Introduction to basics of energy technology (5 cr)

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. temperature and thermometers, heat, thermal expansion, phase changes
2. Laws of thermodynamics and applications
3. Energy balance
4. Energy efficiency of machines
5. Sustainable development: economics and ecology
6. Energy sources and basics of power generation
7. Heat engines
8. Concept of efficiency

Location and time

Lectures according to the timetable

Materials

lecturer shares the material via Moodle

Teaching methods

Activating lectures, homework, exercises

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Lectures 54 h
Homework 27 h
Exercises 54 h

Content scheduling

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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.

Assessment methods and criteria

There is no exam in the course. The grade is determined by two things:

Home bills 25%.

Personal pV drawing 75%.

In addition, you must take the ClimateNy course (https://climateuniversity.fi/portfolio-items/ilmasto-nyt/). Attendance of the course is a pass requirement and is evidenced by putting the certificate obtained from the course on your return.

The pV drawing and the climate.now course are compulsory, but the homework is optional. Failure to do them will only drop your grade by one quarter.

Qualifications

Thermal physics and vibrations of Machines