Smart Grid Information Engineering (**Code: 080602T) is an emerging interdisciplinary major established by the state to meet the development needs of strategic emerging industries such as new energy, new materials, and informatization. This major is closely combined with the urgent needs of smart grid construction, aiming to cultivate senior engineering and technical talents with good scientific quality and cultural accomplishment, solid professional theory and professional skills. Graduates can engage in research, development, design, operation and maintenance and management in the field of networking, informatization and intelligent electrical systems.
Smart Grid Information Engineering is an interdisciplinary emerging major, which combines traditional electrical engineering with modern information technology, aiming to cultivate senior engineering and technical talents who can understand and design intelligent power systems. The specialty is characterized by emphasizing the application of information technology in the power system, including but not limited to communication technology, automation technology, computer science and network technology, to achieve intelligent management and optimal operation of the power grid.
The core courses of smart grid information engineering usually include advanced mathematics, college physics, circuit theory, electrical engineering, power system analysis, power electronics technology, smart grid technology, communication principles, Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, sensors and detection, microcontroller principles, embedded systems, etc. Students need to have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, as well as strong computer programming and system analysis skills. In addition, an in-depth understanding of the principles of electrical engineering is essential.
Smart grid postgraduate direction.
1.Electrical Engineering.
Electrical engineering is one of the main directions of the smart grid postgraduate examination, covering multiple subfields such as power system and automation, high voltage and insulation technology, power electronics and power transmission. Students majoring in electrical engineering will have the basic theory, professional technology and practical ability in the field of electrical engineering, and be able to engage in design, research and development, operation and other work in the fields of equipment manufacturing, system operation, and technology development in the field of electrical engineering.
2.Power systems and their automation.
The major of power system and automation is the core of smart grid construction, involving circuit theory, electrical engineering, automatic control theory, engineering electromagnetic field, electronics, signal analysis and processing, computer technology and other courses. Students of this program will master the professional knowledge of modern large and medium-sized power plants, power systems and their automation, and focus on cultivating students' foreign language proficiency and the ability to apply computer technology to solve practical problems in the power system. His research interests include power system stability analysis, intelligent scheduling, and automatic control algorithm design, aiming to solve practical problems in power system operation.
3.High voltage and insulation technology.
High voltage and insulation technology is one of the secondary disciplines of electrical engineering, and the main research direction is based on the insulation state of equipment, involving gas breakdown, solid liquid breakdown, gas discharge plasma, partial discharge, surface discharge and other directions. The employment direction of this major is mainly distributed in the electric power research institute of the provincial company, the design institute and the provincial and municipal power companies, and the employment rate has always been high.
4.Power electronics and electric drives.
The discipline of power electronics and electric transmission mainly studies the theoretical technology and application of new power electronic devices, conversion and control of electric energy, power source, electric transmission and automation. This discipline requires a high degree of practical hands-on ability and is more difficult. Bachelor's degree is electrical engineering, automation, electronic information engineering, suitable for this major.
5.Electrical Theory and New Technologies.
Electrical theory and new technology is mainly engaged in the basic theoretical research of electromagnetic phenomena and the development and application of new technologies, the processing, control and utilization of electromagnetic energy and electromagnetic information for the purpose of the foundation, derived from various high-tech technologies. Innovative research directions may include new power supply technologies, electromagnetic compatibility technologies, non-destructive testing technologies, etc., which are of great significance for promoting technological progress in the field of electrical engineering.
6.Energy power.
Energy and power discipline is a new discipline in recent years, it includes technical basic courses and professional courses involving multidisciplinary knowledge, taking thermal energy power engineering as an example, it involves the following disciplines: thermal science; Mechanics; Mechanical Manufacturing Discipline; Automatic Control and Computer Science; Department of Hydroelectric Generation; Discipline of Chemistry.
Employment Direction and Prospects.
Graduates of the Smart Grid Information Engineering program have a wide range of employment opportunities in many fields, and with the continuous progress and application of smart grid technology, the employment prospects of this major will continue to be promising. Candidates should make decisions based on their own interests, career planning, and judgment of future market demand when choosing a postgraduate direction.
a.State Grid and Power Industry.
1.State Grid Corporation of China: As the world's largest public utility company, State Grid provides a broad employment platform for graduates majoring in smart grid information engineering, including power system planning, design, operation and maintenance, technology research and development, etc.
2.Local power companies: Local power companies also need smart grid technical personnel to be responsible for the intelligent transformation and operation of the power system.
3.New energy: With the development of renewable energy, smart grid technology plays an important role in the access and dispatch of new energy sources such as wind power and solar energy.
b.Information Technology & Communications.
1.Communication equipment manufacturers, such as Huawei, ZTE and other enterprises, need smart grid technical personnel to participate in the research and development of communication equipment and the construction of power communication networks.
2.Information technology service companies: Businesses that provide smart grid solutions need professionals for system design, software development, and system integration.
c.Academic Research & Higher Education.
1.Universities and research institutions: engaged in teaching and scientific research in the field of smart grid, to promote discipline development and technological innovation.
2.Further study: For students who are interested in academic research, they can choose to continue their doctoral studies and participate in research on cutting-edge topics.
Smart grid postgraduate examination recommended by domestic advantageous universities.
North China Electric Power University: As a leading university in the field of power system and automation, North China Electric Power University has deep strength in smart grid technology research and talent training.
Tsinghua University: The Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University has an international influence in the fields of power systems, power electronics technology, etc., and is an ideal choice for students majoring in smart grids.
Xi'an Jiaotong University: The School of Electrical Engineering of Xi'an Jiaotong University has rich research experience and excellent teaching resources in the fields of high voltage and insulation technology, power electronics and electric transmission.
The advantage of the smart grid postgraduate examination lies in its broad employment prospects and the support of national policies. As smart grid technology continues to advance, so does the need for relevant talent. After the successful postgraduate examination, students will have the opportunity to participate in the cutting-edge research and practical application of smart grids, and contribute to the country's energy transition and sustainable development.
Since smart grid is an interdisciplinary field, students need to have certain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. In addition, the rapid development of smart grid technology also requires students to have the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new knowledge.