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Power Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Original title in Czech: Silnoproudá elektrotechnika a elektroenergetikaFEKTAbbreviation: PK-SEEAcad. year: 2011/2012

Programme: Electrical Engineering and Communication

Length of Study: 4 years

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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

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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.

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Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Alternative power sources in combined systems

    Regarding dynamic development of alternative power sources mutual cooperation of such sources is frequently aksed question nowadays. The aim of this disertation thesis is to design energy system compounded of more cooperating alternative power sources focusing on optimization of energy and economic balance. For veryfying hypothesis there is suggested usage of some simulation software and then compilation of physical analog.

    Tutor: Mastný Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. Automated measuring systems for outdoor photometry

    One of the issues in the lighting technology in recent years is the question of illuminance and luminance measurement in the outdoor environment in the long term, so-called monitoring. The issue is particularly joined with so-called "light pollution" phenomenon. As the technology for these purposes is not widely available, there arise a number of sub-issues to solve. Difficult issues are especially long-term measurements stability, automated data collection, autocalibration processes, processing of large sets of measurement, data processing in real-time, processing of image data from digital cameras for luminance analysis, etc. Within the thesis student could work, depend on availability of laboratory, on development measurement systems that are capable of long and accurate capture desired photometric quantities in outdoor environments, where it is necessary to count with influences such as temperature and humidity and exposure to extreme radiation - the solar spectrum, UV and IR radiation. Use of such devices are offered in the monitoring of sunshine and above-mentioned monitoring and obtrusive light.

    Tutor: Baxant Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. Automotive Electric Motors Innovation

    Aim of this work is research and development of a new type of DC machine with permanent magnet excitation. The machine would be used as multifunctional one with expansion of a new type of gear box. It is supposed a solution of magnetic circuit, magnetic field, induction in air gap of the machine, optimization by up-to-date numeric method (FEM), verification by analytical method, solution and total weight reduction of the machine, reduction of losses and increase of efficiency. Proposals and computations will be verified by measuring and tests made on samples and prototypes

    Tutor: Hájek Vítězslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  4. Biogas stations in power systems

    Due to the rising trend in the use of biogas stations for energy supply, this work is to prepare complete conception focused on using waste energy generated during the biogas production. The task is to examine and provide options to optimize biogas stations production process by using mathematical models of thermal cycles and test these options in the practical operating conditions. Part of the proposed conception will also be economic evaluation of proposed options and study their usability in different operating conditions.

    Tutor: Mastný Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Centralized system for measuring and control of electrical substations

    The object of this work is to create a model of electrical substations (transformer station), which will be monitored and controlled by the central processing unit communicates directly with the process level station via Ethernet. In that model will be implemented basic monitoring functions for the individual branches in switchgears of the both voltage and control of switching elements in this branches using a blocking functions defined at station level. Based on the results of testing this model a centralized approach to control and monitoring of electrical substations will be reviewed with regard to the speed and quality of communication and the capability of currently used equipment.

    Tutor: Orságová Jaroslava, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  6. Dynamic lighting systems and their applications in intelligent lighting systems

    The theme is focused on a specific area of today's advanced lighting systems and the use of dynamic lighting. The vast majority of today's lighting systems, artificial lighting is static, ie change its intensity, and if so, more on the wishes of the user - manual dimming. World global manufacturers of lighting equipment but already offer new intelligent lighting technologies, which involve the dynamic component to the lighting. It has been widely known that light affects human physiological functions through the biorhythms. These require a certain level of lighting and in particular a light-dark cycles in the day. But not only light intensity but also color or color temperature of light respectively affects the perception of human being and probably a psychological and possibly physiological point of view. In the thesis the student address precisely these questions based on research of the dynamic behavior of natural light sources and their simulations using artificial sources.

    Tutor: Baxant Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Effect of current sensors on the features and functions of digital protection

    The principles currently used in the protective function of the digital protections are generally based on the evaluation of analog signals in current and voltage of the protected object. This input analog signals have been provided by instrument transformers from the origin of electrical protections. With the advent of sensors that are increasingly replaced the above conventional instrument transformers, is to be expected qualitatively and quantitatively different type of input signal to digital protection. With respect to this fact, may also be reviewed a number of protective functions, which the concept was based just on the cooperation with conventional current instrument transformers. This work should consider the influence of the used transducers (Rogowski coil or current transformer instrument) to a particular protective function and not only with regard to the parameterization, but also on the principles used to evaluate the fault states of protected system

    Tutor: Orságová Jaroslava, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  8. Electromechanical systems diagnostics and operating parameters improvement

    This topic is focused to the examination of individual parts failures related to it's operation features.

    Tutor: Veselka František, doc. Ing., CSc.

  9. Influence connection of renewable sources to power quality

    Ever-increasing share of renewable electricity to the connected system has some effect on the quality of electricity supplied to consumers (the size of voltage, frequency, harmonics, etc.). The work is to evaluate the current state methods for calculating the steady state of the network (suitable iterative method) to connect new sources and outline additional procedures and options in connection with the EU legislation, the rules for parallel operation of resources and energy flows in interconnected systems.

    Tutor: Matoušek Antonín, doc. Ing., CSc.

  10. Light water reactor fuel behavior analysis during severe accident conditions

    Doctoral project is based on light water reactors' fuel elements behavior investigation and physical model aplication in abnormal operation and in severe accident conditions (i.e. LOCA, FA dry out, boiling crisis, and other transients). Student become familiar with various state-of-the-art computation methods and their application on present reactor systems and benchmark tasks. New physical and mathematical modules will be developed and tested.

    Tutor: Katovský Karel, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  11. Low-frequency EMC in LV/MV distribution systems highly penetrated by distributed nonlinear/dynamic loads

    Tutor: Drápela Jiří, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  12. Methods of testing of insulation systems in distribution network

    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.

    Tutor: Orságová Jaroslava, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  13. Modern technologies for power DC/DC converters with high output voltage

    This topic is focused on problem analysis of DC/DC converters with pulse transformers, with standard input voltage 300V or 600V (rectified net), output voltage 1kV-10kV and output power of several kW. Specific problems with construction of the secondary rectifier have to be solved. Further parasitic capacity of the output choke and transformation of secondary side parasitic capacity to the primary circuit represent another problems. Several power circuit topologies can be used to eliminate these problems. Modern switching semiconductors based on silicon-carbide (SiC) - diodes and transistors - enable to use topologies unaccepltable for earlier classical switching devices. High switching frequency can be achieved using these modern devices. This brings a dimension minimisation of transformers and chokes and further an elimination of the mentioned problems with parasitic capacities and with insulation problems. However the usage of fast SiC devices brings a necessity to solve new technical problems - transistor driving circuits, corresponding ringing problems etc. Available topologies with respect to the usage of SiC devices will be researched in the work theoretically and also practically.

    Tutor: Vorel Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  14. Nanotechnologies in electromechanical systems

    Thesis is focused to nanotechnologies that are used in electromechanical systems, especially with the slide contact. Thesis will continue in extensive knowledge gained in this field of study.

    Tutor: Veselka František, doc. Ing., CSc.

  15. Optical diagnostics of switching arc plasma

    Using high speed photography for an analysis and computational reconstruction of switching arc behavior in a switchgear under real conditions. Analysis of spectral filterring inflence on the switching arc digital image quality. Development of a software for high speed framing acquisition and subsequent digital image processing.

    Tutor: Aubrecht Vladimír, prof. RNDr., CSc.

  16. Optimizing the mix in the electricity system

    Ever-increasing share of renewable electricity to the connected system has some effect on the quality of electricity supplied to consumers (the size of voltage, frequency, harmonics, etc.). The work is to evaluate the current state methods for calculating the steady state of the network (suitable iterative method) to connect new sources and outline additional procedures and options in connection with the EU legislation, the rules for parallel operation of resources and energy flows in interconnected systems.

    Tutor: Matoušek Antonín, doc. Ing., CSc.

  17. Physical values measurement on the rotating parts

    This topic is focused to the measurement of small distances and deformations of the rotating parts of electrical machines. This phenomenon effects machine operating conditions.

    Tutor: Veselka František, doc. Ing., CSc.

  18. Protection against neutral conductor overloading and disconnection

    Topic is focused on the analysis of current and voltage system of a TN-type distribution network supplying star-connected asymmetrical nonlinear load. This case is typical for large majority of LV distribution networks with single-phase non-linear appliances. Under certain but usual conditions, described load-type connected to the three-phase network can cause overloading of the neutral conductor, leading in a worst case to its disconnection. High impedance of the neutral conductor together with the load unbalance i.a. leads to change in phase to neutral voltages magnitude up to the phase to phase voltage. Consequently, increased and at the same time decreased phase to neutral voltages can cause temporary or permanent change in function of the connected appliances. However, up to now there is no uniquely determined and effective tool to protect customer’s networks against the neutral conductor overloading and its disconnection. The aim of the thesis is on the base of the analysis to propose function principle of an appropriate protection and to realize its prototype. More information: drapela@feec.vutbr.cz.

    Tutor: Drápela Jiří, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  19. Raditive heat transfer in electric arc plasmas

    Solution of energy balance in an arc plasma with respect to the radiative heat transfer. Influence of various spectral intervals and various molecular species on the radiative heat transfer in the arc plasma. Development of computer code for calculation of absorption coefficients of given thermal plasmas.

    Tutor: Aubrecht Vladimír, prof. RNDr., CSc.

  20. Slide contact dynamic features study

    This topic is realted to the sliding contact issue in special electromechanical systems which is oprating in dynamic operating conditions with high nominal current, voltage, rotation speed, speed and defined environment parametres.

    Tutor: Veselka František, doc. Ing., CSc.

  21. Small Induction Motors with Lower Energy Intensity

    Main goal of the work is an research and development of special encapsulated motors both for water pumps powered by frequency converter. Special consideration will be especially dedicated to research within the meaning of magnetic circuit optimisation in magnetic losses point of view. The result of project solution should be a modern induction machine at high technical performance, which meets the customers requirements at maximum rate.

    Tutor: Hájek Vítězslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  22. The models of electrical machines at adaptive CAD systems

    Aims of the thesis: - Search documentation on exchange data formats - Specification of possibility CAD systems cooperation with external databases. - Usage analasys of parametrs at Inventor for items and component database creation. - The creating of Library centrum at Autodesk Inventor. - Specification of possibility CAD systems cooperation with Kinematics analysis

    Tutor: Kuchyňková Hana, doc. Dr. Ing.

  23. Transmission of faulty values between voltage levels in power system

    The topic of fault simulation in power systems is still very actual. The main aim of the thesis is development of correct models of power transformers and simulation of transmission of the faults between voltage levels for different types of tranformer winding connection.

    Tutor: Toman Petr, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  24. Unsymmetrical MV network at fault state

    The common method of fault calculation is based on condition that the generators and the lines are symmetrical. Real MV netwoks are not operated as transposed that means for sharp calculation there is not possible to suppose that they are symmetrical. The main aim of the work is the analysis of electrical values during different types of fault in unsymmetrical networks and evaluation of asymmetry influence on accuracy of calculation according standards.

    Tutor: Toman Petr, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  25. Utilization of data from short-term predictions in SCADA/EMS for real-time TS controlling

    Due to the increase of a critical operating condition at a transmission system (TS) it is necessary to act more competently on the phenomenons. The level of EMS quality is given by TS model. The goal of my work is to design a consistent model for real time supervisory control of TS CEPS jsc. The model will include on-line data from a monitored system (TS Czech Republic and parts of neighboring TSs) and also a model of continental Europe based on short-term prediction models.

    Tutor: Baxant Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  26. Utilization of heat energy from solar systems for cooling

    Regarding dynamic development of alternative power sources mutual cooperation of such sources is frequently aksed question nowadays. The aim of this disertation thesis is to design energy system compounded of more cooperating alternative power sources focusing on optimization of energy and economic balance. For veryfying hypothesis there is suggested usage of some simulation software and then compilation of physical analog.

    Tutor: Mastný Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DTK2Applied cryptographycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DET1Electrotechnical materials, material systems and production processescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE1Mathematical Modelling of Electrical Power Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DME1Microelectronic Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE1Modern electronic circuit designcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY1Junctions and nanostructurescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE1Special Measuring Methodscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM1Selected chaps from automatic controlcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE1Selected problems from power electronics and electrical drivescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM1Advanced methods of processing and analysis of signals and imagescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DJA6English for post-graduatescs4General knowledgeDrExCj - 26yes
DMA1Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Operations Researchcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DME2Microelectronic technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE2Modern digital wireless communicationcs4Optional specializedDrExP - 39yes
DTK1Modern network technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE2Numerical Computations with Partial Differential Equationscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY2Spectroscopic methods for non-destructive diagnostics cs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DET2Selected diagnostic methods, reliability and qualitycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM2Selected chaps from measuring techniquescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM2Selected problems of biomedical engineeringcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE2Selected problems of electricity productioncs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE2Topical Issues of Electrical Machines and Apparatuscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DMA2Discrete Processes in Electrical Engineeringcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DQJAEnglish for the state doctoral examcs4CompulsoryDrExyes