Our priority is to provide excellent conditions to our students, so they can take advantage of our experience and write high quality diploma theses. Knowledge gained during the study of Master’s degree programme is beneficial for many of them as Ph.D. students.

Defended Master’s theses (selection)

• Catalytic oxidation of VOC on commercially available catalysts, Ing. Tomáš Osička, 2016
• The influence of the furnace gas recirculation on characteristic parameters of the combustion process, Ing. Tereza Macenauerová, 2015
• The influence of operating parameters and construction parameters of the low-NO_x burner on characteristic parameters of combustion processes, Ing. Jiří Nykodým, 2015
• The use of fuels from renewable sources and waste, Ing. Vít Pořízek, 2015
• Design of combustion chamber 30 kW for gaseous fuels, Ing. Aleš Rychter, 2014
• Distribution of heavy metals in waste incinerator, Ing. Annamária Poláková, 2014
• Characteristic parameters of oxygen-enhanced combustion process, Ing. Jiří Dřímal, 2014
• Modelling of oxygen-enhanced combustion process, Ing. Martin Naď, 2014
• Characteristic parameters of oxygen-enhanced combustion process, Ing. Igor Hudák, 2013
• Experimental solar drier of sewage sludge, Ing. Vojtěch Širůček, 2013
• Drying of sewage sludge using solar energy, Ing. Dalibor Prášek, 2011
• Pilot scale solar dryer design, Ing. Tomáš Pulcar, 2010

Ph.D. Theses

We are continuously looking for new colleagues into our team. In case of your interest in joining us do not hesitate to contact the team’s coordi­nator.

Ongoing Ph.D. theses

• Influence of inert gases on characteristic parameters of combustion process, Ing. Igor Hudák
• Equipment for disposal of waste gases by catalytic oxidation, Ing. Vladimír Brummer
• The influence of operating parameters and construction parameters of the process burner on stability and combustion processes parameters, Ing. Pavel Skryja
• Kinetics od anaerobic fermentation of biodegradable materials, Ing. Vojtěch Zejda

Defended Ph.D. theses

• Methods for determination of characteristic parameters of combustion processes on the basis of experiments and modeling, Ing. Petr Bělohradský, Ph.D., 2010
• Absorption cleaning of flue gases arising from the incineration of wastes, Ing. David Jecha, Ph.D., 2010
• Efficient treatment of sewage sludge, Ing. Lucie Houdková, Ph.D., 2009

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• development and testing of gas and liquid burners at our own testing faciltity
• troubleshooting of combustion processes
• drying and sintering of particular materials
• identification of sources of pollution including the measurement and analysis of flue gas and waste gas
• design of cleaning systems according to BAT (Best Available Technique) or according to the „price/performance“ ratio including the basic design
• mass and energy balances of designed cleaning systems
• feasibility studies for designed cleaning systems
• mass and energy balances of the thermal sludge treatment (digestion, drying, combustion)
• fermentative processes with the material pretreatment

References (selection)

• The technical support at the furnace for the ammonia preheating – Euromont Group, a.s.
• The design of the cyclone for the solid particulates capture – NOX CONTROL, s.r.o.
• The measurement of characteristics of the airlift pump – KUNST, s.r.o.
• Combustion tests of the lanolin and the mixture of the sheep wool with the dust – EVECO, s.r.o.
• Testing of the mixing pump AMV 400 – KUNST, s.r.o.
• Combustion tests of the pyrolysis oil, EVECO Brno, s.r.o.
• Testing of KINEDIZER LE 3” burner at the resonating levels – Honeywell, s.r.o.
• Analysis of the burner performance in the cooler of the line No. 2 – Českomoravský cement, a.s.
• Technical-economical study and the pilot test of the catalytic oxidation in the unit 2U-600 – Momentive Specialty Chemicals, a.s.
• Pilot unit for the filtration of waste gas from the rotary drying kiln in Lovochemie, a.s., Městec Králové – Lovochemie, a.s.
• Combustion of waste from the production of the methylester of rapeseed oil  – monoblock burner 250 kW – Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
• Combustion of waste from the production of the methylester of rapeseed oil – dual power burner – Slovnaft VÚRUP, a.s.
• Testing of the the burner for high negative pressures – EVECO Brno, s.r.o.
• Atomization of the ammonia distillate using the effervescent atomizer – DEZA, a.s.
• Combustion tests of the coal slurry – Coal Mill, a.s.
• Monitoring of the performance of burners in furnaces for the atmospheric and vaccum distillation – Česká rafinérská, a.s.
• Development of the unit for the thermal and catalytic reduction of CO and VOC – application in MND, a.s., Chemopetrol Litvínov, a.s., Mauting Valtice, s.r.o.
• Design of flue gas cleaning systemn – Visteon-Autopal, s.r.o.
• Experimental verification of the efficiency of catalytic cloth filters REMEDIA for NO_x reduction – W. L. Gore, Inc.
• Study on the utilization/dis­posal of sludge from the paint spraying room – Škoda Auto, a.s.

In case of your interest in cooperating with us do not hesitate to contact the team’s coordi­nator.

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Burners (gas, oil, combined): The research in the field of burners is focused on the study of primary methods for the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NO_x) formed during the combustion of gaseous and liquid fuels. The acquired knowledge is then applied during the development of novel burners or during the troubleshooting process in terms of false function of the burner and high NO_x. We utilize the modern burner testing facility for the research. Both the unique construction of the combustion chamber and the extensive instrumentation give the possibility to evaluate the heat load profile along the flame and the temperature profile in the combustion space. Both parameters are the key parameters for the design of end units, e.g. the boiler, the heating furnace.

Fuels: The research deals with the utilization of non-standardized gaseous (e.g. the biogas) and liquid (e.g. the rapeseed oil, the pyrolysis oil, the liquid waste oil) fuels for the energy and process purposes (e.g. the steam generation). The aim is to create the database with the properties of these fuels in terms of the influence of the operating conditions and burner constructional parameters on the emissions, the shape and the stability of flame, and aforementioned heat load profile along the chamber and temperature profile in the combustion space. For the tests of gaseous fuels we use the mixing station that enables us to mix the fuel with the required composition. Liquid fuels and liquid waste can be atomized by means of either the pressure atomization or pneumatic atomization when the pressure air or superheated steam can be used.

Combustion process intensification: The research is focused on the intensification of the combustion process using the preheated combustion air (up to 500 °C) and using the injection of pure oxygen either into the air duct or directly into the combustion space. The reasons for the intensification are the requirements of high-temperature applications (e.g. melting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials) for high temperatures above 1500 °C, higher thermal efficiencies, increased productivity, etc. Both types of the intensification require increased attention in terms of NO_x emissions. Therefore it is necessary to apply one of the primary methods and to determine the appropriate location for the oxygen injection.

Wet flue gas cleaning: Wet flue gas cleaning is one of the possible technologies to remove pollutants from waste gas or flue gas. The research is conducted with a focus on specifying the design parameters of the technology so that the designed unit works in real operation with maximum efficiency. An effective design of wet flue gas scrubbing can be done using computational procedures based on data obtained from experiments performed on a pilot unit on a pilot scale. By individual tests the effects of individual parameters on the absorption efficiency are verified. These tests are carried out on both the filling column representing the second stage of flue gas cleaning and the first stage where the O-element is used instead of the classical Venturi tube (protected by the utility model).

Dry flue gas cleaning: The research of waste gas and flue gas cleaning from various sources of pollution is carried out in units ranging from pilot tests to semi-operational tests. In particular, applied research and tests of the effectiveness of removal of various substances such as solid particulates, inorganic compounds, sulfur dioxide, etc. The cleaning of the above-mentioned pollutants is achieved by the experimental unit that operates in a variable way on the principle of technologies such as filtration, catalytic filtration, adsorption, so-called dry scrubbing and catalytic decomposition of pollutants. The INTEQ I and INTEQ II laboratory units are used to investigate these conditions.

Testing of catalysts: Catalyst research is conducted in a unique multifunctional unit that allows for the testing of industrially-produced catalysts. These catalysts can be either of a conventional bulk type to various types of monoliths. The tests are mainly focused on testing the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x). This research may be interested, for example, in chemical plants that need to test gas purification technology before investing in a new technological unit. Due to the technological reliability and the elimination of the technical problems, it is very advantageous to use a pilot plant on which these problems will be discovered and the removal procedure is recommended. In addition, this unit may be of interest to catalytic manufacturers who can test the efficiency and operational reliability of their product series of catalysts, both in the laboratory conditions and in industrial conditions in agreement with, for example, a chemical plant.

Current projects

• Combined low-emission burner for the combustion of non-standardized gaseous and liquid fuels, funding resources: the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, TH02020141, 2017 – 2019
• Research and development of automatic biomass boiler, funding resources: the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, TH02020025, 2016 – 2019
• Innovative method of wastewater treatment with the aim to gain nutrients in pure form, funding resources: the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, TA04020217, 2014 – 2017

Finished projects

• Reduction of nitrogen oxides concentration for industrial gas burners, funding resources: the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, TA03021017, 2013 – 2015
• VUT Energy sources: Combined oil-gas burner, funding resources: the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, VaVpI 6.3, 2012 – 2015
• VUT Energy sources: Experimental multifunctional filtration unit for the reduction of pollutants from the waste gas, funding resources: the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, VaVpI 6.3, 2012 – 2015
• The influence of air enrichment with oxygen and oxygen injection into flame area on combustion process, funding resources: the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, P101/12/747, 2012 – 2014
• Innovative approaches to wastewater treatment – KUNST Flotation Unit, funding resources: the Ministry of Industry and Trade, MPO FR–TI3/522, 2011 – 2013
• WARMES: Waste as raw material and energy source, funding resources: the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, NPV II, 2B08048, 2008 – 2011
• Utilization of liquid fuels from renewable sources for industrial burners, funding resources: the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, GP104/09/P532, 2009 – 2011
• Optmization of cleaning processes of waste gases in the new and original multifunctional experimental equipment, funding resources: the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, GP101/07/P550, 2007 – 2009
• Ecologically and energy-managed waste and biomass processing systems, funding sources: the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, MSM 0021630502, 2005 – 2011
• Research and development of burners with suppressed formation of emissions of nitrogen oxides, funding sources: the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, GA101/05/2469, 2005 – 2007

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