Course detail
Combustion and Air Protection Technology
FSI-LTS Acad. year: 2025/2026 Summer semester
The course focuses on thermal energy equipment, which still forms the basic pillar of our energy sector. During the course we will virtually walk through a power generation plant from the fuel to the chimney and get acquainted with the specifics of individual parts of this complex technology. Information on the operation and possible complications and malfunctions of such equipment will also be provided. An integral part of this is an introduction to technologies that clean flue gases from unwanted emissions.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
thermomechanics
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The term paper will be assessed as part of the exercise.
The course ends with an exam containing theoretical questions and examples.
Aims
The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic energy technologies. After completing the course, students will be oriented in the basic concepts and will have mastered the basic principles of design and operation of thermal energy equipment.
Study aids
Study materials for individual lessons.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-SUE-P: Computational Simulations for Sustainable Energy, Master's, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Fuel types, properties, environmental aspects of use
2. Technologies of fuel utilization and treatment
3. Fireplaces – combustion process, efficiency, operational risks
4. Fireplaces – types of fireplaces and burners
5. Steam part of the boiler, control of parameters
6. Types of impurities and their risks to health and the environment
7. Methods of elimination of particulate pollutants
8. Methods of eliminating gaseous sulphur-based pollutants
9. Methods for the elimination of nitrogen oxides
10. Methods of eliminating other undesirable substances
11. Boiler start-up
12. Operational faults and diagnostics
13. Summary of basic knowledge
Exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Balance of cogeneration of electricity and heat
2. Basic calculations of fuel, combustion and plant efficiency
3. Semester project assignment
4. Independent work on the project in teams
5. Independent work on the project in teams
6. Independent work on the project in teams
7. Presentation of results
8. Balance of flue gas ducts and flue gas cleaning technologies
9. Independent work on the project in teams
10. Independent work on the project in teams
11. Independent work on the project in teams
12. Presentation of results
13. Credit