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.

Alternative Labels

thermal technology engineering expert

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thermal technology engineering consultant

thermal engineering consultant

thermal engineering expert

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

troubleshoot perform scientific research design an electric heating system provide information on geothermal heat pumps design thermal equipment perform a feasibility study on electric heating design passive energy measures interpret 2D plans adjust engineering designs manage engineering project approve engineering design use technical drawing software interpret 3D plans use thermal management design thermal requirements design engineering components perform a feasibility study on heat pumps use thermal analysis

Essential Knowledge

engineering processes solar thermal energy systems for hot water and heating thermal materials mechanics thermodynamics engineering principles heat transfer processes technical drawings fluid mechanics mechanical engineering

Optional Skills and Competences

report test findings communicate with customers identify fitted source for heat pumps develop product design use testing equipment perform feasibility study on solar heating design a solar absorption cooling system wear appropriate protective gear assess energy consumption of ventilation systems design hot water systems design firmware perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power design heat pump installations follow company standards design prototypes design a solar heating system ensure equipment cooling oversee quality control develop software prototype

Optional Knowledge

computational fluid dynamics CAD software combined heat and power generation power engineering distribution of heating cooling and hot water

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/afbe50b0-6634-4677-a3e7-0aada10cb9a7

Status

released

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