Renewable Energy EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You will gain knowledge of renewable energy systems design and development. You get knowledge of the various technologies developed in the field of renewable energy.The course content includes: energy technology, renewable energy in a sustainable future. You master different types of renewable energy technology; their advantages, disadvantages, and limitations.  The types of renewable energy and technology studied include: wind energy, solar, bio-energy, waste incineration,  tidal power, wave energy, geothermal energy, ocean thermal, fuel cells, heat pump systems, other new energy openings (hydrogen energy, space energy etc.) etc.  The availability and integration of these energy types and technologies are also studied to matter how renewables can work as a compliment to and replacement for conventional technologies. 

Content

What is renewable energy technology? What are the advantages and limitations of different types of energy technology? How to make energy from waste? Why renewable energy is necessary for the future?       

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations. b. evaluate information sources critically. c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field. e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.