The Institute of Thermomechanics is a scientific and research institution of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. The Institute conducts interdisciplinary basic research in the following areas: fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, dynamics of mechanical systems, solid mechanics, interactions of fluids and solids, environmental aerodynamics, biomechanics, mechatronics, electrophysics, electrical machines, drives and electronics and material diagnostics.
Topical Problems of Fluid Mechanics 2010
Conference - Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR, Dolejškova 5, Prague, February 10–11, 2010

The aim of the conference is to discuss contemporary problems of fluid mechanics and to bring out latest results obtained in the course of solution of grant projects supported by grant agencies in Czech Republic and abroad. The attendance of experts from the academician institutes, technical universities and from the other research institutions is assumed. The official languages of the conference are English and Czech.  »»» 

Mechanical and ultrasonic testing of human skin in-vivo
Lecture - February 10, 2010 (Wednesday), 10.00–11.00
Benoît Emprin, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.

Resume: The objective of ERASMUS project was further development and testing the new noninvasive diagnostics method of human skin under variable mechanical loading in-vivo. The method is based on monitoring instantaneous changes of ultrasound propagation along the skin.  »»» 


Colloquium Dynamics of Machines 2010
Conference - Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR, Prague, February 2–3, 2010

The aim of the Colloquium is to facilitate the exchange of up to date information and knowledge among specialists in solid mechanics. The main attention will be focused on:  »»» 

Assessment of Physical Activity of a Human Body with Consideration of the Thermodynamics System
Lecture - February 9, 2010 (Tuesday), 10:00 -11:00
Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Rauschenberger, Institut für Thermodynamik der Luft- und Raumfahrt, Universität Stuttgart, Germany

DATE CHANGED! Abstract: Model of the human cardiovascular system is applied for the quantitative evaluation of the human activity. The entropy production was used as a relevant quantity.  »»» 


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Prof. Václav Tesař awarded with the Moulton medal

The team of scientists from the University of Sheffield, including Prof. Václav Tesař, have received the 2009 Moulton medal for their paper entitled On the design and simulation of an airlift loop bioreactor with microbubble generation by fluidic oscillation published in Food & Bioproducts Processing, 2009. The medal has been awarded anually by The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IchemE) since 1929 for the best scientific paper in the field.  »»» 

Overview and selected results of jet impingement heat transfer research at Trinity College Dublin
Lecture - November 30, 2009 (Monday), 8:00-10:00
Dr. Tim Persoons,Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

This seminar gives an introduction of the research activities in Prof. Darina Murray's heat transfer group at Trinity College Dublin, focusing specifically on synthetic jet impingement.  »»» 


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Introduction to Fractional Calculus

"Introduction to Fractional Calculus" is a forthcoming free-of-charge course offered by prof. A. I. Fedorchenko. The objective of the couse is to provide its participants with the background necessary for the understanding of the fractional calculus. The lectures will be given in English in the Institute of Thermomechanics ASCR, v. v. i.. The dates and times will be announced at a later date based on the response received.  »»» 

Anisotropic higher-order bounds and estimates based on crystallographic and morphological information
Lecture - October 14, 2008 (Wednesday), 10.00
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thomas Böhlke

The Czech Society for Mechanics – the expert group for Computational mechanics and the Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR wish to invite you to a lecture by  »»» 


The phenomenon of vortex core precession and development of the theory of helical vortices
Lecture - October 12, 2009 (Monday),10:00-11:00
Dr. Pavel A. Kuibin, Institute of Thermophysics, Siberian Branch of RAS, Lavrentyev Ave., 1, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia

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The lecture is devoted to development of the Theory of helical vortices. The main items of the theory are as follows:  »»» 

Colloquium FLUID DYNAMICS 2009
Conference - Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR, v.v.i., Prague, October 21 – 23, 2009

The Colloquium will be held in the building of the Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR in Prague. The purpose of the Colloquium is to bring together experts on theoretical and experimental fluid mechanics from the academician institutes, universities and other research and development establishments and to offer the opportunity to exchange up-to-date information on the solved problems and to serve as a forum of discussion with leading scientists.  »»» 



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