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Department of mechatronics and electronics

Research projects of Department of mechatronics and electronics

Foreign research projects Study of thermal fields in electronics systems (Panasonic)

Centers of excellence Center of excellence for power electronics systems and materials for

their components

Center of excellence of experimental and clinic respirology

APVV projects Device for gigacycle fatigue tests of materials

Galvanic-technological system with synchronous rectifier

LPP project – Power electronic converters with high switching frequency

Research and development of low power drives with 2-phase motors

Faculty of electrical engineering 2

Research projects of Department of mechatronics and electronics

Projects VEGA Research of topology and control system for power electronic

supply system with 1 phase high frequency input and 2 phase ortogonal output for 2 phase SM/AM electric motors

Research of adaptive multi-tank energy system for renewable energy resources

Student projects Stratospheric baloon

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Study of thermal fields in electronic systems

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Project in cooperation with Panasonic Gmbh. Project duration: 2008 – now

Principal investigator: prof.Ing. Pavol Špánik, PhD.

Research object

Study of thermal field distribution in supercapacitors

Development of thermal model of supercapacitor and its modular connections (2008-2010)

Targets of the project Development of simple and accurate simulation model for industry

applications (automotive) (2008-2010)

Research of universal computing algorithms designated for determination of power losses in electronic systems (2010-now)

Faculty of electrical engineering

Study of thermal fields in electroncic systems

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Selected publications Špánik P., Čuntala J., Frivaldský M., Glapa N., Madleňák D.: Thermal Simulation of

Electrochemical

Doublelayer Capacitor, Elektro 2010, University of Zilina

Frivaldský M., Špánik P., Čuntala J., Glapa N., Development and comparisons of the thermal simulation models with various complexity of the electrolytic capacitor for functional verification

purposes of super capacitor in different conditions of use, MMMSE 2011, Orlando, Fl, USA

Outputs Model of supercapacitors and its thermal analysis


Center of excellence for power electronics systems and materials for their components

Operational program Research and development Objective of this operational program is modernization and better effectivity of support for research and

development

Priority axe 2 – Support of research and development Project manager: prof. Ing. Pavol Špánik, PhD.

Duration of the project: 2009 – 2013

Center of excellence for power electronics systems and materials for

their components (CEEX I) Duration: 2009-2011

Construction of center of excellence in the field of power electronic

systems and materials for their components(CEEX II) Duration: 2011-2013

Researchers Faculty of electrical engineering, University of Zilina Faculty of electrical engineering and informatics – Technical university in Kosice

Slovak academy of sciences – Institute of experimental physics in Kosice


Center of excellence for power electronics systems and materials for their components

Selected publications R. Pavlanin, B. Dobrucký, P. Špánik: Investigation of Compensation Effect of Shunt Active Power

Filter working under the non-sinusoidal voltage conditions. In: Journal of IREE - International Review of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 3, Sep-Oct 2009, No. 5, pp. N/A, ISsN 1827-6660

B. Dobrucký, P. Špánik, M. Kabašta: Power Electronic Two-Phase Orthogonal System with HF Input an Variable Output. In: Journal of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Vol. 89, 2009, No. 3, pp. 9-14, ISSN 1392-1215

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circuit for experimental verifications of one-phase two stage power supply with matrix converter in full-bridge connection

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Center of experimental and clinic respirology

Operational program Research and development Objective of this operational program is modernization and better effectivity of support for

research and development

Priority axe 2 – Support of research and development Head of the project: prof. MUDr. Peter Bánovčin, CsC.

Project manager (ŽU): Ing. Anna Simonová, PhD.

Center of experimental and clinic respirology (CEKR I) Duration: 2009-2011

Construction of Center of experimental and clinic respirology (CEKR II)

Duration: 2010-2012

Measurement of cinematics of cilia in respiratory apparatus Duration: 2009-2012

Investigators: University of Zilina, EF, Department of mechatronics and electronics

Jessenius medical faculty, Comenius University, Martin


Center of experimental and clinic respirology

Selected publications Koniar, D. – Hargaš, L. – Štofan, S. – Hrianka, M.: High Speed Video System for Tissue

Measurement Based on PWM Regulated Dimming and Virtual Instrumentation, Elektronika ir elektrotechnika(Electronics And Electrical Engineering), 2010 m. Nr. 10 (106), ISSN 1392-1215

Koniar, D. - Hargaš, L. - Hrianka, M. - Bobek, V. - Drgoňa, P. – Fibich, P.: Kinematics analysis of

biomechanical systems using image analysis, Metalurgija, Vol. 49 (2/2010), ISSN 1334-2576

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Outputs Workplace with high speed digital camera and inverse bilogical microscope

Autonomic control system for illumination regulation of microscopic sample


Ultrasound generator for fatigue tests of materials

Project APVV-20-051705 VV2005-APVV Principal investigator: prof.Ing. Pavol Špánik, PhD.

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Frequency step ~ 10Hz

Performace of inverter ~ 400W

Output voltage – 400V

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Ultrasound generator for fatigue tests of materials

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Outputs: Utility model PÚV 20-2011, in Industrial Property Office of Slovak

Republic

Prototype of ultrasound generator

Selected publications: Špánik, P.- Drgona, P.- Frivaldský, M.- Príkopová, A.: Design and application of full digital control system for LLC multiresonant converter, In: Journal of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Kaunas: Technologija, 2010.-No. 10 (106). -P.75-78. Špánik, P.- Fibich, P.- Paškala, M. Bobek, V. -Šindler,P.: Usage of MEMS sensor for the speed control of the industrial transport vehicle, In: Journal Logistyka, Nr.2/2010, ISSN 1231-5478


Galvanotechnologic system with synchronous rectifier

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Project in cooperation with NES Nová Dubnica s.r.o Duration: 2009-2011

Grant scheme VMSP Support of small and medium compony

Target of the project Development of optimal connection of the power supply node using modern power

electronic components, low loss magnetic materials and optimal control algorithms applied in control circuits and modules to achieve required parameters

Tasks Research of circuit solutions and synthesis of main circuit of power supply, modelling

of various topologies and verification of operating points

Research of properties of selected topologies, analysis and selection of optimal solution


Galvanotechnologic system with synchronous rectifier

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Outputs Utility model in set-up stage at Industrial Property Office of Slovak

Republic

Physical sample of converter

Measurements of efficiency

Selected publications Hurtuk, P.- Kondelová, A.: Switching power supply with syncronous rectifier for electroplating, In: Proceedings of the 8th International conference ELEKTRO 2010, May 24-25, 2010, Zilina, Slovak Republic, ISBN: 978-80-554-0196-6 Hurtuk, P.: Push-pull converter with synchronous rectifiers for electroplating, In: Proceedings of 8th International conference Králiky, 2010, August 30 - September 1, Czech Republic, ISBN 978-80-214-4139-2


Power semiconductor converters with high switching frequency

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Project LPP-0366-09 Object of the project is complex research of problems in the field of power

electronic converters with high switching frequency in range 500kHz to 1MHz

Principal investigator: prof.Ing. Pavol Špánik, PhD.

Targets of the project Theoretical analysis of HF converter oriented on knowledges about

commutation process of relevant components, optimal topology of main circuit and dynamics of its control system

Selection of optimal alternative of main circuit an its control system. Verification through computer simulation

Construction and experimental verification of physical model.

Evaluation of experimental findings

Acquisition of knowledges for support of construction and development of

power converters Faculty of electrical engineering

Research and development of low power electric drives with two-phase motors

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Project APVV 0138-10 Duration: 2011-2014

Targets Development of two-phase synchronous motors prototypes with permanent magnet

in rotor and two-phase assynchronous motors.

Development of direct AC/AC converters with LF or HF circuit and LLC converters with HF transformer.

Measurement of static and dynamic properties and EMC of each drive.

Investigator Department of elektrical engineering and informatics TU Košice

Co-Investigator Department of mechatronics and electronics, EF, University of Zilina


Research of adaptive multi-tank energy system for renewable energy sources

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Project VEGA 1/0943/11 Principal investigator: prof. Ing. Pavol Špánik. PhD.

Duration:2011-2013

Target Project is oriented on research of the system for energy accumulation and distribution in

renewable energy source with multi-tank energy system

Objects Theoretical analysis of cooperation between photovoltaic cell and power semiconductor converter

and selected type of load, oriented on maximum efficiency from solar radiation

Proposal of similar solutions for chain photovoltaic cell – converter – load, with aim on application of mechatronic position system with cognitive element

Selection of optimal solution through simulation analysis

Experimental verification of physical system properties

Generalization of acquired knowledges and formulation of recommendations for practical application

Publishing of achieved results in science and specialized journals and proceedings


Research of topology and control for power electronic supply system with 1 phase HF input and 2 phase orthogonal output for 2 phase

SM/AM electric motors

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Project VEGA 1/0474/09 Principal investigator: prof. Ing. Branislav Dobrucký, PhD.

Duration: 2009-2011

Object Project investigates principal new topologies and methods for control of power

electronic supply and drive system, especially for application in AC traction systems.

Targets Research of new electronic system system based on 1-phase matrix converters for use

in drives with AC motors

Selection and analysis of suitable topology for matrix converters

Proposal of control system for creation of 2-phase orthogonal system

Proposal of algorithm for ensuring of variable output voltage with variable frequency, at allowable parameters of harmonic distortion

Selection and analysis of proper type of 2-phase AC motor

Modeling, analysis and computer simulation of whole system in dynamic and quasi-static states


Research of topology and control for power electronic supply system with 1 phase HF input and 2 phase orthogonal output for 2 phase

SM/AM electric motors

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Relevant outputs Converter for 2-phase AM

Measurements of characteristics

Selected publications R. Pavlanin, B. Dobrucky, P. Spanik: Investigation of Compensation Effect of Shunt Active Power Filter working under the non-sinusoidal voltage conditions, International Review of

Electrical Engineering (I.R.E.E.), 2009, Nr.1, p. 9-14, ISBN 1392-1215,

Dobrucký, B., Špánik, P., Kabašta, M.: Power Electronics Two-Phase Orthogonal System with HF Input and Variable Output. In: Elektronika ir Elektrotechnika, (LT),

2009, No. 1(89).

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Students projects

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Balon universum II Student project of scientific stratospheric baloon

Target

Launch of stratospheric baloon up to 35km

Scientific tasks Measurement of altitude, temperature, humidity,

pressure and radiation

Other tasks Photos of surface, online video,

specification of exact position


Co-operation

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Co-operation in research projects in various areas

Electrical engineering and electronics

Mechatronics

Medical applications

Construction of electronic instruments


Instrumentation

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Instruments in laboratories KME

Spectrum analyser ROHDE&SCHWARZ

9kHz – 6GHz

Oscilloscope Tektronix TDS 3054 5Gs/s

Switching power supplies Agilent N5771 300V/5A


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