Research and implementation of algorithms for automatically guided vehicles

Control algorithms for automatically guided vehicles are developed and tested in scope of theses on the department. Those algorithms have been implemented and experimentally tested on an car model controlled over a Wi-Fi link.

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jaroslav Novak CSc. (Email: Jaroslav.Novak@fs.cvut.cz )

Model with automatic guided vehicles

The development of optical methods for measuring properties of fluids

Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering cooperates with the Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR on the development of methods of optical and optomechanical device for measuring properties of fluids. The cooperation has been developed for measuring the condensation shock tube device for measuring the surface tension of liquids or overcooled patented method of measuring the position and size of spherical objects in space using a single camera.

Supervisor: Doc. Ing. Jan Hosek Ph.D. (Email: Jan.Hosek@fs.cvut.cz )

Virtual laboratory of Automatic Control

Practical skills with simple training systems can be obtained also remotely from a student room (or bed) via our virtual laboratory available on our web site. Systems behave alike real systems and the tasks are superbly instructed so the following work with a real laboratory task is only a verification of the acquired knowledge. Orientation in the virtual laboratory is very descriptive and contributes significantly to understanding of automatic control.

Web site: http://vlab.fsid.cvut.cz/

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Milan Hofreiter CSc. (Email: Milan.Hofreiter@fs.cvut.cz )

The role of virtual window "Position control bathyscaphe"

Universal microphotometer

Apparatus for digitizing image information detected by the photographic material. The device was made based on double-axis measuring microscope from Carl Zeis Jena ZKM250. The principle of the work consists in measuring the optical density areas on the elementary photographic material, size approx 10x10 µm. Collecting information about the physical processes occurring on the observed object.

Supervisor: Doc. Ing. Josef Zicha CSc. (Email: Josef. Zicha@fs.cvut.cz )

Plantograf

This system is used to measure pressure distribution in biomechanical systems. The tested person acts on the sensor and based on the imprint it is possible to determine defects not only on lower extremities and vertebrae but also indirect symptoms of diabetes and some psychosomatic particularities. The sensor was created by prof. Volf and his colleagues and students and is in pilot operation in hospitals in Czech Republic. The hardware and software belongs to state of the art technology in this field and is one of the world's best.

Visit the project web page

  Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jaromir Volf Dr.Sc. (Email: Jaromír.Volf@fs.cvut.cz )

Sample evaluation of pressure distribution

Control system for 10MW combined heat and power plant, Bali, Indonesia

This is the furthermost and most extensive application of division of electrical engineering created between 1997 - 2002. Construction and expansion from 1997 to 2003. Project manager, switchboard designer and hardware designer Prof. Uhlíř, designers and programmers Doc. Chyský, Ing. L. Novák and Ing. P. Buřič. It was followed by Student Exchange Program with Institut Teknologi Bandung Indonesia until 2008 carried out by 33 of our students.

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Ivan Uhlir Dr.Sc. (Email: Ivan.Uhlir@fs.cvut.cz )

Engine room with six power plants Diesel Skoda 6 x 1.5 MW

National development program

Together with ENKI company and experts from University of Southern Bohemia in České Budějovice we work in the framework of a national development program on determining conditions of a sustainable balance in natural systems. Natural equilibrium and its renewal is significantly disturbed by human activity and it is therefore necessary to measure those influences and predict possible damage.

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jiří Bíla Dr.Sc. (Email: Jiri.Bila@fs.cvut.cz )

Monitored countryside around Trebon with 12 measuring stations

Sunlight simulator

Device developed in cooperation with ENKI company allows testing of large scale optical grids used in civil engineering and architecture as intelligent sun-blinds for shading direct sun light or as optics on solar panels for water heating.

Supervisor: Ing. Jiří Čáp, Ph.D. (Email: Jiri.Cap@fs.cvut.cz )

Sunlight simulator

Controller with touch screen

It is a universal process controller with color LCD video screen with touch panel. The device is designed to operate with a relatively small number of measured and manipulated variables, has a galvanically isolated analog and digital inputs / outputs. Required course process can be set on the PC. The controller is designed especially for managing the operation of small breweries.

Supervisor: Ing. Martin Novák Ph.D. (Email: Martin.Novak@fs.cvut.cz )

Sample screen controller

Development and application of neural networks

Department of Instrumentation and Control is actively involved in international collaboration (Canada, China, Japan) to develop new types of artificial neural networks and their applications. Artificial neural architecture includes the application of automatic control over energy, to biomedical applications. The theses are designed neural applications for tasks management, identification, and monitoring of complex systems.

Supervisor: Ing. Ivo Bukovsky Ph.D. (Email: Ivo.Bukovsky@fs.cvut.cz )

LED based light for microscopy

Several theses have been prepared to innovate technical instruments for modern microscopy in biology. Some of them have also been experimentally verified with prototype instruments. Most of the theses where done by students in branch of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering also partially guaranteed by our department..

Supervisor: Ing. Jiří Čáp Ph.D. (Email: Jiri.Cap@fs.cvut.cz )

LED illuminator for microscopy

Laboratory of programmable logic

Here you will learn principles of manufacturing and process automation; practical skills backed by systematical approach will allow you to create algorithms for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), design applications with sensors, control and actuating elements current in modern technologies and to develop visualizations of industrial systems.

Supervisor: Ing. Marie Martinásková Ph.D. (Email: Marie.Martinaskova@fs.cvut.cz )

Manipulator model

Development of measuring equipment

The staff of the department develops special measuring equipment for technical practice. In cooperation with Department of Mechanics equipment for measuring of corrosive shrinkage on long distance gas lines was developed. It allows to perform measurement on most diameters used in Czech Republic and measures on areas up to 550 x 300 mm in 165000 point..

Supervisor: Ing. Jiří Čáp Ph.D. (Email: Jiri.Cap@fs.cvut.cz )

Equipment for measuring the corrosion loss

Energy simulations on optical grids

In cooperation with ENKI company a special software for simulation of energy and optic properties of large scale optical grids was developed. It allows to design and optimize optical grids for civil engineering and architecture by computing transmissivity and reflectivity based on daily sun motion cycle and grid bearing.

Supervisor: Ing. Jiří Čáp Ph.D. (Email: Jiri.Cap@fs.cvut.cz )

Simulation of optical grids

Traffic management and emergency conditions in the tunnel

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jiří Bíla Dr.Sc. (email: Jiri.Bila@fs.cvut.cz )

Visualization of the tunnel

Chapel of the Holy Cross at Karlstejn

Management of complex systems with time delay

Supervisor: Prof. Ing. Tomás Vyhlídal Ph.D. (Email: Tomas.Vyhlidal@fs.cvut.cz )

System with time delay

Laboratory of micro-manufacturing

The laboratory of micro-manufacturing was equipped at the end of 2009 with an unique electro-erosive machine SODICK AP1 L allowing to manufacture very precise and fine details both on macroscopic parts like details on compression molds and production of micro-components and micro-systems as well. During first half of 2010 functional tests were done and hole and slot grids for optical components as well as design and manufacture of a microscope micro-grabbing system were prepared.

Supervisor: Doc. Ing. Jan Hosek Ph.D. (Email: Jan.Hosek@fs.cvut.cz )

SODICK an APL

The development model of photosynthesis and growth of algal cultures

Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering (PRT) in conjunction with the Center for Applied Cybernetics (CAK) at the Czech Technical University in Prague together with the Institute for Systems Biology and Ecology (USBE) in the Nové Hrady town have developed model of photosynthesis and growth of algal cultures and their adaptation to cyclic changes of light, i.e. diurnal cycles. This cooperation is especially focused on modeling the dynamics of growth in the so-called circadian rhythms. All experiments run on miniphotobioreactor produced by the Photon Systems Instruments, Ltd.

Responsibility: Assoc. Ing. Ladislav Nedbal PhD. (USBE) and prof. Ing. Pavel Zitek, Dr.Sc. (Email: Pavel.Zitek@fs.cvut.cz ).

Prototype photobioreactor culture

student work
an exercise in object holography

Solenoid valves for fire

The Institute of Instrumentation and Control Engineering has developed a dedicated magnet with a large stroke and high strength for release fire damper duct. Electromagnet meets the required properties can be easily produced with minimal economic cost.

Supervisor: Doc. Ing. Jiri Stastny CSc. (Email: Jiri.Stastny@fs.cvut.cz ).

Prototype solenoid valves for fire

The prototype motor

Management of high-speed drives

The research projects in collaboration with some other departments of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering solve new high-speed synchronous motor drives usable in cars and in the energy microgeneration with combustion turbines. Research work was carried out for the speed to 40 000 ¹/min and performances about 3 kW at present. We are testing a new device for up to about 7 kW.

Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jaroslav Novak CSc. (Email: Jaroslav.Novak@fs.cvut.cz )

High-speed engine dynamometer