Farm Energy Technology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKATE07 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Esala, Jussi |
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| Teacher Team: | Esala, Jussi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to define the basic concepts of energy and they can list the most important arguments for different energy choices to farm and rural buildings. Students know the basics of renewable energy.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies and exercises 40 h
- of which autonomous studies 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Physical backgrounds of energy technology
- Energy consumption figures in Finland and in finish agriculture
- Fossil fuels, alternative sources of energy
- Heating energy technology in agriculture
- Heat pumps
- Solar energy technology
- Wind power
Recommended or Required Reading
- Viirimäki, J. (ed.). 2008. Maatilan hakelämmitysopas. Etelä-Pohjanmaan metsäkeskus
- Tuulessa on voimaa. Motiva 2003: online publication.
- Lämpöä omasta maasta. Motiva: online publication.
- Lämpöä ilmasta. Motiva: online publication.
- An introduction to energy sources. National centre for catalysis research department of chemistry. Indian institute of technology, Madras. Satavissa: http://www.nccr.iitm.ac.in/ebook%20final.pdf
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching: 50 %
- Assignments and other independent study: 50 %
Assessment Criteria
Level 1: Students will be able to use physical quantities in energy technology. They will be able to present most common energy sources suitable for rural buildings. Students will be able to list some essential systems in energy technology and describe their technical features.
Level 3: Students will be able to define the basic concepts of energy and the use of energy. They will be able to describe the properties of different fuel and heating system alternatives for farms and rural buildings. They will also be able to explain the functional principles of equipment associated with energy technology.
Level 5: Students will be able to use the basic concepts of energy and energy technology when they present alternative energy systems for farms and rural buildings. They will also be able to explain the technological processes and equipment associated with nowadays energy technology, such as burning process, heat pumps, solar cells and solar panels, wind power plants.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lessons
- Approved assignment
- Exam
Work Placement
None
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