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Ing. Martin Lisý, Ph.D.

Energy Institute

Students who complete the course are able to:

* independently search for, evaluate and process technical literature and other sources related to the topic of their diploma thesis and compile a review of the current state of knowledge,

* formulate the problem to be solved, the objectives of the diploma thesis and the approach to achieving them,

* collect and evaluate the technical data needed for the solution, including data from power plant operations or from the company that assigned the topic, * select suitable calculation, experimental or design methods for solving the assigned task and justify their choice,

* prepare the introductory part of the diploma thesis in an appropriate structure and format, including correct citation of the sources used.

Students have knowledge from the cross-disciplinary courses of their previous studies in power engineering and are able to apply it independently when solving a technical task. In thermodynamics, they are able to formulate the mass and energy balance of an open system, work with the properties of water, steam and gases, and evaluate basic thermal cycles (Rankine, Brayton, combined cycle). In fluid mechanics, they are able to determine pressure losses in pipes and ducts and design their dimensions. In the field of combustion, they are able to perform a stoichiometric calculation, formulate the heat balance of a boiler and determine its efficiency, and explain the formation of the main combustion emissions and the principles of their reduction. In the design of power engineering machines and equipment, they are able to describe the concept and main parts of boilers, steam and gas turbines and heat exchangers and perform their basic thermal calculation. In power engineering design, they are able to prepare the heat flow diagram of a power source, work with technical standards and prepare technical documentation including drawings.

The course is completed with a course-unit credit.

Teaching takes the form of independent work in a computer lab and individual consultations with the diploma thesis supervisor. Attendance at classes is not compulsory.

The course-unit credit is awarded by the diploma thesis supervisor on the basis of the submitted independent work, which is the introductory part of the diploma thesis. The work must contain:

* a review of the current state of knowledge related to the thesis topic, with citations of the sources used,

* the formulation of the problem to be solved and the objectives of the diploma thesis,

* an overview of the technical data collected for the solution, * the selected solution methods and the justification of their choice.

The work must be prepared in a structure and format corresponding to the requirements for diploma theses. Students submit the work by the deadline set by the diploma thesis supervisor, but no later than the end of the teaching period of the semester. Work returned for completion may be resubmitted no later than the end of the examination period.

4 credits correspond to 104 hours of student workload (1 credit = 26 h): independent work in a computer lab 65 h, study of literature and preparation of the introductory part of the diploma thesis outside classes 39 h.

The aim of the course is to prepare students for writing their diploma thesis. The outcome of the course is the introductory part of the diploma thesis. Students who complete the course are able to: – independently search for, evaluate and process technical literature and other sources related to the topic of their diploma thesis and compile a review of the current state of knowledge, – formulate the problem to be solved, the objectives of the diploma thesis and the approach to achieving them, – collect and evaluate the technical data needed for the solution, including data from power plant operations or from the company that assigned the topic, – select suitable calculation, experimental or design methods for solving the assigned task and justify their choice, – prepare the introductory part of the diploma thesis in an appropriate structure and format, including correct citation of the sources used.

The following study materials are available to students:

* the diploma thesis assignment to which the semester project is linked,

* materials for the profile courses of the specialization in the e-learning of these courses,

* technical literature according to the assignment, recommended by the project supervisor.

Programme N-ETI-P: Power and Thermo-fluid Engineering, Master's
specialization ENI: Power Engineering, compulsory

65 hours, optionally

Teaching takes the form of students’ independent work in a computer lab and individual consultations with the diploma thesis supervisor. The syllabus sets out the recommended work schedule for individual weeks.

Week 1: Introduction to the course, requirements for the introductory part of the diploma thesis and conditions for awarding the course-unit credit. Clarification of the assignment with the diploma thesis supervisor.
Week 2: Searching for technical sources – library catalogues, electronic databases and information resources of BUT, technical standards, patents.
Week 3: Preparation of the review of the current state of knowledge – selection and evaluation of sources, structure of the review.
Week 4: Continuation of the review. Citation of sources according to the citation standard.
Week 5: Consultation of the review with the diploma thesis supervisor.
Week 6: Formulation of the problem to be solved and the objectives of the diploma thesis.
Week 7: Collection of technical data – data from power plant operations, consultations with the company that assigned the topic, where applicable technical conferences, trade fairs and seminars related to the thesis topic.
Week 8: Evaluation of the collected data.
Week 9: Selection of calculation, experimental or design solution methods and justification of their choice.
Week 10: Consultation of the selected solution methods with the diploma thesis supervisor.
Week 11: Structure and format of the introductory part of the diploma thesis according to the requirements for diploma theses.
Week 12: Completion of the introductory part of the diploma thesis, final consultation with the diploma thesis supervisor.
Week 13: Submission of the introductory part of the diploma thesis, award of the course-unit credit.