The aim of the course is to introduce students to the technologies for the production of technical gases necessary for the energy transition of industrial sectors that use them as raw materials, and the energy sector where they serve as energy vectors. An insight is given into the characteristics of individual technologies for the production of technical gases, their efficiency, advantages and challenges in use, and the possibilities of integration into energy systems.

Student responsibilities:

Regular attendance at lectures and auditory exercises. Active participation in lectures and exercises.

Grading and evaluation of student work over the course of instruction and at a final exam:

Colloquium 40%, Homework 20%, Final Exam (Written Exam, as the 2nd colloquium) 40%.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to (learning outcomes):

1 . Understand the basic methods of production of technical gases.

2 . Analyze and evaluate calculations for the production of technical gases by various procedures.

3 . Analyze the processes of gas separation and their energy efficiency.

4 . Apply computer tools and other advanced techniques for modeling the production of technical gases.

5 . Formulate solutions to practical problems in industry by applying theoretical knowledge.

Lectures

1. Introduction to technical gases and their application.

2. Classification of technical gases.

3. Technologies for the production of technical gases I - Cryogenic systems.

4. Technologies for the production of technical gases II - Membrane systems.

5. Technologies for the production of technical gases III - Adsorption systems.

6. Technologies for the production of technical gases IV - Absorption systems. Thermochemical systems.

7. Technologies for the production of technical gases V - Plasma reactors. Electrochemical systems.

8. Gas compression and liquefaction processes.

9. Storage and transport of technical gases.

10. Safety and regulation in the handling of technical gases.

11. Use of technical gases I - Industrial processes.

12. Use of technical gases II - Energy processes.

13. Technical gases market.

14. Environmental aspects and sustainability in the production of technical gases.

15. Field class - A visit to an industrial plant.

Exercises

1. Calculation of Costs of Production of Technical Gases I - Cryogenic Systems.

2. Calculation of the energy requirements of cryogenic air distillation.

3. Calculation of the costs of production of technical gases II - Membrane systems.

4. Calculation of permeability of membrane systems.

5. Calculation of Costs of Production of Technical Gases III - Adsorption Systems.

6. Calculation of the cycle time of obtaining technical gases by adsorption for different adsorbers.

7. Calculation of adsorption methods of gas separation. Modeling and sizing of adsorbers.

8. Calculation of the costs of production of technical gases IV - Absorption systems.

9. Calculation of the costs of production of technical gases V - Thermochemical systems.

10. Energy balance of ammonia and methanol production.

11. Calculation of the costs of production of technical gases VI - Plasma reactors.

12. Calculation of Costs of Production of Technical Gases VII - Electrochemical Systems.

13. Analysis of the operation of plasma reactors and electrochemical systems powered by RES.

14. Modeling and energy calculation of gas compression.

15. Modeling and sizing of tanks for the storage of technical gases.

Compulsory literature:

1. Industrial Gases Processing, Heinz-Wolfgang Häring , WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. , 2008, p. 0-0

2. Industrial Gas Handbook: Gas Separation and Purification, Frank G. Kerry , CRC Press (1st ed.), 2007, p. 0-0

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