Studenti budou umět:

samostatně se orientovat v problematice výroby energie z biomasy,

stanovit a zhodnotit základní fyzikálně-chemické vlastnosti různých typů biomasy, a tak určit jejich chování za podmínek termochemické konverze,

orientovat se v různých typech termochemických procesů transformace energie (spalování, rychlá a pomalá pyrolýza, zplyňování) a mít přehled o zařízeních vhodných pro výrobu elektrické energie (turbíny, motory, palivové články),

zhodnotit možnosti použití různých druhů biomasy pro výrobu energie, zvolit nejlépe vyhovující termochemický proces a zařízení pro výrobu elektrické energie a zhodnotit celkovou účinnost systému,

orientovat se v legislativních a ekonomických aspektech využití biomasy pro energetické účely.

Students will be able to:

independently orientate in the problems of energy production from biomass,

determine and evaluate basic physicochemical properties of different types of biomass and assess its behaviour during a thermochemical conversion,

understand different types of thermochemical conversion processes (combustion, fast and slow pyrolysis, gasification) and devices suitable for the production of electricity (turbines, engines, fuel cells),

evaluate potential of biomass types for energy production, choose the most suitable thermochemical process and apparatus for the production of electricity and to assess the overall system efficiency,

understand legislative and economic aspects of biomass utilization.

Fakultativní účast na přednáškách, případné konzultace s přednášejícími, aspoň 50 %.

Vypracovaní písemné rešerši na předem dohodnuté téma z okruhu předmětu.

Úspěšné absolvování ústní části zkoušky.

Optional participation in lectures, consultation with lecturers, at least 50%.

Elaborate of written essay on pre-agreed topic from subject of teaching.

Successful completion of the oral examination.

1. Boyle, G.: Renewable Energy. Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press, 2nd Edition, United Kingdom (2004); ISBN 0-19-926178-4.

2. Reed, T. B.: Encyclopedia of Biomass Thermal Conversion. The Principles and Technology of Pyrolysis, Gasification & Combustion. The Biomass Energy Foundation, USA (2002); ISBN 1-60322-055-0.

3. Loo, van S., Koppejan, J.: The Handbook of Biomass Combustion & Co-firing. Earthscan, United Kingdom (2008); ISBN 978-1-84407-249-1.

4. Brown, R. C.: Thermochemical Processing of Biomass. Conversion into Fuels, Chemicals and Power. Wiley, United Kingdom (2011); ISBN 978-0-470-72111-7.

5. Higman, C., Burgt, van der M.: Gasification. Elsevier, USA (2008); ISBN 978-0-7506-8528-3.

6. Knoef, H.: Handbook Biomass Gasification. BTG, Netherlands (2005); ISBN 90-810068-1-9.

7. Skoblia S., Tenkrát D., Vosecký M., Pohořelý M., Lisý M., Balaš M., Prokeš O.: Využití biomasy jako obnovitelného zdroje energie. Chem. Listy100(S), s20-s24, (2006).

8. Pohořelý M., Jeremiáš M., Kameníková P., Skoblia S., Svoboda K., Punčochář M.: Zplyňování biomasy. Chem. Listy 106 (4), 264-274 (2012).

9. Zámostný P., Kurc L.: Vliv podmínek a složení suroviny na pyrolýzu dřevní hmoty. Chem. Listy 105(6), 458-466 (2011).

10. Basu P.: Biomass gasification and pyrolysis: practical design and theory, Elsevier Inc., 2010 ISBN 978-0-12-374988-8.

1. The oldest energy resource and its present renaissance. Biomass resources potential, availability and possibilities of its utilization.

2. Physicochemical properties of biomass and effect on a thermochemical conversion and production of energy.

3. Biomass properties (moisture, bulk density, energy density) and basic pre-treatment necessary for an efficient utilization (drying, pelletizing, briquetting, torrefaction).

4. Thermochemical conversion: definitions, typical conditions, means of realization and possibilities of utilization for efficient production of energy and other products.

5. Technological processes for production of electricity from biomass and products of its thermochemical conversion. Effects of thermochemical conversion on overall process efficiency.

6. Thermochemical conversion of biomass without air access (pyrolysis). Effect of a process conditions (temperature, heating rate and pressure) on products distribution and composition. Application of

a pyrolysis process for production of gaseous, solid and liquid products and their usage for energy production.

7. Thermochemical conversion of a biomass in an oxidizing atmosphere with excess air ratio (combustion). Overview of suitable combustion devices, operating conditions and requirements on fuel

properties.

8. Thermochemical conversion of biomass in the partial oxidation conditions (gasification) and possibilities of usage for energy production.

9. Thermochemical conversion of biomass in supercritical water (hydrothermal gasification) and its usage for production of energy, hydrogen and methane.

10. Cleaning and processing products of thermochemical conversion of biomass for their further efficient energy usage.

11. Production of biochar, its classification and potential for usage in energy production, improvement of soil properties and widespread sequestration of CO2.

12. Possibilities of a production of liquid and gaseous second-generation fuels and chemical commodities from products of a thermochemical conversion of biomass.

13. Combined heat and power production from biomass-based fuels by means of a thermochemical conversion.

14. Pilot plants and commercial plants for gasification and pyrolysis in the world and in the Czech Republic.

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