Educational program

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Code – Speciality 6B07117 - Heat and Power Engineering
The aim of the educational program

Training of highly qualified, competitive and sought-after specialists in the field of thermal power engineering, possessing the knowledge and competencies required for work at energy sector enterprises related to the production, transmission and consumption of thermal energy.
Graduate model
Graduate qualification Professional sphere:

The field of professional activity of graduates who have mastered the bachelor's degree program includes research, design, construction and operation of technical means for the production of heat, its application, control of its flows and conversion of other types of energy into heat.
The object of professional occupation:

- energy systems and complexes;
- power supply systems for engineering facilities and industries;
- power supply systems of industrial enterprises;
- power supply systems for autonomous facilities;
- power plants;
- power plants and complexes based on unconventional and renewable energy sources;
- thermal technological schemes of production;
- technological installations for the production, distribution and use of heat;
- steam and hot water boilers for various purposes, steam generators of nuclear power plants;
- steam and gas turbines, power units;
- installations for the production of compressed and liquefied gases, compressor,
refrigeration and cryogenic installations, installations of air conditioning systems, heat pumps;
- installations, systems and complexes of high-temperature and thermal humidity technologies, chemical reactors;
- auxiliary heat engineering equipment, heat and mass transfer devices for various purposes;
- heating networks;
- installation of air conditioning of heat carriers and working bodies;
- process fluids, gases and vapors;
- melts, solid and loose bodies as heat carriers and working bodies of power and technological installations;
- fuel and oils;
- fuel and oil preparation systems;
- installations, systems and complexes for the preparation and use of water of standardized quality;
- technological installations for the preparation and use of water of thermal and nuclear power plants: pretreatment equipment, ionite and membrane installations, technological installations for the preparation and use of water of heating networks and consumers of heating;
- recycling water supply systems;
- systems of automatic control and management of heat and electric technological processes, installations, systems and complexes;
- regulatory and technical documentation and standardization systems, methods and means of testing equipment and quality control of manufactured products.
Types of professional occupation:

- design and engineering;
- innovative;
- production and technological;
- organizational and managerial;
- scientific research;
- installation and commissioning;
- service and operational.
Functions of professional occupation:

- formulates the goals of the project (program) for solving the tasks, criteria and indicators for achieving goals, building a structure of their interrelations, identifying priorities for solving tasks;
- develops options for solving the problem, analyzing options, predicting consequences, finding compromise solutions in conditions of multi-criteria, uncertainty, planning the implementation of a product project or technological process;
- in the organization of efficient use of energy resources in power complexes of industrial enterprises and heat technology; - in the reconstruction, modernization and testing of heat technology equipment;
- in setting the parameters of the optimal operating mode of equipment; the introduction of energy-saving technologies, systems for the use of secondary energy resources, non-traditional energy sources and energy technology combination;
- in the automation of heat technology installations and systems;
- in the selection of methods, devices and drawing up schemes for measuring the main
performance characteristics of thermal technology equipment; development of technical documentation;
- in setting the parameters of the optimal mode of operation of the equipment;
selection of water and fuel supply schemes for industrial enterprises;
- in the selection and application of methods for determining technological indicators of water and fuel quality;
- in the preparation of technical specifications for the development of automatic control systems and control of technological equipment, taking into account safety requirements;
-participates in installation and commissioning works in accordance with regulatory documentation, in acceptance tests of equipment, acceptance of equipment into operation; - in choosing a solution that meets various requirements (for cost, quality, safety and deadlines) both with long-term and short-term planning;
- in the assessment of production and non-production costs to ensure a given level of product quality;
- in the implementation of technical control, testing and quality management in the production process
Graduate competences map
Formed core competencies Program outcome
1. The ability to assess various situations based on a holistic systematic scientific worldview Possess the skills of perception and analysis of information of philosophical and historical content, methods of discussion and polemics
To be able to correctly express an idea, to defend one's own opinion on issues of social significance in a reasoned manner
2. The ability to carry out cultural and speech communication using modern communication tools and technologies Have communication skills that allow you to effectively implement professional activities
To search and process information using ICT
3. The ability to form and define a personality in a social environment and focus on a healthy lifestyle Demonstrate knowledge that contributes to the formation of a holistic personality in the economic and legal environment and increase the responsibility of the individual
Apply methods of ensuring the security of social systems in order to preserve, develop and effectively function the individual, society and the state
4. Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge in the field of natural science disciplines, willingness to identify the natural science essence of problems arising in the course of professional activity; to apply to their resolution the basic laws of natural science, methods of mathematical analysis and modeling, theoretical and experimental research. Apply methods of mathematical analysis in solving engineering problems and identifying the physical essence of phenomena and processes in devices, as well as using theoretical and experimental research methods in order to create new promising directions in the field of thermal power engineering.
To apply modern technical means of accounting and control at thermal power engineering and heat engineering facilities, automation of power equipment, using methods and technical means of control and quality of process environments in the power industry.
5. Ability and willingness to participate in the development of modern theoretical and experimental research methods, to know modern and promising areas of development of thermal power engineering. To show and explain the principle of operation of structural devices of compressors, fans, pumps, steam and gas turbines, power units; to understand the nature of thermal and strength processes of machines, to be able to choose the most efficient equipment for their use depending on working conditions; to independently understand calculation methods and apply them to solve the task; to increase efficiency and equipment reliability by diagnosing ways to upgrade existing equipment
Determine the state of problems and directions of development of energy saving in the world and Kazakhstan at present and in the future. Apply knowledge for analysis and formulate their conclusions, judgments based on the integration of knowledge in the development and implementation of energy saving in the sphere of industrial enterprises, thermal power plants, boiler houses, sources of heat supply systems.
6. Readiness to participate in the organization of metrological support of technological processes when using standard methods of monitoring the operating modes of technological equipment. Analyze and perform professional activities taking into account the climatic features of Kazakhstan, the structure of the fuel and energy balance and development prospects.
Apply and select methods for testing, installation, adjustment, repair and operation of thermal power equipment and heat and power supply systems.
7. Ability to carry out calculations according to standard methods, design technological equipment using standard design automation tools in accordance with the terms of reference Conduct comprehensive research in the field of heat and electric energy production, including collecting the necessary information, conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing materials using basic and specialized knowledge and modern methods.
Apply knowledge of water preparation and use, fuel use and combustion, thermophysical and hydrodynamic processes, alternative and renewable energy sources when solving applied problems.
8. Ability to service technological equipment, draw up applications for equipment, spare parts, and prepare technical documentation for repairs. Plan and evaluate the technically correct operation and reliable operation of heat technology equipment and heat and power supply systems, as well as effectively use methods to protect production personnel from the consequences of possible accidents, disasters, and natural disasters.
Develop and coordinate plans, programs and methods for testing thermal power equipment and thermal technology systems.
9. The ability to participate in the organization of metrological support of technological processes when using standard methods of monitoring the operating modes of technological equipment to provide and plan measures for energy and resource conservation in production. Collect and apply initial data for the design of thermal power facilities and their components in accordance with regulatory requirements, and also be able to determine the technical and economic performance indicators of heat supply systems.
Modular Curriculum
Secondary disciplines Base disciplines Profiling disciplines