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Power plant simulation (5 cr)

Code: EN00DW34-3006

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
18.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Construction and Energy Engineering
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 39
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Energy Engineering
Teachers
Tuomo Pimiä
Groups
ENKT23KM
Energy engineering, part-time studies
Course
EN00DW34

Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 34 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 21.08.2025 time 17:00 - 20:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Sat 30.08.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Sat 30.08.2025 time 15:15 - 18:00
(2 h 45 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Fri 19.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Fri 19.09.2025 time 15:15 - 18:00
(2 h 45 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Sat 04.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:15
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Sat 04.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Thu 16.10.2025 time 17:00 - 20:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Wed 19.11.2025 time 17:00 - 20:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Tue 02.12.2025 time 17:00 - 20:00
(3 h 0 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Fri 12.12.2025 time 08:15 - 13:00
(4 h 45 min)
Voimalaitossimulaattori EN00DW34-3006
etäopetus, lukujärjestyksen mukaan / remote teaching (scheduled)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
- use an automation system's main features
- differentiate between the main features of power plant processes
- apply their know-how in the real power plant environment.

Content

DeltaV Automation System: Simulator operation and operation with DCS.
Power plant simulator: Various power plant operating situations such as cold start, shutdown, load change, and problem situations.

Course material

The following literature is used in the course • Turbiinitekniikka ISBN 978-952-5491-92-0 • Voimalaitostekniikka ISBN 978-952-13-5426-7 • Voimalaitosautomaatio ISBN 978-952-5183-32-0 Study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

• The course is mainly carried out by way of scheduled online study lessons. Participation in scheduled online lessons is mandatory. Participation in the start session is mandatory. The teacher provides guidance during scheduled online lessons.
• Studies are carried out on the Learn platform. Access to the platform opens on the starting day of the course. As a rule, scheduled online lessons are carried out Zoom platform. In addition to having an internet connection, the students must also have a video and audio connection during online lessons.
• Progress is made by completing assignments individually.
• The assessed assignments are completed individually. The assignments must be submitted by the given deadlines.
• Feedback is provided by different methods, in writing and/or orally. Also, peer feedback can be used.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Ei ole

Timing of exams and assignments

An exam must be taken in the last scheduled lesson.

The course entails weekly assignments. A project assignment must be completed in a small group by the end of the course.

The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments, take the required exams and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion.

Student workload

• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Course part description

Oppituntien läsnäolopakko 100%

Further information

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course. The completion of the course requires pre-assignment, assignments and exam to be completed with a passing grade.

Course scale: 1–5.

Evaluation scale

1-5

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