MA/MS in Electrical Power Engineering

Objective(s) of a study programme: To provide knowledge and develop the skills needed to analyse the characteristics and processes of power systems and electrical equipment, to develop their control systems, methods of experimental research, data processing and mathematical modeling, to solve practical and scientific problems, and to carry out research work. Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-electrical-power-engineering/ Learning outcomes: Knowledge and its Application: Knows and understands the structure of the electricity system, operating principles and management methods, is able to apply them in solving practical and scientific tasks in electrical engineering; Knows and critically evaluates the latest achievements in the field of electrical engineering. Special (engineering analysis and design) Skills: Is able to solve atypical, loosely defined and incompletely described problems in the field of electrical engineering; Is able to apply his/her acquired knowledge and understanding in solving non-standard problems of electrical engineering and other related fields of science and engineering studies; Is able to see and formulate engineering problems in the field of electricity, solve them using theoretical models, mathematical analysis and experimental research methods; Is able to innovatively develop new and original engineering ideas and methods related to efficient, environmentally friendly, safe processes in the electricity sector; Is able to use his/her knowledge and understanding to analyze the characteristics of electrical equipment and systems; Is able to make engineering decisions in the face of electricity sector development, reliability, security and other multifaceted, technically undefined and unspecified problems; Understands the importance of sustainable development, environmental protection, energy efficiency and economic requirements; Is able to apply innovative methods, such as information technologies, artificial intelligence methods, etc., to the development of smart grids, efficient integration of renewable energy sources, security and reliability of electricity systems. Research Skills and Practical Activities: Is able to identify, find and evaluate data required for engineering work using databases and other sources of information; Is able to combine knowledge of different fields of study and solve multiple electrical engineering problems; Is able to plan and perform analytical, modeling and experimental research of electrical equipment and electrical systems, is able to critically evaluate their data and present conclusions; Has a thorough understanding of technologies, methods and methodologies used in electrical engineering and their limitations, is able to choose hardware and software; Is able to investigate the applicability of new methods and techniques for solving electrical engineering problems. Knows the technical and non-technical requirements of engineering activities related to process control and research in the electricity system. Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, cooperation and teamwork) Skills: Is able to work effectively independently and in a team, is able to be a team leader in solving problems related to electrical engineering; Is able to communicate with the engineering community and the general public nationally and internationally; Holistically understands the impact of engineering solutions on society and the environment, adheres to the norms of professional ethics and engineering activities, perceives responsibility for engineering activities; Knows the management and business aspects of electricity projects, understands the links between technological solutions and their economic consequences. Activities of teaching and learning: The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components). Study subjects (modules): Artificial Intelligence in Smart Grids, Cybernetic Security of Power Systems, Power Systems Operation and Control, Power System Planning, Reliability and Quality of Power Systems, Research Project 1, Research Project 2, Workers Safety and Health, Master’s Degree Final Project. Electives: Active Electrical Network, Wind Energetic, Quality of Energy Converters, Power System Dynamics and Stability, Numerical Methods in Electromagnetic Field Theory, Mathematical Modelling of Electrical Machines, Markets of Energy Resources, Financial and Economic Analysis of Energy, Experimental Investigation of Energy Converters, Experimental Investigation of Electric Power Systems, Engineering Electrodynamics, Energy Converters of Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Conversion Technologies of Renewable Energy Sources, Electromechanical Converter Parameters Analysis and Synthesis, Electromagnetic Fields in Industrial Technologies, Electromagnetic Fields and Measurements, Electromagnetic Field, Electrical Equipment Testing and Fault Diagnostics Methods, Efficient Energy Consumption, Distributed Energy Sources, Digital Relay Protection and Automation Devices, Computer Modelling of Electric Power Systems, Computation of Fields Using Method of Finite Elements, Asymmetrical Electromechanical Converters. Study programme abstract: A graduate has comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the energy system and its constituent parts, functioning, processes and their control, is able to solve practical and scientific problems of electricity production, transmission, distribution and consumption, and take a holistic approach in relation to problems of production, environmental protection and business management. Access to professional activity: The graduate can carry out research, design, production and technological work in electricity and departments of electricity generation and transmission, management, control, planning, marketing in other enterprises, as well as design new energy facilities in design companies, research institutes and laboratories. Access to further study: S/he has access to the third cycle studies.