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Original title in Czech: Silnoproudá elektrotechnika a elektroenergetikaFEKTAbbreviation: PP-SEEAcad. year: 2019/2020
Programme: Electrical Engineering and Communication
Length of Study: 4 years
Accredited from: 25.7.2007Accredited until: 31.12.2020
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The goal of the postgradual doctoral (PhD) study is the education for scientific work in the area of power electrical engineering and power systems. Graduates of PhD find occupation either as scientific or research workers including industrial development, either as universty teachers and in higher manager functions as well
Key learning outcomes
PhD-graduate obtains high theoretical knowledge and will learn to solve complicated scientific and technological problems by oneself PhD-graduate is ready for further professional rise with a high degree of adaptivity Graduates of PhD find occupation either as scientific or research workers including industrial development, either as universty teachers and in higher manager functions as well
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
The graduate obtains broad knowledge of subject of high power engineering. The knowledge is build mainly on theoretical background of the subject. Moreover the graduate will obtain deep special knowledge aimed in direction of his/her thesis. The graduate will be able to perform scientific and/or applied research based on up to date theoretical knowledge. The graduate will be able to organize and lead a team of researchers in the studied subject.
Guarantor
prof. RNDr. Vladimír Aubrecht, CSc.
Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program
The topic is focused on energy systems that offer high sustainability potential. The acquisition of energy will still be the focus of modern society, and with the development of technologies, it is clear that the current concept will need to be significantly modified towards renewable resources. However, the renewable resource is not the only condition. Future technology will necessarily evolve with regard to material recovery and very low maintenance costs. However, it is not possible to rely only on technologies already produced such as wind or photovoltaic power plants. Great potential is offered by biomass, but not in the form of direct combustion but using biodegradation processes. Very resonant technology, based on the optimization of energy flow and minimization of transmission losses, is a very interesting and not very scientifically researched area. It is not only electromagnetic resonance but also mechanical only at the molecular or atomic level. A significant part of the work should therefore be devoted to the shape configuration of the power equipment and its influence on the resulting parameters. In this section, the greatest experimental benefit is expected.
Tutor: Baxant Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
Centralized protection system is based on the monitoring of currents and voltages in distribution network through modern transducers with digitized outputs in accordance with the Sampled Values (SV) protocol according to IEC 61850-9-2. The work is focused on research of new protective features built on the possibility of these converters (high linearity and accuracy measurement, dynamic correction of measured values) as well as the concentration measured variables in one place (Process Bus). Its aim is to program functional application for monitoring and protecting specific part of distribution network that will use advanced protection algorithms and completely new functionalities for centralized systems of protection, control and optimization of power systems. The theme of this work cover besides power systems also information technology. Knowledge of computer networks, development of realtime applications and design of user interfaces for data presentation will be applied. Therefore, this work is recommended to candidates who have completed the information technology studies.
Tutor: Orságová Jaroslava, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
Lighting technology is experiencing a further stormy development period, as we have very efficient light sources, very sophisticated control technology and technology to develop virtually any luminaire. At first glance, a well-researched area of physiology of visual perception has now significantly expanded discoveries in the area of light influence on humans in the area of biological processes. The influence of light has been demonstrated to a molecular level and this important fact can not be ignored in future technologies. At the same time, however, extreme pressure on energy savings and the search for ways to reduce the energy demands of buildings is emerging, which is also avoided by lighting techniques. The topic of doctoral work will therefore address these seemingly contradictory demands and look for ways to meet both requirements at once. Lighting technologies will have to respect not only energy but also material and environmental issues. These aspects will also be addressed in the work. The outcome of the work should be a new vision for lighting technology that motivates both manufacturers and users to focus more on long-term perspective solutions, rather than on short-term economic ones.
The main objective of the thesis is to prepare calculation models of accelerator driven nuclear systems ADS, perform calculations, maintain results and analyze influence of different parameters. Different types of systems will be analysed, like neutron generator driven system, electron as well as proton accelerator driven system, etc. Model will be validated using real ADS systems under the cooperation with Joint Institute for Nuclear Research Dubna, Uzhhorod National University, Texas A&M, and MSU Baroda. Validated models will be used for proposals of optimizations of theses experimental facilities. Calculation codes based on Monte Carlo method will be mainly used for calculations. Doctoral research will be supported by the internship at foreign research institution.
Tutor: Katovský Karel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
Current connection conditions for micro-sources with power up to 10 kW allow this kind of resources to connect only to announcement (the classic procedure for connecting to the grid is not needed). The increase in these installations brings some operational problems, such as affecting of power quality at the point of connection or energy overflow to the grid. The aim of the research is to define the conditions for the correct connection and operation of these resources with a focus on preserving the quality of electric power. In the context of the definition mentioned rules is also required to revise the current legislative rules and make an adjustment of the rules in relation to new findings. Part of the thesis will be (out of basic math modeling) verification of theoretical findings to real applications and verification results an experimental hybrid system which is operated in laboratories at Department of Electrical Power Engineering.
Tutor: Mastný Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
Increasing deployment of power converters in distribution systems leads to rise in high-frequency conducted disturbance level related to the converters switching frequencies. The switching disturbances occur dominantly in frequency range from 2 kHz to 150 kHz. Current experience shows that such disturbance may lead to serious malfunction of grid-connected sensing, measuring and/or controlling systems of analog or digital nature. At the same time there is significant gap in EMC coordination and standardization since the frequency range was for a long time out of interest. It is just between low-frequency disturbances connected to power quality and radio-frequency disturbance. The project is focused firstly on development of suitable measuring apparatus and procedure to monitor the disturbances in distribution systems in the audio-frequency range. Then origin and propagation of the disturbance should be studied and finally EMC concept is expected to be proposed. The theme takes a part of research project in cooperation with Czech utilities and with foreign universities (Germany, Italy). An intership at a foreign research institution, for instance TU Dresden, DE, is expected. Ask for more details at drapela@vutbr.cz.
Tutor: Drápela Jiří, prof. Ing., Ph.D.
The doctoral thesis is focused on constrained modeling of electric machines, i.e., construction of analytical models including electrical, magnetic, mechanical and thermal effects in the machine.
Tutor: Cipín Radoslav, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
With increasing number of DC power network related applications, necessity of the power/voltage quality assessment in those DC Power Systems can be expected. The aim of the work is to develop DC voltage quality indices starting from DC traction systems and AC public distribution systems voltage quality assessment practice. The theme takes a part of a research project in cooperation with K M B systems company. An intership at a foreign research institution, for instance Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", is expected. More information: drapela@feec.vutbr.cz.
The dissertation will be focused on development of new extended protection functions optimized for distribution networks which would make use of the advantages of current or voltage transducers with a digitalized output. Thanks to the possibility of secondary signal correction and loss-free transmission of monitored signal, these transducer types offer a number of advantages when compared to the conventional solution on the basis of instrument transformers, such as high linearity, high accuracy in the wide frequency range, the possibility of temperature, phase displacement and amplitude correction and suchlike. Thanks to these precision transducers it is possible to use data monitored with high accuracy in the range from operating currents to the area of short-circuit currents without a danger of their saturation. Thanks to synergy of the project targets with modern electronic current transducers, the research activities will be also focused on the research of the methodology for evaluation of accuracy and operational qualities of new types of electronic transducers.
Tutor: Topolánek David, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
The main project objective is the development of the practical funcionalities based on the date from the smart meters. These funcionalities will be useful both for current condition evaluation of the low-voltage distribution network, but they will have demonstrably positive and innovative impact especially on the technically meaningful Smart Grids development.
Tutor: Toman Petr, prof. Ing., Ph.D.
The core of the theme consists in problems of gate driving of power switching transistors SiC MOS-FET and GaN-MOSFET. These transistors represent the top-technology in power electronics nowadays. The extremely low switching times enabled with these technologies bring an advantageous possibility to decrease switching losses in the power circuits of the converters. However, at the same a strong influence growth of several specific parasitic effects can be observed. These parasitic effects correspond also to the problems of driving strategy and topology. Therefore searching for the optimum concept solution and its suitable hardware realization represent a crucial theme in power electronics. The mandatory foreign internship should be realized at TU Wien (Austria) or TU Delft (Netherlands).
Tutor: Procházka Petr, Ing., Ph.D.
The topic is aimed to critical revision of power components theories taking into account physical merits of measured phenomena related to nonlinear, dynamic and active distribution systems. It is expected to develop a metrics for revenue meters which will cope correctly with nowadays phenomena in order to measure really passing active energy. The theme takes a part of research project in cooperation with Czech utilities and with foreign universities. An intership at a foreign research institution, for instance Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", is expected. Ask for more details at drapela@vutbr.cz.
The aim of the project is the research and development of special electric machine with excitation permanent magnets and armature winding in the stator without magnets and or winding in the rotor. Due to this special construction the machines are able to be produced as high speed and or integrated e.g. with pump and or compressor as one compact product to save material and volume. It is supposed to design, produce and optimize very high speed generator 70 kW with maximal speed using up to date materials. Obligatory PhD students abroad stages are able to be realized in Lappeenrata Universiy (Finland), University of Nottingham, (G.B.), Sheffield University (G.B.), University of Padova (Italy)…
Tutor: Ondrůšek Čestmír, doc. Ing., CSc.
The aim of the project is research, development and optimization of high speed electric generators used for electric energy recuperation during gas liquefaction. The proces of gas liquefyaction is used e.g. in basic nuclear research. The required power is in the range 5 to 10 kW, and speed 160 000 to 230 000 r.p.m. It is supposed to be generator with permanent magnets. Realization of laboratory pattern including measurement and optimization will be part of the project. The topics of disertation projects correspond to the orientation and the aims of the Projects supported by Czech technological agency TAČR. Obligatory PhD students abroad stages are able to be realized in Lappeenrata Universiy (Finland), University of Nottingham, (G.B.), Sheffield University (G.B.), University of Padova (Italy)…
This work is focused on research and development of high-speed electrical machines. Beside the induction machines, the permanent magnet synchronous machines and the synchronous reluctance machines are one of the most frequently used types of high-speed machines. The aim of this topic is to define a crucial areas of design, to choose the promising type of machine, to introduce the method of design/calculation, to verify this method, to develop/improve the FEM models, to support the manufacturing of the laboratory sample, to verify the parameters of designed machine. The mandatory foreign internship should be realized at Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland.
Tutor: Vítek Ondřej, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
The urgent need for the development of charging stations for hybrid cars and electric vehicles (EV) still shows as important in the context of the current gradual development of this type of transport. The theme is focused on energy analysis of the concept of charging stations with integrated accumulation and renewable energy sources. Based on the concept will be developed the mathematical models. It will be performed energy-economic analysis in order to verify the possibility of using the concept in this way to reduce the load of the network at the connection point. Direct possibility of cooperation on concrete solution with an energy company is expected.
Visible light variation may leads to disturbance of human’s visual perception. The origin of such negative effect is in the eye anatomy and physiology. The major influence on the flickering light perception can be found in eye viewing field, photoreceptors (cones of three types and rods) and their distribution at retina as a part of eye anatomy and in eye adaptation mechanisms like pupil, photo-chemical and neural adaptation (response) to luminous variations (including the photoreceptors spectral luminous efficiency) as a part of eye physiology. The human eye can be seen as specialized luminance multi-detector where the stimulation contrast is as important as radiant density. There are differentiated three types of flicker: temporal, spatial and chromatic. All of these flickers are joyless and may involve many psychological interactions. In artificially illuminated areas, lamps light variations due to variations in supply voltage may also lead to flicker perception. Such lamp possibly will produce light with time-varying radiant flux and its spectral distribution. The lamps flickering is produced by a voltage Phase Modulation (PM), mainly by Phase Jumps (PJ) and by Interharmonic Voltages (IH) superimposed on a voltage waveform. Thesis is focused on the voltage fluctuation to lamps time-varying radiant flux and its spectral distribution fluctuation transfer analysis and on the utilization of the analysis results for development and realization of an objective flickermeter having response to both the temporal luminance and chromatic flicker. The thesis aim is the realization of the new flickermeter types implemented in LabVIEW, with the experimental verification. The thesis covers theoretical-analytical, developmental and also practical-experimental part of study. An intership at a foreign research institution is expected. More information: drapela@feec.vutbr.cz.
This work is focused on research and development of line-start synchronous reluctance motors without permanent magnets or with low-cost ferrite magnets. The motor should meet the premium efficiency (level IE4). Designed motor should combine the advantages of synchronous reluctance motors and induction motors without frequency converter. The aim of this topic is to define a crucial areas of design, to introduce the method of design/calculation, to verify this method, to develop/improve the FEM models, to support the manufacturing of the laboratory sample, to verify the parameters of designed machine and to perform the optimization of the machine. The mandatory foreign internship should be realized at Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland or at University of Padova, Italy.
The doctoral thesis is focused on mathematical model constructions of Li-ion batteries. Created models will find use in analyzing the behavior of battery-powered electrical drives with a focus on electric vehicles. Ph.D. student has to absolve an internship at a foreign university with a minimum length of one month.
The topic is aimed at the analysis of present method for testing of insulation of devices for 110 kV and 22 kV distribution networks. The solver will deal with insulation testing methodology under electric stress of high ac, dc and impulse voltages in test laboratories, dry and wet tests, pollution test, corona and voltage distribution tests on insulators. With respect of this tests the measurement of insulation resistance, dielectric response analysis, recovery voltage, capacitance and tan, partial discharges, must be analyzed as well. This work assumes introduction to relevant national and international standards for above mentioned tests, which the technical project of HV laboratory should be based on.
The doctoral thesis is focused on analyzing the possibilities of electrical machine parameter estimation in various operating modes with a focus on asynchronous motors. The results will be used to construct accurate mathematical models, which also will be used in the design of modern control structures, e.g. predictive control.
The aim of the project is an application of magnetic coenergy for magnetic field computation and in the design and transient analysis of electric machines. The method is based on new formulation of magnetic coenergy in combination with finite element methods. This new method enables effective, computer time saving solution of transients in electrical machines respecting nonlinearities. The project is mainly theoretical. Obligatory PhD students abroad stages are able to be realized in Lappeenrata Universiy (Finland), University of Nottingham, (G.B.), Sheffield University (G.B.), University of Padova (Italy)…
Evaluation of electric arc temperature and particle density using optical emission spectroscopy. High speed camera imaging of an arc discharge channel. Characterization of construction materials diffusion into discharge volume and its influence on the electric arc properties. An internship on the INP Greifswald is mandatory during this doctoral study. The minimal internship length is one month.
Tutor: Kloc Petr, Mgr., Ph.D.
Calculation of optimal band distribution for mean absorption coefficients. Evaluation of the electric arc configuration and plasma composition on frequency band boundaries. Comparison of different numerical optimization algorithms and their application to the problem of radiative heat transfer in plasma. An international internship is mandatory during the doctoral study. Expected place of internship is LAPLACE laboratory of the University of Toulouse.
Stability of electric power supply is - as a term - closely related with electrical energy production gained from renewable power sources (mainly from wind and photovoltaic power plants). The research will be focused on possibilities of accumulation of electric energy produced from renewable power sources with the help of modern technologies while focusing on hydrogen (VRB systems) utilization, accumulators based on Lithium and pumped storage hydro plants for its accumulation. The result of the work will be the draft measures in the energy system, which can solve time disproportion between electrical energy supply and take-off from the renewable power sources. The solution is connected with computer simulation (Matlab) and experimental measuring on a real model.
The doctoral thesis is focused on analyzing the possibilities of primary and secondary battery parameter estimations. Designed estimation algorithms will be used in analyzing operation modes of various battery-powered electric drives and electric tools. Ph.D. student has to absolve an internship at a foreign university with a minimum length of one month.
The dissertation will be focused on research of a new probabilistic approach for evaluation of optimal operation of distribution network based on calculation and evaluation of fatal probability, probability of faults and continuity of supply. The methodology will respect already applied and new approaches optimized not only for national but also for international distribution networks operation conditions. The topic of the dissertation encompasses several areas that are focused on i.e. calculating of the earth fault levels, evaluating of fault duration and frequency, as well as area focused on calculation and analysis of the potential distribution on surface for evaluation of possible levels of touch and step voltages, transferred potential to low-voltage earthing systems and also assessment of the probability of human touch presence, fault ignition and touch/fault coincidence.
The topic is focused on the introduced new view of measurement and evaluation of light in order to better understand how this quantity influences human life, other living organisms. Past practice focuses on very few partial parameters, which eventually do not even integrate into one complex whole. We are limited to measuring illumination, brightness and their spatial distribution, color, color rendering, spectrum. However, a number of parameters still focus on vision and visual performance. The research will focus on the use of modern laboratory techniques to monitor the time-space distribution of light in an environment where human activity is performed. The aim will be to obtain background information on natural conditions in different situations and system configurations and how our visual system is stressed. as influenced by the human photobiological system.
Methodology of evaluation of discomfort glare of interior spaces and exterior light system is based on premise of uniform radiating surface of luminaires. However with late LED expansion this premise is mostly not accomplished and thus there is an effort in International Commission on Illumination CIE to revise methods designated for discomfort glare analysis. Thus the aim of study is in finding correlation between used glare analysis and non-uniformity of radiating surface of luminaire that should lead to improvement of methodology of glare analysis.
Tutor: Škoda Jan, Ing., Ph.D.
Evaluate current options (worldwide) management and monitoring of building energy systems with renewable energy sources. Design and create a unified system of regulation and control for the system, which will include heat pumps, solar thermal collectors and hybrid energy system with accumulation (photovoltaics, wind turbines) in order to achieve the maximum possible interactions between different sources and devices with respect to environmental influences. Underlying assumption of the proposed system is based on the concept of using PLC.
The aim is to create a testing system that enables detailed analysis of current and voltage transducers with digitized output SampleValue (electronic sensor) according to IEC 61850-9-2. The test system has to be designed to evaluate the real time delay of the primary signal, error of amplitude and phase displacement of entire system and also its individual parts (the current / voltage transducer, digitizing units (A/D converter) and merging unit). The proposed system will be utilized not only for standard tests, but also for extended testing of frequency characteristic, the temperature dependence etc. The results of the tests will be used for determination of correction factors or curve to improve accuracy of such electronic sensors. The test system will be based primarily on the LabView platform.
New technologies of measurement and communications bring new possibilities of synchronous measurement of faraway substations. The main aim of research is detailed analysis of Electrical values during power system faults and proposal of method for their identification.
The theme is focused on a depth analysis of the impact of light sources, luminaires and their controller on the environment. The main part should be the deal with the analysis of energy and environmental balance of light sources and luminaires in the production, operation and subsequent ecological disposal. The theme at this time when it is appropriate to rationalize energy, is gaining importance. The result should be the evaluation of individual components needed to produce lighting equipment from different perspectives (energy, environmental, etc.).
Conceptual solution of an island DC networks where resource base consists of hybrid energy system (photovoltaic, wind turbine, accumulation). The goal is to propose a technical solution of energy system enabling in case of lack/excess energy cooperation with AC network and simultaneously ensure the safe power to the object. The solutions will be also the design and testing of control and monitoring algorithm.
An increasing proportion of stochastic resources in networks affect the voltage stability during the day. Variable power delivery to the grid from these sources causes fluctuations in voltage variations during the daily diagram. Current devices used to the voltage regulation are unable to provide the required voltage level at all points of the network. The aim is to describe new possibilities and means for voltage regulation in distribution system and design concept of this regulation with regard to the current development of the resource base.
The power system reliability is high priority of present society. The main aim of the thesis is the analysis of present methods of condition evaluation of distribution network equipment and using the got information for fault detection in distribution networks. The example could be worse insulation state of transformers, grommets, single phase fault in line with covered conductors etc.
The aim of the project is research and development of homoplar, axial and radial magnetic bearings. The design of selected type of magnetic bearing will be realised, measured, and optimized. The realization will be including digital control. Analysis of homopolar magnetic bearing losses in the frame of the project is required as well. Obligatory PhD students abroad stages are able to be realized in Lappeenrata Universiy (Finland), University of Nottingham, (G.B.), Sheffield University (G.B.), University of Padova (Italy)...
The experimental part of the work will deal with a detailed analysis of turn-on and turn-off switching processes in IGBT and MOS-FET power transistors, focusing especially on very fast transistors based on the SiC and GaN materials. Considering the extreme switching speed of these semiconductors, it will be necessary for the purpose of oscillographic measurements to develop current sensors with a very large bandwidth of at least 300 MHz. The theoretical part of the work will be focused on determination of a mathematical model of the turn-on and turn-off processes in the transistor. The model will be realized using the experimentally obtained data. The purpose of the model will be an exact calculation of switching losses in a transistor in arbitrary operating conditions. The mandatory foreign internship should be realized at TU Wien (Austria) or TU Delft (Netherlands).
Design and realization of induction machine control techniques considering maximum efficiency in wide range of operating torque and speed, which is beneficial in traction drives especially in independent traction applications
Tutor: Pazdera Ivo, Ing., Ph.D.
The aim of the project is research, development and optimization of high speed synchronous and asynchronous electric motors for turbocompressors of the the following parameters: shaft power 3 kW, speed 180 000 r.p.m. The designed motors will be realized and measured. Optimization based on the measurement results is required as well. The topics of disertation projects correspond to the orientation and the aims of the Projects supported by Czech technological agency TAČR. Obligatory PhD students abroad stages are able to be realized in Lappeenrata Universiy (Finland), University of Nottingham, (G.B.), Sheffield University (G.B.), University of Padova (Italy)…
The aim is to develop technically correct, reliable and verified concept for islanding operation (IO) of dedicated part of distribution system with distributed generation dealing mainly with definitions of conditions necessary to successful transition to IO, correct and reliable detection of conditions for transition to IP and back to parallel operation, development of power sources (loads) control strategy, etc. An intership at a foreign research institution, for instance Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", is expected. For more information email to: drapela@feec.vutbr.cz.
Installation of monitoring devices in distribution transformer station (DTS) and the growing use of electronic energy-meters, as a replacement of old mechanical meters, carries a far greater potential of utilization than present is. For this reason, the subject is focused on the assessment of the additional benefits of this measurement. The goal will be mapping the appropriate features and functionalities that will offer benefit for both users and distribution companies in the field of services, quality supply, operation and optimization of distribution networks. The work itself will also deal with the issue of efficient use of measured data in points of common coupling as well as in the distribution transformer stations for the purpose of optimization of the distribution network protection concept. The aim of this work will be also proposal of new functionalities and their case study tests base on numerical models of characteristic distribution system, including final evaluation of respective benefits.
The soft-switching techniques of DC/DC converters enable to eliminate switching losses. Then the switching frequency can be increased without decreasing the converter efficiency. The high switching frequency is highly desired since it enables reducing of dimensions, mass and volume of wound converter components (coils, transformers). Further using the progressive technology SiC the switching frequency can be increased much more. The resonant principle can be advantageously used in the DC/DC converter with a high output voltage (resonant compensation of parasitic capacities) or in the devices for a wireless (inductive) energy transfer. A limited controllability of resonant converters is a substantial problem of resonant converters. Its elimination will be one of the most important tasks of this work. The obligatory foreign educational stay is expected in TU Vienna.
Tutor: Vorel Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.
Integration of large scale renewable energy sources and small size generating facilities into the electricity structure will require new electricity grid structures and new strategies for their operation and control to ensure efficiency, security, sustainability, reliability and high quality power supplies. It can be assumed that the distribution networks will be addressed: • the change of power flow direction - protection of distribution networks will develop to become more similar to transmission systems, • new protection algorithms able to cope with the lower short circuit currents in the system because of the greater contribution of converter based sources, • new automation applications of DG connected to the distribution network - control capabilities, reconfiguration, synchronization and reclosing, • development of powerful communication networks in the distribution system with data integration based on the standard IEC 61850 communications, • reliable islanding detection and intentional islanding capability.
Spent nuclear fuel parameters like residual heat generation, neutron or gamma emission or reactivity, are very important information, which has completely been defined by nuclear fuel inventory. Spent nuclear fuel inventory means a vector of nuclear fuel nuclide concentration, especially fission products, activation products, and decay products. Such data together with fuel history, initial enrichment and/or initial burnup absorbers concentration, define physical quantity called burn-up (mean assembly burn-up; fuel rod burn-up; etc.). Burn-up values for core off-loaded and/or stored fuel assemblies are calculated using reactor-physics codes; as well as other parameters of spent fuel, like inventory. However, experimental verification of calculated values is very difficult and requires complex utilization of passive and active detection methods and simulated values. Investigation of experimental methods of spent nuclear fuel characterization as well as simulation is the main task for a PhD candidate registered to the topic. Resulted methodology would be utilized by safeguards or by authorities responsible for long term storage and/or final repositories of spent nuclear fuel. Doctoral research will be supported by the internship at foreign research institution.
The thesis is focused on the design and the development of a model representing the cooperation of battery and photovoltaic systems connected via hybrid inverters into the distribution network (DG). The main object of the research is to specify the possible use of this concept to support of the distribution network operation, i.e. voltage regulation, reactive power compensation, distribution congestion relief, asymmetry compensation, power microoutages limitation, backup source for crisis management, distribution capacity compensation, etc. Research results are the definition and the establishment of criteria for the inverter management and for using of this concept within the system network services at level of low and medium voltages. The research is also targeted on the identification and the development of other new possibilities for DG operation supporting.