Educational program

Code – Speciality

6B07119 - Operation of a nuclear power plant
The aim of the educational program

Training of highly qualified specialists capable of ensuring the safe operation of nuclear energy facilities throughout their entire life cycle, specifically in relation to thermal and electrical energy processes and systems associated with nuclear power installations.
Graduate model
Graduate qualification Professional sphere:

Thermal and nuclear power engineering is a branch of engineering that combines means, methods and technologies designed to generate thermal and electrical energy, control heat flows, utilise heat and convert various types of energy into thermal energ
The object of professional occupation:

Graduates who have completed the bachelor's program specialize in thermal and thermohydraulic processes occurring in devices for the generation, conversion, and utilization of nuclear and thermal energy, as well as in structural elements of equipment and installations used in modern technological fields

Types of professional occupation:

The graduate's professional activity covers thermal and nuclear power plants, combined heat and power plants, their main and auxiliary equipment, as well as heat engineering processes and apparatuses. The scope of competences includes production and distribution of energy carriers, operation of nuclear and thermonuclear reactors, as well as modelling and optimisation methods for thermal and nuclear power engineering facilities
Functions of professional occupation:

Design and operation of nuclear power plant equipment in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Organisation and control of technological processes at nuclear power facilities.
Modelling, analysis and optimisation of operating modes of nuclear power systems.
Development and implementation of innovative solutions in the field of nuclear power engineering and related technologies.
Ensuring nuclear and radiation safety, including risk assessment and technical supervision.
Participation in research and development activities and development of new materials and technologies for the nuclear industry.
Compliance with international standards and participation in international nuclear power projects.
Improving the efficiency and reliability of power system operation.
Graduate competences map
Formed core competencies Program outcome
1. The ability to evaluate various situations based on a holistic, systemic scientific worldview. Possess the skills of perception and analysis of information of philosophical and historical content, methods of conducting discussion and polemic. Be able to express their thoughts correctly and defend their own opinions on issues of social importance in a reasoned manner.
2. Ability to carry out cultural and verbal communication using modern communication tools and technologies. Possess communication skills that allow effective implementation of 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 an economic, legal, socio-cultural environment, make informed decisions, taking into account inclusivity and ensuring equal opportunities for all participants.
4. Ability to apply methods of mathematical analysis and identify the physical essence of phenomena and processes in devices, as well as to use basic knowledge of heat engineering, electrical engineering, thermophysics and physical fundamentals of nuclear and radiation technologies to solve engineering problems in professional activities. Apply methods of mathematical analysis to solve engineering problems, identify the physical nature of phenomena and processes in devices, and use statistical data processing and forecasting methods to analyze and optimize engineering solutions
5. Ability to select and control the quality of structural materials, perform strength calculations of parts and assemblies of power units, determine the characteristics of electrical devices, develop water and fuel treatment schemes, as well as operate, maintain and participate in the design of equipment for nuclear power plants, fusion reactors and other power units in compliance with environmental requirements and ensuring their safe operation. Demonstrate the ability, developed within the framework of engineering education, to select and control the quality of structural materials, including nuclear materials; perform strength calculations of components and assemblies of power installations; select and determine the characteristics of electrical equipment; and carry out calculations for water and fuel treatment systems.
6. Ability to test, install, adjust, repair and operate process equipment and heat and power supply systems, applying modern methods and ensuring their reliability and efficiency. Apply the fundamentals and technologies for diagnostics, installation, adjustment, repair, and operation of technological equipment and heat and power supply systems.
7. Ability to apply the principles of relay protection, automation and automated process control systems of a nuclear power plant, as well as use artificial intelligence and digital electronics methods to monitor, analyse and optimise equipment operation taking into account reliability and safety requirements. Apply the fundamentals of relay protection and automation, the basics of automated control systems for technological processes of nuclear power plants, as well as methods of using artificial intelligence, digital electronics, statistical data processing, and forecasting for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing equipment operation in compliance with reliability and safety requirements.
8. Ability to analyse core processes and assess parameters of various types of nuclear reactors, as well as to apply nuclear and radiation safety methods, assessing radiation exposure risks and developing protection measures for personnel, the public and the environment. Apply nuclear and radiation safety methods, analyse the risks of radiation exposure and develop protective measures for personnel, the public and the environment
9. Ability to install, repair, upgrade and operate nuclear power plant equipment, ensuring its reliability and efficiency, and to analyse and optimise the operation of thermal and nuclear power plants, taking into account the economic aspects of the enterprise. Possess knowledge and skills in the installation, repair, modernization, and operation of nuclear power plant equipment, ensuring its reliability and efficiency, as well as demonstrate the ability to analyze and optimize the performance of thermal and nuclear power plants.
Modular Curriculum
Secondary disciplines Base disciplines Profiling disciplines