Basics of Energy Technology
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTP0503 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Toimela, Tuomo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-RT-3N | 2014-09-01 – 2014-10-25 | Tuomo Toimela | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14 |
| 5 | I-RT-2V | 2015-01-05 – 2015-05-23 | Tuomo Toimela | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
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Learning Outcomes
The course aims at understanding the physical background of different kinds of energy production technologies, including those of the future. After the course, the student knows the principles of fluid statics and dynamics. (S)he becomes familiar with the laws of thermodynamic and thermodynamic cycles, as well as the energy production techniques based on these. With the help of the course, the student understands the most common phenomena of atomic physics and nuclear physics. The student becomes familiar with the quantities and units related with radioactivity. In addition to theoretical studies, the student can make laboratory exercises related with energy technology, analyse the obtained results and make error analysis for the data.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 51 h of contact studies. The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Physics of Heat and Wave Motion.
Contents
Pressure, fluid dynamics, wind energy and solar energy, laws of thermodynamic, thermodynamic cycles, basics of quantum physics, photon, Bohr's atomic model, applications of atomic physics, nucleus, radioactivity and its technical applications, nuclear energy.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Pentti Inkinen, Reijo Manninen, 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 an examination, homework exercises and laboratory work. A student must solve at least 25 % of the given homework exercises, and (s)he must complete all the associated experiments in the laboratory of Physics, as well as write two reports on the measurements.