Introduction to Electrical Power EngineeringLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completing this course the student knows the main features of Finland's energy needs and the most significant power generation systems such as thermal power, CHP, and hydroelectric power stations. Renewable and alternative energy production concepts and principles of operation are clear as well as the basic concepts of energy efficiency.

The student is familiar with the three-phase voltage and current as well as their connection to the formation of active, reactive and apparent power. The student knows the structures and principles of electrical drives.

Content

1. Finnish energy demand and production
2. Condensing Power Plants, CHP plants, Hydropower
3. Renewable and alternative energy generation
4. Three-phase symmetrical voltage
5. Active, reactive and apparent power
6. Basic concepts of energy efficiency
7. Electrical drives

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. Students are familiar with Finnish energy demand and production in order of magnitude. Students are able to describe the fundamental process of condensing power plants
2. Students are able to describe the CHP plant based process
3. Students are able to describe the fundamental operation of a hydropower plant
4. Students are familiar with the operating principle of the most significant renewable power generation facilities
5. Students are familiar with a symmetrical three-phase power generation and its basic concepts
6. Students are familiar with the basics of calculated handling of intensities, and their dependence on each other
7. Students are able to calculate the energy distribution of the basic economic terms
8. Students are able to name the parts and they understand the concept of electrical drives

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. Students are familiar with Finnish energy demand and production, and Brief of the distribution system only when needed
2. Students are able to describe the condensate and the CHP plant based process and are familiar with their efficiencies as well as initial fixed and variable costs.
3. Students are able to describe the fundamental operation of the hydroelectric plant.
4. Students are familiar with the most significant use of renewable power generation equipment concept and feel of their financial capabilities
5. Students are familiar with a symmetrical three-phase power generation and its basic concepts.
6. Students are familiar with the calculated intensities masters the basics of handling, and their dependence on each other as well as mathematically handle smaller consumer packages
7. Students are able to calculate the energy distribution of the basic economic terms sizing.
8. As level 1

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. Students are familiar with Finnish energy demand and production in Brief, and the distribution of power and the need for changes
2. Students are able to describe the condensate and the CHP plant based process and are familiar with their efficiencies as well as an initial fixed and variable costs
3. Students are able to describe the fundamental operation of the hydroelectric plant and water the importance of economic viability
4. Students are familiar with the most significant use of renewable power generation equipment concept and feel of their economic characteristics and are able to evaluate their technical and economic usefulness.
5. Students are familiar with a symmetrical three-phase power generation and master the vector calculation of the currents and voltages.
6. Students are familiar with the calculated intensities masters the basics of handling, and their dependence on each other as well as mathematically handle smaller consumer packages.
7. Students are able to calculate the energy distribution of the basic economic terms sizing.
8. As level 1.