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Engineering physics of logistics (5 cr)

Code: LO00EN59-3001

General information


Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Logistics

Teachers

  • Tiina Kettunen

Teacher in charge

Tiina Kettunen

Groups

  • LOKT20SP
    Logistics, full-time studies

Objective

After completing this course, you are able to
• form and solve equations between quantities
• use the concepts concerning fluid and gas mechanics, thermodynamics and DC and AC circuits in solving physical and technical problems
• apply your knowledge of logistics physics in your studies and work
• use your knowledge of logistics physics to observe the developments in your professional field and introduce new applications.

Content

• How to apply the laws of fluid statics and dynamics in order to solve problems related to pressure and flow?
• How to apply the rules of thermodynamics in order to solve problems related to thermal expansion, thermal energy and heat transfer?
• How to apply the ideal gas law to calculate gas state changes and humidity of air?
• What is the principle of a thermodynamic machine and how is the performance of a thermodynamic machine calculated?
• How to calculate DC and AC circuits in electric systems?
• How to apply other phenomena of physics to logistics?

Evaluation scale

1-5