The excursion to the heating plant in České Budějovice offered students a unique insight into the operation of an energy plant in practice. Students could observe the entire production process - from fuel supply to the actual production of heat and electricity.
During the visit, they learned about the transport of coal and wood chips. One of the three boilers is now adapted to burn wood chips, which is a more environmentally friendly way of producing energy. The students also learned about the technical challenges that had to be addressed in order for the plant to meet strict emission standards.
A large part of the excursion was devoted to flue gas cleaning. Thanks to modern technologies such as ash trapping filters and desulphurisation using limestone, harmful emissions are significantly reduced. Water vapour in particular is thus removed from the chimney, which is essential for environmental protection.
The programme also included a tour of generators producing electricity. Students could compare two older Škoda generators with newer equipment and observe the development of technology in this field.
Another interesting feature is the cooperation of the heating plant with the heat pipeline from the Temelín nuclear power plant, which contributes to the efficient supply of heat in the region.
The excursion was also very beneficial for the students in terms of automation - the entire operation is controlled by thousands of sensors and actuators. The visit helped the students to better understand the functioning of the modern power industry and the demands that are placed on today's technical equipment.
(Pavel Kotrlík, Petr Rákos)
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