To acquire fundamental knowledge about the characteristics of driving motors and power transfer, as well as their synthesis in driving mechanisms of work machines, in accordance with the characteristics of work devices.

Basic readiness for independent design work in the area of synthesis of driving mechanisms of work machines.

Work devices - classification, parameters, demands and restrictions. Work resistance – classification, demands and restrictions. Drive motors – classification, energy and preparation, demands and restrictions. Characteristics of electric, hydro, pneumatic and IC engines. Integration of power gear in a system: driving motor – work device: classification, parameters, demands and restrictions. Characteristics of power transmitting devices (gear ratio, degree of utilization) – electrical, mechanical, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, pneumatic. Stationary and transient operating regime. Change of drive speed, efficiency, breaking, reversible work, self breaking. Multi motor drives, synchronization of operation. Power summing and dividing devices. Synchronization and combining of drive systems, main demands for control systems.

Lectures, visits to plants. practice classes: auditory (A), calculation (N) and Laboratory (i). Individual consultations. The examination consists of writing and defence of an individual paper and theoretical part (which can be taken in the form of colloquia).