Energy conversion processes (5 cr)

Objective

After the course you can:
- explain the most common energy conversion processes and their operating principles.
- solve energy conversion process power and efficiencies mathematically.
- apply the h, s and p, h diagrams for calculating energy conversion processes.
- explain steam turbine control methods.

Content

How do the most common energy conversion processes work:
- steam turbine
- gas turbine
- water turbine
- wind turbine
- diesel and gas engines
- ORC process
- heat pumps

How are energy conversion process power and efficiencies calculated?
How are the h, s and p, h diagrams used?
What are the steam turbine control methods?

Evaluation

Students can
-use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
-choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Kaikki opintomateriaali jaetaan kurssin Learn oppimisalustan kautta.

Study forms and methods

Opintomateriaali on saatavissa ja itsenäisesti opiskeltavissa Learnissa. Lopputentti on auki ilmoitetulla aikavälillä viimeisten verkkotuntien jälkeen.

Timing of exams and assignments

Opintojakson viimeisten tuntien jälkeen Learn-tentti. Tentin voi uusia 2 kertaa.

Student workload

135 tuntia

Further information

Opintojaksosta ei lähitunteja. Verkko-ohjaustunteja 3h * 5 = 15 tuntia Teams-verkkoyhteydellä.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoitustehtävät ja tentti

Qualifications

Requires basic knowledge of energy technology, mathematics and physics (solving equations, basic units, units)
Energy production and electricity technology basics
Steam boilers