•   General Energy Technology TKV22AE01-3003 23.10.2023-10.12.2023  3 credits  (ET23D-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
    Failed (0)
    <40% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments
    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)

    Ronnie Sundsten

    Learning material

    Course documentation is within Moodle together with relevant teaching materials and reference documents

    Learning methods

    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.

    Format of delivery
    Lectures, and self-study

    Information and study materials are provided in Moodle for the course

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The following criteria are used for evaluation:

    1. Moodle multichoice exam(s)
    2. Written exam

    The course grade is based on the total points from these.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    23.10.2023 - 10.12.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2023 - 22.10.2023

    Group(s)
    • ET23D-V
    • ELA22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Small group(s)
    • ELA22-S (Size: 30.
    • ELA22-Y (Size: 30.
    • ET (Size: 30.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Philip Hollins

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering, Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Moodle exams at week intervals
    Exams to be held in 48
    Resit exam held in 49

    Final resit exam to be held January 2024

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn-Winter 2023 Place: Vaasa Campus
    Lectures in class are held in Novia according to the schedule in Peppi/Tuudo.

    The time for submission of assessed material and any additional materials is within the lecture lesson schedule - or no later than two weeks after the last lesson.

    Student's schedule and workload

    3 ETCS = 81 hours

    Contact teaching ~ 20 hr
    Independent studying and preparation ~ 60 hr

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    <40% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    40-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the examination respectively

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the examination respectively