Power plantsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
- knows the fundamentals of steam cycle thermodynamics
- understands the overall efficiency of power plant
- can calculate thermal efficiency of the power plant
- can calculate the energy balance of different components in the power plant cycle
- knows the specific characteristics of different power plants.

Content

Condensing power plant
Combined heat and power (CHP)
Nuclear energy
Combined cycles
Diesel and gas engine power plants
Hydro-electric power plant.