Thermodynamics and heat transfer in power plantsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will understand the thermodynamics of the most important heat engines and devises used in power plants.
The student will understand the mechanisms of heat transfer and be able to solve practical heat transfer problems, and calculate heat losses and their costs.

Content

Basics of piston engine and the structure
Power plant combustion engines
Fuel and oil systems of combustion engines and maintenance of combustion engines
Thermodynamics of combustion: reactions, equilibrium and heating values of fuels, flue gases
Basics of heat transfer and heat exchangers

Qualifications

Energy technology of power plant

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of thermal power processes.
The student is familiar with basics of heat transfer.
The student is familiar with the various heat exchangers and their structure.
The student is able to calculate heat-transfer and dimension simple heat exchangers.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can solve applied thermodynamic calculations and equations for chemical reactions, and specify the composition of the flue gases.
The student is able to apply various types of heat transfer phenomena in the calculation, as well as to design and dimension various heat exchangers.
The student is able to design simple power plant structures from the heat exchange point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands the basics of heat engines and heat processes, and can solve calculations related to them.
The student can solve applied thermodynamic calculations and equations for chemical reactions and specify the composition of the flue gases.
The student knows the heat exchanger types, their structure and design principles.
The student knows the various heat transfer mechanisms, and is able to apply them to calculate the heat exchangers and their dimensioning, and knows the effect of material choises on the design.
The student is able to design simple power plant structures from the heat exchange point of view.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the basics of thermal power processes.
The student is familiar with basics of heat transfer.
The student is familiar with the various heat exchangers and their structure.
The student is able to calculate heat-transfer and dimension simple heat exchangers.