International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The analysis of the theoretical studies carried out on the technological process of the hydraulic ram method of water lifting from watercourses to improve the design and technological scheme of a hydraulic ram pumping unit is given.
The design and technological scheme of an improved hydraulic ram pumping unit developed at Kazakh National Agrarian Research University for water lifting from watercourses for watering pastures and irrigation of land plots of peasant and farm farms of the agro–industrial complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented and theoretical prerequisites for determining the main parameters of a hydraulic ram pumping unit and the main criteria for their improvement are given.

The development and use of mathematical models is of great importance not only in the research field, but also in the practical field. Mathematical research in psychology is based on the construction of an image of the studied object or group of objects, fixing the basic properties and relationships. The complexity lies in the heterogeneous nature of individuals, in the diversity of their behavioral characteristics, interests, and features of social behavior. Statistical models can be divided into separate groups; models that consider processes that affect individual behavior at the micro level, that is, at the level of low-level human thinking processes; meso-level models; macro-level models that consider and predict general trends in the behavior of people in a group, for example, in a crowd.

The trend of using micro-parts in modern industry puts new tasks for contemporary production technologies. If these parts are made of difficult-to-machine materials, machining problems become more complicated. On the other hand, the requirements go towards manageable and stable production processes, reduction of the processes number, reduction of the machining cost, using of clean technologies, etc. Use of mechanical solid tools in engineering materials micro-machining, many problems occur, such as: high machined surface roughness of the, tool deflection, intensive tool wear, etc. These problems lead to difficulties in establishing adequate process models, and thus the ability to control of micro-milling process and it’s including in smart processes and smart factory concepts. This paper presents the possibilities of using micro-milling in the difficult-to-process materials machining. The phenomena in micro-cutting are analysed, as well as the output machinability indicators (surface roughness, tool wear, etc.). As a conclusion, guidelines and technological frameworks for the application of micro-milling in practice are given.

Photovoltaic thermal system (PV-T) converts sunlight into electricity and heat simultaneously. The overall efficiency of these systems is higher than the efficiencies of PV panels and solar collectors together. In Albania energy production from photovoltaic systems has been promoted in the recent years. Albania’s Mediterranean climate conditions are very favourable for investment in renewable energy systems. In this study a stand-alone 280 W PV-T panel is considered with respect to thermal analysis of the system. The panel is installed at the terrace of the building University in Tirana, Albania. The aim of this work is to present the temperature profile of the panel, since there is a correlation between efficiency and temperature. In order to analyse the temperature distribution on the panel surface a series of experiments are carried out. Temperature variation vs. time for different water flow rate was performed. The inlet and outlet water temperature profile is drawn in this article.

The study is a review of the scientific and applied content of the research carried out over the years on the topic, both worldwide and by the authors. The research is structured in a way that presents the topic in its active development over the years, which substantially proves its permanent relevance. The development of the researches of the spatial transformation of motions, oriented towards the synthesis and analysis of spatial transmissions with innovative characteristics, at this stage and up to the present moment for Bulgaria are realized exclusively at the Institute of Mechanics at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). The content of the researches carried out at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences clearly determines their market orientation and, therefore, their place of development was in the “Centre of competence MIRACle – Mechatronics, Innovation, Robotics, Automation, Clean Technologies” at the Institute of Mechanics. The above said makes it inexplicable the decision of the former management of the institute, in the face of Prof. Vasil Kavardjikov (Director) and Assoc. Detelina Ignatova (Project Manager), to ignore this topic when designing a project for the creation of the Competence Centre.

The possibilities of using the investment potential of industrial enterprises are investigated. The expediency of formation of investment potential of industrial enterprises is substantiated. The methods and procedure for assessing the effectiveness of the investment potential of the enterprise are analyzed. The organization of the system for managing the efficiency of the investment potential of an industrial enterprise is proposed.

Risk management constitutes currently one of the most important elements of the management of an enterprise, which is crucial to its security and continuous improvement. This is a several-stage process, and its implementation should systematic and principled in character. The article sets out the risk assessment for activities performed in conjunction with individual operations of a manufacturing process, and specifically, the book production process. The risk assessment was preceded by the identification of hazards to technological, transport and control operations, followed by their analysis using an indicator method. Operations have been identified, which are characterized by the highest risk, and preventive and prophylactic actions using various control measures (technical, organizational, legal, individual and collective) have been proposed. Risk assessment for a task is a primary outline for the use and implementation of risk management issues that go beyond the commercial risk assessment in an enterprise.

The article provides an analysis of the excitation conditions and the results of the detuning of parametric resonance in mechanical drive amphibious water-jet machines. The paper substantiates the possibility of solving the problem of reducing the dynamic load on the basis of the synthesis filter low-frequency vibrations.

Prevention of industrial accidents in Europe and creation readiness of the authorities and the community for countering them are aimed not only at major catastrophes, but also at the small ones, which threaten the society, jobs and environment. Regardless of the internationally accepted framework for prevention and counteraction the industrial accidents involving hazardous substances (refers to the Seveso type site/area related accidents), there are fields that have not yet been developed, such as an assessment of the vulnerability of various sectors of economy, their interdependencies and the impact on social life. Considering these challenges, the main objective of the current article is to bring to the attention of stakeholders an integrated package of advanced developments, both in terms of Seveso type site/area related accidents, caused by reason of technological failures (technological mistakes) or are due to targeted man-made activities (terrorism).

Digital environment progress towards real and virtual realities mixing is reasonably producing new understandings for ICT progress expectations. In todays’ mobile web world, augmented realities are practically integrating ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) mobile concept and 3D visualization technologies into a new evolving smart world. This changes our everyday life concepts, adding capabilities with innovative functionalities. However, it also is generating multiple challenges from cybersecurity perspective. This paper studies the problem for human-machine interaction, accentuating on the multifaceted understanding of possible threat sources and attack vectors in the new augmented reality research area. In this context, a system model with prognostic analysis is proposed. The necessity of obtained results validation is finally discussed.

This report examined the means of automated design and analysis of technical documentation in CAD environment. Based on the analysis is to develop a methodology for course work in the discipline technical documentation using CAD systems for students of all engineering disciplines. The introduction of CAD products CAD early in training will enhance student motivation for their use – further in the education process in diploma projects.

The polymeric composites on the basis of a thermosetting matrix, chaotically reinforced chemical fibers with a broad band and high level of operating performances have been developed. The optimum geometrical parameters of a fibrous filler, degree of filling of a matrix at a different dispersibility of a filler ensuring high technological effectiveness and degree of strengthening have been defined. The thermodynamic conditions of obtaining strong adhesive connection of a matrix with a filler have been explored during receiving polymeric composites.