Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Degree programme description
Studies in the degree programme of bioproduct technology are organised on XAMK Savonlinna campus and in the Fibre Laboratory as well as in the leading companies in the field. The Fibre Laboratory is a research unit at XAMK which focuses on the research, development and innovation of industrial processes in cooperation with companies in the fields of pulp and paper technology, water treatment processes and refining of biomaterials.
Savonlinna is a city of strong business activities related to forest industry, and the Fibre Laboratory owned by XAMK works in close cooperation with the leading companies in the field supporting their research, development and innovation projects. The Fibre Laboratory and the new FIBRE3 building serve as an efficient and experimental learning environment, and as a student you have excellent opportunities to do project work and find a thesis topic within the scope of Fibre Laboratory research programmes related to bioproduct technology.
Core subjects in process technology studies are:
- flow technology and heat transfer, material separation and purification processes
- forest bio-rawmaterials and refining processes
- process automation
- test and analysis of materials and products
- process design and design software
- environmental protection and circular economy
Objectives
The field of bioproduct technology is developing fast, and engineers in the field have excellent employment prospects.
ioproduct technology focuses on the research into and development of products made of biomass that are durable and can be used to replace products made of plastic and cotton. The business prospects in the forest industry are based on paper, packaging materials and wood products. Several new products are currently being evolved to utilising traditional forest industry processes and the fibres and chemical compounds of wood. Bioproduct technology comprises all technical solutions applied in the before mentioned processes.
The core of this bachelor’s degree engineering programme is consists of process technologies, especially the utilisation of raw wood material in the manufacturing of various products. By means of process technology, natural raw materials are turned into end products necessary in our daily lives, such as magazines, textiles, health care products and biofuels.
RDI and cooperation with world of work
Research is also integrated in the content of courses, and as a student you have an opportunity to complete courses and internships, as well as write your thesis in connection with projects and laboratory work. Also, you have access to the research facilities and equipment of the laboratories, and the researchers and laboratory staff contribute to the content of courses.
Internships, projects and thesis studies can also be carried out in local companies such as the equipment manufacturer ANDRITZ Oy which is located side by side with the campus. It is also possible to complete internships, courses and thesis studies abroad, either in companies or at partner universities and universities of applied sciences.
Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks
The option of blended studies is best suited for students that simultaneously work and study.
The on-campus lessons mostly take place on Thu 4 pm–8 pm, Fri 8 am–4 pm and Sat 8 am – 4 pm, approximately every other week. Lessons are organised on Savonlinna campus in the vicinity of the town centre and approximately 3 km from the Fiber Laboratory. Some of the lessons can be followed by means of video conferencing and sometimes a longer period of lessons can be carried out by means of distance learning.
Career opportunities
The employment prospects for graduated bioproduct technology engineers are excellent because the number of students in the degree programme is limited and the bioproduct industry is developing fast. Bioproduct and process technologies are widely utilized in various industrial functions, e.g. the refining of raw materials, materials production, energy production and manufacturing of goods are all based on process technologies.
The degree programme curriculum extensively covers the scope of process technology, so after graduation you are qualified to find employment not only directly in the forest industry but also in the surrounding cluster i.e. companies that design and manufacture machinery and equipment. There are also good employment opportunities in the chemical process industries e.g. in the sphere of oil refining, metallurgical ore enrichment and minerals processing.
Learning environments
The degree studies in bioproduct technology are carried out in a unique learning environment. You will learn field-specific theoretical concepts and digital skills in the modern facilities of Savonlinna Campus. Practical laboratory work is performed in the up-to-date premises of the Fiber Laboratory:
- chemistry laboratory
- process hall
- pilot hall
- fiber, water and sludge laboratories
- production-scale pilot plants
- portable pilot plants for factory testing
It is also possible to participate in business development projects.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Tiina Luukkainen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Luukkainen
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Hannele Ylönen
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
Study materials compiled and made by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn platform of the course and in the Teams application.
Teaching methods
Work Week-Based Learning Pathway:
You will participate in teaching and guidance in accordance with the rules of procedure. Your studies are scheduled according to the schedule of group meetings and independent learning assignments.
A learning pathway that speeds up studies:
Contact the course teacher well before the course starts to find out the quickening study option.
Work-integrated learning pathway:
It may be possible if you can develop the skills mentioned in the objectives and contents of the course. Contact the course teacher well before the course starts to determine it.
Is it possible to have an integrated learning pathway in your own work assignment?
What kind of evidence of your competence is it possible for you to give?
What parts of the course should you possibly complete in addition to taking part in teaching?
Employer connections
RDI and working life co-operation
The course involves the practice of sector-specific vocabulary and communication situations.
Exam schedules
Exams and other deadlines
Exams are in connection with the studies.
International connections
The studies may facilitate participation in international cooperation.
Student workload
Student workload
The scope of the course is 5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work in English.
Content scheduling
Description of the parts
Written competence
Oral competence
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Assessment methods and criteria
Student activity, independent assignments, hourly assignments, oral exam and written exam. Exams are taken on campus.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Tiina Karvinen
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Materials
Study material compiled by the lecturer will be available in Learn.
Recommended additional material:
Pietilä, Anna-Maija: Kontakt. Teknisk svenska (also available as e-book at Edita.fi)
Teaching methods
This course has special focus on bioproduct tehcnology.
Scheduled learning:
Lessons according to the timetable.
Independent learning:
This course can also be taken as independent online studies during the summer term.
Employer connections
Integration with working life may be possible for some of the contents and tasks of this course. The student is asked to negotiate the options with the lecturer before the course starts.
Exam schedules
Home assignments are to be handed in within the course time frame and prior to the exam.
In order to pass the course the student has to pass both the oral and written exams. Both exams are taken under supervision.
The final exam will be open to students who have handed in all required course assignments in time.
In order to pass the course the student has to pass both the oral and written exams. Both exams are taken under supervision.
After a failed exam the student is entitled to two resit exams, the first one in May-June and the second one in August-October.
The resit exams will be organised upon the student's request.
Student workload
5 study credits equals 135 hours of studying.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Course evaluation will be based on language skills proven in the written and oral exams. The oral and written skills in Swedish will be noted separately on the Bachelor's degree paper. Assessment grading is 1-3 for satisfactory and 4-5 for good skills, according to the national evaluation recommendations.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You recognize the main concepts of biorefineries using different biofeedstocks and the role of them in increasing renewable energy production and preventing climate change. You recognize the foremost important biomass refinery processes and process steps; gasification, pyrolysis, digestion, Fischer Tropsch, hydrogen treatment, fermentation etc. You especially recognize the process chains converting forest- and lignosellulosic-based biomass to biofuels.
You understand the potential and targets of future biorefineries related to developing new bioproducts, such as biofibrils, -chemicals, -plastics and composites.
Content
What kind of biofuels can be produced of biofeedstocks? What are the differences between fossil and bio products?
What are the process steps in biorefineries? What are the main process parameters and chemical reactions and changes?
What kinds of byproducts can be generated in the refineries of forest industry integrates? What are the properties of the byproducts?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Raw materials of forest industry
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You recognize the main concepts of biorefineries using different biofeedstocks and the role of them in increasing renewable energy production and preventing climate change. You recognize the foremost important biomass refinery processes and process steps; gasification, pyrolysis, digestion, Fischer Tropsch, hydrogen treatment, fermentation etc. You especially recognize the process chains converting forest- and lignosellulosic-based biomass to biofuels.
You understand the potential and targets of future biorefineries related to developing new bioproducts, such as biofibrils, -chemicals, -plastics and composites.
Content
What kind of biofuels can be produced of biofeedstocks? What are the differences between fossil and bio products?
What are the process steps in biorefineries? What are the main process parameters and chemical reactions and changes?
What kinds of byproducts can be generated in the refineries of forest industry integrates? What are the properties of the byproducts?
Qualifications
Raw materials of forest industry
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Teacher in charge
Ritva Käyhkö
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
Objective
You know the most common processes and products of the Finnish bioproduct and chemical processing industry. You become orientated in the fields of bioforestry and chemical processing industry.
Content
What are the main raw materials for biorefineries?
What kinds of processes are used in biorefining and what are the products from these processes?
What sectors of the chemical processing industry are there in Finland, what processes are primarily used and what are the main products?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you are able to:
- explain the most common energy conversion processes and their operating principles
- solve energy conversion process power and efficiencies mathematically
- apply thermodynamical diagrams for calculating energy conversion processes
- explain steam turbine control methods.
Content
How do the most common energy conversion processes work such as steam turbine, gas turbine, water turbine, wind turbine, diesel and gas engines, ORC process, heat pumps?
How are energy conversion process power and efficiencies calculated?
How are thermodynamical diagrams used?
What are the steam turbine control methods?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
1. Engineering Physics and Chemistry
2. Steam Boilers
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you are able to:
- explain the most common energy conversion processes and their operating principles
- solve energy conversion process power and efficiencies mathematically
- apply thermodynamical diagrams for calculating energy conversion processes
- explain steam turbine control methods.
Content
How do the most common energy conversion processes work such as steam turbine, gas turbine, water turbine, wind turbine, diesel and gas engines, ORC process, heat pumps?
How are energy conversion process power and efficiencies calculated?
How are thermodynamical diagrams used?
What are the steam turbine control methods?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
1. Engineering Physics and Chemistry
2. Steam Boilers
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you are able to:
- calculate the power of heat exchangers in a power plant and the efficiency of a boiler
- calculate the reactions of combustion and emissions
- explain the characteristics of the various boiler types and operating principles
- explain boiler use and operation.
Content
How is the power plant boiler efficiency calculated and how are the boiler heat exchangers designed? What are the chemical reactions of combustion and what emissions do they form? What is the meaning of boiler operation and real-time condition monitoring? What are the most common boiler types? What is meant by boiler preservation, pickling and magnetite film run?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of technical thermodynamics, mathematics and physics (solving equations, basic units, units)
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Teacher in charge
Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.
Content
How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.
Content
How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.
Content
What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
- Miia Vilve
Teacher in charge
Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to systematically use the concepts of mechanics to solve physical and technical problems both theoretically and experimentally.
You master the basic concepts and calculations of chemistry and are able to apply your skills to your professional studies and requirements of working life.
Content
What are the key phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and laws of nature in mechanics? How can you use them to solve problems related to physics and technical engineering? How can you measure physical quantities, study the laws of nature and report the measurements?
What are the basic chemical quantities, units, definitions and natural laws? How is matter constructed? What happens when a chemical reaction occurs? What is the difference between inorganic and organic compounds? How are the chemical compounds divided into groups and how are they named? What are the properties of chemical substances?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to lead yourself, develop you self-leadership and your competences as a responsible member of your work communiy.
You are able to analyze and develop work community collaboration by means of solution-oriented approaches.
You are able to apply leadership models in an appropriate way.
You are able to act as a leader in workplace situations typically encountered by supervisors.
Content
How do you lead yourself?
How do you identify various roles, behavior patterns and phenomena in work communities?
How do you communicate and act as a responsible member of a work community and lead it?
How do you apply leadership models in various types of organisations?
How do you develop work community collaboration in a goal-oriented way?
How do you act as a leader and supervisor in changing working life environments?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä C (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
- Ryhmä C
Objective
You know the concepts of heat transfer technology and energy efficiency.
You are able to calculate heat transfer quantities and determine the dimensions of heat exchangers and heat transfer networks.
You know the concepts of evaporation and drying, and are able to calculate the current characteristics and main dimensions of these devices.
Content
What do heat conduction, convection and radiation mean?
What should be considered when determining total heat transfer?
How are heat exchangers designed?
How can heat transfer networks be optimized?
What does evaporation and condensation mean and how can they be calculated?
What are diffusion and moisture?
How can the currents related to the dryers be determined?
Qualifications
Fluid mechanics and material balances
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
You learn the principles of the most common mechanical unit processes used in the process industry and the design methods of the selected processes.
Content
How can different phases be separated by unit operations?
How can different phases be combined with unit operations?
How can the particle size be changed by unit operations?
How to analyze particle sizes?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No prerequisities
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Teacher in charge
Petteri Paananen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- Pienryhmä 3
Objective
You know the raw materials of forest bioproduct industry and their suitability for different biorefinery processes.
Content
What are the bio-based raw material sources?
How is quality and origin information maintained in the procurement process?
What is the operating principle of wood procurement logistics?
What are the characteristics of different raw materials?
What are the characteristics of different wood fibers?
What other raw materials are used in the chemical forest industry?
How are the properties of fiber raw materials studied in the laboratory?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 15.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Miia Vilve
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You have knowledge of basic structures and properties of organic compounds and their functional groups.
You know how to name and draw organic compounds. You recognize the most important biological macromolecules and learn to see their importance to health and environment.
You become familiar with biochemical reactions in human cells and in environment as well as biochemical and biotechnical processes and applications.
Content
How do you identify and name organic compounds?
What are the properties of most important functional groups and what is their significance in environment?
How does metabolism function in a cell?
What do enzyme kinetics and metabolism of foreign substances mean in cells and in environment?
How is biochemistry applied to various professional fields?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic engineering chemistry, or equivalent studies
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- Pienryhmä 3
Objective
You know the grades of paper and cardboard and the raw materials used in them.
You know the subprocesses and techniques of paper processing.
You know the printing techniques.
You understand the end-use requirements for packaging paper / cardboard.
Content
What are the processes for paper refining?
What are the most common laminating and coating methods and materials?
What methods are available for printing?
How can the products be recycled?
What are the packaging requirements?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of paper making is required, such as the course Paper and paperboard manufacturing.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You know the grades of paper and cardboard and the raw materials used in them.
You know the subprocesses and techniques of paper processing.
You know the printing techniques.
You understand the end-use requirements for packaging paper / cardboard.
Content
What are the processes for paper refining?
What are the most common laminating and coating methods and materials?
What methods are available for printing?
How can the products be recycled?
What are the packaging requirements?
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of paper making is required, such as the course Paper and paperboard manufacturing.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 01.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the concepts of project activity, ´able to plan a project and its implementation, and have a basic understanding of project management tools, project documentation and reporting. You are able to act as a responsible member or a coordinator of the project team according to set objectives. In addition to these, you also know the principles of project management.
Content
What are the main methods of project planning, implementation and management? What are the concepts related to project operations? How do you plan, implement and report a project and how can you evaluate its success? How do you use different tools in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting? How do you work in a project group? How do you manage a project?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Miia Vilve
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä C (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
- Ryhmä C
Objective
You recognize the main concepts and phenomena of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and properties of solutions. You are able to study chemical change and chemical equilibrium by laboratory measurements. You know the basic safety rules and methods of chemical laboratory work. You know the basic chemical laboratory equipment and accessories.
Content
What are the main concepts of thermodynamics and what is their role from the perspective of processes? What factors affect chemical equilibrium and reaction rate? How the reaction rate is described by rate equations and how the rate constant is determined? What are the main techniques of electrochemical analysis? What are the basic principles in safe laboratory work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic engineering physics and chemistry, or equivalent studies.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to create process diagrams from the source data, model processes and simulate process balances, perform the selection of major devices and process engineering dimensions, utilizing design software.
Content
What does process modeling mean and what tools can be used in process modelling and simulation?
How can models be used for equipment dimensioning?
What kinds of documents are needed in process design and what kinds of tools can be used to produce them?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Fluid mechanics and material balances
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä C (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
- Ryhmä C
Objective
You know the basic measurements and mechanical equipment as well as the main operation and maintenance methods of the field.
Content
What are the basic measurements and their working principles in chemical process industry and aspects to be considered in the most typical installations?
How are measurements diagnosed?
What types of utility systems do the equipment need?
What are the maintenance strategies and their suitability for different objects?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
After this course:
You are familiar with the sustainability criteria of process industry and energy production.
You know the most important laws and codes in the energy sector.
You understand the environmental impact of energy production and process industry.
You know the means to reduce adverse environmental impacts in energy production and are able to measure the emissions from a boiler plant.
Content
How do process industry and energy production affect the environment?
What permits are needed in the energy industry?
How is the environmental impact assessed and measured?
How are emission measurements performed?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
1. Engineering Physics and Chemistry
2. Steam Boilers
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
After this course:
You are familiar with the sustainability criteria of process industry and energy production.
You know the most important laws and codes in the energy sector.
You understand the environmental impact of energy production and process industry.
You know the means to reduce adverse environmental impacts in energy production and are able to measure the emissions from a boiler plant.
Content
How do process industry and energy production affect the environment?
What permits are needed in the energy industry?
How is the environmental impact assessed and measured?
How are emission measurements performed?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
1. Engineering Physics and Chemistry
2. Steam Boilers
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- Pienryhmä 3
Objective
You recognize the basic phenomena and most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of electricity, magnetism, wave motion and electromagnetic radiation. You are able to apply appropriate concepts to solve problems in the field of technical engineering. You are able to study phenomena and determine quantities on experimental basis.
Content
What are the basic phenomena and most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of electricity, magnetism, wave motion and electromagnetic radiation? How can you apply the concepts to solve problems in the field of technical engineering? How can you study phenomena and determine quantities based on experiments?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You recognize the basic phenomena and most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of electricity, magnetism, wave motion and electromagnetic radiation. You are able to apply appropriate concepts to solve problems in the field of technical engineering. You are able to study phenomena and determine quantities on experimental basis.
Content
What are the basic phenomena and most important quantities, units, definitions and laws of electricity, magnetism, wave motion and electromagnetic radiation? How can you apply the concepts to solve problems in the field of technical engineering? How can you study phenomena and determine quantities based on experiments?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Miia Vilve
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- Pienryhmä 3
Objective
You know where to acquitre reliable information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals. You know the basic safety rules and methods of chemical laboratory work. You know the basic chemical laboratory equipment and accessories.
Content
What are the safety requirements for handling chemicals, considering their harmful chemical and physical properties to health and environment? Where do you acquire information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals? How do you do chemical analysis in practice? What are the basic principles in safe laboratory work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic engineering physics and chemistry, or equivalent studies.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Miia Vilve
Scheduling groups
- A (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
- B (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Small groups
- A
- B
Objective
You know where to acquitre reliable information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals. You know the basic safety rules and methods of chemical laboratory work. You know the basic chemical laboratory equipment and accessories.
Content
What are the safety requirements for handling chemicals, considering their harmful chemical and physical properties to health and environment? Where do you acquire information about chemical legislation and the properties of chemicals? How do you do chemical analysis in practice? What are the basic principles in safe laboratory work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic engineering physics and chemistry, or equivalent studies.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Virtuaaliopettaja Sähkö-, talo- ja materiaalitekniikka
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Teacher in charge
Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You know the concept of process dynamics and the factors that cause dynamic phenomena.
You know the basics of control technology and know how to apply technology in process control.
You know the different levels of hierarchy of automation and the importance of automation system as part of total automation.
Content
• Process dynamics
• Modeling based on step response and balance calculation
• Block diagram algebra
• Transfer functions and control circuit
• PID control and tuning
• The most common combination controls
• Basic knowledge of automation systems
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Fluid mechanics and material balances
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You work in group work on plant design, applying the knowledge and skills you have previously learned. You will be familiar with the methods, diagrams and concepts used in process design. You will know the most important documents and their importance for successful project work. You understand the calculation and evaluation methods. You will be able to evaluate equipment dimensions in different solutions and make the necessary calculations as a basis for dimensioning. You will be able to create basic documents and diagrams at different stages of process design.You will be able to collect the cost and return estimates required for the investment project so that they substantially allow an assessment of the profitability of the investment. You know how to identify and evaluate the risks of key parameter changes.
Content
- Stages of plant design
- Product and market description
- Block, flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Equipment and material choices
- Equipment and layout design
- Permit matters
- Calculation and evaluation methods
- Cost estimation methods
- Feasibility study and sensitivity analysis
- Investment calculations
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Teacher in charge
Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Miia Vilve
Teacher in charge
Miia Vilve
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Timo Riikilä
Teacher in charge
Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You know how to calculate using different mathematical relations.
You are able to calculate using fraction numbers and relations.
You understand the concept of a function.
You know how to solve different types of first and second degree equations.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a line.
You can solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
You know how to simplify and calculate with different exponent relations.
You are able to calculate with radical expressions.
You are able to handle the mathematical and the graphical representations of a second degree polynomial function.
You know how to calculate with polynomials and how to factor them.
You know how to solve the right hand triangles.
You are familiar with the basics of calculations related to percentages.
Content
How to simplify mathematical relations?
How to calculate and simplify fraction numbers and relations?
What is the meaning of a function and its graph? What are the zeros? How to draw functions?
How to solve different linear equations?
What is the meaning of a line mathematically speaking? What are the slope and the y-intercept point?
How to solve systems of linear equations in two variables?
How to simplify exponent relations? What are the calculation rules of exponents?
How to simplify radical relations?
How to solve the second-degree polynomial equation?
How to use the information about the discriminant? How to draw the parabola?
How to calculate using polynomials? How to factor polynomials?
How to solve right hand triangles?
How to solve problems related to percentages?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Antti Heikkinen
Teacher in charge
Antti Heikkinen
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You know the role and tasks of the industrial maintenance to ensure the reliability of working of the industrial plant.
You can identify typical fault and wear mechanims. You can find measures how to prevent and repair these faults.
You can select applicable maintenance methods, with which the failures and failure consequences can be prevented.
You know the tools of maintenance management.
You can act as a responsible member in a maintenance team. You can work as a coordinator according to appointed goals.
Content
Maintenance methods: fault finding,maintenance services, inspections, testing, condition monitoring, modernization.
Plant and equipment maintenance: needs, methods, execution, organizing.
The operational quality of industrial maintenance and functional requirements of the industrial plant.
The maintenance strategies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of your industrial field.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
- Timo Riikilä
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You recognize the basic phenomena and the most important quantities, units, definitions and laws related to thermal expansion, heat absorption, heat transfer, gases and air humidity.
You recognize the basic functions, quantities and terms of thermodynamics. You are able to read diagrams and tables of substances. You are able to determine the mass and energy balance of the stationary process. You understand the basic types of heat and power plants and different steam and gas circulation processes.
You are able to apply the concepts to solve problems in the technical field.
You are able to study the phenomena and determine quantities on experimental basis.
Content
What are the basic phenomena and the most important quantities, units, definitions and laws related to thermal expansion, heat absorption, heat transfer, gases and air humidity?
What is thermodynamics and what are the most essential quantities and terms and how are these used in the designing of processes? What are steam or/and gas circulation processes and how does a thermal power plant work?
How can you apply the concepts to solve problems in the field of technical engineering?
How can you study the phenomena and determine quantities on experimental basis?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to use ICT applications in your studies and future work tasks individually and in a team.
You understand the policies, challenges and possibilities of the information society and the digital working environment.
You know the key ICT systems in your field of study and understand the role of information and information systems in organizations
You understand the importance of information security and know how to improve it.
Content
What ICT applications are used in studies and at work?
How are ICT applications used in studies and at work?
What are information societies and digital working environments and how do they function?
What are the possibilities and challenges related to applications of information and communication technology?
What is information security and how do you act securely in studies and at work?
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 21.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Paananen
Teacher in charge
Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
The aim of the authentic project is to increase the student's understanding of the practical work tasks in the field, to practice the knowledge and skills learned in industrial and business work environments.
Content
· Finding a project topic
· Agreeing with the client on the project
· Drafting a project plan
· Implementing the project according to plan
· Returning the output and presentation to the client as agreed.
· Writing and returning the final report and a separate presentation for the instructors.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Hannele Ylönen
Teacher in charge
Hannele Ylönen
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Materials
The study materials collected and prepared by the teacher and students can be found on the Learn platform of the course and in the Teams application.
Teaching methods
A Week-based Scheduled Track:
You will study in accordance with the schedule and the assignments defined by the teacher. Some assignments are online.
A Work Integrated Blended Track:
The course as a web implementation.
Employer connections
The course involves training in sectoral vocabulary and communication situations.
Exam schedules
As part of course assignments
Student workload
Scope of the course 5 cr = 135 hours of student work
Further information
Communication skills must be completed before you can undertake research methods studies, possible third-year in-depth studies/seminar work and thesis.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral assignments related to lectures, individual and group work, tests and student activity. Teacher assessment, self-assessment and peer assessment.
The assessment of the course emphasises the criteria b–f.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 16.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA23KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to make calculations related to material and energy balances.
You have knowledge of the basic concepts and equipment of fluid mechanics.
You are able to apply the basic equations of fluid mechanics and to dimension pumps and pipes.
Content
How can material and energy balances be defined and calculated?
What are the basic concepts and equations in fluid mechanics?
How can pressure losses in pipes be defined?
What kind of pumps can be used for producing flow in pipings and how can the pumps be dimensioned?
What are the basic concepts and equipment of compress and vacuum technology?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Jarkko Männynsalo
Groups
-
BISA23SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to make calculations related to material and energy balances.
You have knowledge of the basic concepts and equipment of fluid mechanics.
You are able to apply the basic equations of fluid mechanics and to dimension pumps and pipes.
Content
How can material and energy balances be defined and calculated?
What are the basic concepts and equations in fluid mechanics?
How can pressure losses in pipes be defined?
What kind of pumps can be used for producing flow in pipings and how can the pumps be dimensioned?
What are the basic concepts and equipment of compress and vacuum technology?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
-
BISA21KMBioproduct Technology, part-time studies
-
BISA20SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you are able to:
- explain the typical power plant processes
- analyze power plant process and determine efficiencies and energy balances
- identify social and economic factors related to the operating and business environment of the energy sector.
Content
Boiler processes and auxiliary equipment. Water-Steam circuit components. Power plant processes. Fuel handling. Legislation and safety guidelines for the design and use of boiler processes. Balance calculation, efficiency and acceptance tests, EN and ASME standards. Main boiler settings. Steam turbines, condensers and controls. Changes in energy industry field and future scenarios.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
1. Engineering Physics and Chemistry
2. Steam Boilers
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Matti Koivisto
Groups
-
BISA21SPBioproduct Technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to recognise the interrelations of business enterprises and participate in a company's business planning.
You are able to apply your professional knowledge and skills in simulated business decision-making situations.
You are able to analyse the activities of an enterprise by making calculations and using statistical data in order to support decision making.
You are able to work as a member of a team in a simulated business competition and make entrepreneurial decisions when pressed for time and having incomplete information.
Content
How does an enterprise operate, and what are the interrelations of different activities?
How to plan, budget, implement and analyse the activities of an enterprise?
How do the competitors behave and how do the decisions of competitors influence the decision-making of the enterprise?
Evaluation scale
1-5