Course objectives:
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The aim of the course is to provide students with information about design of steam turbines, high-power turbines with reheating steam and saturated steam turbines for nuclear power plants. Also introduce students a various possible design solutions.
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Requirements on student
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Active participation in lectures and seminars, writing the final test and oral exam.
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Content
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The main content is composed of the influence of inlet parameters and steam reheatin on the cycle efficiency; limit power of the turbine; regenerative heating of feed water; detailed analysis of stage losses; condensation and condensers etc.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Guarantors:
Ing. Marek Klimko, Ph.D. (100%),
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Lecturer:
Ing. Marek Klimko, Ph.D. (50%),
Ing. Petr Kollross, Ph.D. (50%),
Dr. Ing. Jaroslav Synáč (100%),
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Tutorial lecturer:
Ing. Marek Klimko, Ph.D. (50%),
Ing. Petr Kollross, Ph.D. (50%),
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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40
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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25
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Contact hours
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91
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Total
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156
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
to know the general principles of design of machine components on the basis of theoretical knowledge of machine and equipment design, mechanics and elasticity and strength |
to use independently theoretical knowledge of the theory of flow machines |
to explain the theory of the simple thermal cycle of a steam turbine (Rankine cycle) |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
to perform basic stress calculations of machine parts based on the theory of mechanics and elasticity and strength |
to be familiar with the water vapour property diagram (h-s diagram) |
to calculate the simple heat cycle of a steam turbine (Rankine cycle) |
to use the possibilities of computer tools (Exel) |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
to describe the physical processes associated with the flow and energy transformations in a steam turbine |
to divide losses in the flow section of a steam turbine and know how to minimize them |
to describe in detail the various components of a steam turbine including condensation and regeneration accessories and know how to their design and any design constraints |
to explain the commissioning and servicing procedures for steam turbines |
to describe the specifics of turbines designed for continuous operation with saturated steam, including erosion issues |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
to apply theoretical knowledge in the field of steam turbines in draft design, including the design of all their key components |
to perform complex steam turbine cycle calculations in a spreadsheet environment (Excel) |
to perform simplified computational design of condensation and regeneration equipment |
to analyze individual solution to steam turbine design |
to estimate further developments in steam turbine design |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Written exam |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
Interactive lecture |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Lecture |
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