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Study of Stirling Engine
Němec, Jan ; Kloss, Ondřej (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
This work deals with the structural design of the Stirling engine beta modifications for increasing the thermal efficiency of the regenerator. This work is an attempt to propose a regenerator, or propose ways of working fluid through the heater and the heat exchanger to cool the chamber. All using different design elements. Furthermore, this work deals with stress analysis using computer software.
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Vehicle Dynamics Measurement Analysis Using Mathematical Modelling
Blaťák, Ondřej ; Kledus, Robert (referee) ; Mazůrek, Ivan (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
This doctoral thesis is focused in connection of measurement with a model in this meaning. Only relative easier measurable variables are measured on a vehicle and these variables make model inputs. This process can be improved by using dynamic filtering principles, where measured variables are used not only as model inputs, but they are used for the correction of a model motion too. We can obtain an optimal estimate of vehicle real behaviour during a manoeuvre with using this method. Linear discrete Kalman filter (dynamic filter) was used for the connection of the measurement with the mathematic model with regard to chosen model (planar linear single track model). The main task of Kalman filter is try to estimate the state of the discrete time depending process that is determined by the linear stochastic difference equation. Effective measurement system (based on CompactRIO unit) was built within the scope of this PhD thesis. This system is able to measure simultaneously a lot of quantities on the experimental vehicle. Velocity components (measured through optical correlative sensor Correvit), yaw velocity (measured through vibrating gyroscope), lateral acceleration, distance component (measured through MicrosatGPS system) are the basic measured parameters. Big attention was paid to obtain other important inputs of the mathematic model such centre of gravity position, moment of inertia, steering ratio etc. The last part of the thesis is oriented on the real connection of the measurement with the mathematic model. Formula Ford 1600 was used as the experimental car. The driving manoeuvre was arranged according to the norm ISO/WD 3888/2. Three versions of the Kalman filter were realised, which differs in the measured variables used for the mathematical model motion correction. Other possibilities, how to improve the process of state variables estimation eventually how to effective use this algorithm for vehicle parameters identification (cornering stiffness of the tires for example), are sketched in the end of the thesis.
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Stirling Engine
Blaha, Josef ; Kloss, Ondřej (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
This dissertation discusses Stirling’s cycle and its contribution using different approaches. There are calculation of Schmidt’s theory and distinctiveness between ideal and real cycle described. Based on my previous research, this work provides a detailed summary of different methods which are used to stimulate Stirling’s cycles as well as the motor as a whole. Attention is particularly dedicated to current utilization of this machine which is not broadly known within general public.
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Developments of Car Drive Train
Glatter, Willi ; Kloss, Ondřej (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
This work is compilatory character and features survey used gearboxes cars and their modern developments. First I deal with manual stepped gearboxes, powershift gearboxes and semi - automatic gearboxes. In second parts I, in more detail, deal with sequential shift mounted to the: sports cars, common motor – cars. KEY
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Spark ignition engine with variable compression ratio
Fűri, Peter ; Ramík, Pavel (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
With the aim of reducing pollutant emissions from internal combustion engines, the application of stoichiometrically operated spark ignition engines, for light vehicles, has been overcoming the compression ignition engines market share throughout the past years. The ability of a substantial reduction of the primary harmful emissions (HC, CO, and NOx). Nonetheless, with increasing attention to CO2 emissions, the development of highly efficient downsized spark ignition engines turns to be of enormous interest. However, to enable high load operation on such downsized engines, the compression ratio must be reduced due to knock limitations, reducing the partial-load operations efficiency. The work tries to describe solutions that have already been developed by various car manufacturers and to describe in detail my proposed design solution for changing the compression ratio using two-stage system.
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Coupling PTO (POWER TAKE - OFFS)
Holubec, Martin ; Jakubec, Josef (referee) ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor)
This thesis deal with a calculation and a construction concept of a PTO coupling used in Tatra vehicles. The coupling allows turn on an accessory machinery when the engine is on. It is designed as an multiplate clutch with a wet surrounding. The operating is managed by a pneumatic system. The construction solution was restricted mainly by space needs. The calculation includes torque issues and aslo a part considering a heat question. The construction section includes individual clutch parts design.
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Six cylinder diesel engine for commercial vehicles
Pulava, Oleksandr ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (referee) ; Píštěk, Václav (advisor)
The aim of this diploma is to design a crankshaft for a six-cylinder commercial vehicle, which is one of the unified motors. The main parts are the design of the crankshaft configuration, the crankshaft balancing method for forces and moments, the crankshaft design documentation, and the crankshaft strength verification. The design of torsional vibration damping characteristics is also made and its effect on torsional vibration and crankshaft strength is determined.
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Morphological differentiation and distribution of taxa in the Galium palustre group
Dohnalová, Pavla ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Chrtek, Jindřich (referee)
This work is focused on the polyploid group of Galium palustre. The process of polyploidization has significantly influenced the evolution of angiosperms and in the studied group led to the emergence of 4 cytotypes known so far. Two of the cytotypes are found in the Czech Republic, diploid and octoploid, distinguished as species Galium palustre and Galium elongatum, respectively. Both taxa are mostly considered as species, which differ in quantitative characteristics, but these show considerable phenotypic plasticity. Therefore, the exact extent of morphological variation, precise distribution and ecology of the species are still unknown. The flow cytometry was used to distinguish cytotypes; it also showed variation in genome size and revealed a new dodecaploid cytotype in the Czech Republic. Subsequent morphometric analysis identified characteristics suitable for distinguishing the individual cytotypes. The most reliable are the length and width of a stem, the length of the leaf, the length of the longest branch, the number of leaves in whorls, the length of the inflorescence and the length of the mericarp. Based on these results, herbarium specimens from several herbaria were examined. The results also showed slightly different ecological preferences of cytotypes and their distribution in the...
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Diversity of Epilobium and methods to explore their hybridization
Kuchyňková, Lenka ; Kaplan, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Šemberová, Kristýna (referee)
Willowherbs (Epilobium) belong to the genera whose evolution is significantly affected by interspecific hybridization. Although this process often generates evolutionary novelties and leads to speciation, it can also result in genetic erosion and extinction. This thesis is mainly focused on the Czech Epilobium species that are potentially endangered by interspecific hybridization. The emphasis falls on the group of rare mountain willowherbs including E. nutans, E. alsinifolium and E. anagallidifolium. In addition to frequent interspecific hybridization, the research of this group is also complicated by the subtlety of distinguishing morphological features. The review also summarizes the available methods that can be used to study interspecific hybridization in the follow-up thesis.
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