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Energy technology and new energiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: ST00BH98

Credits

5 op

Objective

You show familiarity with the basics of thermodynamics, circulation processes and energy balance calculations. You manage basic technologies of renewable energy production.

Content

What are the basics of thermodynamics?
How to analyse circulation processes?
How to make energy flow calculations?
What are the main renewable energy sources?

Qualifications

Basic engineering physics and chemistry

Materials

Energy economy

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Tarmo Makkonen
Teacher in charge

Tarmo Makkonen

Groups
  • STMI22SM
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, part-time studies

Objective

You show familiarity with the basics of thermodynamics, circulation processes and energy balance calculations. You manage basic technologies of renewable energy production.

Content

What are the basics of thermodynamics?
How to analyse circulation processes?
How to make energy flow calculations?
What are the main renewable energy sources?

Opiskelumateriaali

Literature in the energy sector and online materials found on the sector's website.
Educational material to be distributed on the Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Lessons and exercises performed during lessons as contact teaching.
Electronic/written intermediate tests done in lessons and partly independently.
It is also possible to complete the course with an exam or by applying for recognition of competence by presenting a substitute course credit.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Business visit if possible

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course uses electronic/written scored intermediate tests.
Presentation of the practice work done as group work on the chosen topic at the agreed time.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

The course does not include international collaboration.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 ECTS corresponds to 27,5 hours of student working time.
However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and from previous competence.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-Energy in Finnish society
-Finland's energy system
-Electricity transmission and distribution system
-The world's energy resources
-Energy and the environment
-Energy use in industry
-Steam boilers
-Gas turbines and motor power plants
-Fuel cells
-Nuclear energy
-Wind energy
-Solar energy

Further information

Theory lessons are held as contact teaching.
Exercise tasks are partly guided and partly carried out independently.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on the total score of the electronic/written interim tests and the group exercise. For each electronic/written intermediate test as well as for the practice task performed as group work, it is required to achieve the minimum score for the approved completion of the course.

Qualifications

Basic engineering physics and chemistry

Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Tarmo Makkonen
Teacher in charge

Tarmo Makkonen

Groups
  • STMI22SPA
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
  • STMI22SPB
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

You show familiarity with the basics of thermodynamics, circulation processes and energy balance calculations. You manage basic technologies of renewable energy production.

Content

What are the basics of thermodynamics?
How to analyse circulation processes?
How to make energy flow calculations?
What are the main renewable energy sources?

Opiskelumateriaali

Literature in the energy sector and online materials found on the sector's website.
Educational material to be distributed on the Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Lessons and exercises performed during lessons as contact teaching.
Electronic/written intermediate tests done in lessons and partly independently.
It is also possible to complete the course with an exam or by applying for recognition of competence by presenting a substitute course credit.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Business visit if possible

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course uses electronic/written scored intermediate tests.
Presentation of the practice work done as group work on the chosen topic at the agreed time.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

The course does not include international collaboration.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 ECTS corresponds to 27,5 hours of student working time.
However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and from previous competence.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

-Energy in Finnish society
-Finland's energy system
-Electricity transmission and distribution system
-The world's energy resources
-Energy and the environment
-Energy use in industry
-Steam boilers
-Gas turbines and motor power plants
-Fuel cells
-Nuclear energy
-Wind energy
-Solar energy

Further information

Theory lessons are held as contact teaching.
Exercise tasks are partly guided and partly carried out independently.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on the total score of the electronic/written interim tests and the group exercise. For each electronic/written intermediate test as well as for the practice task performed as group work, it is required to achieve the minimum score for the approved completion of the course.

Qualifications

Basic engineering physics and chemistry

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 29.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Korpijärvi
Teacher in charge

Juha Korpijärvi

Groups
  • STMI20SM
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, part-time studies

Objective

You show familiarity with the basics of thermodynamics, circulation processes and energy balance calculations. You manage basic technologies of renewable energy production.

Content

What are the basics of thermodynamics?
How to analyse circulation processes?
How to make energy flow calculations?
What are the main renewable energy sources?

Opiskelumateriaali

Opiskelumateriaali jaettuna verkossa, Energiatekniikan kirjallisuus sekä alan verkkosivustoilta löytyvät verkkomateriaalit.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Opiskelu tapahtuu Teams -sovelluksen kautta sekä Learn -alustalla, jossa luentoaineisto sekä kurssiin liittyvät harjoitustehtävät.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Toteutuksen aikana pyritään järjestämään yrityskäynti mahdollisuuksien mukaan.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Kurssiin sisältyy kaksi erillistä tenttiä.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

Kurssiin ei sisälly KV-yhteistyötä.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

1 opintopiste tarkoittaa 25 tunnin opiskelijatyömäärää, johon sisältyy lähiopetusta ja itsenäisiä harjoitustehtäviä.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Opiskeluun sisältyy teoriaa, itsenäisesti suoritettavia harjoitustehtäviä sekä henkilökohtainen tehtävä valitun energiatekniikan osa-alueen esittelystä.

Further information

Teoriatunnit pidetään lähiopetuksena ja tarvittaessa etänä Teams -ympäristössä. Harjoitustehtävät suoritetaan osin ohjatusti ja osin itsenäisesti.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi koesuoritusten ja tehtäväpalautusten perusteella.

Qualifications

Basic engineering physics and chemistry

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 07.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Veikko Nykänen
Teacher in charge

Veikko Nykänen

Groups
  • STMI20SPB
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies
  • STMI20SPA
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

You show familiarity with the basics of thermodynamics, circulation processes and energy balance calculations. You manage basic technologies of renewable energy production.

Content

What are the basics of thermodynamics?
How to analyse circulation processes?
How to make energy flow calculations?
What are the main renewable energy sources?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basic engineering physics and chemistry