Power plant processes (5 cr)
Code: EN00BH56-3012
General information
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Engineering
Teachers
- Kirsi Hovikorpi
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Hovikorpi
Groups
-
ENKT22SPEnergy engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you can:
explain the typical power plant processes
calculate the parts of a whole power plant process, efficiencies and energy balances
explain the international INES rating
design a power plant process at a general level
identify the power plant auxiliary systems.
Content
How do the conventional powerplant work?
How do nuclear power plant processes work?
How are the power plant processes calculated?
What is the INES scale?
How are the power plant processes designed?
Materials
The study materials are in Learn.
www.knowpulp.com
Voimalaitostekniikka -kirja (Huhtinen, Markku; Korhonen, Risto; Pimiä, Tuomo; Urpalainen, Samu)
Teaching methods
The course is carried out on a working week basis.
The final exam on the Learn platform is conducted for the theory part, including the calculations.
Employer connections
Possible visits to companies.
Exam schedules
Theory exam, including calculation, on the Learn platform.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basics of energy production and power plant technology
Steam boilers
Energy conversion processes