Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering
Study programme title in Est.
Energiatehnoloogia ja soojusenergeetika
Study programme title in Engl.
Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering
TalTech study programme code
MASM02
MER study programme code
2049
Study programme version code
MASM02/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Alar Konist
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Electricity and energy
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of the curriculum is to prepare thermal energy engineers with master’s degree who will work as top specialists in the field of heat transfer into electricity,
energy use of the thermal units and in the field of fuels and fuel industry, environmental specialists and leaders in enterprises and public sector as well as in research institutions.
- To give comprehensive knowledge of processes and units related to mass and heat transfer and equipment.
- To enable to implement acquired skills and knowledge in the field of developing and operating devices using heat.
- To enable to implement acquired skills in heat, gas and district cooling supply.
- To create precondition to lead the teamwork of the projects related to thermal energy and energy technology.
- To form understanding of the problems in Estonian heat and gas energy sector and possible ways for solving them.
- To enable to implement acquired skills and knowledge for burning, pyrolysis and gasification of different types of fuel, using contemporary and nature- friendly technologies.
- To develop an idea of the interdisciplinarity of the science and develop the ability to use it in the speciality.
The curriculum creates preconditions of obtaining the professional qualification of the thermal energy engineer and continue in the doctoral studies. Show more...
energy use of the thermal units and in the field of fuels and fuel industry, environmental specialists and leaders in enterprises and public sector as well as in research institutions.
- To give comprehensive knowledge of processes and units related to mass and heat transfer and equipment.
- To enable to implement acquired skills and knowledge in the field of developing and operating devices using heat.
- To enable to implement acquired skills in heat, gas and district cooling supply.
- To create precondition to lead the teamwork of the projects related to thermal energy and energy technology.
- To form understanding of the problems in Estonian heat and gas energy sector and possible ways for solving them.
- To enable to implement acquired skills and knowledge for burning, pyrolysis and gasification of different types of fuel, using contemporary and nature- friendly technologies.
- To develop an idea of the interdisciplinarity of the science and develop the ability to use it in the speciality.
The curriculum creates preconditions of obtaining the professional qualification of the thermal energy engineer and continue in the doctoral studies. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
The graduate:
- has a systematic overview and broad-based knowledge about thermal energy and heat power engineering concepts, theories and research methods;
- knows patterns of the thermal energy and energy technology field, topical problems and implementation possibilities and can recognize interdisciplinary relations;
- can formulate and analyse problems related to the field of energy technology independantly, phrase them and present a report within set time limit;
- can fulfil assignments requiring special qualification in the field of thermal energy, is initiative and prepared for teamwork;
- can associate different knowledge and skills in the field of energy technology and choose and use interdisciplinary methods related to speciality;
- can verbally and in writing argue about problems and theories in Estonian, as well as at least in one foreign language essential to the specialty and argue in oral and written form. Show more...
- has a systematic overview and broad-based knowledge about thermal energy and heat power engineering concepts, theories and research methods;
- knows patterns of the thermal energy and energy technology field, topical problems and implementation possibilities and can recognize interdisciplinary relations;
- can formulate and analyse problems related to the field of energy technology independantly, phrase them and present a report within set time limit;
- can fulfil assignments requiring special qualification in the field of thermal energy, is initiative and prepared for teamwork;
- can associate different knowledge and skills in the field of energy technology and choose and use interdisciplinary methods related to speciality;
- can verbally and in writing argue about problems and theories in Estonian, as well as at least in one foreign language essential to the specialty and argue in oral and written form. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering (Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
6.0
Core studies
30.0
Special studies
48.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
30.0
Total
120.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 3: Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering
- +MODULE: General Education Module 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsObtain a general knowledge :
- of the main aspects of business administration and business planning
- in scientific and professional English to read and interpret texts in the relevant field, document your work, present presentations, participate in discussions and meetings and negotiations;
- the main data processing and analysis methods. The application of IT solutions to solve the problems of the energy sector and the interpretation of the obtained results. Show more...Learning outcomesAcquires general knowledge, either in the field of economics,
language or IT, which is needed in the field of energy technology and thermal energy. Show more...Elective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Energy resources and and environment 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)Aims- gets to know the generalized thermodynamic relations to evaluate properties and calculate them.
The basic consideration in the analysis of Power Cycles. Acquires knowledge of the basics of thermodynamics of the energy processes. To analyse air conditioning systems, the refrigeration cycles, the thermodynamic characteristics of dehumidification processes;
- gets to know renewable energy technologies and their implementation;
- to inform the future specialists in the field of thermal engineering knowledge about the using of renewable sources of energy, their efficiency and characteristic values, necessary equipment for application of renewable sources of energy and principles of operation of this equipment;
- gets to know the transfer phenomena-gases and liquids flow, heat- and mass transfer-principles of modelling for describing different processes ocurring in nature and chemical industry on the basis of micro- and macroscopic standpoints;
- to give fundamentals of engineering knowledge and economical skills for analysis in the fields of energy efficiency, process optimization management and energy audit of an energy consuming or energy supply enterprise;
- to give students knowledge on human impact on environment considering the increasing energy use, emission of natural and anthropogenic pollutants into biosphere and the level of their danger;
- to give basic knowledge and preparation in one’s specialty, professional and occupational preparation in planning and organization of sustainable energetics processes, in energy preservation and conversion. To ensure sufficient knowledge and skills in planning basic sustainable energy-saving processes. Show more...Learning outcomes- implements basic concepts and definitions of thermodynamic relationships. Can analyse the laws of thermodynamics in closed and open systems;
- can analyse the concepts of thermal machine, refrigeration systems and heat pumps, but also the real processes of dehumidification;
- can model and implement the necessary processes in the field of chemical engineering and environmental protection technology;
- has an overview of the quality and environmental management systems;
- can explain the basics of environment auditing of enterprises;
- can analyse inputs and outputs of the businesses and processes and to compose material balances;
- knows the life cycle assessment principles and can implement them in practice;
- can identify resource saving options in the different businesses and processes. Understands the principles of sustainable development in using natural resources and production;
-knows renewable energy sources and technologies;
- knows the main industrial environmental problems in Estonia and abroad. Can make choices and decisions about resource saving projects and investments;
- acquires knowledge of emerging nature- and environmental protection in the World and in Estonia. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 18.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering 48.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)Aims- teach about the uses of sustainable and green energy technologies, their efficiencies and characteristics, the equipment needed to use them and how they work;
- provide knowledge of different energy production and distribution systems;
- to provide knowledge on the potential and applications of renewable energy, including geothermal energy and waste heat;
- to teach the operating principles and applications of industrial heat pumps;
- to give a comprehensive knowledge of power producing technology, used at thermal power plants as well of the technical characteristics and parameters of the main and auxiliary equipment of thermal power plants;
- to give the basics of environmental impacts related to heat and power production;
- to give an overview of the concept of sustainable development
- to provide a knowledge of nature contamination problems;
- to give understanding of the basic concepts of boiler technological schemes as well as of the technological schemes of boiler houses and to get a basic knowledge of the technological calculations and equipment selection for a boiler houses;
- to get a basic knowledge of how to compare different combustion technologies as well of the combustion of a specific fuel like oil shale;
- to provide students with knowledge of the oil shale as an alternative fuel and raw materials for non-conventional liquid and gaseous fuels;
- to give systematic understanding about heat technology biased on science;
- to give knowledge of the technological processes in industrial furnaces, desiccators and other thermal technology equipment;
- to give basic knowledge of industrial and district heating pipelines;
- to give basic knowledge on Niclear Energy Systems and Control;
- to give basic knowledge on CO2 capture and utilization technologies.. Show more...Learning outcomes- knows how to analyse the environmental impact of heat and power production,
concepts of sustainable development as well as the opportunities for that, knows problems related to greenhouse gas and opportunities for reduction of that, is able to calculate the amount of contaminants emitted by power plants;
- can analyse the formation of components hazardous for the environment and about the emission of such components;
- can draft the technological schemes of boilers that depend on furnace processes and steam parameters;
- can compare and characterise various fuel burning technologies and knows how to implement them;
- knows the constructions of fuel burners, is able to choose an appropriate type of burner, can carry out the needed calculations, knows the specific requirement for burning liquid fuel and gas, but also solid fuel (peat and wood chips);
- is able to analyse oil shale thermal treatment comprehensively as a whole technological process in the sence of energy efficiency, the quality of the receivable products and environmental safety;
- is able to analyse the reasonability of using heat pumps in a variety of heating systems in every case and in different low temperature heat sources. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free Studies Module 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsModule of free studies gives students the possibility to choose some subjects according to their needs and preferences to replenish their basic knowledge.Learning outcomesKnowledge and abilities connected to student special interests according to the future work specialisation preferences.
- +MODULE: Master theses 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)Aims- to get profound knowledge and skills in processes and units related to mass and heat transfer,
designing and exploitation of units and systems for securing the heat supply to consumers;
- to obtain basic skills and knowledge for systematic analyses and simulations in engineering tasks for solving problems faced the energy sector;
- to obtain skills for compiling technical reports and to make public sophisticated and grounded presentations;
- obtain skills for compiling technical reports and to make public presentations. Show more...Learning outcomesAs the outcome of compiling and defending the master theses, the students will get skills:
- to express themselves in an oral and written manner; to compile the profound technical documentation, to make simulations, analyse the energy situation in as in enterprises, in settlements as well in Estonia;
- for comprehensive analysis of technical situation and to work out proper solutions for technical problems in thermal engineering;
- to implement of obtained knowledge in projects of thermal engineering as well for solving simple engineering tasks. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study