Course detail

Combustion and Air Protection Technology

FSI-LTSAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course focuses on thermal energy equipment, which still forms the basic pillar of our energy sector. During the course we will virtually walk through a power generation plant from the fuel to the chimney and get acquainted with the specifics of individual parts of this complex technology. Information on the operation and possible complications and malfunctions of such equipment will also be provided. An integral part of this is an introduction to technologies that clean flue gases from unwanted emissions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Marek Baláš, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Entry knowledge

thermomechanics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The term paper will be assessed as part of the exercise.

The course ends with an exam containing theoretical questions and examples.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic energy technologies. After completing the course, students will be oriented in the basic concepts and will have mastered the basic principles of design and operation of thermal energy equipment.

Study aids

Study materials for individual lessons.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BALÁŠ, Marek. Kotle a výměníky tepla. Vyd. 4. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2022. ISBN 978-80-214-6093-5. (CS)
BASU, Pabir. Combustion and Gasification in Fluidised Beds. CRC Press 2006, 1. vyd, 470 s., ISBN 0-8493-3396-2 (EN)
VEJVODA, Josef, Pavel MACHAČ a Petr BURYAN. Technologie ochrany ovzduší a čištění odpadních plynů. Praha: Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, 2003. ISBN 80-708-0517-X. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-SUE-P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Marek Baláš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Fuel types, properties, environmental aspects of use
2. Technologies of fuel utilization and treatment
3. Fireplaces - combustion process, efficiency, operational risks
4. Fireplaces - types of fireplaces and burners
5. Steam part of the boiler, control of parameters
6. Types of impurities and their risks to health and the environment
7. Methods of elimination of particulate pollutants
8. Methods of eliminating gaseous sulphur-based pollutants
9. Methods for the elimination of nitrogen oxides
10. Methods of eliminating other undesirable substances
11. Boiler start-up
12. Operational faults and diagnostics
13. Summary of basic knowledge

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Marek Baláš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Balance of cogeneration of electricity and heat
2. Basic calculations of fuel, combustion and plant efficiency
3. Semester project assignment
4. Independent work on the project in teams
5. Independent work on the project in teams
6. Independent work on the project in teams
7. Presentation of results
8. Balance of flue gas ducts and flue gas cleaning technologies
9. Independent work on the project in teams
10. Independent work on the project in teams
11. Independent work on the project in teams
12. Presentation of results
13. Credit