Energy Systems
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLS2401 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Koski, Jari |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2020-2021
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | LT2019V-2K, LT2020V-1T | 2021-01-04 – 2021-05-02 | Tarja Launonen | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
- The student comprehends the need for energy and uses of energy in the society, e.g. in housing, industry and transport.
- The student is familiar with the various forms of energy production, technology, and development prospects.
- The student understands the basic physical phenomena and laws related to energy systems
Student's Workload
Total work load 135 h
- sheduled studies 50 h
- autonomous studies 85 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
Energy consumption by applications and changes in the consumption. Renewable and non-renewable energy forms and the objectives set to their use. The most important types of power plants used in energy production and their operating principles. Structures, equipment and components in energy distribution systems, as well as the principles of operation and terminology. Requirements for energy systems brought by renewable forms of energy.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Materail provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and projects in seminars
Assessment Criteria
- utilise theories, concepts and meth-ods consistently in various situations
discuss the issues and phenomena in the field with a re-stricted target group
- act in various groups in an target-oriented way and as the situation re-quires
Assessment Methods
Written exam and assignments