The research work is the original scientific research work of the author in heat energy, heat engineering, automation of heat processes. research work is based on mathematical methods, incl. mathematical analysis, statistics, use of computer modelling, experimental planning, experimental data processing and compilation of results. Research work may include only theoretical or fundamental research, but depending on the chosen topic and field of research, it also includes a comparison of theoretical results with practical experimental results and suggestions for their practical application. During the elaboration of the work, the lecture’s work is performed, presentations at scientific conferences, it is necessary to get acquainted with the activities of teaching, scientific institutions, companies related to the field, incl. their scientific, research and other activities related to the chosen topic.