Basics of energy production and storageLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, you are able to:
- describe energy as a quantity and the basics of heat and power generation, energy transmission and distribution
- understand the importance and limitations of energy storage.
You know different energy storage techniques and 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?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
d. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.