HEAD OF “TECHNOLOGY OF EDUCATION” OFFICE
Monika Badeva
Phone: +359 (0) 889 73 9612
Email: monika.badeva@epubg.eu
HEAD OF PROGRAM
Prof. Rumena Stancheva
Program Description
The specialty of Wind Energetics falls under the professional direction 5.4 Energetics, as classified by the Governmental classifier for higher education and professional directions. This program aims to define the professional function of specialists, establish common requirements for their preparation and skills, and clarify their potential professional roles.
The objectives of the Wind Energetics program are to cultivate experts who can leverage innovations in modern wind energetics technologies and contribute to the concept of sustainable development through scientific research and practical business applications. Graduates will be capable of conceptualizing and executing projects and devices that harness wind energy using advanced technologies. The main focus of the Wind Energetics course is to impart practical skills, which will be gained through project work and the master’s thesis, addressing practical and applied themes.
Successful graduates will be prepared to:
- Apply engineering solutions to address challenging aspects in the field of Wind Energy, utilizing appropriate methods of modeling, simulation, and optimization for different Wind Energy Systems.
- Analyze and evaluate wind and conventional energy source projects from the perspectives of energy, economy, and construction, and conduct research in this area.
- Collaborate effectively in teams to solve interdisciplinary and international problems within specific political and economic contexts.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical experience to solve real-world problems.
- Formulate goals, strategies, and action plans, as well as develop programs and projects.
- Contribute to the development of company, regional, and national energy strategies.
- Foster valuable partnerships with stakeholders in Bulgaria and abroad.
- Efficiently plan and manage their own careers.
- Independently access diverse scientific and practical information sources.
Requirements for specialist preparation:
Candidates must undergo thorough training in the design, construction, and operation of systems to generate electricity from wind. They must also acquire research-based competence in wind energy subjects and develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental theories and methods used in the field. Technical skills related to wind turbine planning, design, analysis, specification, and evaluation of complex wind turbine projects will be emphasized.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with higher technical education. While it is not mandatory for candidates to have graduated in the specialty of Green Energetics (bachelor’s degree) from the European Polytechnical University in Pernik, they must possess a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
The specialized preparation of engineers in Wind Energetics must include considerable knowledge in the following engineering subjects:
- Wind generators
- Computational fluid dynamics and dynamics of structures
- Wind turbine design
- Electric machines in wind energy conversion
- Wind electric generation schemes
- Management system of a wind energy supplier
- Monitoring, control, and diagnostics of the wind generator
- Experimental data measurement methods, treatment, and error reduction
- Environmental impacts of wind technology
- Ecological requirements in the construction process of wind generators
- European legislation
The elective subjects offer students the opportunity to gain additional specialized knowledge in their desired field. The course includes the following disciplines: Measurement and certification, Wind resources and loads on wind turbines, Introduction to numerical modeling of wind turbine structures, Optimization methods, Aeroelastic design of wind turbines, Design and manufacturing of wind turbine rotor blades, Composite materials for wind turbine rotor blades, Wind farm design-normatives and optimization.
Skills and professional competence of the specialist:
Graduates in the specialty of Wind Energetics must possess thorough knowledge of contemporary management and economic theories, energy management specifics, European policies and standards, national and European patent law, and the defense of intellectual property. Additionally, they must be skilled in formulating and implementing strategies, energy business plans, programs, and projects.
Graduates in Wind Energetics will be equipped to:
- Collaborate effectively in teams to solve interdisciplinary and international problems within specific political and economic contexts.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical experience to solve real-world problems.
- Apply engineering solutions to address aspects in the area of Wind Energy, utilizing appropriate methods of modeling, simulation, and optimization for different Renewable Energy Sources.
- Analyze and evaluate wind and conventional energy source projects from the perspectives of energy, economy, and construction, and conduct research in this area.
- Efficiently plan and manage their own careers.
- Independently access diverse scientific and practical information sources.
- Formulate goals, strategies, and action plans, as well as develop programs and projects.
- Contribute to the development of company, regional, and national energy strategies.
- Foster valuable partnerships with stakeholders in Bulgaria and abroad.
Graduates of the Master’s degree in Wind Energetics are highly sought-after experts in a well-paid sector. They may pursue careers as professionals in various fields of energetics, particularly within the sphere of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency, including roles such as:
- Designers and constructors of electrical energy systems.
- Scientists and lecturers.
- Representatives in state and municipal administrations and non-governmental organizations.
- Leaders of wind management platforms or wind farms.
- Private entrepreneurs.
