Power engineering faculty

Introduction

Power engineering forms a solid foundation for other industries and characterizes the dynamism and level of their development, so it is impossible to overestimate its importance for the national economy. The power engineering faculty of Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) is an acknowledged innovator in the field of engineering education and has developed excellent curricula, hired first class academic staff and provided outstanding teaching and research facilities. Students are given relevant knowledge, are taught to think critically and be receptive to the rich array of ideas available in a diverse society. They are well prepared to creatively apply the latest engineering findings and new technologies to the turbulent demands of Russia’s economy. The Faculty offers a multi-level specialist education scheme which provides training at both associate, baccalaureate (undergraduate), postbaccalaureate (graduate) and professional diploma levels. The first four years of study at the Faculty are spent on earning the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in power engineering. Study toward the B.Sc. is referred to as being at the undergraduate level. The programme required for the Bachelor’s degree includes general education in engineering disciplines and a field of specialization usually called a major or core subject. Along with a major there may be a number of related areas of study referred to as minor subjects. Those areas in which students are permitted to select subjects of interest are referred to as elective courses. Research-oriented students holding the B.Sc. degree may undertake a two-year programme with emphasis on theoretical and applied research leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in power engineering. Each student’s graduate programme is planned and tailored individually in conference with a major professor who guides the student throughout the graduate course. Most students major in a single area, usually in the same subject which the majored as undergraduates. The degree of M.Sc. is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the programme and pass examinations followed by the submission of a project report or thesis acceptable to the Board of Examiners. Another opportunity for professional career-oriented students is a 5.5 - year programme of study culminating in awarding the Diploma in power engineering. In addition, the Faculty offers an accelerated 4.5-year programme of study on a part-time basis leading to the award of the Diploma in power engineering to students having associate degrees earned at vocational or technical secondary schools. Graduates holding the M.Sc. degree or the Diploma in engineering wishing to follow a more scientific career may prefer to undertake a postgraduate (Doctoral) or Candidate of Sciences programme in the area of specialization. A degree on power engineering is a credential whose value can be measured directly in subsequent responsible job placement in business or industry, high starting salaries, promising career potential and entry into attractive career tracks.

Many of the teaching and research staff members working at the Faculty are known for their academic and scientific accomplishments. Their commitment to high quality of teaching is manifested through continuous improvement in areas such as teaching resources and staff qualifications, curricula, library and computer facilities. Qualified and competent professors (Doctors of Sciences), associate professors (Candidates of Sciences), assistant professors and instructors contribute to the education of students. Research and instruction at the Faculty is extremely well supported by a diversity of well-equipped instructional laboratories at the University and by specialized laboratories at related power engineering institutions. The Faculty computation facilities include computer classes equipped with personal computers having an access to the Internet and printers. The library provides a full range of services, both internally and via the University computer network.

Structure of Course

Training comprises formal lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work in laboratory, private study and an individual research project culminating in a thesis. There are full-time and part-time programmes. Some programmes are funded from Federal Government budget, that is tuition is free for students, while others are sponsored either by students themselves, their parents and other private individuals or industrial organizations on a contract basis.

The Power Engineering Faculty offers students an array of programmes licensed by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation:

1. Power engineering economics and management.

2. Heat power plants.

3. Electric power plants.

4. Electric power systems and networks.

5. Power supply.

6. High voltage electrical and power engineering.

7. Relay protection and automation of electric power systems.

8. Human and occupational safety.

Subjects of Study (major and compulsory subjects)

1. Power engineering economics and management

Mathematics; physics; electrical engineering; computer science; information systems; economics; macro- and microeconomics; industrial management; banking; marketing; accounting and finance; stock exchanges; industrial legislation; psychology; sociology.

2. Heat power plants

Mathematics; physics; steam generators; turbines; heat and atomic power stations; electrical equipment and operating conditions of thermal power stations; design of environmentally friendly power plants.

3. Electric power plants

Mathematics; physics, computer engineering; heat engineering; electrical engineering; hydraulics; industrial economics.

4. Electric power systems and networks

Electrical engineering; automatic control; automation of substations and electrical networks; computer-aided design; electrical network planning; electrical equipment installation and maintenance.

5. Power supply

Electrical engineering; industrial electronics; computer science; microprocessors; programming languages; decision-making theories; automatic control of electrical equipment; installation, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment.

6. High voltage power and electrical engineering

Mathematics; physics; electrical engineering; materials science; electronics; computer engineering; high voltage equipment; lasers; accelerators; electrical ionizers; occupational safety.

7. Relay protection and automation of electric power systems

Mathematics; physics; electronics; microelectronics; telemechanics; relay protection systems; computer engineering; automatic control of electric stations and substations.

8. Human and occupational safety

Mathematics; physics; chemistry; computer science; technical system reliability; systems analysis; computer simulation of technological processes; nature management; bioecology; monitoring and protection of the environment; ecological expertise; safety in emergency situations. Elective courses offered include: safety psychology; information safety; occupational risk insurance; international co-operation in environmental and occupational safety; electrical safety, and some others.

Basic vocabulary

power engineering - энергетика

acknowledged innovator - признанный новатор

curriculum (pl. –la) - учебный план; учебная программа

teaching staff - преподавательский состав

provide - обеспечивать; предоставлять

facilities - средства; условия

relevant - современный; актуальный;

важный

array - множество

available - имеющийся в наличии;

доступный

diverse - разнообразный

to apply - использовать; применять

latest - новейший; последний

engineering findings - технические достижения

turbulent demands - быстро меняющиеся требования

multi-level education scheme - многоуровневая система

образования

associate degree - диплом техника

baccalaureate (undergraduate) level - бакалавриат

postbaccalaureate (graduate) level - магистратура

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - бакалавр

Master of Science (M.Sc.) - магистр

to earn a degree - заслужить; получить

major (core) subject - профилирующий учебный

предмет

related areas - родственные области

to refer to as - называть

minor subject - непрофилирующий предмет

elective courses - факультативные курсы;

- курсы по выбору

research-oriented students - студенты, ориентированные

на исследования

to undertake a course - проходить курс

career-oriented students - студенты, ориентированные

на практическую деятельность

to tailor individually - составлять с учетом индивид.

требований

in conference with - совместно; вместе с

undergraduate student - студент, претендующий на степень

бакалавра

to award a degree - присваивать степень

submission of a project report - представление проекта

thesis - диссертация

board of examiners - экзаменационная комиссия

accelerated - ускоренный

vocational school - профессионально-техническое

училище

accomplishments - достижения

postgraduate programme - аспирантура

commitment to quality - приверженность качеству

instructional laboratory - учебная лаборатория

tutorial - занятие с небольшой группой

студентов; консультация

full-time education - очное обучение

part-time education - заочное (вечернее) обучение

free tuition - бесплатное обучение

heat power plant - тепловая электростанция

power engineering economics - экономика и управление

& management в энергетике

network - сеть

power supply - энергоснабжение

high voltage - высоковольтный

electrical engineering - электротехника

relay protection - релейная защита

human and occupational safety - безопасность жизнедеятельности

compulsory production management stock exchange industrial legislation psychology	1. - обязательный - организация производства - биржа - промышленное законодательство - психология
steam generator operating conditions design environmentally friendly	2. - парогенератор - рабочие условия - проектирование - экологически чистый
heat engineering industrial economics	3. - теплотехника - экономика промышленности
4. computer-aided design installation maintenance	4. - компьютерное проектирование - установка; монтаж - тех. обслуживание; эксплуатация
5. computer science decision-making	5. - вычислительная техника - принятие решений
6. materials science computer engineering accelerator ionizer occupational safety	6. - материаловедение - вычислительная техника - ускорение - ионизатор - охрана труда
8. system reliability systems analysis computer simulation nature management environment expertise emergency situations occupational risk insurance	8. - надежность систем - системный анализ - компьютерное моделирование - природопользование - окружающая среда - экспертиза - чрезвычайные ситуации - страхование производственных рисков