Nuclear Power and Alternative Energy Sources (FSI-LJE)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Jiří Pospíšil, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: EÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
This subject gives new informations about nuclear energy from nucleus fission to electic energy transformation to students. Alternative energy sources are introduced together with convenient technology for their utilizing.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students learn calculation bases from field of nuclear and alternative energy sources. Students obtain overview knowledge about related technological instrumentation.
Prerequisites:
Atom nucleus physics, thermomechanics, power stations heat circulation loops.
Course contents:
Learning outcomes of the course unit The subject acquaints with basic laws of nuclear energy conversion from nuclear fission into thermal, mechanical and electrical energy and with the principal and concrete solutions of reactors and machinery of nuclear power plants. In addition, alternative energy sources (fuel cells, heat pumps) and supplementary transformation technologies (thermal absorption cycles) applicable in power systems are presented. Attention is also paid to possible ways of accumulation of electricity and heat.
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: Active seminars attendance. Complete individual exercises and calculations.
Exam: Test of nuclear energetics principles knowledge, nuclear equipment knowledge, ensuring of nuclear safety knowledge.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Lecture attendance is not obligatory.
Credit attendance is obligatory and it will be checked. Maximum number of nonexcused absences are 2. In case of higher absence is the student obligated to do an individual work in accordance with teachers requirements.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Introduction to the world of smallest dimensions.
2. Introduction of nuclear energy.
3. Nuclear fuel cycle, Uranium fission. Radioactive waste.
4. Neutron genesis, neutron absorption.
5. Classification of nuclear reactors.
5. Control of nuclear power plants.
6. Construction of nuclear sources, economy.
7. Heat pumps I - principle and components.
8. Heat pumps II - construction and low-temperature sources.
8. Absorption cycles, thermal transformers.
9. Energy storage.
10. ORC cycles, Kalin cycle - properties, thermal schemes.
11. Liquefied natural gas - production, transport, storage, consumption.
12. Thermo-photovoltaics, thermoelectric generators.
13. Smart energy concept
    Exercise
502/5000
1. Basic concepts
2. Nuclear fuel and waste issues.

4. Specifics of individual types of nuclear reactors.
5. Calculation of critical reactor size and composition.
6. Thermal and hydraulic calculations of the reactor.
7. Thermal and technological diagrams of nuclear power plants.
8. Parameters of heat pumps
9. Heat pump installation design.
9. Calculation of steam accumulator.
10. Absorption cycles.
11. Condensing heat exchangers.
12. Thermoelectric generator.
13. Power-to-gas technology.
Literature - fundamental:
3. Heřmanský, B.: Termomechanika jaderných reaktorů. Academia, 1986
4. Murray, R., L. Nuclear Energy - an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes. Butterworth-Heinemann. 2001
Literature - recommended:
1. Dubšek, F.: Jaderná energetika. PC-DIR Brno, 1994
2. Heřmanský, B.: Termomechanika jaderných reaktorů. Academia, 1986
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-ETI-P full-time study TEP Environmental Engineering -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S
N-ETI-P full-time study ENI Power Engineering -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S
N-ETI-P full-time study FLI Fluid Engineering -- Cr,Ex 5 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S