledge of basic classes of functional and multifunctional materials. Understanding of dependence of their specific properties on their structure. Ability of selection of materials and their structure for given practical applications.

Entry requirementsBasic knowledge of solid materials and electromagnetism is expected. Knowledge of condensed matter physics on the level of typical undergraduate course is highly useful but not required.

Course contents

Electronic structure of materials (band structure in crystalline solids, classification of materials based on their electronic structure). Semiconducting materials (basic properties of semiconductors, transport properties, heterostructures and their applications). Magnetic materials (magnetic ordering, magnetic materials: metals, alloys, ferromagnetic oxides, and compounds, magnetic resonance, applications: spin transport and magnetization dynamics). Superconducting materials (basic phenomena, material group and material processing, electronic and electrotechnical uses). Functional nanomaterials

Assessment methods Written exam (50%) and Home prepared essay on a given subject

Recommended readings 1. Handbook of Nanophysics: Functional nanomaterials, ed. Klaus D. Sattler, CRC Press 20112. Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics, F. Duan, J. Guojun, World Scientific 2005

Additional information The group should be less than 10 students.

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Course title METALLIC MATERIALS

Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course

Dr hab. W. JasińskiDr M. Ustasiak

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Compulsory Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course The student receives a broad spectrum of information on the metallic materials used in the modern world

Entry requirements mathematics, physics, chemistry, technical mechanics, strength of materials

Course contents

Carbon steels. Strengthening mechanism in carbon structural steels. Engineering steels. Tool steel alloys. Stainless steels. Corrosion resistant metals. Creep resistant Fe-, Ni- and Co-based alloys. Intermetallic compounds. Precipitation hardened steel. Wear resistant steels and cast iron. Common nonferrous alloys. Alloys for special applications.

Assessment methods - written exam- grade

Recommended readings

1. Metals Handbook. American Society for Metals, Ohio. 2. Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engineering, Mitchel E. Bever, Pergamon Press3. Materials Science and Technology. A Comprehensive Treatment, P.W. Cohan, P.

Haasen, E.J. Kramer4. Metallurgy Fundamentals, Daniel A. Brandt, The Goodheart-Wilkox Company, inc. 19925. Inroduction to Enginering Materialas, Veron John, Macmillan , 19926. Enginering materials Technology, W. Bolton, 19897. Mechanical properties of crystalline and noncrystaline solids, Urusovskaya A.A., Sangwal K.,

Politechnika Lubelska, 20018. Enginering Materials, V.B. John, Macmillay, 1990

Additional information Number of students in the group 12.

Course title METAL AND CERAMIC COMPOSITES

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for the course Prof. J. Nowacki E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course compulsory Level of course S1

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Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Objectives of the courseApproaching to know; essence and technology of metal and ceramic composites. To acquire ability of selection and design of metal and ceramic composites for machine, structures and machine elements, and devices.

Entry requirements Basses of Materials Science I i II, Chemistry I, Physics I i II.

Course contents

The advantages and limitations of metal matrix (MMC) and ceramic-matrix (CMC) composites in comparison with polymer matrix composites. MMC and CMC matrix and fiber materials. Major types of MMC and CMC, the characteristics of the commonly used reinforcing fibers, and their effect in improving mechanical properties. True particulate-reinforced composite materials. Dispersion-strengthened composites. Fiber-reinforced composites. Predicting properties of metal matrix and ceramic-matrix composites. Manufacturing fibers and composites fiber-reinforced systems. Laminar composite materials. Manufacturing of laminar composites. Concrete. Sandwich structures.

Assessment methods written exam

Recommended readings

1. Barbero Ever J Introduction to composite materials design -- Boca Raton [etc.] : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, cop. 2011.

2. Decolon Christian Analysis of composite structures-- London : Kogan Page Science, 2004.3. Tsai Stephen W. Red Strength & life of composite Composites Design Group. Department

of Aeronautics & Astronautics -- Stanford : Stanford University, cop. 2008.4. Chung Deborah D.L. Composite materials functional materials for modern technologies --

London : Springer-Verl., 2003.5. Sobczak Jerzy Atlas of cast metal-matrix composite structures. Pt. 1, Qualitative analysis --

Warsaw : Motor Transport Institute ; Cracow : Foundry Research Institute, 2007.

Additional information none

Course title METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF MATERIALS TESTING

Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Dr P. Kochmański E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course elective Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the courseGeneral knowledge about methods and techniques of materials investigation (structure and properties), abilities of method selection and interpretation of results, sample preparation, limitations of the methods

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Entry requirements Knowledge of general physics, materials science, physical metallurgy

Course contents

Light Microscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy. Transmission Electron Microscopy. Energy−Dispersive X−Ray Spectroscopy. Wavelenght − Dispersive X−Ray Spectroscopy. Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy. X−Ray Diffraction. Dilatometry. Quantitive metallography, Nanoindentation

Assessment methods oral / written exam

Recommended readings

1. AR Clarke and CN Eberhardt, Microscopy Techniques for Materials Science, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge England 2000.

2. Fischer-Cripps, A.C. Nanoindentation. (Springer: New York), 2004.3. ISO 14577-2 - Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters. Part

2: Verification and calibration of testing machines. Section 4: Direct verification and calibration.

4. Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization. Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films. Editor: Lee E. Fitzpatrick, USA 1992.

5. R. Jenkins and R.L. Snyder (1996):Introduction to X-ray Powder Diffractometry,6. J. Wiley and Sons, Inc. (New York, USA) ISBN 0 -471 -51339 -3

Additional information laboratory groups – max 6 persons

Course title NANOMATERIALS

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for the course

Prof. A.BiedunkiewiczDr M.Kwiatkowska

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course obligatory Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Objectives of the course Making students knowledge about the nanomaterials, nanocomposites and advanced technologies of their manufacturing

Entry requirements Knowledge about materials science

Course contents

Nanoparicles, nanomaterials, nanocomposites - definitions and fundamental classification. Materials Science at the nanoscale. Synthesis and properties of nanostructural coatings. Manufacturing processes. Sintering of nanoceramics. Nanoceramics - carbides, nitrides, borides, oxides and their composites. Carbon materials in nanotechnology. Carbon nanotubes: structure and properties. Nanotubes in Multifunctional Polymer nanocomposites. Trend of miniaturization and the Moore’s Law. Scales of various systems. Characterization Tools Direct Methods: optical, electron, and scanning probe microscopy. Indirect methods: diffraction techniques for periodic structures.

Assessment methods written exam

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Recommended readings

1. Klein L.C., Processing of nanostructured sol-gel materials [w] Edelstein A.S., Cammarata R.C. (red.), Nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and applications, Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol i Filadelfia, 1996

2. Kny E.; Nanocomposite materials, Trans Tech. Pub.Ltd, Zurich, Enfield, 20093. Wang Z., L.; Characterization of nanophase materials, Wiley-VCH Weinheim, 20004. Nanomaterials Handbook, Ed.Y.Gogotsi, CRC Taylor &Francis, 2006

Additional information

Course title PACKAGING I

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for the course Prof. A. Błędzki E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 1

Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 1 Hours per semester L – 15

Objectives of the course

The course provides a theoretical knowledge on packaging materials, their processing and applications.Students obtain a basic knowledge necessary in packaging industry, like material selection in regard of application, usage, processing equipment and costs.

Entry requirements Completed courses of Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I

Course contents

Plastics Packaging: properties, processing, applications and regulations. Film properties of plastics and elastomers. Flexible packaging - adhesives, coatings and processes. Rigid plastics packaging - PET packaging technology. Recycling packaging materials. Intelligent packaging. Storage and distribution

Assessment methods grade

Recommended readings

1. Selke S., Culter J., Hernandez R., Plastic Packaging: Properties, Processing, Applications and Regulations, Hanser, Munich, 2004.

2. O.-G. Piringer, A.L. Baner., Plastic Packaging Materials for Food: Barrier Function, Mass Transport, Quality Assurance and Legislation ,Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2000.

Additional information

Course title POLYMER MATERIALS II

Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course

Prof. Z. RosłaniecDr A. Szymczyk

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

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Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course obligatory Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 1 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab - 15

Objectives of the course

Students will acquire knowledge about synthesis, technology and processing of thermoplastic polymers, their chemical and physical modification. One aim will be to provide the student intuition about the organization of polymer molecules in the solid state based on the polymer’s chemical structure. Students will be able to understand the ties between morphology and properties of thermoplastic polymers.

Entry requirements It requires a basic knowledge of chemistry and physics.

Course contents

Thermoplastic polymers. Chemical and physical modification of thermoplastics. Novel thermoplastics with specific properties for new applications. Modern technologies of thermoplastics synthesis. Influence of chemical structure on physicochemical and mechanical properties. Thermoplastics structure and modification of properties through structure change. Ecological aspects and application of thermoplastics

Assessment methods Lectures: written examLab: laboratory reports, continuous assessment

Recommended readings

1. Domininghaus H., Plastics for Engineers, Hanser, Munich 1988.2. Ehrenstein G.W., Polimeric Materials, Hanser, Munich 20013. J.-L.Halary, F. Laupretre, L. Monnerie, Polymer Materials: Macroscopic Properties and Molecular Interpretations, John Wiley & Sons 2011.

Additional information L: training in 2-4 persons teams.

Course title POLYMER MATERIALS III

Teaching method lecture / laboratory

Person responsible for the course

Prof. Z. RosłaniecDr inż. A. Szymczyk

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5

Type of course obligatory Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course

Student will acquire knowledge about chemistry, technology and processing of rubber. Student will be able to compare the chemical structure, properties, compounding, processes and applications of the main types of rubber TPE. Reference is made to the place of TPEs relative to vulcanised rubber and thermoplastics and the future potential for these materials. Student will be trained in and perform ASTM procedures and standard rubber laboratory procedures.

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Entry requirements There is no specific entry requirement for these course.

Course contents

Elastomers: type of elastomer materials and their application; rubber elasticity: stress-strain relationship, elongation and compression set. Rubber compound: rubbers, curing system, fillers, plasticizers, antioxidants. Rubber vulcanization: chemistry and technology. Rubber processing. Rubber for food application. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE).

Assessment methods - oral exam- laboratory reports

Recommended readings

1. Mark J.E., Erman B., Erlich F.R., The Science and Technology of Rubber, Elsevier, Amsterdam 20052.Franta I., Elastomers and Rubber Compounding Materials,Elsevier, Amsterdam 19893.Holden G.,Kilcherdorf H.R., Quirk R.P., Thermoplastic Elastomers, Hanser, Munich 20044.Fakirov S., Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastuc Elastomers, Wiley-VCH, Wetheim 2004

Additional information There are no notes for this course.

Course title POLYMER PROCESSING I

Teaching method lecture / laboratory

Person responsible for the course PhD Konrad Kwiatkowski E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Obligatory Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course To provide the theoretical knowledge on processing of polymers. Information about properties, processing methods of thermoplastic materials.

Entry requirements Basic knowledge about thermoplastic polymer materials.

Course contentsProcessability of thermoplastics. Material preparation for moulding. Enriching agents. Moulding: press moulding, extrusion moulding, injection moulding, calendaring, blow moulding, vacuous moulding. Finishing. Joining.

Assessment methods Written and oral exam

Recommended readings 1. Hrper Ch.A., Handbook of Plastic Processes, Wiley Insc. Hoboken 20062. Cogswell F.N., Polymer Melt Rheology, Woodhead Pub. Ltd, Cambridge 1997

Additional information None

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Course title POLYMER PROCESSING II

Teaching method Lecture (L) / Laboratory (Lab)

Person responsible for the course PhD Magdalena Urbaniak E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5

Type of course Obligatory Level of course BSc

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 2Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 30

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course

To provide the theoretical knowledge on reactive resins with respect given to their thermophysical and technological properties also on processing methods of resin materials.To give the practical skills in preparation of castings and laminates also in testing of strength properties of the polymer composite materials.

Entry requirements To be familiar with Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I

Course contentsResins. Mechanism of curings. Technological properties, processability of unreinforced and reinforced resins, preparation of foamed products. Polymer composite materials. Processing of composites.

Assessment methods L – written examLab – written reports

Recommended readings

Obligatory1.Harper Ch.A.: Handbook of plastic processes, Wiley Inters., Hoboken 2006.2.Pascault J.-P., Sautereau H., Verdi J., Williams R.J.J.: Thermosetting Polymers, Marcel Dekker,

New York 2002.3. Miller T.E.: Introduction to Composites, 4th Edition, Composites Institute, Society of the

Plastics Industry, New York 1998.4.Mallick P.K., Newman S.: Composite Materials Technology: Processes and Properties, Hanser,

Munich 1990.Additional1.Wilkinson A.N., Ryan A.J.: Polymer processing and structure development, Kluwer Academic,

Dordrecht 1998.2.Prime R.B.: Thermosets, in "Thermal characterization of polymeric materials", ed. E.A. Turi,

2nd Edition, Academic Press, London 1997, vol. 2, chapter 6, pp. 1379–1766.

Additional information Laboratory groups – max. 6 persons

Course title RECYCLING I

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible for the course Prof. A. Błędzki E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 1

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Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 1 Hours per semester L – 15

Objectives of the course Introduction to plastic recycling on the level which gives students the basic knowledge concerning the legislative, economical and technical issues.

Entry requirements Completed courses of Polymer Materials II and Polymer Processing I

Course contents

The Law regulations of recycling in the world. Economical aspects of recycling of polymer materials. Systems of collecting recyclable materials. Machines and devices for recycling of polymers. Sorting and processing recyclables. Filtration of wastes in melting state. Lines for recycling of polymers.

Assessment methods grade

Recommended readings

1. La Mantia F., Handbook of Plastic Recycling , RapraTech.,Shawbury 20022. Scheirs J., Polymer recycling: Science, Technology and Applications, John Wiley and Sons,

Chichester, 19983. Raymond J., Plastics Recycling: Products and Processes, Hanser, Munich, 19924. Henstock M., Polymer Recycling, Rapra Technology, Shawbur, 1994-20015. Lund H., Recycling Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York, 19936. Ehrig R. J., Plastics Recycling – Products and Processing, Hanser, New York 19927. Bisio A., Xanthos M., How to Manage Plastic Waste, Hanser, Munich, 1994

Additional information none

Course title SURFACE ENGINEERING

Teaching method lecture / Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Prof. J.Baranowska E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week L – 1Lab – 2 Hours per semester L – 15

Lab – 30

Objectives of the course Introduction to surface phenomena, surface engineering and technology

Entry requirements Passed the examination of Chemistry, Physics and Fundamentals of Material Science and Mechanics

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Course contents

Lectures: Properties of surface layers, Surface phenomena, Corrosion resistance of surface layers, tribological behavior of coatings, surface preparation, methods of surface and coatings technology, surface characterization, selection of coatings and surface technologyLaboratory: selected coatings technologies, surface layers characterization (AFM, nanoindentation, chemical analysis, phase composition), wear and corrosion tests,

Assessment methods Oral exam, and training

Recommended readings

1. Ed. J.R.Davis Surface Engineering for Corrosion and Wear Resistance, 2001, ASM International

2. Ed. G.W. Stachowiak, Wear Materials, Mechanisms and Practice, 2005 John Wiley & Sons. 3. Ed. A.A.Tracton: Coatings technology: Fundamentals, Testing and Processing Techniques,

2006 CRC.

Additional information The group should be less than 10 students

Course title BASIC OF CONTROL THEORY FOR LINEAR SYSTEMS

Teaching method Lecture , workshop and laboratory

Person responsible for the course

Andrzej BODNAR, Prof.(lab. - Arkadiusz PARUS, DSc.)

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week2 lecture1 workshop1 laboratory

Hours per semester30 lectures15 workshop15 laboratory

Objectives of the courseThe lecture gives basic knowledge on linear control system theory and design. Tutorials and laboratory exercises help students to deepen and apply their knowledge for solving practical problems.

Entry requirements Basics of physics.

Course contents

Mathematical models. Closed loop systems. System transfer function. Block diagrams. Pulse and step response. Frequency response and system bandwidth. Characteristics of elementary systems. Static errors and error propagation. Stability criteria. Roots on s-plane. Performance specification. Basics of linear control system design; PID controller. MIMO systems. State variables. Controllability and observability. Dynamical observers. Robustness. Dealing with nonlinearity. Tutorials concentrate on problems of assessing limits of stability, system response and control errors in linear systems. In laboratory students determine transfer functions and other characteristics of real systems. The aim of some exercises is to simulate a control system with the help of Matlab - Simulink.

Assessment methods Two term-time written tests, laboratory reports. Exam.

Recommended readings 1. Rowland J.R.: “Linear Control Systems. Modeling, analysis, and design”. John Wiley, New York 1986

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Course title DYNAMICS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Teaching method Laboratory (practical exercises)

Person responsible for the course Marcin Chodźko E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 2

Type of course Optional Level of course S2 or S1

Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lab 2 Hours per semester 30 -laboratory

Objectives of the course

1. The student should understand the basic physical concepts of dynamics2. The student should understand relations between time, frequency and modal domains.3. The student should be able to build equations of motion for simple structures. 4. The student understands the basics of dynamic measurements.5. The student should be able to apply theoretical knowledge and have practical skills in

estimation of dynamic properties of investigated structure.

Entry requirements Mathematics, mechanics, statistics, mechanical vibration theory

Course contentsVibration of supported rigid body, self–excited vibration, dynamic vibration absorbers and auxiliary mass dampers, transient response, measurement equipment and its use, machine tool vibrations, balancing of rotating machinery, vibration isolation.

Assessment methods Laboratory reports and final test

Recommended readings1. Harris’ Shock and Vibration Handbook. Cyril M. Harris (editor). McGraw-Hill 20022. Graham Kelly: Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations. McGraw-Hill 20003. Harold Josephs, Ronald Huston: Dynamic of Mechanical Systems. CRC Press 2002

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Course title ELECTRIC DRIVES

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Andrzej BODNAR, Prof. E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

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Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lectures – 2hlaboratory – 1h Hours per semester lectures – 30h

laboratory – 15h

Objectives of the courseThe lecture gives basic knowledge on drives equipped with electrical motors (motors and their control systems – rules of functioning and technical solutions, selection of the motor and the drive controller).

Entry requirements Finished courses on “electrical engineering” and “fundamentals of control systems”.

Course contents

Electric drives – basic characteristics, nominal values. Fundamental information on DC, AC and stepping motors – construction, static and dynamic characteristics, heating, limitations, speed control, acceleration and braking. Servo-drives – structure, transfer functions, dynamic response, control quality, static and dynamic errors. Power units, drive control units – thyrystor controller, PWM converter, vector control, safety. Position measuring systems – encoder, resolver, inductosyn, laser system. Linear drives – motors, features, technological problems. Laboratory: Servo-drive testing. Drive efficiency and power loss. Testing positioning accuracy. Tool path errors. Stepping motors.

Assessment methods Oral exam and laboratory reports.

Recommended readings 1. Rashid M.H.: “Power Electronics”. Pearson Ed. – Prentice Hall, London 20042. Harter J.: “Electromechanics: Principles, Concepts and Devices”, Prentice Hall, 2001

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Course title ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Teaching method Lecture,workshop and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Andrzej BODNAR, Prof. E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per weeklectures – 2workshop– 1laboratory – 1

Hours per semesterlectures – 30workshop – 15laboratory – 15

Objectives of the course The lecture gives basic knowledge and skills on DC and AC network analysis and testing.

Entry requirements Physics recommended.

Course contents

Basic electrical quantities and their units. Electric field. Condenser. Potential and potential difference, electromotive force, current and resistance. Basic network theorems. Equivalent Thevenin and Norton sources. Step response. Sinusoidal and phasor representation of voltage and current. Single phase AC circuit. Circuit analysis in DC and AC steady-state. Network analysis with the help of complex numbers. Equivalent resistance, T-Y connections, voltage and current dividers. Combination of R, L and C in series and parallel. Resonance. Power relations in AC circuits: instantaneous power, power factor, apparent power, reactive power, power triangle, complex power. Power factor correction. Magnetic field. Lenz’ Law. Coupled circuits.

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Transformer: principle of operation and construction of single-phase transformer, phasor diagram and equivalent circuits, losses, efficiency and voltage regulation, nonlinearity. Three phase AC circuits: line and phase voltage/current relationship for star and delta connections. Balanced three phase voltages and unbalanced impedances. Transmission lines: parameters, steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables, voltage drops. Analysis of two-terminal two-port and multi-port circuits. Measurements in DC and AC circuits.

Assessment methods Written exam and laboratory reports.

Recommended readings1. V. Del Toro: Principle of Electrical Engineering, PHI2. W. H. Hayt & Kemmerley, Engineering Circuit Analysis, Mc Graw Hill.3 . I. J. Nagrath, Basic Electrical Engineering, Tata Mc Graw Hill.

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The laboratory gives basic knowledge on DC and AC network examination. The student will connect circuits according to a schematic and perform all necessary measurements: measurements in AC/DC circuits current, RLC resonance, mutual- and self- inductance, hysteresis in magnetic circuits, transformer, transient states in DC circuits.

Course title ELEMENTS OF RELIABILITY

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Andrzej BODNAR, Prof. E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course optional Level of course S1

Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 1 lecture 1 lab Hours per semester 15 lectures

15 laboratory

Objectives of the course

The lecture gives basic theoretical knowledge on methods of description, assessment and testing of reliability and life of components and whole technical systems. Laboratory exercises show selected ways of application of the theory in practice. Upon successful completion of this course the student will know how to assess the reliability of simple technical systems.

Entry requirements Probability theory and statistics recommended.

Course contents

Empirical measures of reliability. Reliability and risk functions. Distributions in modeling of life. Serial, parallel and complex systems; the triangle-star transformation. Models of failure. Constant failure rate systems. MTTF. Examples of assessing reliability. Dispensing reliability between components, system reliability improvement and its costs. Life testing. Reliability data bases. Remarks on reliability of electronic systems and reliability of machine tools and machining processes. Calculation of reliability of simple systems in MatLab. Calculation and plotting reliability of reparable and redundant CFR systems.

Assessment methods One written test. Laboratory reports.

Recommended readings 1. “Handbook of Reliability Engineering”. Ed. Hoang Pham, Springer, London 20032. Grosh D.L.: “A Primer of Reliability Theory”. Wiley, New York1989

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Course title MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS

Teaching method Laboratory

Person responsible for the course Marcin Chodźko E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 2

Type of course Optional Level of course S2 or S1

Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 1 Hours per semester 15 laboratory.

Objectives of the course

1. The student should understand the basics of probability theory2. The student should understand the theory of statistics as a useful tool for explaining

practical phenomena. 3. The student should be able to use statistical tools in process of solving of engineering

problems.

Entry requirements Mathematics, basics of probability theory

Course contents

Probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions, estimation of parameters (point and interval), hypotheses testing for one and two samples, simple linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, anova, non-parametric statistics, elements of statistical quality control.

Assessment methods Laboratory reports and final test

Recommended readings

1. Douglas C. Montgomery: Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003

2. T.T. Soong: Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004

3. Joaquim P. Marques de Sá: Applied Statistics Using SPSS, STATISTICA, MATLAB and R. Springer 2007

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Course title METAL MACHINING

Teaching method lecture / laboratory

Person responsible for the course dr inż. Janusz Cieloszyk E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 5

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Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester Summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lectures– 3 hlaboratory –3 h Hours per semester lectures –45 h

laboratory –45 h

Objectives of the course

To provide students knowledge about the hardware, technology, and programming of modern manufacturing equipment, tools, machine tools and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools.The student will get basic knowledge on physics and technology of conventional and modern method of machining.

Entry requirements Passed the examination physics, mathematics, fundamentals of machine construction and design

Course contents

Development of machine tool technology: rolling, casting, deep drawing, sheet-metal working, electro discharge machining and modern metal cutting. Typical metal cutting process: Parting, Turning, Boring, Milling, Drilling, Grooving, Threading; Grinding, Honing –machine. Tools, cutting conditions. Machinability. Workpiece materials-classification. Tool materials and constructions. Tool wear. Establishing the machining method in relation to surface texture and tolerance. Machining – latest trends Laser-assisted machining (LAM), (HSM) high speed machining, (HSC) Hard machining (turning), Dry machining, Near-dry machining, Near–net-shape machining. Machining difficult-to-machine materials. Machining economics. Cutting fluid. Erosion machining; electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser machining (LM), water jet machining (WJM)

Assessment methods Written examination, class test, assessments of laboratory work and reports

Recommended readings

1. Davim J. P., Surface Integrity in Machining, Springer-Verlag, London 20102. Shaw M. C., Metal Cutting Principles, Oxford Univ. Press., Oxford 19963. Balic J.: Contribution to Integrated Manufacturing, Vienna, 1999 4. Kaczmarek J.: Principles of Machining by Cutting Abrasion and Erosion.Peter

Peregrinus Ltd.765. Modern Metal Cutting, Sandvik Coromant 19946. Instructions for practise lecture, TU of Szczecin

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Course title METHODS OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Teaching method Lecture, workshop, project

Person responsible for the course Agnieszka Terelak-Tymczyna E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 6

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester summer Language of instruction English

Hours per weeklectures – 2workshop– 2project – 1

Hours per semesterlectures – 30workshop – 30project – 15

Objectives of the course The knowledge of basic methods (like 5S, 5W, Kizen, Poka-Yoke, SMED, FMEA, FTA, QFD, SPC, TPM) and tools (7 traditional tools) applied in the management and quality control.

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The skill of the use of basic methods and tools applied in the management and the quality control in practice .

Entry requirements

Course contents

“Traditional” and “new” tools of quality management and control. Japanese methods like: “5S”, “5Why”, “Kaizen”, “Poka-Yoke”, “SMED”. Methods of product and process quality management and control like “FMEA”, “FTA” and “QFD”, which student will be using in project. Statistical process control (SPC) with ability indicators Cp and Cpk.

Assessment methodsoral / written examgradeproject work

Recommended readings

1. Ed. By Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: Poka-Yoke: improving quality by preventing defects, 19982. Shigeo Shingo: Zero quality control: source inspection and poka-yoke system, 1986,3. Shigeo Shingo: A revolution in manufacturing: the SMED system.4. Montgomery, Douglas of quality management and control C.: Statistical quality control: a

modern introduction, 20095. Allen, Theodore T.: Introduction to engineering statistics and six sigma: statistical quality

control and design of experiments and systems, 2006.6. Besterfield, Dale H.: Quality control, 2004

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Course title MODERN PROCESSES IN MANUFACTURING

Teaching method lecture / laboratory

Person responsible for the course dr inż. Janusz Cieloszyk E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course optional Level of course S2

Semester Winter/summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lectures– 2 hlaboratory –1 h Hours per semester lectures –30 h

laboratory –15 h

Objectives of the course The student will get basic knowledge on physics and technology of non-traditional machining on modern metal cutting machines

Entry requirements Knowledge on fundamental of machine construction and design, metal cutting, basic knowledge of technology process.

Course contents

Non-traditional cutting processes, new spinning turning, mill-turning, new rotary tools; driven (DRT) or selfpropelled (SPRT). Cutting a technique called hybrid; Jet Assisted Machining (JAM) and Thermal Enhanced Machining (TEM), Air Jet Assisted Machining, Laser-assisted machining (LAM). Form drill, form tap machining. Curved surface finishing with flexible abrasive tool. Rolling and thread rolling on cutting machines. Vibration-assisted machining (VAM)

Assessment methods written and oral exam, assessments of laboratory work and reports

Recommended readings1. Davim J.P.; Machining of Hard Materials. Springer 20102. Shaw M. C., Metal Cutting Principles, Oxford Univ. Press., Oxford 19963. Collection of new papers.

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Course title MONITORING OF MACHINE TOOLS AND MACHINING PROCESSES

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Andrzej BODNAR, Prof. E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course optional Level of course S2

Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2 lectures, 1 laboratory Hours per semester 30 lectures, 15 laboratory

Objectives of the course

The lecture gives basic knowledge on theory and methods used for diagnosing machines and processes, their monitoring and supervision. Many practical examples of diagnostic processes and system monitoring are presented. The course will give students basic knowledge necessary for developing simple monitoring systems.

Entry requirements Cutting, basics of measurements – sensors and methods.

Course contents

Diagnostics and monitoring of systems and processes. Main concept. Role of system modelling. Selection of signals and signal processing. Symptoms. Classification problems. Limit values. Examples of monitoring algorithms. Failures in machine tool subsystems and cutting process disturbances. Cutting process and cutting tool monitoring problems. Practical applications – examples of machine tools monitoring, monitoring of cutting process stability, monitoring of rotating machinery. Laboratory exercises are concentrated on diagnostic data classification and different techniques of signal processing for failure or disturbance detection (e.g. FFT,STFT,WT, correlation, PCA).

Assessment methods Two term-time tests, laboratory reports.

Recommended readings 1. Natke H.G., Cempel C.: “Model-Aided Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems. Fundamentals, Detection, Localization, Assessment”. Springer, Berlin 1997

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Course title RELIABILITY, LIFE AND DIAGNOSTICS OF MACHINES

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Andrzej BODNAR, Prof. E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

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Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course Optional Level of course S1 or S2

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lectures – 2hlaboratory – 1h Hours per semester lectures – 30h

laboratory – 15h

Objectives of the course

The lecture gives basic knowledge on assessment and testing of life and reliability of technical systems. It also helps students to understand basic theory and methods used in the machine diagnostics, monitoring and supervision. Laboratory gives students basic skills on reliability calculations and diagnostic data processing for finding symptoms sensitive to different damages in the system.

Entry requirements Basic course on statistics; basics of measurements – sensors and methods.

Course contents

Empirical measures of reliability. Reliability and risk functions. Distributions in modelling of life. Serial, parallel and other systems. Models of failure. Examples of assessing reliability. Reparable systems. Improvement of reliability and its costs. Life testing. Diagnostics of systems and processes. Main concept. Diagnostic models. Role of system modelling. Signal analysis. Symptoms. Classification of system state and limit values. Damage location. Examples of diagnostic systems. System monitoring and supervision.

Assessment methods Final test and laboratory reports.

Recommended readings

1. “Handbook of Reliability Engineering”. Ed. Hoang Pham, Springer, London 20032. Grosh D.L.: “A Primer of Reliability Theory”. Wiley, New York19893. Natke H.G., Cempel C.: “Model-Aided Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems.4. Fundamentals, Detection, Localization, Assessment”. Springer, Berlin 1997

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Course title STEUERUNG VON FLEXIBLEN BEARBEITUNGSSYSTEMEN

Teaching method Vorlesungen

Person responsible for the course

Andrzej JARDZIOCH, DSc, PhD

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester winter / summer Language of instruction DEUTSCH

Hours per week Vorlesungen 2 Hours per semester Vorlesungen 30

Objectives of the course Entwicklung von Steuerungsalgorithmen für flexible Bearbeitungssysteme vertraut zu machen.

Entry requirements Grundlagen der Baumaschinen.

Course contentsMerkmale flexibler, automatisierter Produktionssysteme. Beschreibung von verschiedenen Flexibilitätsarten. Typen flexibler, automatisierter Produktionssysteme. Gestaltung des Steuerungssystems für flexible Fertigung. Aufstellen von kurzfristigen Zeitplänen. Bestimmung

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der Reihenfolge und Termine. Materialflusssteuerung. Steuerung mit den Roboterbewegungen. Modellierung und Simulation von Materialflusssteuerungen. Transportbewegungen des Industrieroboters und das Petri-Netz -Modell. Anwendung von Fuzzy-Logic - Methoden bei der Fertigungssteuerung. Optimierung der Parameter der Steuereinheit

Assessment methods schriftliche Prüfung

Recommended readings

1. Engelbert Westkämper, Hans-Jürgen Warnecke. Einführung in die Fertigungstechnik . Technology & Engineering, 2006.2. MengChu Zhou. Modeling, simulation, and control of flexible manufacturing systems. World Scientific Publishing 1999.3. Pierre Lopez, Franqois Roubellat. Production Scheduling. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008

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Course title BIOMASS ENERGY

Teaching method Lecture

Person responsible for the course Anna Majchrzycka E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Optional Level of course BSc/Msc

Semester Winter /Summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2 lecture Hours per semester 30 lectures

Objectives of the course

On successfull completion of this module the students should be able to :define biomass and biomass characteristics,explain methods of biomass conversion (gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion),explain methods of production of liquid and solid biofuels, explain principles of operation of biomass conversion installations,calculations concerning problems of biomass combustion,understand production of biopower (combine heat and power production) explain principles of operation of biomass combustion and co-firing installations.

Entry requirements Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended

Course contents

Biomass and its characteristics.Thermochemical conversion of biomass (gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion,) Calculations concerning combustion of biomass.Biopower ( industrial combustion of biomass, co-firing, CHP systems)

Assessment methods

Recommended readings

1. Côté, Wilfred A- Biomass utilization, ed.Wilfred A. Côté ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Scientific, 1983

2. Higman, Chris; van der Burgt, Maarten Gasification , 2003 Elsevier3. Klass, Donald L.- Fuels from biomass and wastes, ed.Donald L. Klass, George H. Emert,19814. Knovel Library- electronic data base 5. Overend, R.P.- Fundamentals of thermochemical biomass conversion ,ed.

R.P.Overend, T.A. Milne, L.K. Mudg, 1985

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Course title HEAT TRANSFER

Teaching method Lecture, workshop

Person responsible for the course Anna Majchrzycka E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Optional Level of course BSc/Msc

Semester Winter/Summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2 lecture, 2 workshop Hours per semester 30 lectures, 30 workshop

Objectives of the course

Heat transfer is course introducing the fundamental principles of heat transfer and simple engineering applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the fundamentals of heat transfer and will have skills to perform calculations of heat transfer and simple heat exchangers.

Entry requirements Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended

Course contents

Basics of heat transfer. Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction, thermal conductivity, steady conduction in solids with plane, cylindrical and spherical isothermal surfaces. Theory of convection: free, mixed and forced convection. The Newton’s Law of cooling, The heat transfer coefficient. Heat transfer at solid fluid boundaries of uniform heat transfer coefficients at the surfaces. Heat transfer between fluids inside and outside pipes overall heat transfer coefficient, critical and economical thickness of pipe insulation. Dimensional analysis,. Flow in pipes with uniform surface heat transfer coefficient. Boiling.Condensation. Fins , fins’ efficiency. Heat exchangers of constant heat transfer coefficients and fluid properties. Logarithmic mean temperature difference. NTU-method . Radiation: introduction, Planck’s Law, Wien’s Law, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Kirchhoff's Law , Lambert's Law. Radiation between black surfaces separated by non-absorbing medium, view factor.

Assessment methods written exam grade

Recommended readings

1. Benson, Rowland S.- Advanced engineering thermodynamics,19772. Bejan, Adrian - Advanced engineering thermodynamics, 19883. Hollman J.P-Thermodynamics , Mc graw-Hill, 19884. Howell, John R.- Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics: English/SI version, 1987.5. Konvel book data base

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Course title POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES

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Teaching method Lecture

Person responsible for the course

Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course optional Level of course S1/S2

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2 lecture, 1 workshop Hours per semester 30 lecture, 15 workshop

Objectives of the course Students will be gave the fundamental knowledge about different ways of power generation technologies.

Entry requirements

Physics - level of first degree technical studies,Chemistry - level of first degree technical studies,Mathematics - level of first degree technical studies, Thermodynamics - level of first degree technical studies,

Course contents

Introduction to electricity generation. Coal-fired power plants. Gas turbines and combined cycle power plants. Combined heat and power. Piston-engine-based power plants. Nuclear power. ORC based power plant. power from waste. Fuel cells. Hydropower. Solar power. Biomass-based power generation. Wind power. Geothermal power. Tidal and ocean power. Storage technologies. Hybrid power systems. Environmental consideration.

Assessment methods Lectures – writing control work (test)Workshop – report of project

Recommended readings

1. Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of energy generation. Wydawnictwo Politechniki Gdańskiej. Gdańsk 20092. Andrews J, Jelly N.: Energy science, Principles, technologies and impacts, Oxford University Press, 2007.3. Breeze P.: Power generation technologies, Elsevier, 2005da Rosa A.D.: Fundamentals of renewable energy processes, Elsevier, 2009 .4. Hore-Lacy I.: Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century. World Nuclear University Press. 2nd edition. 2010

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Course title PUMPS, FANS AND COMPRESSORS

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible for the course Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course Optional Level of course S1

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

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Hours per week lectures - 2hlaboratory – 1h Hours per semester 30 lectures

15 laboratory

Objectives of the course Fundamental information about pumps, fans and compressors

Entry requirements Physics

Course contents

Introduction (main information about machines to liquid and gas transport) Hydraulic losses. Hydraulic characteristic of pipe. Series and parallel connections of pipes. Equivalent hydraulic characteristic of pipe.Classification of pumps. Definition of rotation pump. Principle of pump’s function. Rotary pumps. Balance of energy for pumps.Characteristic parameters. Heads. Capacities. Powers. Efficiencies. Kinematic flow of fluid through the rotorFundamental equation for rotation machinesLosses in rotary pumpsCharacteristics of rotary pumpsRegulation of pump’s capacity Reciprocating pumpsSeries and parallel connections of pumpsConstructions of pumpsFans. Classification of fans. Principles of function. Characteristics. Constructions.Compressors. Classification of fans. Principles of function. Characteristics. Constructions.

Assessment methods Grade (One control work)

Recommended readings

1. Rishel J: Water pumps and pumping system. McGraw-Hill Professional; 20022. Wilo Company prospects3. EU Standards deal pumps, funs and compressors4. Atlas Popco prospects

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Course title RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Teaching method Lecture/Workshop

Person responsible for the course

Aleksandra Borsukiewicz-Gozdur

E-mail address to the person responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course optional Level of course S1/S2

Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week 2lecture1 workshop Hours per semester 30 lecture

15 workshop

Objectives of the course Students will be gave the fundamental knowledge about potential and ways of RES conversion into heat and electricity.

Entry requirements

Physics - level of first degree technical studies,Chemistry - level of first degree technical studies,Mathematics - level of first degree technical studies, Thermodynamics - level of first degree technical studies,

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Course contents

Kinds of RES, Potential and reservoirs of RES on the World and Europe. Sun as energy source. Characteristic of solar radiation. Parameters characterized solar radiation. Losses of solar radiation in atmosphere. Thermal and photovoltaic conversion of solar radiation. Kinds of solar radiation converters. Passive systems of solar radiation using. Principle of function of thermal collectors and systems. Fundamentals of solar cells. Bohr’s atomic model. The photo effect. Inner photo effect. Energy bands. Principle of solar cells. Crystal structure of silicon. PV effect in p-n junction. Defect conduction, intrinsic p – n junction. Solar cell principle with energy band model. Processes in irradiated solar cells. Spectral response of a solar cell. Technology of PV-cells and solar modules production.. Biomass. Biogas. Bio-fuels. Geothermal energy. Hydro energy. Tidal energy. Wave energy. Potential of water in oceans, sees and rivers. Conversion of water energy into electricity. Basic information deal power stations. Wind energy. Potential. Conversion of wind energy into electricity. Wind energy transformers. Storage systems of heat end electricity. Hydrogen. Production of hydrogen. Storage systems. Burning of hydrogen. Fuel cells – basic information. Perspective ways of conversion Of RES

Assessment methods Lectures – writing control workWorkshop – report of project

Recommended readings

1. da Rosa A.D.: Fundamentals of renewable energy processes, Elsevier, 2009 .2. Andrews J, Jelly N.: Energy science, Principles, technologies and impacts, Oxford University Press, 2007.3. Quaschning V., Understanding renewable energy systems. EARTHSCAN, London 20064. Boyle G.: Renewable energy, Oxford University Press, 2004.Twidell J., Weir T.: Renewable 5. Energy Resources, E&FN SPON, London, University Press Cambridge, 1996.

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Course title SOLAR ENERGY I

Teaching method Lecture and workshop

Person responsible for the course Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course Optional Level of course S1 or S2

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lecture -2workshop – 1 Hours per semester Lecture 30

workshop 15

Objectives of the course Fundamental information about solar engineering

Entry requirements Physics, Mathematics, Fundamental Thermodynamics

Course contents

Lectures. Sun as energy source. Characteristic of solar radiation. Parameters of solar radiation. Balance of energy for Earth. Energy transducers. Flat solar collectors – construction, function, energy losses, energy balance, temperature distribution in absorber. Air collectors. Vacuum collectors. Heat pipe collectors. Focusing collectors. Sun furnace. Heat storage in solar installations. Examples of solar installations used in civil engineering, agriculture and industry. Thermal and strength calculations of solar installations. New type of solar collectors. Economic aspects. Tutorials. Tasks corresponding to subject of lectures.

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Assessment methods Grade (One control work)

Recommended readings

1. Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of Energy Generation. Wyd. Politechniki Gdańskiej, Gdańsk 2009, s.86-115

2. Galloway T.: Solar house: a guide for the solar designer. Elsevier, Oxford, Architectural Press 2007

3. Planning and installing solar/thermal systems: a guide for installers, architects and engineers. London, James & James; Earthscan. 2005. Berlin, Springer.

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Course title SOLAR ENERGY II

Teaching method Lecture and project

Person responsible for the course Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Optional Level of course S1 or S2

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lecture - 1project – 3 Hours per semester 15 lecture

45project

Objectives of the course Fundamental information about PV installations

Entry requirements Solar Energy I

Course contents

Lectures. Photovoltaic effect. Factors that influence of photovoltaic effect. Construction and technology of production of PV cells. Materials used to production of PV cells. Classification and kinds of PV cells. Modulus, panels and set of PV. Characteristics of PV installations. Inverters. Characteristics of invertors. Batteries. Controllers of charge. PV-installations. Photovoltaic power stations. Methodology of PV-installation calculations. Economical aspects. Project. Project of solar and PV-installations for fixed initial data.

Assessment methods Grade (Project and one control work)

Recommended readings

1. Klugmann-Radziemska E.: Fundamentals of Energy Generation. Wyd. Politechniki Gdańskiej, Gdańsk 2009, s.86-115.

2. Poulek V.: Solar energy: photovoltaics promising trend for today and close future. Praha, CUA, 2006

3. Green M.T: Third generation photovoltaics: advanced solar energy conversion. 2010

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Course title STEAM AND GAS TURBINES

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Teaching method Lecture and workshop

Person responsible for the course Prof. Zbigniew Zapałowicz E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 3

Type of course Optional Level of course S1 or S2

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lecture - 2 tutorials – 2 Hours per semester 30 lecture

30 workshop

Objectives of the course Fundamental information about steam and gas turbines

Entry requirements Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow

Course contents

Introduction (main information about turbines; axial and radial turbines; steam, gas and water turbines; etc.)Steam flow in guide ringSteam flow in guide vanesImpulse stage of steam turbineReaction stage of steam turbineCurtis stage of steam turbineMultistage steam turbinesConstruction of steam turbine and its main partsEnergy balance of steam turbine; energy lossesPower regulation of steam turbineOperating of steam turbinesGas turbines in power stationGas flow in turbineConstructions of gas turbineOperating of gas turbine

Assessment methods Grade (Two controls works)

Recommended readings

1. Horlock J.H.: Axial flow turbines. Butterworths, 19662. Janecki S., Krawczuk M.: Dynamics of steam turbine rotor blading. Part One. Single blades and packets. Ossolineum. S. Maszyny Przepływowe, 19983.Rządkowski R.: Dynamics of steam turbine rotor blading. Part Two. Bladed discs. Ossolineum. 4. Pfleiderer C., Petermann H.: Strömungsmachinen. Springer Verlag 19915. Von Käppeli E.: Strömungsmachinen an Beispielen. Verlag Harri Deutsch, 1994

Additional information

Course title THERMODYNAMICS

Teaching method Lecture, workshop

Person responsible for the course Anna Majchrzycka E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code (if applicable) ECTS points 4

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West Pomeranian University of Technology, SzczecinFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Type of course Optional Level of course BSc/Msc

Semester Winter /Summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week lecture 2, workshop 2 Hours per semester lecture 30/ workshop 30

Objectives of the course

Thermodynamics is course dealing with energy and its transformation. It is a standard course that covers the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and concludes with applications on steam power plants, gas power cycles, and refrigeration. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the fundamentals of energy and energy transfers.

Entry requirements Mathematics, physics, chemistry recommended

Course contents

Basic properties and concepts, work and heat, the first law of thermodynamics - closed systems, thermodynamic properties of pure substances and equations of state, open systems and the first law, the second law of thermodynamics and entropy, energy conversion - gas cycles, energy conversion - vapor cycles, combustion

Assessment methods written exam grade

Recommended readings

1. Benson, Rowland S.- Advanced engineering thermodynamics,19772. HolmanJ.P-Thermodynamics , Mc Graw –Hil1988, l,3. Howell, John R.- Fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics: English/SI version, 1987.4. KarlekarB.V-Thermodynamics for engineers , NY,1983.5. Ragone, David V.- Thermodynamics of materials. Vol. 1,21995.Knovel Library-elactronic data base

Additional information

ADDITIONAL POSSIBILLITY: FINAL PROJECT

ECTS 8

SEMESTER Winter/summer

LANGUAGE English

HOURS PER WEEK/SEMESTER 3/45

TEACHING METHOD Workshop/labolatory/project

NOTE: “Final Project” should not be identify as a final thesis exam which is leading to getting a degree

CONTACT PERSON: Faculty Coordinator – dr Anna Majchrzycka or any other person responsible for course mentioned above

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