The main emphasis in training is on thermophysics and thermodynamics. In the process of training in this educational program, students study the structure of steam and gas turbines, the configuration of steam boilers, the structure and principles of operation of thermal and nuclear power plants, renewable and alternative energy sources, the configuration of heat exchangers for various purposes, and the structure and principles of designing district heating networks.
Universality of training in this speciality;
Large choice of places for practical training with the possibility of further employment;
The opportunity to engage in scientific activities during training at St. Petersburg Mining University;
Widespread demand on the job market for specialized personnel for enterprises of mineral raw materials and fuel and energy complexes.
Graduates of the department presently work and are in demand at various enterprises: Concern Rosenergoatom JSC; Leningrad, Kola, Kalinin NPPs; Fuel and Energy Complex SUE of St. Petersburg; Heat Generating Company TGK-1 OJSC; St. Petersburg Heating Grid OJSC, etc. in such positions as shift supervisors, reactor control engineers, workshop and site managers, district chief engineers, boiler equipment engineers, turbine equipment engineers, etc.