Course: Man and Energy

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Course title Man and Energy
Course code KKE/CE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sedlák Kamil, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pospíchal Jan, Ing.
  • Klavík Petr, Ing.
  • Horáček Vít, Ing.
  • Eret Petr, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Richter Lukáš, Ing.
  • Novák Martin, Ing.
  • Krejčí Miroslav, Ing.
  • Vašíčková Eva, Ing.
  • Novák Martin, Ing.
  • Bajić Stefan, Ing.
  • Tomášková Tetjana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of lectures according to weeks : 1. Introduction of power engineering 2. Clasification of energy sources 3. Theory of combustion 4. Basic ralations for processes of energy development, energy transport and energy consumption 5. Classic power plants for fossil fuel combustion 6. Power and heat plants 7. Nuclear power plants 8. Nuclear fusion reaction 9. Water power plants 10. Wind power stations 11. Utilisation of solar energy 12. Energy utilisation of waste 13. Combustion of biomass

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe comprehensively the principles of energy transformation and efficiency
apply individually the theory of chemistry and physics
Skills
to understand the different energy sources
to use the academic literature
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
interpret the knowledge of various energy sources in practice
suggest a suitable energy source for a specific application
Skills
well acquainted with various available energy sources
utilize the knowledge about the energy tranformation
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Skills
Lecture
Competences
Lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Test
Competences
Test
Recommended literature
  • Beranovský J., Murtinger K., Tomeš M. Fotovoltaika. 2009. ISBN 978-8-08733301-3.
  • Brož, Karel; Šourek, Bořivoj. Alternativní zdroje energie. Vyd. 1. Praha : ČVUT, 2003. ISBN 80-01-02802-X.
  • Celiäski, Zdzislaw. Nové zdroje elektrické energie. 1. vyd. Praha : SNTL, 1985.
  • Dvořák Z., Klazar L., Petrák J. Tepelná čerpadla. SNTL Praha, 1987.
  • Kleczek, Josip. Energie ve vesmíru i ve službách lidí. Albatros, 2012. ISBN 978-8-00002873-6.
  • Křenek, Vladimír. Člověk a energie. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2006. ISBN 80-7043-489-9.
  • Noskievič, Pavel. Spalování uhlí. 1. vyd, dotisk. Ostrava : Vysoká škola báňská, 1998. ISBN 80-7078-197-1.


Study plans that include the course
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