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The enzymatic hydrolysis of waste paper - a source of raw materials for production of liquid biofuels
Lepař, Petr ; Stloukal, Radek (referee) ; Gabriel, Petr (advisor)
In diploma thesis the process of enzymatic hydrolysis of waste paper as a source for the production of liquid biofuels is discused. It follows directly the homonymous diploma thesis from Ing. Brummer, and it is based on the findings, which were solved and decided in previous work. In the theoretical part there is a summarization of basic information on the enzymatic hydrolysis of waste paper and the associated influences of various factors of the rate and degree of hydrolysis. Higher attention is paid to a waste cardboard and its pretreatment methods due to the maximalization of the yield of hydrolysis. The next part summarizes options of the fermentative production of biofuels, focusing on the method of simultaneous saccharification and fermentation, where the further appropriate organism for ethanol fermentation is discussed. The last part is about the technological process from the raw material input to the separation of ethanol. In the experimental section the pre-treatment of waste paper in order to maximize the efficiency of hydrolysis was examined. The best results were achieved using a vibratory mill. In addition, various parameters for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation were optimized using enzymes from Novozymes® company and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The conversion rate of waste paper cellulose to reducing sugars was observed by spectrophotometric method by Somogyi - Nelson and the amount of produced ethanol was quantified using HPLC / RI. As a part of this thesis some conditions (amount of enzyme, substrate, nutrients, yeasts, temperature, pH, type of buffer) were optimized to maximize the effectiveness of the overall process. All experiments were carried out on corrugated cardboard, which was chosen as the most promising material for hydrolysis that was among the waste paper pulp in diploma thesis by Ing. Brummer.
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Production of ethanol as an automotive fuel from renewable materials
Doležal, Martin ; Kropáč, Jiří (referee) ; Dlabaja, Tomáš (advisor)
The thesis deals with ethanol production using renewable energy ressources. It describes various manufacturing processes and the usage of respective input materials. It researches utilization of ethanol as engine fuel both as a mixture with conventional fuels and also as the principal component. Consequentionally, it proposes a design of combustion engines suitable for this fuel. Evaluation of advantages and disadvantages of substituting petrol products with bioethanol is provided. The thesis also includes energy and economic evaluation.
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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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Fuels in 21. century
Lébl, Jan ; Svída, David (referee) ; Dundálek, Radim (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis is intent on introducing the overview of particular types of fuels used at present for ignition and diesel internal combustion engines. Marginally is mentioned the theme of fuels used for fuel cells. Further it deals with the composition of each fuel types and their characteristics and ecological aspects of their use. The ending of the thesis is aimed to formulation of the development trends in fuels and the prospects of each fuel type’s expansion in the future.
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Monitoring the effect of sample treatment in determining selected properties of biofuel
Štenclová, Kristýna ; Lachman, Jakub (referee) ; Lisá, Hana (advisor)
Diploma thesis is focused on the treatment of biofuel prior to combustion and effect of this treatment on the biofuel characteristics. The first part is a review of literature encompassing characteristics of fuel, preparation of samples, methods of analysis of individual characteristics and a presentation of various types of mills. The second part of thesis is experimental. It is an analysis of sample characteristics under various mill settings with regard to the temperature in the mill during grinding.
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The use of alternative fuels in the Air Transport
Dvorský, David ; Šplíchal, Miroslav (referee) ; Nastálek, Ondřej (advisor)
The objectives of this thesis is an overview of the available aviation fuel and possible alternatives. Evaluation of the applicability of alternative fuels in aviation. Furthermore, to assess the overall readiness of each technology across the aviation, from general aviation through public air transportation to transport helicopters. Evaluate the economic situation in each sector and determine the best alternative fuel option.
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Enzymatic hydrolysis of waste paper pulp - source of raw material for production of liquid biofuels
Brummer, Vladimír ; Ing.Marián Illáš (referee) ; Gabriel, Petr (advisor)
This master’s thesis is aimed at process of enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material – waste paper as a source of raw material for production of liquid biofuels. In the theoretical part of this work are summarized previously used methods of hydrolysis and lignocellulosic materials used for the process of hydrolysis as a source of fermentable sugars for fermentation technology. The different types of waste paper are evaluated from the composition and usability with consideration to the papermaking process in order to select the appropriate type of waste paper for the enzymatic hydrolysis process. In the next part of this work are suggested technological premises and procedures for the preparation of raw materials and the subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis of these pre–treated materials. In the experimental part were optimized parameters of enzymatic hydrolysis using the Novozymes company enzyme package. Enzymatic degradation of cellulose to reducing sugars was observed using Somogyi – Nelson method. For the verification of hydrolysis conditions were used model materials with high cellulose content – pulp and filter paper. Conditions, which seems to be the best after testing on the model materials, were verified on specific waste paper materials – offset cardboard, recycled paper, matte MYsol paper and for comparison again on model materials – pulp and filter paper. The highest yields was achieved with the use of cardboard, which was further tested using various combinations of pretreatment to material for purpose of increase the yields of hydrolysis.
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Burning pellets from non-wood biomass in boilers I
Knob, Jan ; Zejda, Vojtěch (referee) ; Brummer, Vladimír (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis deals with combustion of non-woody biomass pellets in boilers. In the first part of the background research, biomass is generally described in terms of fuel properties, with a focus on characteristics determining its suitability for a direct combustion in boilers and undesirable emissions. In this context, planned legislative restrictions of boilers with a lower operating power are summarized. Furthermore the usage of the automatic boilers, and specific problems associated with combustion of non-woody pellets are described. Final part of the background research focuses on a composition of commercially available non-woody pellets and their production. Experimental part consists of fuel analysis determining the general properties of the biofuel - i.e. the water and ash content, essential content of elements, lower and higher heating values. Results of analysis are used to put together fuel lists of tested pellets. Conclusion of the experimental part discusses the influence of the pellet composition on the boiler functionality and emissions.
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Application of cavitation in industrial processes
Hamar, Oliver ; Tancjurová, Jana (referee) ; Rudolf, Pavel (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the research of the application potential of cavitation technologies in various industries. Thanks to its properties, cavitation seems to be a promising tool for streamlining a large number of industrial processes in several aspects. The first part deals with the theoretical description of the cavitation phenomenon, its negatives and methods of their detection. The second part focuses on the analysis of possible usage areas of cavitation technologies and the ways of generating the cavitation, focusing on current research and findings in the area of hydrodynamic cavitation application.
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