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Bioenergy Use in the Rural AreasLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LMWB0200

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Tero Vesisenaho
  • Laura Vertainen

Objective

The students know the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production in the rural areas. They can determine the amount of energy needed for the production of warm water and the heating of premises of a real farm, and they can select suitable solid biomass heating equipment for energy production. They know and can recognize the energy consumption structure of different farms, as well as opportunities to save energy. They can determine the bulk density and the moisture and energy content of solid biomasses according to the standards.

Content

- energy consumption on farms
- active energy saving
- storage of solid biofuels
- bioenergy heating systems
- auxiliary energy systems
- properties of solid biofuels

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate learner (1) knows the opportunities for the utilization of bioenergy on farms and the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production

Satisfactory learner (2), in addition to the aforementioned, can identify the targets of energy consumption on farms and opportunities to save energy

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good learner (3), in addition to the aforementioned, can define the properties of solid biofuels and the amount of energy needed for the heating of water and premises

Very good learner (4), in addition to the aforementioned, can estimate the impact of biofuel quality on the usability of the heating system

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent learner (5), in addition to the aforementioned, can determine the development targets and options for energy production on a farm

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Laura Vertainen
  • Tero Vesisenaho
  • Tapani Sauranen
Groups
  • LMS19S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot

Objectives

The students know the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production in the rural areas. They can determine the amount of energy needed for the production of warm water and the heating of premises of a real farm, and they can select suitable solid biomass heating equipment for energy production. They know and can recognize the energy consumption structure of different farms, as well as opportunities to save energy. They can determine the bulk density and the moisture and energy content of solid biomasses according to the standards.

Content

- energy consumption on farms
- active energy saving
- storage of solid biofuels
- bioenergy heating systems
- auxiliary energy systems
- properties of solid biofuels

Time and location

Laboratory work will be implemented at the fuel laboratory of the Institute of Bioeconomy in Saarijärvi.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture material and reading lists of essential web pages or books will be provided by the lectures

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, lab exercises, excursions

Student workload

- lectures 20 h
- excursions 8 h
- laboratory work 8 h
- assignments 44 h
- independent study 55 h
Total 135 h of student work.

Further information for students

Exchange Student 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate learner (1) knows the opportunities for the utilization of bioenergy on farms and the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production

Satisfactory learner (2), in addition to the aforementioned, can identify the targets of energy consumption on farms and opportunities to save energy

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good learner (3), in addition to the aforementioned, can define the properties of solid biofuels and the amount of energy needed for the heating of water and premises

Very good learner (4), in addition to the aforementioned, can estimate the impact of biofuel quality on the usability of the heating system

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent learner (5), in addition to the aforementioned, can determine the development targets and options for energy production on a farm

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Laura Vertainen
  • Tero Vesisenaho
  • Tapani Sauranen
Groups
  • LMS19S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot
  • LMS20KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot

Objectives

The students know the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production in the rural areas. They can determine the amount of energy needed for the production of warm water and the heating of premises of a real farm, and they can select suitable solid biomass heating equipment for energy production. They know and can recognize the energy consumption structure of different farms, as well as opportunities to save energy. They can determine the bulk density and the moisture and energy content of solid biomasses according to the standards.

Content

- energy consumption on farms
- active energy saving
- storage of solid biofuels
- bioenergy heating systems
- auxiliary energy systems
- properties of solid biofuels

Time and location

Laboratory work will be implemented at the fuel laboratory of the Institute of Bioeconomy in Saarijärvi.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture material and reading lists of essential web pages or books will be provided by the lectures

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, lab exercises, excursions

Student workload

- lectures 20 h
- excursions 8 h
- laboratory work 8 h
- assignments 44 h
- independent study 55 h
Total 135 h of student work.

Further information for students

Exchange Student 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate learner (1) knows the opportunities for the utilization of bioenergy on farms and the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production

Satisfactory learner (2), in addition to the aforementioned, can identify the targets of energy consumption on farms and opportunities to save energy

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good learner (3), in addition to the aforementioned, can define the properties of solid biofuels and the amount of energy needed for the heating of water and premises

Very good learner (4), in addition to the aforementioned, can estimate the impact of biofuel quality on the usability of the heating system

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent learner (5), in addition to the aforementioned, can determine the development targets and options for energy production on a farm