Forest energy - production and utilization
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02CBEHP5 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Lauhanen, Risto |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will understand the basics of the procurement logistics and the use of forest energy and be familiar with work safety. They will also know how to measure fuel wood and be aware of the expenses involved and financial assistance available. In addition, students will be familiar with environmental issues and research activities in the field and be able to determine suitable objectives for procuring forest energy and assess the quality of working sites.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
-Forest energy procurement integrated into the procurement of commercial timber
-Silviculture with regard to the production of forest energy
-Machines and equipment
-Costs
-Occupational safety
-Choosing a site for forest energy.
Recommended or Required Reading
-Hakkila P. 2004. Puuenergian teknologiaohjelman loppuraportti. TEKES.
-Lauhanen R. & Laurila J. 2008. (eds.). Bioenergian hankintalogistiikka.
-Case studies from South Ostrobothnia. University of Applied Sciences publication B, report 33. pp. 138. Online publication: http://kirjasto.seamk.fi/includes/file_download.asp?deptid=1953&fileid=2722&file=SeamkB33.pdf&pdf=1
-Metsäteho. 2008. Metsäenergian hankinnan tuloskalvosarja.
-vieraskielistä materiaalia osoituksen mukaan
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 35h, field exercises 35h, literary assignments, calculations 65h. The registration will be demanded during the first lesson in the classroom.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
-Active participation
-Summary of research: pass/fail
-Field exercises
-Examination
Work Placement
None
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