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Modern Energy Sources

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Course Unit Code361-0605/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KOL40prof. Ing. Pavel Kolat, DrSc.
NAJ67Ing. Jan Najser, Ph.D.
HON106prof. Ing. Stanislav Honus, Ph.D.
Summary
The subject introduces key concepts of energy sources that are part of the Czech energy mix. It solves the decarbonisation of energy by introducing the following technologies and systems: - Reducing the energy performance of buildings - Implementing electricity distribution systems and smart grids - Increasing the share of renewable energy - Implementing energy storage systems - Using cogeneration of heat and electricity - Construction of district energy systems - Using fuel cells and hydrogen - Development of thermonuclear energy. - Objectives in the field of energy and climate protection.
Students are thus prepared for the practical application of theoretical knowledge in energy practice and understanding the concept of sustainable energy production with the process of decarbonisation, emission-free economics and sustainable energy.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is to create a basis for independent creative thinking of students in sustainable energy.Lectures deepen knowledge about energy and economically efficient way of electricity and heat production in fossil fuel, renewable and nuclear energy sources, which are part of the Czech energy mix, including energy storage technologies.
Course Contents
1. Decarbonisation - carbon capture.
2. Decarbonisation - carbon storage.
3. Energy technology and electromobility.
4. Increasing energy efficiency and economy of energy resources.
5. Reducing the energy performance of buildings.
6. Introduction of electricity distribution systems and smart grids.
7. Increase the share of renewable energy.
8. Introduction of energy storage systems.
9. Utilization of cogeneration of heat and electricity.
10. Construction of long-distance energy systems.
11. Use of fuel cells and hydrogen energy.
12. Sustainable nuclear energy.
13. Development of thermonuclear energy.
14. Objectives in the field of energy and climate protection.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Shahriar Khan: Fossil fuel and the environment. INTECH.ORG.2012.ISBN 978-953-51-0277-9.V knihovně katedry energetiky.
Jaroslaw Kozaczka, Pavel Kolat, Zdeněk Kadlec: Thermodynamics of Modern Conventional and Nuclear Power Technologies. Unit Operations. TANT Publishers. Tarnow 2011. ISBN 978-83-928990-2-0.V knihovně VŠB-TUO.
Jaroslaw Kozaczka, Pavel Kolat, Zdeněk Kadlec: Thermodynamics of Modern Conventional and Nuclear Power Technologies. Coal Processing. TANT Publishers. Tarnow 2012. ISBN 978-83-928990-5-1.V knihovně VŠB-TUO.
KOLAT Pavel. Moderní energetické zdroje. e-skriptum v přípravě.
KOLAT Pavel, David TOMÁŠEK. Jaderná energetika. Inovace do rozvoje vzdělávání CZ.1.07/1.1.00/08.0010 studijní opora. Dostupné na: SharePoint katedry energetiky - vyuka/JE/111_Jaderna-energetika---Kolat---P3.pdf.
Shahriar KHAN. Fossil fuel and the environment. INTECH.ORG.2012. ISBN 978-953-51-0277-9. V knihovně katedry energetiky.
Jaroslaw KOZACZKA, Pavel KOLAT, Zdeněk KADLEC. Thermodynamics of Modern Conventional and Nuclear Power Technologies. Unit Operations. TANT Publishers. Tarnow 2011. ISBN 978-83-928990-2-0. V knihovně VŠB-TUO.
Jaroslaw KOZACZKA, Pavel KOLAT, Zdeněk KADLEC. Thermodynamics of Modern Conventional and Nuclear Power Technologies. Coal Processing. TANT Publishers. Tarnow 2012. ISBN 978-83-928990-5-1. V knihovně VŠB-TUO.
Recommended Reading:
Magnusson, F.L.,Bengtsson, O.W. (Ed.). Energy in Europe: Economics, Policy and Strategy. NOVA Publishers, New York, 2009. 145-162 s.
H. Hofbauer, S. van Loo: Thermal Biomass Conversion. cplpress. London 2009. ISBN 978-1-872691-53-4.V knihovně katedry energetiky.
OSIČKA, J. , ČERNOCH, F., OCELÍK, P., VLČEK, T. Technicko-ekonomické aspekty energetiky. MASARYKOVA UNIVERZITA, Fakulta sociálních studií, Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií. 2012. 295 s. Dostupné na: SharePoint katedry energetiky - vyuka/see/Technicko-ekonomicke aspekty energetiky.pdf.
Pavel KOLAT. Specifika evropské energetiky. Dostupné na: SharePoint katedry energetiky - vyuka/see/Specifika EU energetiky fin.pdf.
Energetický regulační úřad. 2012. [cit. 2012-04-07]. Dostupné z www: http://www.eru.cz/
EZ, a.s. Skupina ČEZ a obnovitelné zdroje energie. [cit. 2012-11-2]. Dostupné z www: http://www.cez.cz/cs/vyroba-elektriny/obnovitelne-zdroje.html .
MAGNUSSON, F.L.,BENGTSSON, O.W. (Ed.). Energy in Europe: Economics, Policy and Strategy. NOVA Publishers, New York, 2009. 145-162 s.
H. HOFBAUER, S. van LOO. Thermal Biomass Conversion. Cpl press. London 2009. ISBN 978-1-872691-53-4. V knihovně katedry energetiky.

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