Course detail
Power Systems
FEKT-MKA-PSYAcad. year: 2024/2025
The course is taught in english and focuses mainly basic information on electrical power engineering. The focus is on gradual acquisition of english terminology, from basic mathematical formulation and pronunciation math formulas, variables, mathematical notation to specialized topics such as the nuclear power industry. Students will learn about the early history of electricity, the major personalities, who were at the start of the first power plants and electrical energy systems. They will learn how the works systems of generation, transmission and distribution as part of electric power transmission systems in the Czech Republic, but also on an european scale. Some lectures are focused to problems with production of electricity in nuclear power stations, concept of modern nuclear facilities, spent fuel management. Furthermore, there are presented information from the field usage of electricity for lighting and heating systems. Other parts are topics devoted to alternative and renewable energy sources.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Teaching consists of lectures, which are not compulsory. Teacher registers an attendance list, which is used for the registration of student activities in the discussions and short questions during lectures.
Aims
The student will be able to:
- translate basic words and phrases from / into english
- explain in english the main conceptual definitions
- list in english basic type of light sources
- list in english major parts of thermal power plants
- list in english source of renewable energy.
- write in english basic photometric quantities
- explain the abbreviations in the field of nuclear energy and reactors
- answer questions arising from the spoken text or video
- communicate in english with a focus on power engineering.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Elliott T. C., Chen K., Swanekamp R. C.: Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering. 2nd edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997. ISBN 0-07-019435-1. (EN)
Saadat,H.:Power system analysis.McGraw-Hill Education, 2009, ISBN 9780071281843 (EN)
Sörensen, B., Renewable Energy, Elsevier Ltd., fourth edition 2011, ISBN: 978-0-12-375025-9, pp. 954 (EN)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MKC-EEN Master's 0 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Renewable energy
3. Electrical Power Distribution
4. Control and Information Systems in Power Systems
5. Light Sources and Use of Electrical Energy for Lighting
6. Electrical Power Generation
7. Reactor Physics Introductory Lecture
8. Use of Electrical Energy for Heat Application
9. Lighting technology, design, measure and maintenance
10. Radioactive waste management: Can nuclear energy be a sustainable energy source?
11. Free topic - invited lecturer
12. Nuclear research after Fukusima