Course detail

Unconventin Conversions

FEKT-NNPEAcad. year: 2010/2011

The subject acquaint students with utilization of diferent kinds of primary energy by less known and perspective technological proceses of their conversion to electrical energy, including alternative sources.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Antonín Matoušek, CSc.

Department

Department of Electrical Power Engineering (UEEN)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will get survey about perspective and alternative souces of electrical power.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Spot assessment written and oral examination according to rule FEEC

Course curriculum

1. Utilization of Solar Energy
2. Utilization of Wind Energy
3. Electrochemical Fuel Elements
4. Thermoelectric Transformation of Energy
5. Thermonuclear Fusion
6. Magnetohydrodynamic Generators

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of subject is attention on physical principles of acquire of electrical energy by unconvention technology.

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

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-EEN , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Antonín Matoušek, CSc.

Syllabus

MHD generators: basic physical principle, Brighton cycle
Basic theory of magnetohydrodydamical
Basic types, MHD generator in open cycle.
Thermonuclear synthesis: basic fusion reactions, Lawson law
Magnetic vessel of type TOKAMAK, stellarators
Inertial keeping fusion, fusion reactors security
Hybrid thermonuclear reactors
Fuel cells: function principle of fuel cells, electrochemical reactions
Fuel cells types, operating characteristics
Thermoelectric conversion: physical analysis, thermoelectric devices,thermoelectric materials,power, casualties and efficiency
Photoelectric cells:photoelectric materials,power, casualties and efficiency
Utilize of solar energy:principle of solar-energy power-station solar collectors,
Utilize of wind energy:fundamental kinds of windy motors, wind power

Fundamentals seminar

12 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Antonín Matoušek, CSc.

Syllabus

Thermonuclear synthesis: fundamental calculations
MHD conversion: fundamental physical calculations
Thermoelectric and thermoemissive transformation of energy
Fuel cells, utilize of electric arc, plasmatrons
Photovoltaic transformation of energy
Grounding system for collecting solar heat, calculation of solar panelLab

Laboratory exercise

14 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Antonín Matoušek, CSc.

Syllabus

Measurement of thermocouple cell property
Measurement of fuel cell property
Measurement V-A characteristics of photovoltaic cell
Hydrogen like a energy carrier
Measurement V-A characteristics of plasmatron
Measurement V-A characteristics of electrochemical fuel cell
Efficiency of solar panel