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Neste trabalho, foram determinadas as propriedades de tração, fadiga convencional e fadiga por fretting, do aço DIN 1.4112 (DIN X 90 Cr Mo V 18) nitretado por plasma, usado na fabricação de anéis de pistão de motores de combustão interna. Os corpos de prova tratados a 500ºC durante 5 horas. O material nitretado não apresentou valores de alongamento e redução de área possíveis de serem medidos e, tanto o limite de escoamento como o limite de resistência à tração, tiveram valores próximos aos do material temperado e revenido. Os ensaios de fadiga convencional e fadiga por fretting foram realizados em temperatura ambiente, sob carregamento cíclico tração-tração com R=0,1 e freqüência de 30 Hz. O fretting foi conseguido pressionando blocos de contato, feitos a partir de um ferro fundido cinzento, contra o corpo de prova de fadiga, com uma força normal de 100 N. Com o levantamento das curvas S-N para os dois ensaios, foi obtido o fator de redução de resistência FRR=1,62, que o fenômeno de fretting causa na fadiga convencional. Nos ensaios de fadiga por fretting, o pico da força de atrito aumentou com a tensão axial cíclica aplicada, atingindo um valor mínimo de 28 N e no máximo de 76 N. A camada nitretada apresentou microdureza máxima 1288 HV100 e espessura da camada de 91 &#956m. A metalografia revelou na camada nitretada, uma camada de compostos, a zona de difusão e uma zona de transição para o subtrato bem definidas. Foram encontrados nitretos dos tipos &#949 (Fe2-3N) e &#947\'(Fe4N) na superfície da camada nitretada. A análise fratográfica, revelou, em tração, o trincamento da superfície devido à baixa tenacidade da camada nitretada, além da programação de trincas por fadiga abaixo da camada nitretada, nos ensaios de fadiga convencional. Os ensaios de fadiga por fretting produziram acumulação de detritos e a formação de trincas secundárias na área ) na área de contato de fretting. / In the present work, the fretting and plain fatigue properties of plasma nitrided martensitic stainless steel, DIN 1.4112 (DIN X 90 Cr Mo V 18), used in piston rings, were investigated. Both fretting and plain fatigue specimens were treated at 500°C for 5 h. The fretting pads were made of gray cast iron. Both fretting and plain fatigue tests were carried out under a load-controlled condition under stress rate, R=0.1 and frequency of 30 Hz. The S-N curves generated with and without fretting showed the strength reduction factor SRF=1.62 when fretting was applied. In the fretting fatigue, frictional force increased with axial cyclic stress and reached a minimum value of 28 N and maximum value of 60 N. Microhardness measurements have shown that the nitrided case presented a maximum hardness of 1288 HV100 and thickness of 91 &#956m. X-ray diffraction techniques indicated that the compound layer consists of &#949 (Fe2-3N) and &#947\' (Fe4N) phases. Fractographic observations showed superficial cracking in tensile specimens due to the low toughness of the nitrided case and fatigue crack growth below this layer in plain fatigue specimens. Fretting fatigue tests produced accumulation of debris and the formation of secondary cracks at the contact area.

This thesis deals with valveless reciprocating pumps. Within the thesis several designs of pump geometry are demonstrated. Their parameters were obtained using computational fluid dynamics. Reciprocating piston movement was simulated by time dependent inlet boundary condition or by dynamic mesh. The individual variants were compared mainly from point of view of volumetric efficiency, which was the main evaluated parameter. Results of calculations are presented as dependencies of volumetric efficiency on frequency and amplitude of piston motion and on value of backpressure. Two variants of the prototype pump geometry were manufactured to experimentally validate parameters obtained from calculations. Volumetric efficiency together with hydraulic efficiency were evaluated from measured data.

The first objective of this thesis was compiling research about currently produced pistons for internal combustion engines and about additive manufacturing and based on the acquired information deciding which type of piston makes the most of the advantages. Following this research, the next step was creating a design adjustment of a piston, which was previously designed with the conventional methods of manufacturing in mind, in a way that would make the best use of the different possibilities of additive manufacturing. There was also an optimisation carried out, which depicted the densities of material elements in the piston, showing where the material was less important. There were three variants of the additive manufactured piston created, ranging from a relatively conservative design, which could be theoretically produced by conventional methods with a more substantial subtraction of material added, to a design which could only be produced via additive manufacturing. A thermo-structural analysis at maximum engine load was carried out for all these piston models. Based on these data, a conclusion was made, whether the use of additive manufacturing was justified over the use of the conventional subtractive methods.

Diploma thesis named CFD simulation of the steam flow in the unregulated extraction of the steam turbine is about an analysis of the balance piston impact on the area of the steam turbine, where the extraction is located. First part describes basic knowledge of the steam turbine in general. At the end of this chapter, there is a description of the solved steam turbine. Next chapter is about introduction to the CFD. Practical part deals with a construction of 3D models, meshing and setting of the boundary conditions in the program ANSYS CFX. The main part of this thesis summarizes the results of the CFD simulation and stipulates the temperature range on the extraction pipe. In conclusion, there is a recommendation how to determine design temperature of the extraction pipe influenced by the balance piston.

The subject of diploma thesis is to gather knowledge in the production and use of hydrogen. This work is devoted to a comparison of the previously existing processes for producing hydrogen, where the vast majority is filled of fossil fuel. Another section is devoted to new materials for the study based on a number of selected patents and the experiment promising new method for decomposition of water. Based on available data will be carried out energy balance and consequently will be drafted energy system using hydrogen as fuel. In conclusion will be future possibilities evaluated in the field of hydrogen energy.

The diploma thesis deals with a mechanical and thermal analysis of 3-cylinder petrol engine piston with capacity of 1,2 l and maximal output 47 kW. The computation analysis was created with the use of finite element method in the Ansys application. The strain solution was created using several techniques. The 3D model was made according to a real piston in the Pro/Engineer and was partly simplified for computation. Crank mechanism forces and the load stresses were solved using Mathcad. Calculations are done for three positions of power cycle engine, where the maximal loads of the piston are expected. Last part of the thesis is calculation of safety factor highcyclical fatigue made using Femfat application.

In some applications, the piston steam engine may be more suitable than the technology currently used. The thesis deals with the analysis of its advantages, weaknesses and possibilities of use, which are offered. Introduces the principles and functions of piston steam engines. It also contains a thermodynamic design based on a specific assignment and a feasibility assessment.

The aim of this diploma thesis is to create a hydraulic system for water turbine control. The basic dimensioning of the hydraulic elements is included in order to build a functional hydraulic diagram.

The master thesis deals with the design of a condensing steam turbine for a waste incineration plant with regulated take for a heat exchanger, which has a heat output of 15 MWt and a temperature gradient of 60/90 °C. In the thesis, a thermal scheme was first designed, which was based on the required design parameters. The maximum mass flow of steam into the turbine is 38 t/h. The pressure and temperature of the admission steam is 37 bar and 440 °C. The degassing temperature is 105 °C and the cooling water temperature at the condenser inlet is 20 °C. The following is the design and thermodynamic calculation of the turbine flow channels. The first stage of the turbine is designed as a regulatory with equal pressure blades. The rest part of the turbine is designed with overpressure blades and is divided into 6 cones, in which there are a total of 27 stages. The strength inspection of the designed blade profiles was performed. A compensating piston and a gland system were designed. Finally, bearings for the rotor were designed and then the operating diagram of the turbine was constructed. The work is supplemented by a structural drawing of the longitudinal section of the turbine.