Sub-projects in 2019-2020
1 / Energy utilization and disposal of sludge from wastewater treatment plants (TN01000007/01)
Investigator: doc. Dr. Ing. Bohumír Čech, VSB-TUO
Partners: Brno University of Technology, Veolia Energy
Application Segment 2
Approved by Centre Council: February 18, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: March 7, 2019
2 / NCE administration (TN01000007/02)
Investigator: Mgr. Sylva Krčmářová, VSB-TUO
Approved by Centre Council: March 15, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: April 12, 2019
3 / Reliability, security and optimization of power grid operation (TN01000007/03)
Investigator: doc. Ing. Petr Toman, Ph.D., Brno University of Technology
Partners: VSB-TUO, MEgA – Measuring Power Apparatus, EG.D, ČEZ Distribution, ČEZ, EnerGoConsult ČB
Application Segment 3
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Adaptable system for protection and monitoring of networks with a large share of distributed production
- Research on secure communication technologies for smart grids in the energy sector
- Development of used car batteries for stationary energy storage
- Reliability and behaviour of components during short-circuit faults and other temporary phenomena and their optimization
- Optimization of the energy produced from PV at the point of generation
4 / New power grids components and technologies (TN01000007/04)
Investigator: prof. Ing. Zdeněk Peroutka, Ph.D., University of West Bohemia
Partners: ČEZ Distribution, ENERGON Dobříš, ZAT
Application Segment 3
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Power electronic technologies for distribution networks
- Management of distributed energy resources in microgrids
- Proprietary sensor wireless communication networks and special sensors for energy networks and infrastructures
5 / Optimization of operating parameters of power units and their key components (TN01000007/05)
Investigator: Ing. et Ing. Markéta Kryková, Ph.D., Research Centre Řež
Partners: University of West Bohemia, Czech Technical University in Prague, Institute of Thermomechanics of CAS, Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, Czech Aerospace Research Centre, COMTES FHT, ČEZ, ZAT, Doosan Škoda Power
Application Segment 1
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- 3D printing of steam turbine components
- Experiments on experimental turbines
- Experiments on transonic profile grilles
- Material for geothermal turbine components
- Design of segmented bearing with polymer composition
- Ventilation-steam current parameters
- Development of flutter resistant blades
- Research on complex valve systems and their optimization
- Increasing the efficiency and reliability of valve systems
- Increasing the efficiency, reliability, and safety of power units
6 / Development of diagnostic methods for characterization of key energy units components (TN01000007/06)
Investigator: Ing. et Ing. Markéta Kryková, Ph.D., Research Centre Řež
Partners: Brno University of Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, ČEZ
Application Segment 1
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Development of an advanced method for comprehensive turbine life assessment
- BTT - application of RBLF system to assess blade fatigue damage in Dukovany power plant
- Turbine blades-causes and prevention of failures
- Prospective diagnostic methods
- Rating-predicting the technical condition of equipment
- Development of water turbine impeller diagnostics and indication assessment
7 / Materials and material technologies for modern energy applications (TN01000007/07)
Investigator: Ing. et Ing. Markéta Kryková, Ph.D., Research Centre Řež
Partners: VSB-TUO, University of West Bohemia, Czech Technical University in Prague, Research and Testing Institute Pilsen, COMTES FHT, ČEZ, Doosan Škoda Power, ŠKODA JS
Application Segment 1
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Surface treatment of components in nuclear power plants and KE
- Development of alternative shading materials
- Anti-erosion protection of turbine blades
- Qualification of welded rotors
- HTG weld failure analysis and development of a standard procedure
- Development of composite binders for repairs of nuclear power plant equipment
8 / Development of methods and technologies to increase the security and reliability of power distribution grids (TN01000007/08)
Investigator: prof. Ing. Stanislav Mišák, Ph.D., VSB-TUO
Partners: Czech Technical University in Prague, EG.D, ČEZ Distribution, ELVAC
Application Segment 3
Approved by Centre Council: April 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Calculation of short-circuit ratio for symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults
- Development of a fault detector for overhead lines with 1/3 insulated conductors
- Grid operation optimization in case of uncommon and post-fault conditions
9 / Waste energy recovery and other operating and emission characteristics (TN01000007/09)
Investigator: doc. Dr. Ing. Tadeáš Ochodek, VSB-TUO
Partners: Czech Technical University in Prague, Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS, Veolia Energy, ČEZ, Vyncke
Application Segment 2
Approved by Centre Council: April 23, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- Dynamics of the fuelbed strata on the grate
- Characterization and methodologies for determination of nanoparticles and mercury emissions from combustion processes
- Properties and use of slag from waste-to-energy plant
10 / Innovative technologies in power engineering (TN01000007/10)
Investigator: Ing. Tomáš Trojan , Research Centre Řež
Partners: Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Aerospace Research Centre, ČEZ, ŠKODA JS, ATEKO
Application Segment 2
Approved by Centre Council: April 23, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: June 5, 2019
Work packages:
- High-temperature electrolysis hydrogen production - resource flexibility
- Advanced technologies for energy storage
- Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste in molten salt
- Wind farms efficiency improvement
11 / Greening and optimizing the operation of thermal – energy equipment (TN01000007/11)
Investigator: doc. Dr. Ing. Bohumír Čech, VSB-TUO
Partners: Czech Technical University in Prague, Veolia Energy, SMOLO
Application Segment 2
Approved by Centre Council: August 5, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: August 14, 2019
Work packages:
- Energy use of solid alternative fuels (SAF)
- Project to optimise the use of energy by-products
- Implementation of measures to achieve Best Available Techniques in the energy sector
12 / A comprehensive approach to waste energy recovery and flue gas treatment (TN01000007/12)
Investigator: prof. Ing. Petr Stehlík, CSc., dr. h. c., Brno University of Technology
Partners: Veolia Energy
Application Segment 2
Approved by Centre Council: August 8, 2019
Approved by TA ČR: September 13, 2019
Work packages:
- Analysis of the current situation and future directions
- Co-incineration of solid alternative fuels
- Solutions for modern flue gas cleaning units
- Turbine operation optimisation
- Study and modelling of heat transfer surfaces clogging by solid pollutants
- Conceptual and comprehensive approach to optimise operations