MA/MS in Thermal engineering

Objective(s) of a study programme: To provide knowledge of thermal engineering and to develop the skills required to solve the challenges of sustainable energy, to study, analyse, compare, evaluate, control and improve thermal processes and thermal engineering systems using mathematical modelling, systematic analysis and other research methods. Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-thermal-engineering/ Learning outcomes: Knowledge and its Application: possesses sound knowledge and ability to creatively apply modern knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences necessary for the research and development of new products or processes and for the achievement of the learning outcomes in the chosen study field of Energy Engineering; is familiar with and is able to fully appreciate the latest developments in the chosen study field of Energy Engineering; possesses the knowledge of digitalisation principles in thermal engineering and business management systems. Special (engineering analysis and design) Skills: is able to deal with problems of thermal engineering that are unusual, not strictly defined, and/or incomprehensively specified; is able to identify, analyse and solve problems of thermal engineering arising in study field of Energy Engineering in an integrated manner, by using the latest research; is able to apply complex methods, methodologies and tools requiring up-to-date scientific knowledge to solve problems of thermal engineering; is able to apply new process monitoring and data management methodologies and technologies to the development of new products, devices, processes or methods; is able to adopt socially responsible, natural resource-efficient and energy-efficient technological solutions when being faced with multiple, technically undefined and uncharacterized problems of thermal engineering. Research Skills and Practical Activities: is able to identify, locate and evaluate professional and scientific information in databases and other information sources relevant to engineering work; is able to plan and carry out analytical, modelling and experimental studies in thermal engineering, critically evaluate their findings, and draw conclusions; is able to investigate the applicability of new methods and approaches to problem solving in thermal engineering field; is able to integrate knowledge and practical skills from different fields of study to address the next generation of thermal engineering challenges dealt with by the industry; is able to select thermal engineering equipment and software, systematise the results obtained and draw conclusions by identifying the best methods and applying the latest scientific literature; has the knowledge of and ability to apply in practice the principles of circular economy, artificial intelligence, digitalisation of industry, and the ethical, environmental and commercial requirements and responsibilities of engineering activities. Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, cooperation and teamwork) Skills: is able to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to be a/the member in a team that may include people from different professional backgrounds and skill levels; is able to communicate fluently and professionally with the engineering community and the general public, both nationally and internationally, in correct Lithuanian and at least one foreign language; is able to represent Energy Engineering Sciences at national and international scientific events; professionally understands the impact of engineering decisions on society and the environment, observe professional ethics and the norms of technological engineering practice, and understand the responsibility for engineering activities; has the knowledge at the leadership level of project management and business aspects, as well asunderstand the links between thermal engineering technological solutions and their economic and social implications; understands the importance of individual lifelong learning and continuous improvement. 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): Advanced Energy Technologies, Energy Economics, Optimisation of Combustion Process, Research Project 1, Thermal Kinetics, Energy Efficiency Assessment, Renewable Energy Engineering, Research Project 2, Sustainable Energy, Two-Phase Flow Thermal Hydromechanics, Environment Protection in Energy Production, Modelling of Thermal Hydromechanical Processes, Optimisation of Thermal Energy Systems, Processes of Heat Transformation, Research Project 3, Master’s Degree Final Project. Study programme abstract: A graduate has comprehensive theoretical knowledge of thermodynamics, thermal kinetics and two-phase flow thermal hydrodynamics, fundamental knowledge of the methods of analysis of thermal engineering, is able to analyse, model and create thermal engineering systems, critically evaluate and optimise their parameters, and has skills of mathematical modelling, system analysis and programming. Access to professional activity: The graduate can carry out research, production-technological, operation and design-consulting work in companies and organisations of energy sector and branches of economy related to generation and consumption of thermal and cold energy. Access to further study: S/he has access to the third cycle studies.