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Electric Power EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TERP0720

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Vesa Hytönen

Objective

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Jussi Tarvainen
Groups
  • TER23S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (spring 2024)
Resit 1 (spring 2024)
Resit 2 (spring 2024)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Jussi Tarvainen
Groups
  • TER23SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (spring 2024)
Resit 1 (spring 2024)
Resit 2 (spring 2024)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
Groups
  • TER22S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER22SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (spring 2024)
Resit 1 (spring 2024)
Resit 2 (spring 2024)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • TER21S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER21SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (spring 2023)
Resit 1 (spring 2023)
Resit 2 (spring 2023)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 16.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Vesa Hytönen
Teacher in charge

Vesa Hytönen

Groups
  • TER20SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER20S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka

Objectives

You get basic knowledge of the sections of electrical power technology. You know the basic components of the electricity distribution network and understand the issues related to electricity quality, electricity supply and demand elasticity. You will recognize the terms of lighting technology and be able to participate in lighting modeling and energy efficiency calculations for lighting. You can interpret and read various electrical diagrams and other documentation with different electrical symbols.

Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the various sections of electrical power technology.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software to demonstrate and solve problems in the field of electrical power technology.

Content

Electrical networks of buildings
Grounding and equipotential bonding
Electricity market
Transmission and distribution of electricity
Quality of electricity
Electrotechnical diagrams and drawings
Electrical Safety
Reserves and balancing power
Lighting Technology

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently performed and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (spring 2022)
Resit 1 (spring 2022)
Resit 2 (autumn 2023)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1: You identify the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and engineering software is challenging.

2: You know the different aspects of electric power technology. Utilizing mathematical methods, laboratory measurements, and design software is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3: You master different aspects of electric power engineering and are able to utilize mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in the context of the thematic areas.

4: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5: You master different aspects of electric power engineering. You are able to apply in many ways mathematical methods, laboratory measurements and engineering software in engineering practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering