The objects of activity for graduates of this specialty are processes of heat and mass transfer, hydro- and aerodynamics, and thermal stress states occurring in power plants (turbines, boilers, steam generators, nuclear reactors, pumping equipment, compressors, refrigeration machines and units, conditioning and life support systems, heat pumps, heat engines, heat exchange and technological apparatus) under operating conditions.

The educational goal is to train specialists capable of researching processes, as well as designing and operating modern power plants and systems.

Training is conducted at the Department of Aircraft Engine Theory (201).

Training is conducted according to the following educational programs:

Educational Program	Educational Degree	Form of Study	Duration of Study
Gas Turbine Units and Compressor Systems	Bachelor based on complete general secondary education	Full-time	3 years and 10 months
Power Machinery	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Full-time and Part-time	4 years