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Material and Energy Efficiency (5 cr)

Code: TX00DF72-3006

General information


Enrollment

01.05.2024 - 31.05.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Smart and Clean Solutions

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology

Teachers

  • Kaj Lindedahl

Teacher in charge

Kaj Lindedahl

Groups

  • TXO23S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
  • YMP23
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma: Ympäristötekniikan pääaine
  • TXOEXCHANGE24S
    Energy and environmental engineering degree programme: exchange students

Objective

The student learn the material recycling and reuse processes and concepts discussed during the course he/her can solve the main problems.

Content

-Typical output-input loops in process
-Design of material and energy symbiosis
-Energy storage and waste heat utilisation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognises ways to improve material and energy efficiency.
The student recognises an idea of industrial symbiosis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student recognises ways to recycle materials, chemicals and energy in a closed loop system.
The student can apply pinch analysis in simple problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can solve applied problems concerning material and energy conservation and recycling.
The student can apply pinch analysis in real case study problems.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognises ways to improve material and energy efficiency.
The student recognises an idea of industrial symbiosis.

Prerequisites

The student recognizes the importance of sustainable urban planning. The student will be familiar with the basics of energy production and its meaning for the society.