Physics of Energy Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IEYX0504 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | EY 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkinen, Seppo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2015-2016
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-EY-2N | 2016-01-04 – 2016-05-07 | Onni Pyhälahti, Tuomo Toimela | Finnish | 2015-12-07 – 2016-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The course aims at understanding the physical foundation of different kinds of energy production technologies, including those of the future. After the course, the student should have a basic understanding of fluid statics and dynamics, as well as the natural laws related with heat and temperature. The student will also learn the laws of thermodynamics and the fundamentals of thermodynamic cycles. A special emphasis is placed on energy production technologies based on these thermodynamic principles. The student will understand the mechanism underlying the production of nuclear energy, as well as the basic structure of most common nuclear reactors. In addition to theoretical studies, the student will learn how to make laboratory exercises related with energy technology. These will include thorough analysis and complete error calculations to the obtained results.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 108 h, which contains 56 h of contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Elasticity and Vibrations.
Contents
Combustion reactions, fuels, green house effect, thermodynamical cycles, heat pump, Otto engine, diesel engine, efficiency, mechanical equivalent of heat, phase changes, solar collectors, wind energy, emg induction, DC and AC motors, solar cell, fuel cell, nuclear energy, nuclear reactors.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Pentti Inkinen, Jukka Tuohi: "Momentti 1 ja 2, Insinöörifysiikka", Otava.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The relevant theories of physics, together with associated problems and applications, are studied on a course of lectures. In addition, the student will individually solve a number of given homework exercises. Students will also take part in laboratory measurements. The measurements are done in groups of 3 students.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
The assessment is based on examinations, homework exercises and laboratory work. A student must solve at least 25 % of the given homework exercises, and (s)he must take part in all the associated experiments in the laboratory of Physics, as well as write acceptably two reports on the measurements.