Expansion of basic knowledge in the field of process energy and high-temperature devices and processes. Analysis and modeling of high-temperature processes and optimization of high-temperature devices present in high energy intensive industrial branches.

Mastering the knowledge and tools for research and practical work in the field of energy efficiency improvement of devices in process energy. Mastering the mathematical modeling and design procedures for calculation of heat transfer intensity at high-temperature devices and processes. Training for mastering the design procedures for design of high-temperature equipment for research work.

Basic concepts of energy efficiency and how to use energy in production processes in the industry (the definition of energy efficiency of energy systems in industrial plants, energy companies balance, energy indicators, energy policy). Review of high temperature devices and processes in specific industrial sectors (Industrial furnaces, boilers, combustion systems). Resources and measures for increasing the energy efficiency in industry (Overview of potentials and measures in energy and production systems). Presentation of methods for modeling and optimization of high temperature processes (combustion, heat transfer in the furnaces, radiation, heating of materials, modeling of processes in industrial furnaces, energy balance).

Examples of research in the field of heat transfer, with particular emphasis on the heat exchange by radiation. Lobo-Evans method for calculation of the combustion chamber within the process furnaces.

Defined by curriculum of study program.

Lab and measuring equipment, literature resources listed within the Literature chapter.

Total assigned hours: 65

New material: 40
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 10

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 10
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 10
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 30
Project: 0
Final exam: 60
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 30

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