Description
Conceptually design equipment for healing and cooling using heat transfer principles such as conduction, convection, radiation and combustion. The temperature for these devices should stay stable and optimal, since they continually move heat around the system.
Alternative labels
design of thermal equipment
designing thermal equipment
specifying thermal equipment
thermal equipment design
specify thermal equipment
thermal equipment designing
thermal equipment specifying
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Design thermal equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Thermal engineer: Thermal engineers design systems which provide heating or cooling, using thermodynamics, that transfer heat or energy through liquids and gases. They also construct these systems, and perform test to ensure proper functionality.
Optional skill
Design thermal equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Solar energy engineer: Solar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy output from solar power, and the sustainability of the production process of solar systems.
Mechanical engineer: Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products. They research and analyse data.
Energy engineer: Energy engineers design new, efficient and clean ways to produce, transform, and distribute energy to improve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. They extract energy through natural resources, such as oil or gas, or renewable and sustainable sources, such as wind or solar power.
References
- Design thermal equipment – ESCO