A graduate of the doctoral study program Energy Machinery and Equipment in the study field Mechanical Engineering can: a. competently define energetic capacity of various sources of energy and their possibilities of efficient conversion and use, safety and environmental risks in the conversion and use of different forms of energy, methods and procedures for the management of waste arising from energy conversions, requirements for developing numerical and physical models; b. analyse physical and technical problems of energy transfer at the scientific level, existing and propose alternative design solutions and modifications of energy machines and equipment, the suitability of using a specific technology for the conversion of various energy sources, the design and operational documentation of power and hydraulic systems including their components and subsystems, energy parameters of energy machines and systems based on technical information; c. perform numerical calculations, CFD simulations, including the development of mathematical and simulation models at a level corresponding to the complexity of the problem, experimental research on physical models, calculations of systems for distribution and efficient use of thermal and hydraulic energy, including the design of technical parameters of equipment, management and marketing related tasks necessary for the creation and application of technologies in production and in communication with the customer; d. develop a procedure for application of production technology and transformation of different types of energies, application of alternative energy sources technology, application of engineering production technology with a focus on the processing of metallic and non-metallic materials, implementation of the proposed construction of energy machines and equipment, implementation of experimental activities in model research, testing of energy parameters of systems and their components in order to verify guaranteed values; e. abstract and formulate fundamental results of research carried out in the theoretical field, including the results of numerical and CFD simulations, essential results of experimental research carried out on physical models, including pre-processing and postprocessing of experimental data; f. apply general knowledge of natural science basis of the study field of mechanical engineering, mainly in thermomechanics and fluid mechanics, design, construction and manufacture of energy machinery and equipment, properties of construction materials and technologies of their processing, safe and efficient operation of energy and hydraulic machines and equipment, the legal context of the obtaining, distribution and use of different forms of energy
A graduate of the doctoral study program Energy Machinery and Equipment in the study field Mechanical Engineering knows how a. to develop (using computer programs) digital models designed for numerical and CFD simulations of investigated scientific problems of fluid mechanics and thermomechanics, technical documentation of the proposed construction of energy machines and equipment, including the design of physical models of the investigated equipment, documentation of energy machines design modifications, documentation of energy distribution system modifications; b. to elaborate changes in procedures to ensure the safety and efficiency of energy machinery and equipment, based on the results of theoretical and experimental research, procedures for measuring the performance parameters of energy equipment, including the choice of appropriate measurement methods and techniques; c. to carry out research and operational measurement of performance parameters of energy equipment, conduct the processing and evaluation of measured data; d. to create required documents from the results of experimental research and energy systems operational measurement of parameters, certificates, assessments and protocols on the results of energy equipment experimental research and operational measurements, presentations of theoretical and experimental research results at the required level, including presentations at conferences and publications in journals; e. to implement principles of safety, health, fire and environment protection, along with hygiene standards at work, general procedures for the acquisition, distribution and use of individual forms of energy, case studies in the production of thermal and hydraulic energy from renewable and unconventional energy sources; f. to obtain and analyse information on new technologies for energy conversion, distribution and use, and to analyse information on new methods, means and procedures applicable to the research of energy machinery and equipment, technical data and documents on modern construction methods, information on progressive materials and their application at the construction of energy systems.
A graduate of the doctoral study program Thermal Power Engineering Machinery and Equipment in the study field Mechanical Engineering has the skills to a. independently solve tasks in research and development in the field of energy machinery and equipment, coordinate activities in research and development in the field of energy machinery and equipment, coordinate activities in the production, distribution and use of thermal and hydraulic energy, b. present his own opinions and solutions based on the research, formulate own opinions and solutions in obtaining thermal energy from various renewable sources, form own opinions and solutions in obtaining thermal and hydraulic energy from unconventional energy sources; c. work effectively in a team, cooperate and motivate people in research and development work, lead the team, resp. work in a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of energy equipment, d. analyse and formulate conclusions on technological proposals for energy production, distribution and consumption; e. transform theoretical proposals into specific technical solutions; f. ability to design software solutions to problems at the level of scientific outputs.
The basis for the successful employment of doctoral graduates in industry is the structure and quality of the educational process characterized by a high proportion of project works of scientific nature, experimental research and presentation of achieved results. The employability of doctoral graduates is currently very high, with graduates holding positions in the research and development departments of domestic, foreign and multinational companies. The employability of students of SP Energy Machinery and Equipment offered at SjF STU in Bratislava can also be verified from publicly available sources, for example on the website https://uplatnenie.sk/. However, it is not possible to obtain the outputs of the analytical page in recent years, because the number of engineering graduates is low and therefore the data cannot be processed into a relevant result.
A graduate of the doctoral study program Energy Machinery and Equipment in the study field Mechanical Engineering has knowledge and experience with scientific and publishing work, as well as pedagogical practice enabling graduates of doctoral studies to apply in the research and development base of mechanical engineering, in the industry, or to pursue a scientific-pedagogical career at university of mechanical engineering in Slovakia or abroad. The complexity of the profile of graduates guarantees their problem-free application in the manufacturing and technological industries as well as in the contiguous areas of today's information society. The graduate of the study program Energy Machinery and Equipment is able to find employment in activities related to production, construction, operation, design, development, increase of energy systems efficiency, reducing their energy needs, and especially at solving problems related to the development of new technologies and systems for energy. He is able to communicate in a world language and thus find application not only at home but also abroad as: - independent creative designer or consultant, - scientist or researcher, - university teacher.
Graduates of the doctoral degree study programme are employed in management functions and as employees of development departments in industrial enterprises at home and abroad. Some of the graduates have also taken up teaching careers at universities. The table below lists the graduates of the programme who are working in important functions/positions in selected industrial enterprises. Name Company Function/Position Ing. Matej Kurilla, PhD. SjF STU in Bratislava Assistant Professor Ing. Miroslav Golha, PhD. EUSTREAM as Head of Department Ing. Zoltán Csuka, PhD. PRAKTIKPUMP, Ltd., Chief Constructor
Based on a questionnaire survey results, which is regularly carried out by the study program director, it can be stated that employers are satisfied with the quality of graduates of the study program, especially in terms of professional knowledge and acquired skills. The answers of the addressed companies (EUSTREAM, PRAKTIKPUMP, Palfinger, Vodné elektrárne Trenčín, Bratislavská teplárenská) also resonate with the demand for regular updating of the educational process in the light of current developments in the field of energy machinery and equipment.They are not aplicable, it is not a preparation for regulated professions
