Renewable energy sources in CR

Tato bakalářská práce je odbornou rešerší zabývající se využíváním obnovitelných zdrojů energie v České republice se zaměřením na vodní energii. V práci jsou stručně popsány oblasti výroby energií (elektrické a tepelné) z energie větru, slunečního záření, biomasy, geotermální energie a největší část je věnována zpracování vodní energie.This bachelors thesis is a technical recherche of using renewable energy sources in Czech republic which is specialized on waterpower. In this work are shortly described kinds of productions energy (electric and heat) from wind power, solar radiation, biomass, geothermal energy and the largest part deal with processing waterpower.

Low-power internet server

Náplní této práce je popis základních mechanismů správy paměti a přístupu k periferiím prostřednictvím sběrnice EBI u mikrokontroléru rodiny ARM9. Dále je řešeno připojení fyzického rozhraní ethernetu, SD/MMC karet k zařízení, návrh a konstrukce vývojového kitu s možností připojení pevného nebo SSD disku. Druhá polovina je zaměřena na operační systém Linux, jeho modifikaci pro rodinu mikrokontrolérů ARM9 a instalaci programových balíků.The aim of this work is to describe the basic mechanisms of memory management and access to peripherals via EBI at the ARM9 microcontroller family. It is a solution for connecting physical ethernet interface, SD / MMC card to the device and design a development kit with the ability to connect a hard or SSD drive. The second part is aimed at operating system Linux, its modification for the ARM9 family of microcontrollers and installing software packages.

Wind power plant in a chosen locality

Tato diplomová práce je zaměřena na problematiku větrných elektráren. Jsou zde popsány výhody a nevýhody větrných elektráren a jejich dopady na životní prostředí. Byl proveden výběr lokality pro větrnou elektrárnu, výběr vhodných turbín a následně proveden výpočet určující nejvhodnější vybranou větrnou elektrárnu. Dále jsou zde provedeny studie parametrů, které ovlivňují výpočet. Z těchto studií byl vybrán nejvhodnější model větrné elektrárny. Závěrem jsou uvedeny statistiky z oblasti větrné energetiky Čech, Evropy a světa.This master thesis deals with problematic wind power plants. There are described advantages and disadvantages of wind power plants and their environmental impacts. Thesis include chosen locality for wind power plant, chosen fitting types of turbines and calculation which choosing turbine for chosen locality. There are accomplished parametric studies of main parameters. From this study is chosen best fitting model of wind turbine. In the end are adduced statistics from Czech Republic, Europe and world.

Recorder with SD card

Tato práce seznamuje s návrhem a konstrukcí Záznamníku/přehrávače s SD kartou. Jsou zde řešeny metody komunikace mezi jednotlivými integrovanými obvody zařízení a jednotlivými funkčními bloky zařízení. Práce také pojednává o využití FAT systému pro ukládání dat na SD kartu, souborovém formátu .wav a převodu analogového signálu na digitální.This thesis presents the design and construction of Recorder with SD card. The paper deals with methods of communication between integrated circuit devices and the various functional blocks of equipment. Thesis also discusses the use of the FAT system for storing data on an SD card, file format .wav and convert analog signal to digital.

Factors Affecting the Content of Ergosterol and Zearalenone in Selected Grass Species at the End of the Growing Season

The objective of the study was to assess the safety of forage prepared from selected grass species by means of the analysis of ergosterol and zearalenone. Graminaceous plants studied at the end of their growing season were Festulolium, Dactylis glomerata and Arrhenatherum elatius. Other indicators assessed were the content of ergosterol and zearalenone during the autumn and the intensity of grassland use in the summer season as related to the studied contents of metabolites. Grasslands were harvested either in October, November or December. The secondary metabolites were analyzed by means of high performance liquid chromatography. At the end of the growing season, the ergosterol content was the lowest in the Festulolium forage (110.04 mg kg-1), the highest contents were observed in the Dactylis glomerata and Arrhenatherum elatius forages (145.73 mg kg-1 and 139.55 mg kg-1, respectively). The safety of Festulolium was also corroborated by the low zearalenone content (0.357 mg kg-1). On the other hand, the high ergosterol content in Arrhenatherum elatius was combined with a high content of zearalenone (1.554 mg kg-1). Although Dactylis glomerata exhibited an ergosterol content comparable with that of Arrhenatherum elatius forage, its zearalenone content was comparable to the Festulolium forage. Among the three species under study we found a significant difference (P P -1). The higher (P -1) was caused by the Arrhenatherum elatius forage. Moreover, the contents of ergosterol and zearalenone were affected (P < 0.01) also by the number of cuts in summer. The higher ergosterol content indicated a higher forage infestation by fungi and the inherent risk of the occurrence of mycotoxins. However, the high ergosterol content not always correlated with the high content of zearalenone. When cattle is grazing in winter, a higher occurrence of mycotoxins in the feed may be expected and the related damage to animal metabolism may increase the number of diseased animals with consequent impact on animal production, performance and health and animal husbandry economics

The Effect of a Spiral Gradient Magnetic Field on the Ionic Conductivity of Water

We discuss the experimental verification of changes in the structure of a liquid water sample inserted in a special spiral “gradient” magnetic field. The magnetic flux components are characterized by a high degree of inhomogeneity; thus, a gradient is found in the monitored section of space. The relevant measurement of the modified, rearranged water sample pointed to a specific ion conductivity lower than that of the untreated water. The results of the experiment, where a sample of demineralized water was exposed to a spiral “gradient“ magnetic field for the period of 5 min, show decreased ion conductivity in the examined samples

A Real Model of a Micro-Grid to Improve Network Stability

This paper discusses the smart energy model of a smart grid using a significant share of renewable energy sources combined with intelligent control that processes information from a smart metering subsystem. An algorithm to manage the microgrid via the demand-response strategy is proposed, accentuating the requirement that the total volume of energy produced from renewable sources is consumed. Thus, the system utilizes the maximum of renewable sources to reduce CO2 emissions. Another major benefit provided by the algorithm lies in applying the current weather forecast to predict the amount of energy in the grid; electricity can then be transferred between the local and the main backup batteries within the grid, and this option enables the control elements to prepare for a condition yet to occur. Individual parts of the grid are described in this research report together with the results provided by the relevant algorithm

Forage as a Primary Source of Mycotoxins in Animal Diets

The issue of moulds and, thus, contamination with mycotoxins is very topical, particularly in connexion with forages from grass stands used at the end of the growing season. Deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), fumonisins (FUM) and aflatoxins (AFL) are among the most common mycotoxins. The aim of the paper was to determine concentrations of mycotoxins in selected grasses (Lolium perenne, Festulolium pabulare, Festulolium braunii) and their mixtures with Festuca rubra an/or Poa pratensis during the growing season as a marker of grass safety, which was assessed according to content of the aforementioned mycotoxins. During the growing season grass forage was contaminated with mycotoxins, most of all by DON and ZEA. The contents of AFL and FUM were zero or below the limit of quantification. Moreover, the level of the occurrence of mould was quantified as ergosterol content, which was higher at the specific date of cut. All results were statistically processed and significant changes were discussed

Advanced signal processing methods for condition monitoring

Condition monitoring of induction motors (IM) among with the predictive maintenance concept are currently among the most promising research topics of manufacturing industry. Production efficiency is an important parameter of every manufacturing plant since it directly influences the final price of products. This research article presents a comprehensive overview of conditional monitoring techniques, along with classification techniques and advanced signal processing techniques. Compared methods are either based on measurement of electrical quantities or nonelectrical quantities that are processed by advanced signal processing techniques. This article briefly compares individual techniques and summarize results achieved by different research teams. Our own testbed is briefly introduced in the discussion section along with plans for future dataset creation. According to the comparison, Wavelet Transform (WT) along with Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD), Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Park's Vector Approach (PVA) provides the most interesting results for real deployment and could be used for future experiments.Web of Scienc

New Approaches to Implementing the SmartJacket into Industry 4.0

The paper discusses the possibilities of incorporating sensors and indicators into the environment of an Industry 4.0 digital factory. The concept of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is characterized via a brief description of the RAMI 4.0 and I4.0 component model. In this context, the article outlines the structure of an I4.0 production component, interpreting such an item as a body integrating the asset and its electronic form, namely, the Asset Administration Shell (AAS). The formation of the AAS sub-models from the perspectives of identification, communication, configuration, safety, and condition monitoring is also described to complete the main analysis. Importantly, the authors utilize concrete use cases to demonstrate the roles of the given I4.0 component model and relevant SW technologies in creating the AAS. In this context, the use cases embody applications where an operator wearing a SmartJacket equipped with sensors and indicators ensures systematic data collection by passing through the manufacturing process. The set of collected information then enables the operator and the system server to monitor and intervene in the production cycle. The advantages and disadvantages of the individual scenarios are summarized to support relevant analysis of the entire problem