Energy Management of Rural AreasLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students know the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production. They can determine the amount of energy needed for the production of warm water and the heating of premises, and they can select suitable solid biomass combustion equipment for energy production. They know and can recognize the energy consumption structure of different rural enterprises, as well as opportunities to save energy. They can determine the bulk density and the moisture and energy content of solid biomasses according to the standards.

Content

- energy consumption on farms
- active energy saving
- storing of fuels
- bioenergy heating systems
- auxiliary energy systems
- the properties of biofuels

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Inexperienced performer (1-2)
• can identify the targets of energy consumption on farms and opportunities to save energy
• knows the opportunities for the utilization of bioenergy on farms
• knows the basic concepts of the energy sector and the basics of energy production

Developing performer (3-4)
In addition to the aforementioned:
• can define the properites of solid biofuels and the amount of energy needed for the heating of water and premises
• can estimate the impact of biofuel quality on the usability of the heating system

Competent performer (5)
In addition to the aforementioned:
• can determine the development targets and options for energy production on a farm