Machine Operation and Automation of Technological Complexes
The "Machine Operation and Automation of Technological Complexes" laboratory is a key link in the integration of science and production.
1. Laboratory objective
The primary objective of the laboratory is to provide scientific research and technical support for the efficiency, reliability, and safety of machine operation, combined with the development of innovative automation systems for improving the productivity of technological complexes.
2. Core tasks
- Monitoring and diagnostics: development of predictive maintenance methods to minimise equipment downtime.
- Process optimisation: finding solutions to reduce energy consumption and material intensity in the operation of heavy machinery and automated lines.
- Digitalisation: creation and implementation of "digital twins" for modelling machine operation under extreme conditions.
- System integration: development of interaction protocols between various nodes of automated complexes (industrial networks, IoT sensors).
- Educational base: training of highly qualified engineering personnel proficient in modern software products and hardware tools.
3. Main areas of work
- Intelligent operation and diagnostics: development of monitoring systems that track machine wear in real time and prevent breakdowns before they occur.
- Automation and robotics: design of smart PLC-based control systems and implementation of industrial robots to replace heavy manual labour.
- Energy efficiency and Industry 4.0: optimising the energy consumption of complexes and integrating equipment into a unified digital network for full production transparency.
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 7 — clean energy: algorithms help save electricity on an industrial scale.
SDG 8 — decent work: automation eliminates heavy and hazardous labour; people transition from physical work to the management of complex systems.
SDG 9 — innovation and infrastructure: new technologies are being created for factories and plants, making industry more modern.
SDG 12 — responsible production: the longer a machine operates and the fewer resources it consumes, the less harm is caused to the environment.