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Department of Sustainable Transport and Powertrains

Driving the transport of the future

The Department of Sustainable Transport and Powertrains is a modern research centre focused on efficient, environmentally friendly and intelligent transport. We concentrate on the technical and operational aspects of road transport systems – from transport companies to environmentally friendly urban mobility solutions.

Research areas Laboratories Education
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Propulsion sources
  • HCCI engines
  • Alternative fuels
  • Diagnostics

Research on propulsion systems and transport systems

Our research covers durability, economic and environmental analyses of piston internal combustion engines, including modern HCCI units and engines powered by alternative fuels. We combine propulsion engineering with the real needs of sustainable mobility.

Goal

To design and implement solutions that increase efficiency, reduce emissions and support intelligent transport.

Research on propulsion systems and transport systems

Optimized engineering

We develop methods and criteria for optimizing the design and operating principles of equipment performing mechanical processes in:

Process engineering

Optimization of processes and equipment in terms of efficiency and reliability.

Food industry

Solutions reducing costs and energy consumption of technological processes.

Environmental protection

Minimizing environmental impact and increasing energy efficiency.

We create solutions that increase energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and minimize environmental impact.

Advanced laboratories – real research capabilities

The Department has a specialist laboratory equipped with modern research apparatus, enabling projects to be carried out at the highest technological level.

Selected laboratory equipment

  • 240 kW engine dynamometer,
  • test stand for HCCI combustion systems,
  • single-cylinder research engine with variable valve timing and valve lift, direct gasoline injection, internal exhaust gas recirculation and mechanical supercharging,
  • advanced injection and ignition control system,
  • multi-component FTIR exhaust gas analysis system (determination of up to 25 chemical compounds),
  • measurement systems for spectrometric analysis of the combustion process.

Computer laboratory

In addition, we use specialist software for:

  • design and optimization of transport systems,
  • structural analyses of means of transport,
  • diagnostics of machines and equipment.

Add photo: computer laboratory / workstations

Expert opinions and cooperation with practice

The Department prepares expert reports and technical opinions, combining scientific research with business practice and supporting the development of modern and safe transport systems.

Scope of expert services

  • road accident reconstruction,
  • automotive engineering,
  • innovation of products and technologies,
  • analysis and optimization of transport systems.

Education for modern mobility

Together with other departments, we offer the Transport degree programme (BSc and MSc), including two specializations at the master’s level:

Specializations (MSc)

  • Automotive Transport
  • Logistics in Transport

Courses for degree programmes

  • Mechanical Engineering (BSc and MSc)
  • Mechatronics (MSc)

Postgraduate studies

  • Vehicle and Tractor Appraisal
  • Automotive Diagnostics and Mechatronics (in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles)

We create solutions for sustainable mobility

We research, optimize and implement. We educate experts in modern transport.

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European Funds – PL2022 project

Project co-financed by the European Union under the European Social Fund, Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014–2020 "PL2022 – Integrated Development Programme of Lublin University of Technology" POWR.03.05.00-00-Z036/17