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KEE / SENS
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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KEE
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SENS
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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Solar power systems
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
4
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Time requirements
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Lecture
3
[Hours/Week]
Tutorial
1
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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YES
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Language of instruction
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Czech, English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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9 / -
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1 / -
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Included in study average
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YES
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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10
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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Czech, English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
Yes
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Substituted course
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None
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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KEE/SNEVT
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
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Course objectives:
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The cours brings a complex view on the problems of solar energy systems, their operation and design. To acquaint students with current and perspective trends and technologies of solar passive systems. To explain physical principles and features of low temperature and high temperature solar thermal systems. To explain physical principles of photovoltaic systems and to familiarize students with technical characteristics and issues of operation and design. To explain methods of diagnostics and measurement on photovoltaic systems.
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Requirements on student
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Credit requirements: demonstration of knowledge from lectures and exercises, measurement protocols elaboration.
Examination requirements: knowledge of the subject from lectures and exercises, written and oral exam.
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Content
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1. solar radiation, physical basics, usage of solar radiation on Earth, basic quantities for solar systems design and calculation
2. map of solar systems, passive solar systems, solar architecture, thrombe wall
3. low temperature solar systems, systems for hot water heating, heat storage, cooperation with other sources
4. high temperature solar systems, tower and park solar power stations, energy storage, cooperation with conventional energy sources
5. physical principle and theory of photovoltaic phenomenon
6. basic features of photovoltaic cells, VA characteristic, VA characteristic dependence on other quantities
7. silicon photovoltaic cell technology
8. higher generations photovoltaic cells technology
9. construction and production of photovoltaic cells and panels
10. design and properties of static and tracking photovoltaic systems, concentrator systems, efficiency improvement
11. measurement and monitoring on photovoltaic systems, diagnostic methods used in manufacturing process and operation of PV systems
12. grid on, grid off operation of photovoltaic systems, energy storage, connecting photovoltaic systems to the grid
13. non-conventional ways of solar energy usage, important solar installations in the CR and in the world, economics and legislative of solar systems
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Henze, Andreas; Hillebrand, Werner. Elektrický proud ze slunce : fotovoltaika v praxi : technika, přehled trhu, návody ke stavbě. 1. vyd. Ostrava : HEL, 2000. ISBN 80-86167-12-7.
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Basic:
C. Nelson, Vaughn ; Starcher, Kenneth L. Introduction to Renewable Energy. Introduction to Renewable Energy, 2015. ISBN 9781498701938.
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Recommended:
Krieg, Bernhard. Elektřina ze Slunce : Fotovoltaika v teorii a praxi. 1. čes. vyd. Ostrava : HEL, 1993.
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Recommended:
Haselhuhn, Ralf. Fotovoltaika : budovy jako zdroj proudu. Ostrava, 2011. ISBN 978-80-86167-33-6.
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Recommended:
Libra, Poulek. Solární energie. CZU Praha, 2005.
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Recommended:
Cihelka, Jaromír. Solární tepelná technika. 1. vyd. Praha : Tomáš Malina, 1994. ISBN 80-900759-5-9.
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Recommended:
Ladener, Heinz; Späte, Frank. Solární zařízení. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0362-9.
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Recommended:
Schulz, Heinz. Teplo ze slunce a země : energeticky úsporné topné systémy s podzemními zásobníky tepla, slunečními absorbéry a tepelnými čerpadly. 1. čes. vyd. Ostrava (HEL), 1999. ISBN 80-86167-09-7.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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52
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Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
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10
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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40
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Total
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102
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
knowledge of basic mathematical and physical aparatus and measurements methods of electrical and non electrical values
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to define basic electrical engineering concepts and laws |
to explain physical principles of electrical energy production and basic thermodynamic quantities, events, laws and cycles |
to describe concept of electrical power system and particular components |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
to apply university mathematics and physic on analyzed issue |
to apply basic calculation and simulation software |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
to describe basic feature of solar radiation and its energy usage |
to explain basic types and features of solar passive systems |
to explain function of low temperature and high temperature solar systems |
to illustrate principles of photovoltaic phenomenon |
to describe partical types of photovoltaic cells |
to describe PV cells and panels manufacturing technology |
to explain principle of photovoltaic systems design and operation |
to describe diagnostic and measurement methods in solar technic |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
to evaluate energy potential in locations |
to implement simplified solar passive system design |
to design and evaluate low temperature solar system |
to design and evaluate photovoltaic system |
to practice particular measurements on photovoltaic systems |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Combined exam |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Interactive lecture |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Students' portfolio |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Lecture with visual aids |
Practicum |
Laboratory work |
Individual study |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
Practicum |
Multimedia supported teaching |
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