Magistracy
Speciality Name:
Solar Energy Engineering
Faculty:
of Physics and Technology
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Engineering Sciences
- Model of graduating student
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Mandatory
disciplines
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Elective
disciplines
- Professional
ON1. Determine the benefits of using solar cells for domestic and commercial use, as well as in terms of environmental impact, in order to develop effective photovoltaic systems;
ON2. Explain the main characteristics of photovoltaic cells, solar thermal stations and the physical basis for the conversion and storage of electrical energy, to analyze the prospects for their widespread adoption and use;
ON3. Carry out modeling and calculations of the effectiveness of solar heat supply systems, energy storage and transportation systems, in order to optimize their parameters and operating modes;
ON4. Carry out research in the field of solar energy and thermal systems, have skills in using technical means to measure the main energy, power and electrical parameters of power systems, as well as skills in testing and diagnosing equipment;
ON5. Apply a scientific and systematic approach to working with the source data for the calculation and design of electronic control units, power electronic units, energy storage devices, solar tracking systems, solar concentrators and power plant components, as well as forecasting the output power of photovoltaic plants;
ON6. Use systematic and engineering methods to solve complex engineering problems associated with the production, forecasting of output energy, transmission and use of energy in solar heat supply and photovoltaic power systems;
ON7. Develop automated systems for receiving and transporting electricity based on solar energy, using intelligent technologies to create energy systems that meet the modern concept of Smart grid;
ON8. Evaluate various materials for photovoltaic converters and analyze the technology of manufacturing solar receivers in order to develop effective photodetectors;
ON9. Use modern methods of tracking the sun, the concentration of solar energy, to simulate and calculate the output power of energy systems, their technical parameters and characteristics, with the aim of designing complex automated highly efficient systems;
ON10. Systematize the skills of designing autonomous intelligent monitoring and control systems for developing energy systems based on modern photovoltaic converters, using solar tracking systems, solar concentrators, solar heat supply systems and electric energy storage systems;
ON11. Integrate skills, design technologies for automated intelligent photovoltaic and solar thermal power systems, as well as hybrid systems for the widespread introduction of renewable energy sources along with traditional power systems;
ON12. Form an active worldview and civic position, analyze world scientific and technological achievements in the field of renewable energy, including in a foreign language, use a personality-oriented approach in pedagogical and professional activities, as well as determine directions for further personal and professional development in order to create scientific groundwork;
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Psychology of management
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. Basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.
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Foreign Language (professional)
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.
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History and Philosophy of Science
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Purpose: Understanding of modern philosophy as a system of scientific knowledge, including worldview in rational-theoretical comprehension. The discipline includes aspects of the evolution and development of scientific thinking, historical moments, the contribution of scientists and scientific schools to the formation of science, and ethical and social aspects of scientific activity.
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Components of Photovoltaic Systems
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students the theoretical and practical basics of structures and components of photovoltaic systems. Structure of photovoltaic systems; controllers; PWM controllers; MPPT controllers; inverters; network power storage; industrial power storage; energy storage technologies; chemical, electrochemical, mechanical and electrical storage; cost analysis and optimization of electricity storage; peak load management; modernization of transmission and distribution; engineering support of electricity storage systems.
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New generation solar cell materials
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To form a complex of knowledge among master students about effective materials used in the design of new generation solar cells. Basic materials and types of materials for the manufacture of new generation solar cells; multi-transition solar cells based on amorphous hydrogenated semiconductors; technology for the formation of thin-film solar cells, monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells; new materials and concepts for solar cells; nanomaterials; inorganic and organic solar cells; advantages and disadvantages of organic solar cells; principles of operation of organic solar cells.
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Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the subject is to form the ability to plan and conduct scientific research in the field of philology based on knowledge of the theoretical and methodological bases of organizing research activity. The training course forms the research culture of the future specialist. The subject is aimed at studying the methodology of scientific research, modern methods used in philology.
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Pedagogy of higher education
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: he purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.
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Energy Management and Smart Grid Technologies
- Number of credits: 9
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To form master students' understanding of the basic concepts of energy management based on Smart Grid technology. Energy manager; energy management service in the enterprise management structure; analysis of the equipment of the enterprise with metering devices and control over energy consumption; metrological systems for energy consumption of the enterprise; energy efficiency indicators; methods of cost audit and evaluation of the results; intelligent systems in the energy sector; Smart Grid concept; smart sensors and meters; security and protection against failures.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Hybrid photovoltaic and solar-thermal systems
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students the theoretical and technological aspects of the design and operation of hybrid solar-thermal power plant systems. Hybrid solar collectors; solar system with natural circulation; PV/T air collector; operating principle of vacuum collector; mathematical model of heat and mass transfer processes; hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems; thermal engineering calculation; heat consumption for hot water supply; models of solar heat and power supply systems of an autonomous facility; features of combined PV/T (CPV/T) systems.
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Design of solar photovoltaic systems
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students the skills of designing solar electrical systems. Solar photovoltaic installations; types of installations; main components of photovoltaic modules; calculation of parameters of solar photovoltaic cells; calculation of output power; autonomous photovoltaic systems; hybrid systems; network solar photovoltaic systems; compilation of the energy balance of a solar power plant; elements of a solar power supply system; features of operation of solar power plants; design of solar power plants of the required capacity; evaluation of the efficiency of solar power plants.
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Solar Plant Monitoring and Control Systems
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To form master students' skills in working with monitoring and control systems of solar power plants. Automation and control systems of solar power plants; principles of construction of control and monitoring systems; battery position control system to achieve maximum power; sensors to control the monitoring of a solar installation; design of solar energy management systems; monitoring and optimization of operating parameters of solar power plants; software for predicting the output power of solar panels.
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Solar cells fabrication technologies
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To form master students' skills of working with modern, traditional methods and technologies for the production of solar panels. Basic methods and equipment for monitoring and diagnostics of thin-film solar cells; degradation processes in thin-film solar cells; features of operation of thin-film batteries; connection diagram of solar cells; contact and contactless lithography; lamination; creation of a photovoltaic cell; assembly of modules; solar cells based on heterostructured solar modules.
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Energy resources and technologies
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students the technologies of obtaining and converting electrical energy from various energy resources. Traditional and non-traditional energy sources; renewable energy sources; reserves and resources of energy sources; dynamics of energy consumption and development of the energy economy; environmental problems of energy; the place of non-traditional sources in meeting human energy needs; problems and prospects for the development of non-traditional energy; effective technologies for the transformation of energy resources.
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Concentrating Solar Power
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To form master students' skills in analyzing and using phototransformers with solar concentrators. Solar concentrators and solar receivers; types of solar concentrators for solar photovoltaic installations; optical parameters of solar concentrators; design and technical parameters of solar concentrators; scientific and technical methods for improving the efficiency of solar concentrators; structure and types of solar lenses; parabolic and flat heliopriemniki; practical application of concentrating heliopriemniki in heat supply systems; application of concentrating lenses in systems to increase efficiency solar panels.
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Solar thermal systems
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students theoretical and practical skills of operation and design of solar thermal systems. Solar heat supply systems; classification of solar heat supply systems; types of heat carrier and circulation methods; examples of heat supply schemes; calculation and modeling of heat supply system parameters; accounting for an intermediate heat exchanger when calculating the heat removal coefficient; heat and energy balance of the object; selection of the energy mode of operation of the heat pump; design of solar heat supply systems.
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Solar Photovoltaic Cell
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: To teach master students the technological features and physical properties of solar photovoltaic cells. Solar cell manufacturing methods; temperature and electrical characteristics; equivalent circuit for solar panels; load characteristic of the photovoltaic module; open circuit voltage; short circuit current; power characteristic; efficiency; point of maximum power; methods for measuring the parameters and output characteristics of solar cells; modern technologies for obtaining solar cells; methods for increasing the efficiency of solar photoconverters.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Pedagogical
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.
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Research
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.
Data for 2021-2024 years
