Excursions on 2 and 3 May 2024

2. 5. 2024:

• Excursion to the showroom of Treservis, s. r. o. (1.EE)
• Visit to the National Technical Museum in Prague (1st EM)
• Excursion to Jihostroj, a. s. (1.ER)
• Excursion to the company Vladimír TROJAN (1.S)
• Visit to the Czech Budejovice Observatory and Planetarium (1.S)
• Visit to the PRE Museum in Prague and the Holešovice substation (2.EE)
• Excursion to Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o. (2.EM)
• Excursion to ČD Cargo, a. s. (2.ER)
• Excursion to BELIS, a. s. (2.S)

3. 5. 2024:

• Excursion to EGE, spol. s r. o. (1.EE)
• Excursion to VAS servis, spol. s r. o. (1.EM)
• Excursion to Madeta, a. s. (1.EM)
• Excursion to WEDOS Internet, a. s. (1.ER)
• Excursion to Jihostroj, a. s. (1.S)
• Excursion to the showroom of Treservis, s. r. o. (2.EE)
• Excursion to Linde Pohony, s. r. o. (2.ER)
• Excursion to ŠKODA JS, a. s. (2.S)
• Excursion to the Planá hydroelectric power plant (2.EM)

REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (2. 5. 2024)

Excursion to the showroom of Treservis, s. r. o. (1.EE)

During the graduation exams, specifically on 2 May 2024, we had the opportunity to visit the company Treservis, s. r. o., which focuses mainly on photovoltaic, but also heating panels and heat pumps. The company is located nearby, so it was possible to arrive on foot. After the welcome we were given some basic information about Treservis and their work. This gave us some insight into the workings and involvement of alternative energy sources and their use in homes, as well as industrial and other businesses. We were then given the opportunity to ask all sorts of questions, which were then readily answered by the performing employee.

(Václav Lukeš, pupil 1.EE)

Visit to the National Technical Museum in Prague (1st EM)

On May 2, 2024, the students of class 1.EM went on an excursion to the National Technical Museum in Prague. The aim of the visit was to introduce the pupils to the technical inventions and innovations that have shaped the modern world. Special attention was paid to the department of means of transport, where pupils admired historic locomotives, cars and airplanes. The visit to the museum sparked a heightened interest in technical fields and possible future careers in engineering for many pupils. This excursion was not only educational but also inspiring and showed how important it is to keep up with technological advances.

(Ing. Stanislav Strnad)

Excursion to Jihostroj, a. s. (1.ER)

On 2 May 2024, the 1st ER class visited the Jihostroj, a. s. company in Velešín, which manufactures pumps and hydraulics for aircraft. The guided tour took place inside the modern equipped production hall, where we were introduced to the whole process of production of various components - from material processing to the final product. Everyone enjoyed the tour and we hope to have more opportunities like this to look into the operations of different companies.

(Václav Pardamec, pupil 1.ER)

Excursion to the company Vladimír TROJAN (1.S)

Visit to the Czech Budejovice Observatory and Planetarium (1.S)

On Thursday, 2 May 2024, Class 1.S went on a field trip to the Vladimír TROJAN company. Here we saw a lot of engineering machines and methods and learned a lot of new information. Afterwards we went to the Observatory and Planetarium in České Budějovice, where we watched the program "Separation from the Earth". We enjoyed the planetarium very much!

(Pavel Mikoláš, DiS.)

Visit to the PRE Museum in Prague and the Holešovice substation (2.EE)

On 2 May 2024, the pupils of class 2.EE took part in an excursion to the PRE Museum (technical and documentation museum of the Prague Power Industry) and to the Holešovice substation. The excursion was organized in cooperation with the company Pražská energetika, a. s., which owns the substation and museum, and VOLTCOM, spol. s r. o., which supplemented the program with a lecture on its activities. It is a construction and assembly company with its own design, assembly and service facilities in the field of electricity distribution.

The PRE Museum offered the students a demonstration of the history of electrical equipment (transformers, switches, fuses, junction boxes and household appliances) practically from the beginnings of the development of electricity to today. At the Holešovice substation, students could see and assess the differences in size between the older 110 kV encapsulated substation and its new replacement.

(Ing. Jiří Vastl)

Excursion to Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o. (2.EM)

On 2 May 2024, the 2nd EM class visited the company Fronius Česká republika, s. r. o.,near Český Krumlov. First, the pupils got acquainted with the history of the company and its production programme. This was followed by a knowledge quiz. Then they divided into two groups and toured two halls. They saw the production of components for inverter welders, PV inverters and charging stations.

(Ing. Petr Šimek)

Excursion to ČD Cargo, a. s. (2.ER)

On May 2, 2024, the 2.ER class visited the Rail Vehicle Repair Centre of ČD Cargo, a. s., located in Novohradská Street. The centre deals with modernisation, maintenance and repair of rolling stock. The tour started in the administrative building, where a short safety training was held. The tour then continued to the operational maintenance workplace for electric traction locomotives. The pupils had a close look at the various parts of the locomotive, from the driver's station to the engines, generators, rectifiers, air conditioning and bogies. The description was carried out by the SOKV workshop manager. Furthermore, the pupils visited the low-current electronics workplace, which carries out modernisation of current equipment in order to increase the safety of locomotive operation on the lines. This was followed by a tour of the crashed locomotives with a description of the causes, consequences and economic aspects of repairs. At the end of the excursion we visited the hall with museum exhibits that are not yet open to the public.

The excursion was very stimulating for the students of electrical engineering. Also students of mechanical engineering could find information and background for their studies. The excursion fulfilled its purpose.

(Mgr. Lavička Ivan)

Excursion to BELIS, a. s. (2.S)

On May 2, 2024, class 2.S visited the company BELIS, a. s., where we were shown the only enamelling plant in our country
in the Republic. The excursion was interesting and the pupils liked it very much.

(Stanislav Stropek)

REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (3 MAY 2024)

Excursion to EGE, spol. s r. o. (1.EE)

On May 3, 2024, the 1st EE class took part in a field trip focused on the energy industry at EGE, spol. s r.o. The students toured the entire company's premises, got a detailed overview of the production process, and gained an overview of the company's products and the destinations where these products are shipped. The field trip provided the students with valuable information about the energy industry and its operations. 

(Mgr. Jan Fučík)

Excursion to VAS servis, spol. s r. o. (1.EM)

Excursion to Madeta, a. s. (1.EM)

On May 3, 2024, the students of the 1st EM went to Plana nad Lužnicí, where they had the opportunity to look behind the scenes of two important companies - VAS servis, spol. s r. o., and Madeta, a. s. Both of these companies, each in its own field, represent successful examples of business with a long tradition and innovative approach.

The excursion began with a visit to the company VAS servis, spol. s r. o., which specializes in repair and installation of measuring instruments. This part of the programme was particularly inspiring for the technically-minded pupils, who could appreciate the attention to detail and quality. The pupils witnessed how small components are transformed into instruments capable of measuring with incredible precision. The excursion also gave an insight into cooperation with international partners such as the Swiss company HAENNI and the Slovenian company Libela Elsi.

The afternoon belonged to the second stop - Madeta, which is famous for its dairy products. The pupils were surprised by the vastness and automation of the production lines, where everything - from filling to packaging - takes place under strict supervision using the latest technology. Madeta, with products known under brands such as Jihočeské Lipno or Romadur, showed the pupils how industrial production can be linked to maintaining high quality and tasty products.

For many pupils, these excursions were the first step towards understanding what fields they might study in the future or what industry they would like to find a career in, and for all of us it was a day full of discovery and new experiences.

(Ing. Stanislav Strnad)

Excursion to WEDOS Internet, a. s. (1.ER)

On May 3, 2024, students of class 1.ER visited the company WEDOS Internet, a. s., where they had the opportunity to see two different data centers built mainly on HPE technologies. In the former civil defence shelter, the pupils toured the air-cooled (older) data centre with unique air-conditioning of WEDOS own design. In addition to the server room and air handling units, the pupils also saw the implementation of UPS and diesel generators including soundproofing. In the second data centre they could see liquid cooled servers and UPS. Pupils got to see the new HPE blade servers that were awaiting commissioning, as well as older pieces being retired. Pupils also enquired about connectivity provision, the workings of shared storage and some also enquired about the possibility of a 2nd year apprenticeship.

(Bc. Jan Petrásek)

Excursion to Jihostroj, a. s. (1.S)

On 3 May 2024, Class 1.S visited the production plant of Jihostroj, a. s., in Velešín. We received a warm welcome from Mrs. Mgr. Ilona Walnerová, Head of Human Resources, and Mr. Ing. Jakub Hradecký from the hydraulics division. At the beginning of the excursion, a detailed introduction to the production programme of this engineering company, which dates back to 1919, was given. Jihostroj is currently divided into two divisions - the aviation division and the hydraulics division. In the field of aviation, it is the world's leading supplier of fuel hydraulic pumps and other components for aircraft engine management, except for transport aircraft. In hydraulics, the company is a leading supplier of hydraulic pumps to global manufacturers (John Deere, Bobcat, Linde Drives, etc.). The introduction was followed by a tour of the production facilities and equipment. As the company operates under ISO, FAI quality management, enormous demands are placed on all production - especially in the aviation sector. The excursion exceeded all our expectations, we will definitely be back in the future!

(Mgr. Ivan Lavička)

Excursion to the showroom of Treservis, s. r. o. (2.EE)

On 3 May 2024, the pupils of class 2.EE visited the showroom of the company Treservis, s. r. o., where they were introduced to the photovoltaic and solar hot water heating system. The function of the different parts was described and shown and selected parts of both systems were displayed in cross-section for a better understanding of their function. Mr. Guide answered the questions asked and showed in the mobile application the achieved parameters of the already realized photovoltaic power plant.

(Ing. Václav Vávra, Ph.D.)

Excursion to Linde Pohony, s. r. o. (2.ER)

On 3 May 2024, the 2.ER class went on a field trip to the company Linde Pohony, s. r. o., located in Domoradice near Český Krumlov. The company is engaged in the production of various types of axles for forklift trucks. During the tour we visited several assembly lines and a paint shop. In the newly built hall they have one production line equipped only with robots, which provides the final assembly of production. The pupils were very impressed by this line.    

(Petr Rákos)

Excursion to ŠKODA JS, a. s. (2.S)

On May 3, 2024, class 2.S accompanied by Mgr. Michaela Malíková and Mgr. Michal Vondrášek went on an excursion to ŠKODA JS, a. s., in Pilsen. We left in the early morning hours. Upon arrival, we were briefed on safety and equipped with protective equipment. In the first hall there were large machine tools, welding machines and furnaces for the production of spent nuclear fuel storage vessels and reactor casings. The tour of the first hall was followed by a move to the second hall - this time focused on the manufacture and assembly of smaller reactor components.

(Vladimír Jiřík, student 2.S)

Excursion to the Planá hydroelectric power plant (2.EM)

On May 3, 2024, the 2nd EM class visited the Planá SHPP (Little Smells Power Plant Planá) near České Budějovice. Here we saw three turbines in the shape of Archimedes' screw with a power of 200 kW. We also looked into the engine room of the power plant. We were very impressed by the rubber bag, which can easily regulate the water level.

(Ing. Petr Šimek)