1. Energy and power postgraduate examination direction.
As an important branch of the natural sciences, the discipline of energy and power involves many fields such as effective utilization of energy, energy conversion and storage. At the graduate level, the research direction of energy and power is more subdivided, mainly including the following aspects:
Thermal energy engineering: mainly studies the conversion and utilization of thermal energy, involving heat engines, thermal energy storage, thermal energy conversion and other fields.
Power Engineering: Mainly studies the principle, design, optimization and control of power machinery, such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines, compressors, etc.
Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering: Mainly studies refrigeration and cryogenic technology, involving refrigeration system design, optimization and application of cryogenic technology.
New energy technology: mainly research the development and utilization of new energy, such as solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, etc.
Nuclear Energy Engineering: Mainly studies the utilization of nuclear energy and the design, operation and safety of nuclear reactors.
Second, the direction of employment in energy and power.
Graduates of the Energy & Power program have a wealth of professional knowledge and skills, and have broad employment prospects. The main employment directions include:
Energy enterprises: can be engaged in R&D, design, production and management in various energy enterprises, such as oil, natural gas, electric power and other companies.
Scientific research institutions: can be engaged in scientific research and teaching of energy and power in relevant scientific research institutions and universities.
Institutions: They can be engaged in policy formulation, regulation and project planning in the energy sector and environmental protection agencies.
Equipment manufacturing enterprises: can be engaged in the research and development, production and sales of energy equipment in related equipment manufacturing enterprises.
New energy field: can be engaged in technology research and development, project development, marketing and other work in the field of new energy, such as solar energy, wind energy and other enterprises.
3. What are the general postgraduate schools?
For those who want to apply for the graduate school of energy and power, there are many general postgraduate schools to choose from, and the following are some ordinary universities with high reputation and strength in the field of energy and power in China:
Tsinghua University: As one of the top universities in China, Tsinghua University's energy and power discipline is in a leading position in China, with strong faculty and scientific research strength.
Zhejiang University: Zhejiang University has a high level of research in energy and environment, and has a number of national and provincial key laboratories, dedicated to the research and application of new energy technologies.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Shanghai Jiao Tong University has a long history and profound heritage in the field of energy and power engineering, and has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents and sent a large number of professionals to related fields at home and abroad.
Xi'an Jiaotong University: Xi'an Jiaotong University is a high-level university with a long history, with remarkable research achievements and rich educational experience in thermal engineering and power engineering.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology: Huazhong University of Science and Technology has strong research capabilities in new and renewable energy sources, and has provided important technical support for the country's energy strategy.
Beihang University: Beihang University has a high reputation in the field of aerospace, and its energy and power disciplines also have a high academic level and practical ability.
University of Science and Technology Beijing: The University of Science and Technology Beijing has many years of research accumulation in energy and environment, especially in the energy conservation and emission reduction technology of iron and steel enterprises.
University of Science and Technology of China: USTC has a deep research foundation in new energy technologies, especially in the field of solar and wind energy.
Harbin Institute of Technology: Harbin Institute of Technology is a prestigious university with strong engineering strength, and also has a deep research background and outstanding academic achievements in energy and power engineering.
Tianjin University: Tianjin University has a high academic reputation in the field of chemical industry and energy, has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents, and has made positive contributions to China's energy industry.