Fuels and heating systemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After this study you can:
- define the required thermal power and annual thermal energy for a simple building
- understand the basics of district heating network design
- calculate heating plant thermal and fuel power for a district heating network
- examine the profitability of alternate heating methods in buildings
- examine the profitability of heat production.

Content

Why must buildings be heated?
How is thermal energy transferred in a district heating network?
Where is thermal energy used in heat production?
Which kind of fuel is used for heat production?
What is entrepreneurship in heat production?

Qualifications

Energiantuotannon ja sähkölaitostekniikan perusteet

Materials

Virtaustekniikka
Termodynamiikka ja lämmönsiirto
Energiatalous

Accomplishment methods

Students can
-use professional vocabulary and concepts proficiently.
-identify interrelated tasks.
-use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.