Introduction to basics of energy technology (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00BU69-3059

General information

Enrollment: 05.05.2025 - 31.05.2025; Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing: 25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: (2019-2024) School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Automotive Electrics

Teachers: Sampo Kuikka

Groups: AE24
Automotive Electrics suuntautuminen, aloitus syksy 2024; TXT24S1
Degree Programme in Automotive Electrics päivä

Course: TX00BU69

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Mon 25.08.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 01.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 08.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 15.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 22.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 29.09.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 06.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 20.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 27.10.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 03.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 10.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 17.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 24.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 01.12.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila
Mon 08.12.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min)	Introduction to basics of energy technology TX00BU69-3059	MMC245 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

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