Department of Marine Maintenance

Current areas of scientific research within the Department of Marine Maintenance include:

Manufacturing Technology and Diagnostics of Marine Structures and Machinery

Research focuses on optimising machining and forming processes for marine components, analysing how processing parameters and tool geometry affect surface quality, durability, and corrosion resistance. Studies also cover welding and coating technologies, as well as methods for evaluating the performance and longevity of marine materials and assemblies.

Diagnostics and Condition Monitoring of Machine Components

Work in this area develops advanced diagnostic and monitoring techniques for ship machinery, particularly sliding bearings, using acoustic emission and vibroacoustic methods. The research aims to detect faults at an early stage, prevent major failures, and enhance the safety and reliability of ship operations through experimental testing and simulation.

Innovative Methods for Reducing Submicron Particle Emissions

This research develops an electrostatic agglomeration technology to limit emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from combustion and industrial processes. Laboratory studies examine the mechanisms of particle agglomeration under electrostatic forces to create effective, novel solutions for cleaning exhaust gases from boilers and diesel engines.