Course detail

Biomass Fired Boilers

FSI-IKBAcad. year: 2014/2015

The course is aimed with combustion technologies for wood and other biomass. The course is an overview of the possible fuels, its features and capabilities available, then the theory of combustion of biomass in boilers, and an overview of the distribution of combustion appliances (fireplaces, small iron and steel boilers, boiler zplyňovací, slatted boilers, fluidized bed boilers) and the issue of co-firing of biomass with coal. Last but not least, the subject deals with the operation and economics of biomass burning.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Zdeněk Skála, CSc.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Attendats will get knowledge about theory, design and operation of boilers for biomass combustion. These expierences can be applied in in industrial enterprises, investment, operation and in public administration.

Prerequisites

Knowledges from physiscs, hydromechanics and thermomechanics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Condition for the granting of credit is handing to the submission of paper issue. The test is a written and oral. Written section contains 3 questions, the oral one question.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Aim is to teach students to apply gained knowledges in creativ ways in industry and organisations dealing with biomass utilization.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Presentation at seminars to be held by seminar instructor. Seminars are obligatory. Unexcused absents to be compensated after agreement with instructor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Jandačka, J., Malcho, M., Mikulík,M.:Technológie pre prípravu a energetické využitie biomasy, ISBN 978-80-969595-3-2
Mahallawy F.,Habik E.: Fundametals and technology of combustion,Elsevier 2002,ISBN 0-08-04--4106-8
TRÁVNÍČEK, Petr. Technologie zpracování biomasy za účelem energetického využití. Brno: Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7509-206-9.

Recommended reading

Noskievič P.:Biomasa a její energetické využití,VŠB tu Ostrava r.1996,ISBN 80-7078-367-2

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-EPP , 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Marek Baláš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Biomass types , the basic distribution, the importance of biomass in regioneh
2. Properties of biomass
3. Theory of combustion
4. Biomass boilers - distribution, slatted boilers for biomass
5. Biomass fluidized bed boilers
6. Local sources of heating
7. Excursion
8. The incineration, cogeneration, ORC, heat
9. Emissions from burning biomass
10. Biomass gasification - the theory
11. Biomass gasification - application and cleaning of gas
12. Operational issues - deposits, corrosion, abrasion
13. Economy energy systems with biomass burning

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Otakar Štelcl

Syllabus

1. Assignment paper
2. Experimnets in laboratory
3. Economics of biomass heating
4. Excursion to biomass heating plant
5. Presentation of papers
6. Presentation of papers