Energy Sources and Transformation (FSI-LZP)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jiří Pospíšil, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: EÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the energy sources used in the world economy, as well as with various problems related to the present and future consumption. It is highlighted that the energy sources are limited and their transformation has a negative effect on the environment. Thus the use has to be as rational as possible. The students are urged to realise that the ecological and economic aspects between the energy sources and their consumption are interconnected.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The student will get acquainted with world power generation and trends of its developmentthe . They will be able to apply their own qualified opinion, consider the pros and cons of the different energy transformations, and to choose the appropriate variant as a solution to different tasks regarding power generation.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of physics and thermodynamics at I/TU level
Course contents:
The course “Energy Source and Transformation” covers the following topics: primary and secondary energy sources; renewable energy sources; fossil and nuclear fuel; energy consumption in the word and in the Czech Republic; thermal and nuclear power plants - -energy transformation; biomass, solar and hydro power plants; wind energy and wind power plants; hydrogen fuel cell.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. Participation in the exercise is mandatory.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Credit requirements: active participation in the exercises. Examination consists of written and oral parts. The oral part tests basic knowledge of the thermo mechanics, which is considered as a minimum.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Participation in the exercises is systematically controlled.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1 Primary and secondary energy sources, forms, types and transformations.
2 Primary energy sources consumption in the Czech Republic and in the world. Electric energetics.
3 Solid fuels, oil, types and features, reserves, trade.
4 Gas, reserves, usage. Economy of usage of the primary energy sources.
5 Heat circulations, analysis, steam circulations, efficiency, realisation.
6 Gas circulations, analysis, realisation. Binary circulations.
7 Combined cycle
8 Biomass, energetic potential, burning.
9 Theory and practice of solar power usage.
10 Solar collectors, design, efficiency, usage of the hydrogen.
11 Wind energy, practical usage.
12 Usage of the water energy, hydroelectric potential in the Czech Republic.
13 Multiple Source energy Systems
    Exercise 1 Balance calculations of the gas transportation
2 Economic evaluation of the electric energy production
3 Analysis of raising the efficiency in a steam cycle
4 Analysis of raising the efficiency in a gas cycle
5 Balance calculations of biomass usage
6 Calculations of the main parameters of a solar system
7 Preliminary design of a small hydro power station
Literature - fundamental:
2. Kazelle,Cenek: Obnovitelné zdroje energie,FCC Public 2002
3. Gilbert,Large:Konec Evropské éry,MF-2003
5. Dixon,S.L.:Fluid dynamics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery. Pergamon Press, London 2005
Literature - recommended:
1. Janotková:Termomechanika,skripta VUT 1995
2. Kaminský:Netradiční zdroje energie,skripta TU-VŠB Ostrava:2000
3. Kolektiv:Obnovitelné zdroje energie,ČEZ a.s.2003
4. KC Agrawal, Industrial Power Engineering Handbook, ISBN: 0-7506-73...
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2I-P full-time study M-TEP Environmental Engineering -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W
M2I-P full-time study M-ENI Power Engineering -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W
M2I-P full-time study M-FLI Fluid Engineering -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W
M2I-P full-time study M-FLI Fluid Engineering P linked to branch B-EPP Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-P full-time study M-TEP Environmental Engineering P linked to branch B-EPP Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-P full-time study M-ENI Power Engineering P linked to branch B-EPP Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W