Introduction to energy technology (5 cr)
Code: TX00EJ49-3007
General information
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 07.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Juselius
Teacher in charge
Juha Juselius
Groups
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K21CKonetekniikka, aloittaneet opiskelun s.2021
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K21BKonetekniikka, aloittaneet opiskelun s.2021
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K21AKonetekniikka, aloittaneet opiskelun s.2021
Objective
On completion of the course, the student's will have developed his/her thermodynamic thinking, and he/she will be familiar with common thermodynamic applications in his/her field of engineering. The student will be familiar with the concept of energy efficiency.
Content
1. Laws of thermodynamics and applications
2. Energy balance
3. Energy efficiency of machines
4. Sustainable development: economics and ecology
5. Energy sources and basics of power generation
6. Heat engines
7. Concept of efficiency
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student understands the basics of thermodynamic thinking and can solve simple tasks related to energy technology.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to use thermodynamic thinking to solve simple problems related to his/her own field of engineering, and solve tasks related to energy technology.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to use thermodynamic thinking to solve problems related to energy technology and solve tasks related to energy technology.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student understands the basics of thermodynamic thinking and can solve simple tasks related to energy technology.
Prerequisites
Physics 2