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Steam Boiler TechnicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TERP0900

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Kari Hytönen

Objective

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Qualifications

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Minna Nyman
Groups
  • TER23S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Time and location

Lähiopetus Rajakadun kampuksella

Learning materials and recommended literature

Luentomateriaali Moodlessa
Oppikirja: Höyrykattilatekniikka, Huhtinen & al. 2000.

Teaching methods

Luennot, tiedonhaku ja soveltavat oppimistehtävät
Tehtävät yksilökohtaisia tai ryhmätehtäviä
Mahdollinen laboratorioharjoitus

Opintojakson ensimmäinen tehtävä tulee tehdä kolmen viikon kuluessa toteutuksen alkamisesta. Tehtävän tekemättä jättäneet poistetaan toteutukselta.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti huhtikuussa ja kaksi uusintatenttiä myöhemmin ilmoitettavana ajankohtana

Alternative completion methods

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opinjakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti

Student workload

Kontaktiopetusta 52 h
Oppimistehtäviä 28 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 55 h
Oppimistyötä yhteensä 135 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Prerequisites

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Minna Nyman
Groups
  • TER23SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Time and location

Teoriaopetus tapahtuu verkko-opetuksena Zoomin välityksellä päiväryhmän luentojen aikaan.
Laskuharjoitukset pyritään järjestämään Rajakadulla monimuotojen lähipäivinä.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Luentomateriaali Moodlessa
Oppikirja: Höyrykattilatekniikka, Huhtinen & al. 2000.

Teaching methods

Verkkoluennot, laskuharjoitukset, tiedonhaku ja soveltavat oppimistehtävät (laboratorioharjoite)

Opintojakson ensimmäinen tehtävä tulee tehdä kolmen viikon kuluessa toteutuksen alkamisesta. Tehtävän tekemättä jättäneet poistetaan toteutukselta.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti huhtikuussa ja kaksi uusintatenttiä myöhemmin ilmoitettavana ajankohtana

Alternative completion methods

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opinjakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti

Student workload

Kontaktiopetusta (laskuharjoitukset) 10 h
Verkko-opetusta 50 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 75 h
Oppimistyötä yhteensä 135 h.

Further information for students

Arviointikriteerit:
Teoriatentti 50 %
Laskutentti 30 %
Laskarit 10 %
Laboratorioharjoitus (mahdollisesti soveltava) 10 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Prerequisites

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

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
  • Petri Rantakokko
Groups
  • TER22S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER22SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Time and location

Lähiopetus Rajakadun kampuksella

Learning materials and recommended literature

Luentomateriaali Moodlessa

Teaching methods

Luennot, tiedonhaku ja soveltavat oppimistehtävät
Tehtävät yksilökohtaisia tai ryhmätehtäviä

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti huhtikuussa ja kaksi uusintatenttiä myöhemmin ilmoitettavana ajankohtana

Alternative completion methods

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opinjakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti

Student workload

Kontaktiopetusta 52 h
Oppimistehtäviä 28 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 55 h
Oppimistyötä yhteensä 135 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Prerequisites

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Marjukka Nuutinen
  • Petri Rantakokko
Groups
  • TER21S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER21SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Time and location

Lähiopetus Rajakadun kampuksella

Learning materials and recommended literature

Luentomateriaali

Teaching methods

Luennot, tiedonhaku ja soveltavat oppimistehtävät
Tehtävät yksilökohtaisia tai ryhmätehtäviä

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti huhtikuussqa ja kaksi uusintatenttiä myöhemmin ilmoitettavana ajankohtana

Alternative completion methods

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opinjakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti

Student workload

Kontaktiopetusta 52 h
Oppimistehtäviä 28 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 55 h
Oppimistyötä yhteensä 135 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Prerequisites

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 16.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
  • Kari Hytönen
  • Petri Rantakokko
Teacher in charge

Kari Hytönen

Scheduling groups
  • Päiväryhmä (Capacity: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Monimuoto (Capacity: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TER20SM
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka (AMK)
  • TER20S1
    Energia- ja ympäristötekniikka
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objectives

The students understand the operating principles of a steam boiler plant, role of the fuels, combustion process, structure and operation of a boiler, and the most important factors affecting the operation economy of the plant.

Content

Basics of CHP
Operating principles of a steam boiler plant
Fuels
Combustion process
Structure and operation of the boiler
Operation economy

Learning materials and recommended literature

Luentomateriaali

Teaching methods

Luennot, tiedonhaku ja soveltavat oppimistehtävät
Tehtävät yksilökohtaisia tai ryhmätehtäviä

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tentti huhtikuussa, kaksi uusintamahdollisuutta toukukuussa

Alternative completion methods

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opinjakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti

Student workload

Luentoja 52 h
Oppimistehtäviä 28 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 55 h
Yhteensä 135 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2): The student understands some of the concepts and methods

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4): The student masters some of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student masters most of the concepts and methods and is able to apply them independently

Prerequisites

Power Plants Technics, Basics on Thermodynamics, Heat and flow engineering, The students understand the significance of energy use and production for industry, especially from the viewpoint of efficiency and economy. They also understand the basic thermodynamic theory and its structure and concepts, and the basics of the major flow and heat power processes.