Energy and power engineering is an undergraduate major in ordinary colleges and universities, which belongs to the energy and power major, with a basic study period of four years and a bachelor's degree in engineering. The program aims to cultivate high-quality professionals who are engaged in scientific research, technology development, design and manufacturing, operation control, teaching, management and other fields in the fields of energy, power and environmental protection, with a sense of social responsibility, international vision, innovation and entrepreneurship, engineering practice ability and sense of competition.
The major of energy and power engineering mainly studies how to effectively convert various energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, fossil fuels, water energy, biomass energy and other energy existing in nature into electrical energy, mechanical energy and other energy required by industry and social life, and how to reduce environmental pollutionThe main courses include engineering thermodynamics, engineering fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, boiler principle, refrigeration principle and equipment, thermal measurement and instrumentation, heat exchanger principle and design, pump and fan, steam turbine, etc.
In addition, energy and power engineering majors have a wide range of employment destinations, such as thermal power plants and power companies, nuclear power plants, electric power design and research institutes, electric power construction companies, large and medium-sized energy-using enterprises, power equipment manufacturing enterprises, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment enterprises, new energy development companies, etc.
The following is an introduction to the employment direction and development prospects:
Power plant and power system direction: With the adjustment of the national energy structure and the development of the power industry, the demand for talents in the direction of power plant and power system is increasing. Graduates can work in power plants and power system-related enterprises such as thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, nuclear power plants, and wind power plants, as well as in electric power design institutes, power construction companies and other institutions.
Energy and environment: With the country's emphasis on energy security and environmental protection, the demand for talents in the energy and environment field is increasing. Graduates can work in enterprises and institutions in the fields of energy, electricity, environmental protection, etc., and engage in research and development in energy utilization, energy-saving technology, renewable energy development, environmental protection, etc.
Automobile manufacturing and maintenance: With the continuous expansion of the automobile market and the continuous upgrading of automobile technology, the demand for talents in automobile manufacturing and maintenance is also increasing. Graduates can work in automobile manufacturing enterprises, automobile maintenance enterprises, auto parts manufacturing enterprises and other institutions, and engage in automobile design, manufacturing, repair and maintenance.
Refrigeration and air conditioning direction: With the improvement of people's living standards and the continuous development of industrial production, the application of refrigeration and air conditioning technology is becoming more and more extensive, and the demand for talents in this direction is also increasing year by year. Graduates can work in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment manufacturing enterprises, home appliance manufacturing enterprises, commercial buildings and other institutions, and engage in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Direction of new energy technology: With the support and encouragement of the state for the new energy industry, the development of the field of new energy technology is rapid, and the demand for related talents is also increasing. Graduates can work in enterprises and institutions in the fields of wind and solar energy, and engage in research and development, engineering design, operation management and other aspects of new energy technology.
Research institutes and universities: Graduates can enter relevant scientific research institutes, universities and other institutions to engage in scientific research, teaching and management in the field of energy and power engineering. In addition, you can also work in ** institutions, engaged in policy research and standard formulation related to energy and power engineering.
From the perspective of the current industry development trend and social demand, new energy and low-carbon environmental protection are the direction of the market, among them, the new energy field includes solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, biomass energy, etc., and the low-carbon environmental protection field includes energy conservation and emission reduction, carbon capture and storage, environmental protection materials, etc.
In terms of salary, the starting salary of graduates majoring in energy and power engineering is higher than that of other majors, but the specific salary level also depends on factors such as the job market in different directions and the individual's work experience and ability. According to some recruitment** data, the average starting salary of energy and power engineering graduates is between 6,000 yuan and 8,000 yuan, but there are some excellent graduates who are able to earn higher salaries.
In general, graduates majoring in energy and power engineering have good employment prospects and development space in the direction of new energy and low-carbon environmental protection, but the specific salary needs to be combined with personal ability and market demand.