Course detail

Designing of Power Centrals

FSI-LPRAcad. year: 2027/2028

The course builds on the theoretical knowledge acquired in the courses Energy Sources and Conversion, Thermal processes and equipment, and Turbines and Turbocompressors. It focuses on the planning and design of energy systems, power plants, combined heat and power plants, and heating and cooling supply systems, including the application of various energy generation and conversion technologies, such as steam and gas turbines, cogeneration units, heat pumps and electrode boilers. The course includes design and optimisation calculations of thermal schemes and selected components of energy equipment, with an emphasis on technical, operational and economic aspects. Computer tools for mathematical modelling, simulation and optimisation of energy systems are used in the tutorials.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Assignment to study programme types

Master's

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Petr Kracík, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of thermomechanics and energy engineering is expected, particularly the thermodynamic properties of working fluids, thermodynamic cycles and energy conversion processes. Knowledge of the operating principles and basic calculations of boilers, heat exchangers, turbines and turbocompressors, including their applications in energy systems, is also expected.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit: Tutorials are primarily based on independent study supported by instructional videos, with opportunities for consultations during scheduled classes or by arrangement with the lecturer. The first tutorial is held in person. Credit is awarded upon completion of all assigned individual tasks within the specified deadlines. Students' ability to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to modelling, simulation and the assigned tasks is assessed throughout the semester.

Examination: Obtaining credit is a prerequisite for taking the examination. The examination consists of written and oral parts. The written part assesses theoretical knowledge and the ability to solve calculation problems related to energy engineering project design. The oral part takes the form of a discussion on an assigned topic and assesses the student's understanding of the subject matter and ability to apply the knowledge acquired. 

The final course grade is determined according to the ECTS grading scale in compliance with the BUT Study and Examination Regulations.

Aims

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamental principles and procedures of energy engineering project design, including the individual stages of project preparation and implementation.
  2. Describe the technological arrangements of power plants, combined heat and power plants, and heating and cooling supply systems, including the application of various energy generation and supply technologies.
  3. Develop and evaluate an energy balance scheme for an energy system and perform basic design and optimisation calculations of thermal processes.
  4. Develop mathematical models of selected energy equipment and processes using computer simulation tools.
  5. Analyse the operational behaviour of energy systems and optimise selected parameters of their models.
  6. Assess the technical, operational, economic and environmental aspects of energy engineering projects.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KADRNOŽKA, J. a L. OCHRANA. Teplárenství. 1. Brno: CERM, 2001, 178 s. ISBN 80-7204-222-X. (CS)
KRBEK, J., B. POLESNÝ aj. FIEDLER. Strojní zařízení tepelných centrál: návrh a výpočet. Brno: PC-DIR, 1999, 217 s. Učební texty vysokých škol (Vysoké učení technické v Brně). ISBN 80-214-1334-4. (CS)
KRBEK, J., L. OCHRANA a B. POLESNÝ. Zásobování teplem a kogenerace. Brno: PC-DIR Real, 1999, 143 s. Učební texty vysokých škol (Vysoké učení technické v Brně). ISBN 80-214-1347-6. (CS)

Recommended reading

KADRNOŽKA, J. a Z. SKÁLA. Paroplynové elektrárny a teplárny. 1. Praha: SNTL, 1981. (CS)
POLESNÝ, B. Teplárenství a potrubní sítě. Vyd. 2. Brno: Ediční středisko VUT, 1989. ISBN 80-214-0057-9. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-ETI-P Master's

    specialization ENI , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-SUE-P Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional, profile core courses

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Petr Kracík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to energy engineering project design, project development and individual project stages.

2. Electric power engineering, electricity generation balance, centralised and decentralised generation, Smart Grids.

3. – 5. Steam power plant thermodynamic cycle and its main components, layout of turbine halls, boiler houses and auxiliary equipment, project documentation.

6. Heating and cooling supply, district heating systems and performance indicators.

7. Determination of required power output and heat demand, sizing of energy sources.
8. – 10. Thermodynamic cycles of thermal power plants with steam and gas turbines, combined-cycle power plants, reciprocating-engine cogeneration units, heat pumps and electrode boilers.

11. District heating systems, conditions for their long-term sustainability and environmental improvements.

12. Basic economic concepts and specific characteristics of the energy sector.

13. Economic project evaluation methods and forms of financial support for energy projects.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Petr Kracík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction – installation of OpenModelica, graphical editor, declarative programming, syntax
2. Modelling fundamentals – data types, SI units, component interfaces, conservation laws fundamentals
3. Ordinary differential equations – use, meaning, numerical solution, inclusion of events
4. Ordinary differential equations – non-stationary flow of incompressible media (branched pipe system),
5. Partial differential equations – non-stationary heat transfer through solid wall, thermodynamic property of the media,
6. Partial differential equations – advection, one-dimensional simulation of heat exchanger,
7. Steam power plant diagrams – turbine blocks, pumps,
8. Steam power plant diagrams – boilers, condensers, feed chambers, chillers
9. Steam power plant diagrams – efficiency, regenerators, steam extraction points, carnotization.
10. Steam power plant diagrams – generators, motors, internal power consumption,
11. – 12. Machine learning – optimization of model parameters, system identification
13. Grading