Study Guide

Objective

The student knows how to use the basic formulas of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. The student is able to carry out measurements with general measuring and data collection devices. The student knows how to calculate quantities and evaluate the reliability of measurements using a suitable method. The student can report the measurement results and the conclusions drawn from the measurements.

Content

Basics of thermodynamics. Thermal energy and heat flow. Energy balance. Pressure loss of straight pipe and duct. Static pressure, dynamic pressure and total pressure in the air duct. Hydrostatic pressure in the pipeline. Characteristic curve of pump and fan. Pump and fan operating point. Processing of measurement results. Assessment of reliability. Measurement report.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can independently apply the skills and knowledge listed above.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements listed above, the student can give grounds for the solutions he or she has chosen and develop these solutions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can apply the skills and knowledge listed above with guidance.

Prerequisites

Competence of the following studies:

Basics of Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English