Energy Engineering VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

Overview

In the basic compulsory study programme, students deepen their knowledge of the theory of fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer and combustion and become more familiar with the construction and operation of basic power industry units such as boilers, turbines, compressors, power stations, internal combustion engines, cooling equipment, etc. 

Furthermore, students acquire knowledge in the field of water management in power engineering, air protection and in the field of operation, regulation, diagnostics and maintenance in power engineering.

The content of the study programme in Energy Engineering from VSB - Technical University of Ostrava is based on the social needs of university-educated energy experts and the objectives of the study programme correspond to labor market demand and it is presumed that graduates will be employed as designers, constructors or operators of energy systems and equipment with technical, economic and environmental knowedge.

Career

• Worker in power engineering, development, design, construction, manufacturing, assembly and testing,
• Operations, design and managerial staff in power plants and heating plants, in the energy departments in all types of industrial enterprises and in the non-manufacturing sector, such as waste water treatment plants, waste management companies, etc.
• Designer during investment construction in power engineering,
• Worker or manager in institutions and state administration departments dealing with energy, safety and environmental care,
• A technician, a calculator or a designer in power companies,
• Inspection and testing technician of power equipment, a person professionally qualified for supervision of thermal waste treatment,
• Energy specialist, independent worker for energy audits and for providing consulting and advisory services,
• A worker holding managerial positions in energy companies.