Power Machines (FSI-DST)

Academic year 2020/2021
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 course familiarises students with work of power engineering plants.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The student will obtain overall knowledge power engineering and power machines.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of general mathematics and physics
Course contents:
The course provides students with basic knowledge of power generation engineering. The power machines include thermal cycles, steam boilers, gas and steam turbines, and power plants including environmental impact.
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:successfully passed a test during the semester. The examination consists of an oral and written parts.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Participation in the exercises is systematically controlled.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. forms of energy
2.3. theory of power machines
4.5. boiler - source of heat
6.7. thermal turbines
8. nuclear power energy
9. internal combustion engine
10. water machines
11. compressors, ventilators
12.13.renewable energy sources
    Exercise 1. calculations of the fuel consumption
2.-5. calculations of the cycles' efficiencies
6.-7. calculations of boilers
8.-9. design of a steam turbine
10.-12.calculations of the renewable energy sources
13.calculations of the economic indicators
Literature - fundamental:
1. Zbyněk Ibler: Technický průvodce energetika, BEN, Praha 2002
2. Leyzerovich:Large Power Steam Turbines,Pennwell Books,USA2003
Literature - recommended:
1. Fiedler,Krbek,Polesný: Strojní zařízení elektráren,skripta VUT 1999
2. Fiedler:Parní turbiny,skripta VUT,2004
3. Melichar:Malé vodní turbiny,ČVUT1998
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3S-P full-time study B-STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 1 2 S