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Bachelor's Thesis
Author of thesis: Václav Tesařík
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Mgr. Pavel Imriš, Ph.D.
This bachelor’s thesis deals with the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel in aviation from both technical and environmental perspectives. The introductory part describes the environmental impacts of current air transport and the reasons for seeking more sustainable propulsion systems. Subsequently, hydrogen is characterised as an energy carrier, including its physical and chemical properties and methods of production. The following part of the thesis focuses on the technical principles of hydrogen propulsion systems in aircraft, particularly hydrogen combustion in turbine engines and the use of hydrogen fuel cells for electricity generation. The thesis also addresses the main technological and construction challenges related to hydrogen storage on board aircraft and its integration into aviation propulsion systems. The final part analyses the environmental aspects of hydrogen use in aviation and compares its potential benefits with conventional aviation fuels. The thesis also presents an overview of current research projects and technological initiatives focused on developing hydrogenpowered aircraft. The thesis aims to evaluate the potential of hydrogen as an alternative energy source for the future development of more sustainable air transport.
hydrogen propulsion, aviation, hydrogen fuel, aircraft propulsion systems, sustainable aviation, environmental impact, alternative aviation fuels
Date of defence
09.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
C
Process of defence
Student nejprve prezentoval výsledky, kterých dosáhl v rámci své práce. Komise se poté seznámila s hodnocením vedoucího a posudkem oponenta práce. Student následně odpověděl na otázky oponenta a na další otázky přítomných. Student na otázky reagoval pouze částěčně uspokojivě, proto komise hodnotí stupněm C.
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Aerospace Engineering
Study programme
Professional Pilot (B-PRP-P)
Composition of Committee
doc. Ing. Ivo Jebáček, Ph.D. (předseda) doc. Ing. Vladimír Smrž, Ph.D. (místopředseda) JUDr. Jaromír Hammer (člen) Ing. Ondřej Beneš (člen) Ing. Josef Bejdák (člen) Ing. Miroslav Červenka, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Vít Zárybnický (člen)
Supervisor’s reportdoc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: C
Reviewer’s reportIng. Mgr. Pavel Imriš, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: C
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová