Power plant processes (5 cr)
Code: BI00CY02-3002
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
31.08.2020 - 18.12.2020
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
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Technology
Teachers
- Ritva Käyhkö
Teacher in charge
Ritva Käyhkö
Groups
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BISA17SP
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