Basics of energy production and storageLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TEK0FM15
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Ritva Käyhkö
Objective
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- describe energy as a quantity
- basics of heat and power generation, energy transmission and distribution
- Understand the importance and limitations of energy storage
- You know different energy storage techniques.
- know current energy technology change drivers
Content
- what units of measurement are used to indicate the amount of energy?
- where does the energy come from and where does it go?
- how is electrical energy passed on to consumers?
- why are different voltages used in electricity transmission?
- how is the electricity grid built?
Qualifications
No previous studies required