Department "Logistics Engineering and Matirials Handling and Construction Machines"

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The main objective of the discipline “Logistics of material handling and warehouse processes” is to provide all necessary knowledge, needed from the future engineers, which want to develop their skills in the area of design, exploitation and control of material handling and warehouse logistics systems. All essential knowledge, concerning some particular logistics technologies and systems, applied in the domain of Storage system, warehouse equipment and warehouse technologies, strategies and management, as well as in the area of inter-plant transport systems and international warehousing are developed in this discipline. All necessary logistics activities, which must be developed during the material handling processes, delivery schedules and macro-system’s interactions, financial dimensions of warehousing are also presented in the discipline.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge of analysis and dimensioning of logistics systems. Knowledge and skills of the processes and infrastructure of logistics systems and materials flows servicing as well as of the methodology of logistics systems planning and analysis. Analytical logistics – subject and structure. Aspects of application. General terms and area of application in logistics. Single phase homogeneous and heterogeneous models. Mass servicing network models. Petri graphs. Multistep logistics structures. Logistics systems routing. Warehouse capacities. Resource productivity within warehouse logistics. Application of neuron networks methods.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the course is students to learn and be able to apply in the field of mechanical engineering computer aided analyses the approaches, methods and technical means of computer modeling and simulations. The focus is on computer aided analysis (CAA), which is an integral part of the modern computer-aided engineering (CAE). By studying some of the most popular modern software products (ANSYS, Maple, PTC.Mathcad, ARENA), students will acquire skills for their effective application in various fields of engineering analysis.

At the end of the course the students will be

• familiar with the concepts and will be able to work with some of the most popular at the moment software products for mechanical engineering computer aided analyses;
• accustomed to dealing with interdisciplinary problems and will be able to solve engineering problems by building computer models and performing simulations;
• able to handle some popular numerical solution methods (the finite element method (FEM), Euler, Runge-Kutta, Newmark, etc.), widely used in the studied software products and thus be able to solve various engineering problems;

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students gain knowledge about modern trends in the commercial exploitation of the vehicles and the transport infrastructure. The knowledge is necessary for pricing and costing of transport activities in the logistics systems. The main topics discussed in the course of commercial exploitation of the transport are: Structure and organization of passenger and freight transport. The main normative documents that regulating the relationship between the carriers, freight forwarders and customers. Conventions, treaties and agreements establishing the rules for international transport. The procedure and manner of determining the prices of transport and obligations of the parties to the shipment. Tariff policy, types of tariffs and documents for freight and passengers. The characteristics of the insurances in the transport.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students to acquire basic knowledge for the fundamental theory of commercial law, legal regime of the companies and transactions, agency, bankruptcy and legal basis for protection of unfair competition and in accordance with their needs and interests to obtain new knowledge and means in this subject area.  The main topics concern: base principals and concept of the commercial law; commercial law relations, sources of commercial law; concept of merchant and commercial transactions; companies, cooperatives, holding company and consortium; enterprises; commercial register; agency;    bankruptcy; legal basis for protection of unfair competition etc.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim is to give the bachelor degree students knowledge about the application of the Computer Aided Design systems in the design process. This course gives also knowledge about principles of creating 3D models and their application in preparing engineering documentation. The basic knowledge for CAD customization by means of creating macros using object oriented programming language is given as well.  The main topics concern: CAD systems and the design process. Object oriented database – general principles. Creating geometrical models – essentials. Types of models. Parametric design – design intent. Mechanical assemblies and drawings. Basic elements of VBA programming language – variables and constants, operators. Object oriented programming. Object model. Classes, methods, properties. Utilizing the object model for creating entities in AutoCAD software. Utilizing methods for editing AutoCAD entities. Simulation and FEM analysis of 3D models.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. The aim of the course is to give the students basic knowledge and skills in computer modeling and analysis at the design stage of machine building and processes development. This course studies basic principles, methods and means for computer modeling and analysis of mechanisms and processes in hoisting machinery and systems. It also studies basic and specific interactions and processes in the field of hoisting machinery. The course lies on the basic knowledge in Mathematics, Theoretical Mechanics Theory of Machines and Mechanisms and Strength of materials and also on additional knowledge in mathematical and computer modeling.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The aim of the course is to give the students basic knowledge and skills in computer modeling and analysis at the design stage of machine building and processes development. This course studies basic principles, methods and means for computer modeling and analysis of mechanisms and processes in hoisting machinery and systems. It also studies basic and specific interactions and processes in the field of hoisting machinery. The course lies on the basic knowledge in Mathematics, Theoretical Mechanics Theory of Machines and Mechanisms and Strength of materials and also on additional knowledge in mathematical and computer modeling.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim is to give the masters degree students knowledge about the application of the Computer Aided Design systems in the design process and organization of the data flow throughout the product live cycle. Information is also given about the utilizing the INTERNET technologies and distributed databases for storing and exchange of design information. The main topics concern: Contemporary CAD systems – general review, Elements of the user interface, Principles of parametric modeling, Modeling of assemblies, Utilizing of standard elements, Automated technical drawing, organizing of a design database – essentials, Concept of the information flow control throughout the product live cycle, Application of INTERNET technologies for design and support of technical products, Electronic documents protection. Organizing the large design projects.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The aim is to give the master degree students fundamental theoretical knowledge about the basis as well as practical application of the Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering systems in the process of design and evaluation of mechanical and mechatronic products. This course gives also knowledge about principles of creating 3D models and their application in preparing engineering documentation. The course features an illustration of the whole product development process through a practical case study that gives the students an idea how CAD/CAE systems are integrated to accelerate the product development process. The main topics concern: CAD/CAE systems and the design process. Geometrical modeling – types of models. Creating geometrical models – essentials. Parametrical design – design intent. Mechanical assemblies and drawings. Preparing engineering documents and drawings. Introduction to computer simulation. Visualization – creating photorealistic images. Applying finite elements theory for structural analysis of parts and assemblies.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering . The aim is to give the bachelor degree students’ knowledge about the Computer Aided Design systems with application in the design process of the construction equipment. This course gives also knowledge about methods for analysis of industrial processes and their application in preparing engineering documentation.  The main topics concern: Computer systems and its application in the design process of construction equipment. Object oriented database – general principles. Creating geometrical models of construction machines. Mechanical assemblies and drawings of construction equipment. Utilizing the object model for creating entities in AutoCAD software in the design of machines for environmental processes and technological lines for raw materials.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. The aim is to give the master degree students fundamental theoretical knowledge about the basis as well as practical application of the Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering systems in the process of design and evaluation of mechanical and mechatronic products. This course gives also knowledge about principles of creating 3D models and their application in preparing engineering documentation. The course features an illustration of the whole product development process through a practical case study that gives the students an idea how CAD/CAE systems are integrated to accelerate the product development process. The main topics concern: CAD/CAE systems and the design process. Geometrical modeling – types of models. Creating geometrical models – essentials. Parametrical design – design intent. Mechanical assemblies and drawings. Preparing engineering documents and drawings. Introduction to computer simulation. Visualization – creating photorealistic images. Applying finite elements theory for structural analysis of parts and assemblies. Finite elemnt theory for structural analysis – development, concepts, shape function, element types, closed form and numerical integration Jacoby matrix, mesh generators, errors.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the discipline is to obtain basic knowledge for the technics, technology and logistical processes in the construction and ecologistics.  The object of the study are the technics, technology and logistical processes in the solid waste treatment as well as the waste treatment and logistical processes in the civil and industrial construction. The main topics are: Role of the logistics in the construction enterprises; Technical parameters for evaluation of the logistical processes; Participants in the logistical process and their coordination; Materials in construction; Material handling machines for logistical processes in the construction; Source and structure of the solid waste; methods for solid waste management; Technics for construction and exploitation of solid waste landfills.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the discipline is: the students to obtain basic knowledge for the technical and economic indexes, construction, kinematic, force, and strength and power calculations of the construction machines; and to perform optimal design solutions on the base of comparative analysis, theoretical and experimental methods.  The object of the study is the technics applied in the road, civil, industrial and irrigation building. The main topics concern: Operating medium – physical-mechanical properties of the soil; Compaction processes of the soil; Interaction of the working equipment with the operation medium-cutting and excavating forces; Main technical and economical characteristics; Transmissions and control systems of the construction machines; Undercarriage systems; Manipulators, attachments and other equipment of construction machines – varieties, structure, kinematic and force analysis;Theoretical bases for calculation of main construction machines.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the discipline is: students obtain basic knowledge for the technical and economic indexes, construction, kinematic, force, strength and power calculations of the construction machines; students perform optimal design solutions on the base of comparative analysis, theoretical and experimental methods.  The object of the study is the technics applied in the road, civil, industrial and irrigation building. The main topics concern: Operating medium – physical-mechanical properties of the soil; Compaction processes of the soil; Interaction of the working equipment with the operation medium-cutting and excavating forces; Main technical and economical characteristics; Transmissions and control systems of the construction machines; Undercarriage systems; Manipulators, attachments and other equipment of construction machines – varieties, structure, kinematic and force analysis;Theoretical bases for calculation of main construction machines.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. To provide the master degree students  with basic knowledge for the conveyors as part of the logistics systems in different areas of industry. Although these installations are considered as part of materials handling  equipment they are intended to transport mainly bulk materials in one constant flow and have specific design and design requirements. The course also gives information about materials handling equipment for human transportations such as elevators, cable cars and ski lifts. The main topics concern: General review  of conveyor systems - types, design parameters, parts and design implementations, basic calculations, driving and tension stations; elevators - types, general design, safety devices, safety requirements; cable cart and ski lifts - types, general design, safety devices and safety requirements.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. This course studies modern design stage reliability and safety evaluating techniques of machines and their elements. It gives the methods of defining stress on hoisting and construction machinery and also a close view over reliability evaluating techniques of machine details and junctions. The aim of the course is to give students basic knowledge of mathematical theory of safety, the working models of the subjects and the physics of rejections. It also gives basic knowledge of designing constructive elements with pre-assigned reliability when subject to random stress, as well as safety evaluating methods and prognosis of residual resource of crane constructions.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of studentsto obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The aim of the “Dynamics in Mechatronic Systems” course of studies is to give the Master’s degree students basic knowledge in the field of mechanics science, basic principles of mechanical systems, applied electormechanical devices etc. Main topics are: kinematics; dynamics and vibratons of mechatronic systems; robotics; sensors and actuators. The contents of lectures is focused on: basic principles of kinematics and rigid body dynamics; principles of D’Alambert; basic principles of vibrations theory; electromechanical dynamics; computer logical systems; dynamics of sensors and actuators. Students exercise on electromechanical devices and focus on dynamical data acquisition for different mechanical problems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students to be able to assess logistics operations from an economics point of view as well as to apply effectively the economical means and methods of evaluating logistics operations. Main topics: Company functioning in market conditions, Marketing and Logistics Systems, Expenditures and prime cost of logistics operations, Stock and supply economics, Economics of manufacturing logistics system, Production marketing and physical distribution, Prices and price formation for various logistics currents, Company finances and financial results.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course is to learn and be able to apply the approaches, methods and technical means for the design of technological complexes for recycling of municipal solid and industrial waste and their use in the production of building materials such as various means of purification and air protection, water and land. The course deals with equipment, machine systems and equipment for mining, crushing and production of mineral materials. Issues of technology and equipment for the production of mineral binding materials - cement, lime, gypsum, dry mixes, as well as equipment and recycling of various wastes.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students to get acquainted with the modern trends in the development of inventory policy decisions, warehouse technologies of procuring, maintaining and transporting of various goods.  The accumulated knowledge is required to make the right choice of machinery and technologies when designing, managing and administering global logistics systems. Main topics: Inventory, inventory policy decisions, Specialized warehouse machinery and systems; Theoretical bases of handling unit loads and loose goods. Cargo interaction with actuators of warehouse and load-handling machinery – theoretical research on mechanical processes; organization of high-bay warehouses; market potential; geographic diversification; exporting; managing global logistics; forecasting.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. To ensure theoretical and practical skills, necessary for the understanding and implementation of contemporary maintaining strategies in the field of industrial robotics. Special attention is paid to the different types of  maintenance strategies for reliable  operation of industrial robots. A course work is also included in the study with the aim to make the students use the theoretical knowledge for developing practicable maintenance plans. The main topics concern: Definitions and types of  maintenance programs. Reactive maintenance. Preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Reliability centered maintenance strategies. Data sheets for different model robots of the worldwide robotic firms.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge of the general questions concerning information systems in logistics, identification and marking of freight units, identification machinery, storage and processing of logistics information through relational databases, communication systems and logistics information transfer protocols, applied systems of information control as well as specific systems in the area of shipping, supplies detection and commerce. Introduction to information logistics. Features of the information systems. Information carriers. Methods of identification. Bar-code systems. Marking of logistics units. Databases in information logistics. Communication between subjects in information logistics. Management programs of enterprise logistics. Macro-logistics software. Advanced identification methods (images and shapes detection).

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge of general systems management in logistics, its hierarchical structure and essential program systems of control at dispositive and administrative level (ERP-systems). Introduction to the systems management in logistics. Business processes and description. Systems management in logistics at operational level. Systems management in logistics at dispositive level. Warehouse Management Systems- WMS. Management of supplies. Introduction to a given ERP system. Baic data in ERP-systems. Logistics processes in ERP-systems. Warehouse processes in ERP-systems. Procuring and supply processes in ERP-systems. Project organization of ERP-systems adoption.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the course is to give the students knowledge about the basic principles of mathematical modelling of material handling and construction manipulators. This course deals with mathematical foundations of robotics. It includes fundamental terminology and concepts, as well as problems of geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of multilink open kinematic chains. The course is based upon the principles of vector algebra, vector and matrix representation of physical properties. The knowledge gained is part of necessary expertise for students in this specialty, but can be used for solving practical problems, and can solve as a fundament for further study in the field of trajectory planning and control of multilink kinematic chains. Basic topics: Contemporary status of robotics; Classification of robots and industrial robots; Fundamental terminology; Technical parameters; properties of the manipulating system; Service factor; Structural and geometrical synthesis; Mathematical modeling of multilink structures; Vector transformations; Translation and rotation; Transformation operators; Multiple transformations; Inverse transformations; Local coordinate systems; Denavit-Hardenberg representation; Forward and reverse kinematics; Force and velocity propagation between links; Dynamic simulation using Lagrange and Newton-Euler methods.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Technical Legislation and Quality Management. Students to acquire basic knowledge for the fundamental principals, concepts and institutions of labour,  social and copyright as well as for the principals of intellectual property.   The case of study is the operative labour,  social and copyright law . The main topics concern: main concepts of the labour,  social and copyright law; content an alteration of the legal relations;  working time, rest, leave of absents, reword; safety and healthy working conditions; labour discipline; social  partnership in the labour relations; social insurance; insurance risks; insurance cases; insurance relations; pension; healthy insurance; social assistance; prevention; copyright law; intellectual property; exclusive right content.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students to acquire basic knowledge for the fundamental theory of law and for the basic of the legal system of Bulgaria. They have to be able to apply basic regulation of constitution, civil, commercial and insurance law in engineering practice as well as to solve concrete legal cases. The main topics concern: concept of the law; constitution as the main law source; law systems; private and public law; material and procedure law;  legal norms; juridical acts; law subjects; property law; trade representative; interpretation of    legal norms; industrial and intellectual property; trade companies; economic units; insurance ties; insurance contract; insurance risk, event and premium.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The main objective of the discipline “Logistics of material handling and warehouse processes” is to provide all necessary knowledge, needed from the future engineers, which want to develop their skills in the area of design, exploitation and control of material handling and warehouse logistics systems. All essential knowledge, concerning some particular logistics technologies and systems, applied in the domain of Storage system, warehouse equipment and warehouse technologies, strategies and management, as well as in the area of inter-plant transport systems and international warehousing are developed in this discipline. All necessary logistics activities, which must be developed during the material handling processes, delivery schedules and macro-system’s interactions, financial dimensions of warehousing are also presented in the discipline.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Basic knowledge of analysis and dimensioning of logistics systems. Knowledge and skills needed for understanding the processes and infrastructure of logistics systems and the materials flows, servicing the methodology of logistics systems planning and analysis. Logistics Engineering – subject and structure. The main topics are related to the loads and the storage conveying units, resources that realize the movement, material flows and traffic theory, branching and integration of the material flows, logistics nodes and connecting them in chains and networks, stochastic flows of materials, service and queues, the capacity of the buffers and key identification means.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge of analysis and dimensioning of logistics systems. Knowledge and skills needed for understanding the processes and infrastructure of logistics systems and the materials flows, servicing the methodology of logistics systems planning and analysis. Logistics Engineering I – subject and structure. The main topics are related to the loads and the storage conveying units, resources that realize the movement, material flows and traffic theory, branching and integration of the material flows, logistics nodes and connecting them in chains and networks, stochastic flows of materials, service and queues, the capacity of the buffers and key identification means.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge on the structure of the supply chains and the function of the inventory. Knowledge and skills to understand the principles of balancing the demand and supply by inventory, the relationships in the inventory management. Logistics Engineering II – subject and structure. Functions of inventory in the supply chains. Inventory and demand. Types of costs associated with inventory. Optimal quantity of delivery and production batch (EOQ / ERP). Optimal size of orders upon varying parameters. Deterministic models with changeable determined demand. Wagner-Whitin method. Silver-Meal method . Methods for forecasting the demand. Service levels of the inventory. Ready rate and fill rate. Strategies for supply. Determining the security levels and the safety stocks of inventory. Unified stock keeping units. Structure of the supply chains. Bullwhip effect.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Basic knowledge of logistics systems management, its hierarchical structure and essential program systems of control at dispositive and administrative level (ERP-systems). Introduction to the logistics systems management. Business processes and description. Systems management in logistics at operational level. Systems management in logistics at dispositive level. Warehouse Management Systems- WMS. Inventory Management.  Introduction to ERP systems. Master data in ERP-systems. Transactional data and processes. Logistics processes in ERP-systems. Warehouse and inventory management in ERP-systems. Purchasing and supply processes in ERP-systems. Customising for ERP Systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the course Material handling equipment I is for the students to obtain basic knowledge in the domain. This course considers mainly essential building and structural elements and mechanisms which by themselves are building blocks of different kinds of materials handling equipment for unit and bulk loads. A special attention is drawn towards driving systems – design principles, elements, fundamental calculations as well as areas of application. Basic topics: Classification of the loads and equipment; Technical parameters; Exploitation conditions; Combination of forces; Elements – ropes, chains, sheaves, drums, load attachments, blocks, brakes, diving systems – electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic driving systems, elements, design, applications, lifting, long travel and swivel mechanisms – design variations and basic calculations, dynamics of mechanisms -  singing of freely suspended loads, luffing mechanism, optimal choice of a hydraulic cylinder for a luffing mechanism, motion transfer via friction – applications.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course Material handling equipment I is for the students to obtain basic knowledge in the domain. This course considers mainly essential building and structural elements and mechanisms which by themselves are building blocks of different kinds of materials handling equipment for unit and bulk loads. A special attention is drawn towards driving systems – design principles, elements, fundamental calculations as well as areas of application. Basic topics: Classification of the loads and equipment; Technical parameters; Exploitation conditions; Combination of forces; Elements – ropes, chains, sheaves, drums, load attachments, blocks, brakes, diving systems – electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic driving systems, elements, design, applications, lifting, long travel and swivel mechanisms – design variations and basic calculations, dynamics of mechanisms -  singing of freely suspended loads, luffing mechanism, optimal choice of a hydraulic cylinder for a luffing mechanism, motion transfer via friction – applications.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course is to provide to the students, knowledge of the structure, the basic parameters, performance and functionality of material handling equipment, representing the element base of logistics material handling systems, which has wider application in all sectors of the economics and material production. Knowledge necessary for the proper selection, design and operation of this equipment, ensure the quality and reliability of the technologies in which it is applied.Material Handling Equipment with cycle action, jacks, lifting platforms, hoists and lifts. Cranes storage machines. Material handling equipment with continuous action. Types and basic elements of the conveyor with and without tow authority.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course Robots and manipulators to give the students knowledge about the areas of application, basic principles of building design as well as the principles of control of industrial robots in manipulators, applied in moderm manufacturing. This course deals with basic the basic terminology and gives the mathematical foundation of robotics including problems of geometry, kinematics and control. The design solutions of the contemporary manipulation systems is regarded  in respect to the driving systems. Special attention is paid to the basic control systems of robots - position control and force control. Information is given about sensors - types, designs, application in the control systems. The knowledge gained will fill up the necessary knowledge volume for the specialty, and could be used as well as a foundation for further research activities in the field of robotics. The course is also a starting point for a number of courses during the masters degree of Mechanical Engineering specialty. Contemporary status of robotics; Classification of robots and industrial robots; Fundamental terminology; Technical parameters; Structural diagram of a robot; Properties of the manipulating system; Service factor; Structural and geometrical synthesis; Pneumatic manipulators; Electrically driven manipulators; Hydraulically driven manipulators; Grippers; Sensors -types, application in control systems;   Mathematical modeling of multiarm structures; vector transformations, homogeneous coordinates; Local coordinate systems; Principle of the local coordinate systems set-up. Denavit-Hardenberg representation; Forward and  reverse kinematics;  Force and velocity propagation between links; Position control of manipulators; Force control of manipulators. Program languages and program systems.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. The aim of the course Robots and manipulators to give the students knowledge about the areas of application, basic principles of building design as well as the principles of control of industrial robots in manipulators, applied in moderm manufacturing. This course deals with basic the basic terminology and gives the mathematical foundation of robotics including problems of geometry, kinematics and control. The design solutions of the contemporary manipulation systems is regarded  in respect to the driving systems. Special attention is paid to the basic control systems of robots - position control and force control. Information is given about sensors - types, designs, application in the control systems. The knowledge gained will fill up the necessary knowledge volume for the specialty, and could be used as well as a foundation for further research activities in the field of robotics. The course is also a starting point for a number of courses during the masters degree of Mechanical Engineering specialty. Contemporary status of robotics; Classification of robots and industrial robots; Fundamental terminology; Technical parameters; Structural diagram of a robot; Properties of the manipulating system; Service factor; Structural and geometrical synthesis; Pneumatic manipulators; Electrically driven manipulators; Hydraulically driven manipulators; Grippers; Sensors -types, application in control systems;   Mathematical modeling of multiarm structures; vector transformations, homogeneous coordinates; Local coordinate systems; Principle of the local coordinate systems set-up. Denavit-Hardenberg representation; Forward and  reverse kinematics;  Force and velocity propagation between links; Position control of manipulators; Force control of manipulators. Program languages and program systems

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the discipline is the students to obtain theoretical knowledge and practical skills for analysis of the technological processes in the construction as well as to perform an optimum choice of means for mechanization and automation. To learn and be able to apply the approaches, methods and technical means for the design of technological complexes for recycling of municipal solid and industrial waste and their use in the production of building materials such as various means of purification and air protection, water and land. The discipline gives information about theoretical fundamentals and practical applications of the mechanization and automation of the construction processes and logistics at earth, mill – sift, construction – installation, concrete and finish works. It  is considered a few basic methods for searching of optimum solutions in determination of the most efficient machine systems and technological sets. A particular accent is laid on the connection between processes, technology,  mechanization and automation of the construction. Equipment, machine systems and equipment for mining, crushing and production of mineral materials. Issues of technology and equipment for the production of mineral binding materials - cement, lime, gypsum, dry mixes, as well as equipment and recycling of various wastes.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The course objectives are focused towards teaching the operations management common approaches and methods of managing resources for the production and supply of goods and services. By careful guidance and support in their studies, students will learn and will be able to fluently apply the common approaches and methods at end of the course. During the course the students are introduced to the general approaches and methods for resource management such as forecasting, planning of production capacities, inventory management, evaluation of conversion effectiveness, etc. The laboratory work help students in getting familiar with the philosophy of software with general application in operations management as well as in acquiring skills to analyze problems by applying operations management approaches.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. The basic aim of the course is to give the students some essential knowledge for methods of optimization and synthesis of machine part, assemblies and machines. The main topics concern:  Objects, problems and principles of design, production, exploitation, modeling and optimization. Computer as a design optimization means.  Optimization of a mechanical system by energy capacity, cost, mass, dynamic criteria and productivity. Geometrical optimization of mechanical constructions. Principles of complex optimization.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge needed for the development of some general and specific type of approaches, methods and techniques for project design, analysis of the project design, evaluation and decision making procedures that could be applied in the field of project design and analysis of logistic systems. Development of complex system algorithms applied for initial project design of systems structures in logistic systems; system analysis of internally and externally defined multivariable logistic systems; development of system models of the “SISO”, “MISO” and “MIMO” – type and their application for preliminary analysis and evaluation of the system states in logistic systems; analysis, enhancement and optimization of the structural and operational characteristics in logistic system via Design for Reliability (DFR) approach (creation of optimal modular structures in logistics systems at early project stage via reliability methods); creation and development of an entire project design for a complex logistic system; development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA ) at a stage: “Project design of logistic complex”.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge needed for the development of some general and specific type of approaches, methods and techniques for project design, analysis of the project design, evaluation and decision making procedures that could be applied in the field of project design and analysis of logistic systems. Development of complex system algorithms applied for initial project design of systems structures in logistic systems; system analysis of internally and externally defined multivariable logistic systems; development of system models of the “SISO”, “MISO” and “MIMO” – type and their application for preliminary analysis and evaluation of the system states in logistic systems; analysis, enhancement and optimization of the structural and operational characteristics in logistic system via Design for Reliability (DFR) approach (creation of optimal modular structures in logistics systems at early project stage via reliability methods); creation and development of an entire project design for a complex logistic system; development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA ) at a stage: “Project design of logistic complex”.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The students should be able to obtain the necessary knowledge and to develop the general and the specific approaches, methods and  techniques, applied for analysis, evaluation and decision making of system’s reliability in mechatronic equipment. Fault diagnosis methods and techniques in mechatroninc systems are also included in the course. Reliability parameters, characteristics and  capacities of the reliability approaches. Specific reliabilitymodels. Reliability of simple and complex systems – methods of reliability structural schemes, systems and reduction analysis, method of reliability “paths” and minimal cut set methods. Analytical redundancy approach in system’s reliability. Economic analysis of the reliability in mechatroninc systems. Failures of mechatronic systems – types, characteristics and essence. Failure mode emergency and critical  analysis (FMECA) , and fault-tree methods. Prognosis of  reliability during the exploitation stage of mechatronic systems – analytical methods, probability approach and Pattern Recognition methodology. Fault diagnosis in mechatroninc systems – methods, techniques and parameters. AI-based methods for fault diagnosis – Neural Networks and expert systems for fault diagnosis.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The students should be able to obtain the necessary knowledge and to develop the general and the specific approaches, methods and  techniques, applied for analysis, evaluation and decision making of  reliability in mechanical equipment. Introduction to reliability engineering. Reliability prediction and modelling – systems reliability models, availability of reparable systems, modular design, block diagram analysis, fault tree analysis, Petri nets, state-space analysis (Markov analysis). Reliability in design – quality function deployment (QFD), Failure modes, effects and critically analysis (FMECA). Reliability of mechanical components and systems. Reliability testing – planning reliability testing, test environments, accelerated tests. Analysing reliability data – Pareto analysis, reliability analysis of reparable systems, exploratory data analysis and proportional hazards modelling. Maintainability, maintenance and availability – preventive maintenance strategy, maintenance schedules, maintainability prediction and demonstration. Reliability management – corporate policy for reliability, integrated reliability programmes, reliability and costs, specifying reliability, contracting for reliability achievement, customer management of reliability.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge but also able to develop general and specific type of approaches, methods and  techniques, needed for analysis, evaluation and decision making in the field of reliability and fault diagnosis of machines and mechanical devices. Introduction to reliability engineering, reliability characteristics of machines and mechanical devices. Reliability modelling and modular design – systems reliability models, block diagram analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Petri nets, state-space analysis (Markov analysis). Reliability in design – quality function deployment (QFD), Failure modes, effects and critically analysis (FMECA). Reliability of mechanical components and systems. Reliability testing – planning of the reliability testing, test environments, accelerated tests. Fault Diagnosis (FD), supervision and control of technical conditions in machines and mechanical devices – general methods and techniques. Analysis, evaluation and prognosis of technical conditions of machines and  mechanical devices via non-destructive control methods.  Maintainability, maintenance and availability of machines and mechanical devices – preventive maintenance strategy, maintenance schedules, maintainability prediction and demonstration.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge but also able to develop general and specific type of approaches, methods and  techniques, needed for analysis, evaluation and decision making in the field of reliability and fault diagnosis of logistic systems. General reliability parameters and characteristics in logistic systems. Reliability modelling and modular design of logistic systems – reliability analysis and modelling via block diagrams, reduction analysis, decomposition method, cut-sets and path-sets methods. Reliability modelling of logistic systems via Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Petri nets. Dynamic exploration and evaluation of system reliability via state-space methods (Markov analysis). Reliability enhancement in logistic systems at early design stage via quality function deployment (QFD) methods and Failure modes, effects and critically analysis (FMECA). Reliability analysis in logistic systems via Pareto methods. Reliability prognosis in logistic systems during their exploitation stage. Fault Diagnosis (FD) in logistic systems – general methods and techniques for FD, adaptive FD. Maintainability, maintenance and availability of logistic systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course is to learn and be able to apply the approaches, methods and technical means for the realization and management of infrastructure elements, information assurance and regulatory framework of reverse logistics. The course deals with logistics systems, whose activities are related to the recovery of materials or value of products that are at the end of its useful life cycle - waste treatment and recycling, reclamation and return of the goods and their path from the user to the manufacturer, service of damaged goods.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Technical Safety of Work Equipment. The aim of the discipline is to give the students basic knowledge on the applicable requirements of the current legal norms with respect to safety design, maintenance and exploitation of material handling and construction machines (MHCM). Knowledge of procedures on involvement in operation, registration and control of MHCM as well as different types of safety devises and their applications are considered. Based on this knowledge, students can apply necessary safety requirements concerning material handling and construction machines.   The contents of lectures are focused on: basic safety principles of MHCM by their design, production, assembly and maintenance; main types of safety devices embedded in MHCM for ensuring safety exploitation; basic requirements of current EU directives and harmonized standards, BG lows and ordinances connected with MHCM safety; specific requirements and procedures for implementation of tests and checks by assessment of compliance of different types of MHCM; requirements and methods for checks of MHCM safety at their initial release in registration and exploitation, technical supervision and periodical tests;  normative requirements for implementing staff training activities and acquisition of legal capacity for operation with MHCM; content of technical dossier (passport) and declaration of conformity of MHCM.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. At the end of the course students will have the necessary knowledge on the general problems of simulation modeling of discrete time and event and continues processes oriented to the problems of logistics and hoisting and transport equipment used. They will now- the methods of building physical, mathematical and software models for simulation explorations as well as the design and performing of simulation experiments. Finally students are expected to be able to use general and special software environments for modeling and analysis of logistic systems. The main topics concern: Simulation and models. Continues and discrete time and event modeling. Modeling of continues processes and structures. Software means. Modeling and analysis by the finite element method. Stationary processes. Spectral problem and modal analysis Modeling of dynamic processes under periodical loading. Modeling of transient dynamic processes. Dynamic models of the machines for logistic equipment. Simulation modeling of discrete time and event processes. Modeling of random variables. Probability distributions and generators. Universal environments and languages for discrete time and event simulation modeling. Modeling of queuing and services systems. Tracking of chains and events. Specialized systems for modelling in logistics. Parameterization, binding and modification of elements. Layers of modelling. Design and estimation of results. Validation and verification in simulation modelling. Documentation and visualization of simulation projects.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge of simulation modeling of discrete and continuous processes. Knowledge and skills of experimental studying over mathematical models in logistics area with applications in different kind of industries. Simulation modeling – subject and structure. Aspects of application. General terms and area of application in logistics. Modeling of random variables. Discrete simulation modeling in universal software environment. Planning of the experiments and assessment of the results. Validation and verification in simulation modeling. Preparation of the reports and visualisation in simulation projects.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge needed for developing some general and specific type of approaches, methods and techniques for analysis, evaluation and decision making procedures, that could be applied in the structural analysis, optimization, supervision and control of logistic systems. Structural analysis of multivariable logistic systems – analysis of the systems structures for internally and externally defined logistic systems; application of the graph theory for initial construction and further optimization of the logistic structures; coding of logistic structures; determination of the general characteristics, properties and application of optimal and adaptive supervision and control of logistic systems; observer-based methods for optimal and adaptive control of logistic processes; application of pattern recognition (PR) methods for adaptive control of logistic systems; artificial intelligence (AI) methods for adaptive control of logistic systems and processes – neural systems, fuzzy systems and neuro-fuzzy systems for control and supervision of logistic processes and systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The focus of this course is on the planning, organizing and of these activities. Special emphasis is given to strategic planning, supply chain, logistics system fundamentals and decision making as perhaps the most important part of the logistics management process. This course is about vital subject of  business logistics – an area of management that absorbs more than 30 percent of sales and represents an essential element to meeting the customer service goals of the firm. The activities to be managed include: Supply chain, global logistics, transportation, inventory maintenance, order processing, purchasing, warehousing, materials handling, packaging and product scheduling.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic Systems. The aim of the course Synthesis, kinematics and dynamics of robots is to give the students knowledge about the basic principles of mathematical modelling of industrial robots manipulators. This course deals with mathematical foundations of robotics. It includes fundamental terminology and concepts, as well as problems of geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of multiarm open kinematic chains. The course is based upon the principles of vector algebra, vector and matrix representation of physical properties. The knowledge gained is part of necessary expertise for students in this specialty, but can be used for solving practical problems, and can solve as a fundament for further study in the field of trajectory planning and control of multiarm kinematic chains. Basic topics: Contemporary status of robotics; Classification of robots and industrial robots; Fundamental terminology; Technical parameters; properties of the manipulating system; Service factor; Structural and geometrical synthesis; Mathematical modeling of multiarm structures; vector transformations;  Translation and rotation; Transformation operators; Multiple transformations; Inverse transformations; Local coordinate systems; Denavit-Hardenberg representation; Forward and  reverse kinematics;  Force and velocity propagation between links; Dynamic simulation using Newton-Euler interactive algorithm.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. The students must be able to obtain the necessary knowledge for implementation of general and specific type of approaches, methods and  techniques,  needed respectively for development and implementation of the most advanced methods for adaptive fault diagnosis (to be realized in machines, mechanical equipment and industrial systems). Fault Diagnosis in machines and industrial systems – general methods and techniques. Analytical redundancy approach to fault diagnosis – fault representation, evaluation and prognosis of failures, symptoms of failures and technical states via parameter estimation and observer-based methods. Knowledge-based methods for fault diagnosis – causal modelling of fault-symptom relationships, causal behaviour modelling and causal graphs. Fault diagnosis realized via neural,  fuzzy  and  neuro-fuzzy systems. Application of expert systems and pattern recognition methods for fault diagnosis.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. Students to acquire basic knowledge for the fundamental principals, concepts and institutions of BG law system and for the basic treatments on creating and application of normative acts in two directions:

• fundamental decrees and causes of constitutional, civil and commercial law;
• compulsory and voluntary requirements for manufacturing and supply the market with safety and proven quality engineering products.

The main topics concern: concept of the law; constitution as the main law source; law systems; private and public law; material and procedure law;  legal norms; juridical acts; law subjects; property law; trade representative; interpretation of legal norms; industrial and intellectual property; trade companies; economic units; European technical legislation and European standards; the ways and mechanisms of the European approach to admit the products on EU trade market.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Basic knowledge for calculation of material handling machine’s parameters and decision making for material handling equipment’s selecting and logistics processes servicing. Technical logistics – subject and structure. Basic logistics processes and material handling machines. Loads. Discrete and bulk loads. Loads consolidation. Kinds of crane's propulsion and their characteristics. Hoist mechanism – structural and kinematics schemes. Basic calculations and computational verifications. Traveling mechanism – structural and kinematics schemes. Basic calculations and computational verifications. Slew mechanism and mechanism for inclination of the boom. Material handling machines with cyclic operation – classification, characteristics. Continuous transport equipment – classification, characteristics.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The main objective of the discipline “Technical logistics” is, that, all students can obtain a necessary knowledge on material  flows, logistics structures and nets, accumulation areas, warehouse logistics and commissioning, some typical  technologies for manipulation of various goods, modeling of  systems structure and introduction in the field of  logistics information technologies, applied in manufacturing facilities, transport and trade. Technical logistics is a discipline for analysis, synthesis, planning and control of material flows and necessary information flows in the logistics systems. The main subjects are: elements of logistics systems (conveyor elements, fork, join elements); models of material flow networks using graph theory and matrices; queuing models, calculation of waiting time, utilization; warehousing and order-picking; transport technology chains in logistic networks;  an introduction to application of information technologies in the logistic,

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. The aim of the course "Transportation of people" is the future professionals with a master's degree to obtain a sufficient amount of knowledge on the application and optimum use of this technique by maximum comply European norms and standards for quality, reliable and to ensure safe humans and the environment machines. The course studies the foundation for the design of Material handling equipment for the transport of people, which include: kinematics and dynamics of movement and comfort conditions of travel; forces, moments, resistances and optimum power drive. Examine the technique and technology of vertical transport in buildings and ropeways. Students study the structure and operation of the lift with electro-mechanical and hydraulic drive, covering: all elements and units of elevators, with a focus on safety devices. Students learn the achievements of renowned world companies for the production of elevators, such as Kone, Otis and ropeways of Pomagalski and Doppelmayr. Consolidate in laboratory classes and extend the design and theoretical knowledge and build skills for practical work with the technique of vertical transport and ropeways that include: design, manufacture, maintenance and repair. Examine in detail the requirements of Law on technical requirements for products and Regulations for assessing essential requirements for lifts and ropeways by entering in our European norms and standards in the field of high-risk equipment.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Students to get acquainted with the modern trends in the development of inventory policy decisions, warehouse technologies of procuring, maintaining and transporting of various goods.  The accumulated knowledge is required to make the right choice of machinery and technologies when designing, managing and administering warehouse logistics systems. Main topics: Inventory, inventory policy decisions, advanced inventory management; Specialized warehouse machinery and systems; Theoretical bases of handling unit loads and loose goods. Cargo interaction with actuators of warehouse and load-handling machinery – theoretical research on mechanical processes; Automation, control and load-handling warehouse machinery; Machinery, technology and organization of high-bay warehouses; Warehouse technologies for dynamic storing; Machinery and technologies for storing unit loads and  loose goods; Systems and technologies for order-picking, sorting and supplying; Warehouse technologies for bulky loads.