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

thermal engineering adviser

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thermal plant operator

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

combined heat and power generation power engineering computational fluid dynamics CAD software 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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