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Power plant processes (5 cr)

Code: BI00CY02-3003

General information


Enrollment

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 03.12.2021

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

  • BISA18SP
    Bioproduct Technology, fulltime 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