•   General Energy Technology TKV18AE01-3013 30.08.2021-17.10.2021  3 credits  (PRE20D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    After completing the course, the student should be able to describe energy use, energy sources, energy conversion processes and energy technical equipment. The student should be able to assess these, at a basic level, from a technical, economic and sustainability point of view.
    Prerequisites
    Hydromechanics and Thermal Physics (recommended)
    Content of the study unit
    Energy use in Finland and globally
    Energy sources and energy production
    Energy engineering apparatus
    Energy conversion, storage and transport
    Fuels and combustion technology
    Combustion engines and other heat engines
    Power production
    Sustainability and environmental aspects of energy production
    Energy economy
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Can describe the usual energy sources and extraction methods.
    Can describe apparatus and central processes in energy production and energy use and can say where they are used.
    Can describe the main features of energy supply and use in Finland and globally.
    Can mention the most important environmental aspects of energy production and energy use.
    Can list the greenhouse gases and describe how and where they are emitted.
    Can explain the central cost components of energy production.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Can compare different energy sources regarding properties and limitations.
    Can compare properties and limitations of equipment and processes in energy technology. Can explain the operating principle of energy engineering equipment.
    Can compare energy supply and consumption in Finland, neighboring countries and other important countries.
    Can name methods for reducing the environmental impact and can explain their operating principle.
    Can compare the climate impact fof different forms of energy production.
    Can compare the costs of the most common forms of energy production.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Can describe development trends and be able to assess the development opportunities for new energy sources and new types of energy equipment.
    Can explain the underlying causes of differences in energy supply and energy use between different countries and regions.
    Can assess methods for reducing environmental impact from a technical and economic perspective.
    Can describe how the greenhouse effect works and can explain the most important mechanisms in the climate system.
    Can make a profitability calculation for simple energy-technical investments.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Roger Nylund

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    30.08.2021 - 17.10.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 05.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PRE20D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Mats Borg

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering, Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation, Degree Programme in Industrial Management

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    Assessment scale

    H-5