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Fuel cell model in PSCAD
Černý, František ; Ptáček, Michal (referee) ; Radil, Lukáš (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the creation of a model of different fuel cells. It is intended to broaden the view of currently available fuel cells their principle function and to describe their advantages and disadvantages. It also describes the basic equation of the magnitude of the voltage generated at the electrodes of the cell and the types of voltage losses that occur during its operation. Creating a custom fuel cell model and comparing simulations of this model with real cells and, with datasheets of available fuel cells.
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Conceptual design of a hydrogen powered ultralight aircraft
Vrana, Andrej ; Zikmund, Pavel (referee) ; Koštial, Rostislav (advisor)
This master’s thesis deals with the conceptual design of a small ultralight aircraft, that uses hydrogen as its main fuel source. The thesis describes the main problem of hydrogen utilization in the aviation industry and provides the reader with an overview of existing aircraft with this power source. The design consists of a selection of suitable powerplant components, which was made after extensive research, and of the aircraft geometry design itself. The basis of the whole powerplant is a fuel cell, which produces electric energy from hydrogen, that drives a propeller via an electric motor. The aircraft geometry design was made according to CS-LSA regulations and is largely based on statistical values of dimensions of aircraft from the same category. The conceptual design is provided with a weight and balance analysis, a flight envelope according to regulation and an analysis of basic flight performance. In the end, a conclusion was made about the feasibility of operation of such an aircraft and about the compliance with regulation.
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Preparation of a laboratory exercise focusing on hydrogen energy storage
Mistrová, Jana ; Vanýsek, Petr (referee) ; Bača, Petr (advisor)
This diploma thesis describes the preparation of a laboratory experiment focused on hydrogen storage capacity. The experiment deals with hydrogen production, fuel cells, the evaluation its efficiency and hydrogen consumption within a fuel cell. The first part of the thesis is devoted to the energy storage systems, particularly chemical energy storage and hydrogen production. The next part explores fuel cell technologies. Following this, the thesis describes the experiment's preparation, equipment, and fuel cell activation. The final part focuses on the laboratory materials and the report.
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Hybrid Drives in the Tractor Construction
Líčeník, Adam ; Řehák, Kamil (referee) ; Prokop, Aleš (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis utilizes survey of types hybrid propulsion systems in the tractor construction. It evaluates its operational advantages and disadvantages and presents examples of some tractors and its elements. The thesis focuses on components which are used in hybrid propulsion systems. In the conclusion there is a review of individual variations in terms of emission and economy of operation.
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Carbon materials for power sources
Tichý, Jiří ; Bača, Petr (referee) ; Novák, Vítězslav (advisor)
This work deals with carbon materials and using them in electrochemical energy sources. Object of this work was to prepare carbon materials and investigate their electrical properties. The theoretical part objects of the carbon materials, their properties, application in electrochemical energy sources and measurement methods used in experimental part. Experimental part describes the preparation of the electrodes with various carbon materials and summarizes the results of measurements.
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Possibilities of using hydrogen in the energy sector
Holík, Michal ; Lisá, Hana (referee) ; Baláš, Marek (advisor)
This bachelor thesis describes hydrogen energy and gives the reader an introductory look into the world of hydrogen technologies. The first part describes the production of hydrogen from fossil and renewable sources. The second part deals with the possibilities of processing and use of hydrogen in energy. The third part represents the specific application of its use.
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Alternative powertrains of vehicles
Filip, Vojtěch ; Kučera, Pavel (referee) ; Píštěk, Václav (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is the analysis of most common alternative drive systems currently used in cars, their comparison with the current gasoline and diesel engines. Familiarization with the technical solutions of drives, their categorization into several groups according to the specific key features. It also deals the most important components of an alternative fuels automobiles, respecting their strengths and also weaknesses that currently hinder expansion of these propulsions, economically as well as technically.
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Hydrogen vs. electricity - comparison of energy performance of EV powertrains
Šándor, Kristián ; Mišík, Ondrej (referee) ; Fišer, Jan (advisor)
The topic of emission reduction and the increase in the share of energy produced from renewable sources remains actual and highly discussed in 2021. It was the major reason why I chose to compose this bachelor’s thesis, in which I aim to critically evaluate and compare the energy performance of an electrical vehicle and a hydrogen vehicle. The theoretical part of the thesis outlines the aforementioned drivetrains as well as the plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The practical part of the thesis focuses on calculations of the energy performance of the drivetrains for the year 2021 with a rational estimate for 2050. The methods of electricity and hydrogen production are crucial for energy performance evaluation. Data shows that electric cars operated in countries with a high share of energy produced from renewable sources are the least energetically demanding. On the other hand, if the energy production depends predominantly on fossil fuels, it is more efficient to operate a hydrogen vehicle. Calculations show that when considering the indirect emissions during the operation as well as the energy performance, the plug-in hybrid vehicles are the least efficient. The difference in efficiency between electric and hydrogen vehicles varies depending on the mode of energy production of that specific country. The conclusion of this thesis also discusses advantages, disadvantages and technological challenges concerning the aforementioned drivetrains.
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Simulation of steady-state and dynamic behavior of low-temperature fuel cell
Smugala, Ondrej ; Radil, Lukáš (referee) ; Ptáček, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis is concerned with mathematic modelling of low temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). First part of the thesis is focused on explaining the principle of production of electricity by this type of source. The main advantages and disadvantages of this technology are presented there. A division of fuel cells according to the stack temperature and the kind of used electrolyte is also made in this part. Typical technical information is mentioned for every type of fuel cell. The rest of thesis is concerned with the PEMFC. Firstly there is a description of construction of fuel cell and a presentation of applications in the industry. The second part of work includes a mathematical description of steady and dynamic behavior of fuel cell which is based on relations among fundamental parameters and quantities. The other part contains all results of simulation which was made on a model created in Matlab Simulink. Comparison of the results of real measurement with the results of simulation which was performed on a modified model is provided in the last part of thesis.
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Energy yields per one hectare of land in the South Moravian Region
Plášek, Tomáš ; Bayer, Robert (referee) ; Jandová, Kristýna (advisor)
This bachelor thesis compares methods of producing elektricity in biogas plant, in thermal power plants by burning biomass, in solar power plants and compares it with production of energy of fuel cells and the energy from biofuels, like biodiesel and bioethanol. It compares the energy yields of different energy production methods and evaluates their advantages and disadvantages. It compares the energy content of these fuels by model vehicle range.
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