Basics of Industry Processes (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

This course will introduce you to process and materials engineering, which are essential components of industrial production processes and engineering sciences in general. You will learn about mechanical, chemical, and thermal unit processes, as well as mass transfer processes. You will gain an understanding of how processes are composed of these different unit processes and delve into the specifics of an industrial process. Additionally, you will acquire knowledge about the properties of different materials and their suitability for various applications.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPETENCE
You are able to comprehensively understand processes by combining various unit processes. During the course, you will become acquainted with managing the properties of different materials and their suitability for various applications. You will also have a better understanding of the limitations that processes impose from a materials perspective and, conversely, the opportunities that different materials offer within processes.

APPLICATION OF ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE
You will learn the principles of industrial applications and be better equipped to identify practical problems and challenges in various production processes. You will comprehend the differences between different process solutions, and your understanding of various unit processes will also enable you to identify opportunities for process optimization.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You comprehend the fundamental concepts of process engineering and can explain the roles of various unit processes in industrial production processes. You have a command of the basic principles of mechanical unit operations, such as mixing, separation, and various mechanical handling processes. You recognize the principles of heat transfer and mass transfer and comprehend their significance in different processes. You become acquainted with the fundamentals of chemical unit processes and can analyze them in industrial applications. You can identify various materials, their properties, and their suitability for different processes. Additionally, you understand the fundamentals of wear and the significance of material selection for long-term use.

Content

Introduction to Process Engineering, Mechanical Unit Operations, Heat Transfer Technology, Mass Transfer, Chemical Unit Processes, Basics of Process Design.
Materials and Wear in Process Engineering: Steels, Cast Iron, Aluminum, Other Metals, Plastics, Rubbers, Ceramics, and Composites.

Location and time

Opetus tapahtuu Rajakadun kampuksella.

Materials

Luentomateriaalit
Prosessitekniikka: Juhani Pihkala 2011
Prosessisuureiden mittaustekniikka: Juhani Pihkala 2004
Konetekniikan materiaalioppi, Esko Laitinen et al. Edita 2008

Teaching methods

Lectures, information retrieval, and applied learning tasks
Some learning tasks conducted in the laboratory.
Tasks can be individual or group-based

Employer connections

Mahdollinen tehdasvierailu opintojaksolla, varmistuu opintojakson aikana.

Exam schedules

2 välikoetta kurssin aikana, kaksi uusintamahdollisuutta opintojakson jälkeen. Huom! Uusintakokeet kattavat aina koko opintojakson eli ei erillisiä välikokeita.

Completion alternatives

Muulla tavalla hankitun osaamisen opinnollistaminen sovitaan opintojakson opettajan kanssa tapauskohtaisesti.

Student workload

Luentoja n. 50 h
Laboratorioharjoitus 3 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 82 h
Yhteensä 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Passable (1): You recognize the key concepts and have some knowledge of unit processes. You struggle to apply your knowledge in practical situations. You are familiar with some materials, but your understanding of their properties is only satisfactory.

Satisfactory (2): You recognize the key concepts and have some knowledge of unit processes. You can adequately apply your knowledge in practical situations. You are familiar with some materials, but your understanding of their properties is only satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You know the key concepts and unit processes. You can effectively apply your knowledge in practical situations. You have comprehensive knowledge of various materials and possess a good understanding of their properties.

Excellent (4): You have an excellent understanding of the key concepts, various unit processes, and their properties. You creatively apply your knowledge in practical situations and can integrate what you have learned into different process industries. You have an extensive knowledge of various materials and possess excellent expertise in their properties.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You have an excellent understanding of the key concepts and various unit processes, along with their properties. You can creatively apply your knowledge in practical situations and can integrate what you have learned into different areas of process industries. You have a comprehensive understanding of various materials and possess excellent expertise in their properties.

Qualifications

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Further information

Kurssin arvosana koostuu kahdesta välikokeesta ja erillisitä oppimistehtävistä.
- Välikokeet 60 % (läpipääsyraja puolet pisteistä)
- Oppimistehtävät 40 %