Process Electrification (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will learn about industrial process electrification and design practices and procurement planning. This course requires previously acquired knowledge of electrical power engineering design. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to work as a designer in industrial electrification projects.

APPLICATION OF EUR-ACE TECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE
You will know the basics of the different phases of an industrial electrification project, including the design of the main diagrams used in these projects. In addition to the general electricity distribution network, you will have knowledge of industrial electricity networks and their specificities. You will be able to design and dimension cables and cable routes in the electricity distribution network and select the appropriate components and instrumentation for use. In addition to process electrics, you will be able to design the electrics of grounding, auxiliary heating, backup power and auxiliary power systems, among others. You will also know the basics of electrical installations in hazardous areas and reactive power compensation and its impact on power quality.

Content

In this course, you will explore the practices of industrial process electrification and design, as well as procurement planning. The course requires prior knowledge of electrical power engineering design. Upon completing the course, you will be qualified to work as a designer in industrial electrification projects. You will learn the various phases of industrial electrification projects and master the design of main diagrams, as well as the sizing of power distribution network cables and cable routes. Additionally, you will gain the skills to design grounding, trace heating, backup power, and auxiliary electrical systems, and understand the basics of electrical installations in hazardous areas and the effects of reactive power compensation on power quality.

Procurement planning
Main diagrams and symbols used in them
Cabling design
Calculation of short-circuit currents in industrial networks
Sizing and selection of process equipment
Control system design
Design of earthing and equipotential bonding
Condensate heating
Electrical installations in hazardous areas
Back-up power and auxiliary power systems
Reactive power compensation and power quality
Lightning and surge protection in buildings

Materials

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-laboratory exercises
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam schedules

Two mid-term tests (spring 2026)
Resit 1 (spring 2026)
Resit 2 (spring 2026)

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Intermediate (1): You understand the basics and terminology, but have some weaknesses in interpreting key concepts.

Satisfactory (2): You understand the basics and terminology, but find it challenging to apply the concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You know the issues to be considered in procurement planning. You know what you need to know about the procurement process and how to apply the requirements. You know how to deal with the design of the main components of the industrial electricity distribution network. You also have the ability to design various auxiliary systems.

Excellent (4): You have a good command of the key issues and can apply them in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You have a good command of the key concepts and are able to apply them in a wide range of applications. You have a high level of competence.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical power engineering

Further information

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Laboratory works are mandatory part of the course.

First- and second-year studies have an 80 % attendance requirement in the engineering and agrology full-time Bachelor’s degree programmes. Attendance is tracked using the Moodle attendance tool. Absences will be agreed with the teacher for justified reasons (e.g. in case of illness or otherwise demonstrated competence).

All course assignments must be completed in order to receive a pass.