
PhD in Construction and Production Machines and Equipment
Ostrava, Czech Republic
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
CZK 500 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
This field offers the study of one of several specializations in the field of construction and calculations of both machines and their parts and groups. In the field, it is possible to study the issue of machine drives, both mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Furthermore, in the field, it is possible to gain knowledge from transport and material handling, earthmoving, mining and civil engineering machines, production machines, etc. The whole study is highly professional and the latest knowledge in the field is applied in it. Top designs and optimization methods are used in designs and calculations. Of course, work with modern 3D CAD applications and FEM systems. Students will design machines and machine parts with regard to load-bearing capacity and required service life. Graduates will learn to manage these tools at a professional level as designers or computer scientists in all fields of engineering.
Hard skills
- Knowledge of the construction of production machines
- Knowledge of construction machines
- Knowledge of the construction of driving machines
- Knowledge of the construction of earthmoving machines
- Knowledge of the construction of drilling machines
- Creation of 3D computer models
- Reading technical documentation
- Analyzing a design problem
- Design of production machines
- Component design
- Knowledge of the construction of mining machines
- Knowledge of the construction of loading machines
- Creation of technical reports
- Knowledge of machine tool construction
- 2D design programmes
- Calculations of machine parts
- Knowledge of construction of forming machines
Admissions
Curriculum
- Czech Language Dr.
- English Language Dr.
- French Language Dr.
- German Language Dr.
- Russian Language Dr.
- Spanish Language Dr.
Program Outcome
Graduate's skills
Graduates of doctoral studies in the field of Construction of Production Machines and Equipment will gain theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience necessary for independent scientific work in various specializations of the field, which reflect the design directions of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the needs of industrial practice.
The basic skills of the graduate program include:
- Orientation in engineering standards and in technical documentation of machines, devices and equipment.
- Management of construction work and projects on a complete type of product from design to introduction into production.
- Independent processing of design solutions for more demanding engineering products.
- Elaboration of design documentation of engineering products and their parts.
- Communication in production, design, technology, economics, etc.
- Selection of suitable materials and semi-finished products for designed components, design of methods of their heat treatment and surface treatment.
- Strength calculations of complex stressed machine parts and metal structures.
- Elaboration of procedures, instructions and other documents for testing, use and technical conditions of the product, documents, etc.
- Carrying out economic evaluation of the product and more.
Study Aims
The Construction of Production Machines program aims to educate researchers in the field of machine design and sophisticated production technologies, whether they are basic structural elements and nodes, or complex projects of large machinery. The program consists of several specializations. These specializations cover a relatively large area of construction and calculations of both machines and their parts and groups. Another area is the issue of machine drives, both mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Other specializations are transport and material handling, earthmoving, mining and construction machinery. Within the complexity of the program, knowledge in the field of maintenance and diagnostics is deepened for all the above-mentioned devices. The whole study is highly professional and the latest knowledge of the field is applied in it. Top designs and optimization methods are used in designs and calculations. Of course, work with modern 3D CAD applications and FEM systems. Students design machines and machine parts with regard to load-bearing capacity and required service life. Graduates acquire these resources on a professional level. They become experts in individual specializations and at the same time, their knowledge is sufficient to be able to work as designers or calculators in other design fields.
Graduate's knowledge
Graduates of the program will gain information and knowledge in the field of design, construction, operation, maintenance and diagnostics of production machines and equipment in various fields of human activity. They will acquire the principles and skills of methodological design and design theory using computer support. They will gain a deeper knowledge of the major disciplines of mechanical engineering as a broad basis for creative application in mechanical engineering and for further professional growth through various forms of lifelong learning.
The basic knowledge of the graduate of the program includes:
- Technical Drawing in Mechanical Engineering, Metal Production and Other Industrial Fields According to the Respective Focus
- General Principles and Procedures of Care for Machines, Equipment and Investment Units
- Metallic Materials and Alloys and Their Properties (Eg Hardness, Flexibility, Toughness, Etc.)
- Machine Parts and Semi-finished Products and Their Parameters (Dimensions, Surface Quality, Etc.)
- Design Principles and Procedures; Utility Value and Price of the Product; Machine Mechanisms
- Basics of Technologies, Basic Types of Machines and Equipment; Quality and Quality Systems and Standards
- Hydromechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics; Statics, Flexibility and Strength
- Plastic and Thermoplastic Materials and Their Properties; Basics of Metalworking Technology and More.
Career Opportunities
Graduate's Employment
Graduates can find employment as calculation specialists, designers, development staff in design, designers in sections dealing with the construction of machines and equipment and in companies dealing with assembly, the operation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, but also pumping equipment, pipeline distribution, lubricating equipment, testing areas and other areas.
Professions
Industrial Engineer
Project manager
Researcher
Teacher and lecturer
Production manager
Production system engineer
Sales and technical manager
Business and marketing manager
Program Admission Requirements
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