Energy Generation is a key applied engineering field covering the entire spectrum of technologies for converting primary energy resources (thermal, nuclear, hydraulic, solar, wind, and bioenergy) into thermal and electrical energy.

During decarbonization, transformation of thermal power engineering, expansion of distributed (small-scale) generation, and deployment of highly efficient combined-cycle and renewable plants, an energy generation specialist acts as a design engineer, operator of complex thermal-mechanical and energy systems, and specialist in modernizing boiler and turbine equipment.

The training of energy generation specialists is built around the following key objects:

- generating and thermal-mechanical equipment: power and hot-water boilers, steam and gas turbines, hydro turbines, steam generators, condensers, heat exchangers, compressors, and pumping stations;

- traditional and nuclear power plants: technological schemes of TPPs, CHPPs, NPPs, HPPs/PSPPs, fuel supply systems, water treatment, gas cleaning, and ash collection;

- renewable and distributed generation facilities: industrial solar (SPP) and wind (WPP) power plants, cogeneration and trigeneration gas piston/gas turbine units, biogas plants, heat pumps;

- processes and physical-chemical foundations: applied thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer theory, hydrogasdynamics, fuel chemistry, and combustion processes;

- automated control and calculation systems: IACS TP (industrial automated control systems for technological processes), specialized software suites for thermal circuits and hydraulic networks.

Learning objectives by higher education levels:

First (Bachelor's) level — training engineering personnel capable of designing, operating, calculating, and maintaining equipment for thermal and electrical energy generation systems.

Main focuses of Bachelor's degree training:

- mastering a fundamental physical and technical foundation (engineering thermodynamics, hydrogasdynamics, heat and mass transfer, materials science);

- studying the structure and operating principles of boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, and auxiliary power plant equipment;

- learning fundamentals of electrical engineering, electric machines, automatic control systems, and specialized boiler/turbine software;

- practical skills in installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and performance testing.

Second (Master's) level — training research engineers and managerial personnel capable of developing new and modernizing existing energy generation systems, increasing their efficiency, environmental sustainability, and fault tolerance amidst evolving market and climate demands.

Main focuses of Master's degree training:

- computer 3D and thermodynamic modeling of complex power units and thermal schemes of SPP/TPP/CHPP (Aspen Plus, GateCycle, Ansys Fluent);

- design and optimization of combined production (cogeneration), hybrid energy systems with energy storage systems (ESS);

- development of measures for deep decarbonization, carbon capture (CCUS), environmental safety enhancement, and energy efficiency;

- management of large engineering projects in energy, conducting comprehensive energy audits and technical-economic feasibility studies.

Key graduate competencies:

- operation and commissioning — managing operational modes of boiler units, combined-cycle and turbine plants, directing the generation technology process;

- calculation and modeling — calculating heat balances, hydraulic calculations of piping, computer simulation of combustion and heat transfer processes;

- green and distributed generation — designing and operating solar photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, biogas systems, and cogeneration modules;

- automation and IACS TP — working with instrumentation and controls (I&C), configuring automatic protection systems, interlocks, and control loops;

- energy audit and service — evaluating fuel efficiency, identifying heat/electricity losses, organizing technical servicing.

Specialists in G4 Energy Generation hold a critical niche in ensuring national energy independence and security:

- power generation companies and facilities: equipment operation/repair engineer at TPP, CHPP, NPP, HPP, operation specialist for wind and solar power plants;

- chief power engineer departments: chief power engineer, thermal engineer, power supply engineer at metallurgical, chemical, mechanical engineering, and agro-industrial plants;

- design and engineering institutes: design engineer for heating networks, boiler houses, gas turbine plants, power plants, and industrial energy complexes;

- energy service (ESCO) and installation companies: installation and commissioning engineer for boiler and turbine equipment, HVAC systems, and solar installations;

- public and municipal sectors: municipal thermal energy specialist (district heating utility), energy oversight inspector, state expert on energy efficiency.

Training is provided by:

- Department of Aerospace Thermal Engineering (Department 205);

- Department of Space Technology and Non-Traditional Energy Sources (Department 402).

Education is provided under the following educational programs:

Specialization	Educational Program	Degree	Mode of Study	Duration of Study
G4.02 Thermal Power Engineering	Engineering and Energy Efficiency in Thermal Power Engineering	Bachelor based on complete general secondary education	Full-time	3 years and 10 months
G4.03 Renewable Energy Sources and Hydro Power Engineering	Non-Traditional and Renewable Energy Sources
G4.03 Renewable Energy Sources and Hydro Power Engineering	Non-Traditional and Renewable Energy Sources	Master, professional educational program	Full-time	1 year and 4 months
G4.02 Thermal Power Engineering	Engineering and Operation of Thermal Power Systems