Electrical Power Engineering

Module aim

To teach how to theoretically and practically analyze and understand the structure of semiconductors, PN structures, properties of bipolar and field-effect transistors, and their usage. Teach to analyze and draw up basic electric circuits, how to analyze them. Familiarize students with signal compatibility issues, the influence of interference. Teach how to create drawings of single-layer and multi-layer printed circuit boards, and how to prepare documentation for production.

Module description

An introduction to the problems addressed in the subject. The structure of solids, electron energy bands, semiconductors, PN junctions, bipolar and field-effect transistors are introduced. The principles of creating electrical schematic circuits and printed circuit boards are introduced. The basic electrical circuits of analog and digital electronics are reviewed, as well as the selection of components necessary to make them and the calculation of parameters. Problems arising in the creation of printed circuit boards are discussed. Introduction to software for drawing electrical schematic circuits and printed circuit boards.
Students must attend all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

Module aim

To present basic knowledge of Fourier analysis, complex analysis, operational calculus, probability theory and mathematical
statistics.

Module description

The subject course deals with application-important calculus issues and includes the theory of functions of a complex variable, Fourier and Laplace transforms and some elements of probability theory.

Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical works, 80% of the time scheduled laboratory works and 50% of the lectures.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about mechatronic equipment and systems; match theory and practice elements, interpret experimental data, choose and apply mathematical methods for simulation of mechatronic equipment and systems, acquire ability to use advanced informational technologies for preparing graphical and text documentation of investigation into mechatronic systems.

Module description

The mechatronic system definition and the main elements are considered transformers, the principle of their operation, equivalent circuits, phasor diagrams, characteristics; construction of direct current machines, principle of their operation and control methods; induction motors, the principle of operation and control methods; small power synchronous motors, their characteristics, control methods; stepper motors and their control; sensors of mechatronic systems: tachogenerators, resolvers, encoders of rotational speed and position.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

Learning to program mathematical scripts and functions, internet pages and scripts to master modern script programming technologies and be able to apply them to solve engineering problems.

Module description

Script programming subject delivers knowledge about programming of mathematical functions and scripts, 2D and 3D graphics, Web pages, their style and control scripts. Programming with Matlab, HTML-kit and ATOM software and qualified application of it to solve engineering problems is taught. Abilities to combine theoretical and practical elements, to experiment, analyze and interpret data are exercised. Abilities to work independently and responsibly, thoroughly schedule own work and time are developed.
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

Module aim

To provide students with basic knowledge in economics, formulating systemic understanding of market economics relations, tendencies as well as practical skills, relevant for making and implementing economic decisions in their professional activities.

Module description

During the couse of Economics is studied the theory of economics, the object, problems and goals of economics. The main topics of economics studies include: competition models and mechanism, conception of national product and calculation methods, fiscal and monetary policy, their aims and operation means, conception of inflation, kinds of inflation, evaluation of inflation, unemployment and employment policy, international economics and international economic links.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.
Minimum mandatory attendace of module lectures is 50%.

Module aim

Acquaint with philosophical ethics and fundamental ethical problems and concepts. Transmit a knowledge of ethical foundations, principles and systems. Foster critical judgement and the capacity for logical, reasoned discussion. Encourage a sense of values.

Module description

Students learn about basic ethical schools and systems, fundamental issues of deontological and teleological ethic. Historical developement of ethical thought, periods such as Early Asian, Greece and Romain, medievvial, Reneissance, New Age and modernism. The main ethical issues are discussed: good and evil, principle of morality and free will, person as a goal in itself, notion of dignity, conscience, norm and morality, grounding morals in athority and discourse, notion of virtue, happiness and meaning of life and etc. Analyzed texts and philosophic al arguments os themost significant scholars of the field (Plato, Aristotle, Kant).
Students must attend at least 60 percent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical and practical aspects, issues and applications of public communication.

Module description

Public Communication course aims to introduce personal branding, corporate communication, communication with clients and internal communication, the students who have chosen studies of engineering sciences, computer sciences, technology sciences, mathematics sciences. Students learn how to present themselves and their ideas, better speak in public, to make good and convincing points, to better use the internet and social media for their professional goals, also to understand cross-cultural communication. The importance of media channels, messages and communication to target audiences are also introduced in the course. Through practical tasks for personal branding, students will learn how to adopt public ethics, protocol standards. In this course an approach of learning by doing is combined with theoretical analysis and students’ self-reflection. The practical part of the course consists of active participation in discussions during different exercises, case studies as well as preparation and presentation of public speeches and presentations.
Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory. Lecture attendance is at least 50%

Module aim

Provide knowledge about electronic converters, develop skills for the design and development of the electronic converters, abilities to apply analytical and computer simulation methods for the standard and non-standard problem solution.

Module description

The module covers the theory of electronic converters their principal circuits, most important topologies, their working principles, analitical and mathematical simulation methods for parameter calculation and component selection, evaluation of power loss and efficiency improvement methods, usability in practice. Also the module covers modern high-power semiconductor devices and their usability in electronic converters.
Students must attend at least 80 per cent of the practical exercises (practical work)during the scheduled time.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time.

Module aim

To provide basic knowledge of linear circuits, to develop the ability to analyze, design and apply linear circuits in order to process simple forms signals and to be able to select the solutions reasonably by working independently or in a group.

Module description

Interfaces of applications of superposition priciple with frequency characteristics of circuits, frequency characteristics of bipolar and quadripolar, frequency characteristics of RR, RC and RL, circuits which are connected in cascade, features of resonant circuits, quadripolars and their empty running, short operation and general parameters, electrical filters, circuits of distributed parameters. Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the practical exercises (practical work) and at least half of the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

Module aim

To analyze principles of work of gauges and converters, to be able to project circuits of the automated measurement and control.

Module description

Resistive, inductive, capacitor, photoelectric gauges used in power electronics. DAC and ADC. Microprocessors and use of him for processing the information and control.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide the students with chemistry knowledge necessary in the studies of the general and special courses as well as in the practice activities.

Module description

It is a set of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that help understand the formation and properties of non-elektrolyte and elektrolyte solutions, oxidation-reduction processes, which are taking place in electrochemical devices, electrolysis, and corrosion of metals, which are very important in rapidly changing in operational situations in the field of elektronics engineering. Understanding of the studied chemical processes or phenomena and the ability to manage them will contribute to effective work in this field of engineering.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled laboratory work and at least 50 % of theoretical lectures. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Providing knowledge of matematics and physics and ability to apply knowledge in design and optimization of electronic devices. Providing knowledge of modern electronic devices and their applications in various fields of science and technology. Preparation for further studies of electronic circuits and other subjects.

Module description

Introduction. Semiconductor diodes. Bipolar transistors. Field effect transistors. Thyristor devices. Semiconductor integrated circuits technology. Bulk and surface acoustic wave devices. Optoelectronic devices. Display devices. Summary. Attendance at theoretical lectures is mandatory, and to qualify for sitting the exam in the first take, students must have recorded attendance of at least 50% of the lectures. Students are required to attend theoretical lectures – more than 50% of them must be attended during the semester. Students must complete all scheduled exercises. Students must attend at least 80% of exercises during the scheduled time.

Module aim

To provide a theoretical background of energy policy and comprehensive understanding of the strategic management in the European Union and Lithuania.

Module description

Energy policy course discusses the role of energy policy in the European Union and Lithuania, EU strategies and market analysis, Lithuanian Energy Strategy, the peculiarites and development trends of energy sector, as well as climate change and over environmental problems.Taking into consideration the peculiarities of the energy sector, which is very dynamic (the development of common energy market, focusing on the energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy) the students are acquainted with the main aspects of energy policy, the energy market is discussed, the factors impacting energy industry are revealed, the means how to overcome these problems in the order to successfully develop energy industry are discussed.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about knowledge about power electronic converters, applied in automatic control systems, learn to design them.

Module description

During the course, students will become familiar with the main switches and pulse forming circuits in high-power electronics: they will learn the control specifics of various transistor switches, the application and selection of transient compensation circuits, and will be able to select, compare and analyze high-power circuits by evaluating the dynamic characteristics of semiconductor devices. Finally, students will learn and know the differences between various semiconductor technologies, and will be able to practically select the best pulse shaping circuit element corresponding to the engineering task.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about the power generation technologies, review the energetics systems in Europe, the available energy resources and the individual European country capacities to introduce new energetics systems.

Module description

The module analyses electricity generation technologies and provides a comprehensive overview of European energy systems, including their installed capacities, available resources, and the potential application of renewable energy technologies in the development of new, sustainable European energy systems.
Students are required to complete no less than 80% of the scheduled laboratory work.
Students are required to attend at least 50% of the scheduled theoretical lectures.

Module aim

To understand the processes which occur during the propagation of signals in linear and nonlinear circuits and to be able to evaluate changes which occur in signals.

Module description

Classification of signals, deterministic broadband spectra of periodic and non-periodic signals and their properties, Laplace transformation and its properties. Spectra of narrowband signals. Analysis of the signal changes in linear circuits by using different methods: classic, operators and time domain methods. Applications of nonlinear devices in order to change the frequency of signal spectrum: multiplication and replacement, modulation and detection. Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester schedule.

Module aim

Provide sufficient knowledge of design and analysis of digital devices and develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in engineering activities. Develop the need to be interested in electronics and electrical engineering. Develop the ability to maintain their professional competence by life-long learning.

Module description

Digital devices subject delivers knowledge about number systems and codes, digital logic functions, logic algebra, combinational logic design, combinational and sequential logic circuits, bistable memory devices, synchronous sequential logic circuit design. Abilities to combine theoretical and practical elements, to experiment, analyze and interpret data are exercised. Abilities to work independently and responsibly, thoroughly schedule own work and time are developed. Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester schedule.

Module aim

To learn the basic laws of electromagnetic wave propagations. Get to know some properties of different media and distributions of their electrical and magnetic fields. Be able to apply the theory of waveguides, cavity resonators. Acquiring practical knowledge about an investigation of electromagnetic waves.

Module description

The subject introduces the basic laws of the macroscopic electromagnetic field. Maxwell’s equations and their physical meaning. Properties of electromagnetic waves, their propagation in unlimited and limited media. General theory of waveguides. Propagation of electromagnetic waves in metal rectangular and circular waveguides. Properties of bulk resonators. Information is provided about dielectric waveguides and optical fibers. Students must attend at least 60% of the practical exercises (practical work) and at least half of the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

Module aim

To provide a theoretical background of project management and comprehensive understanding of the project management process. To provide the knowledge and develop skills to apply project analyticall tools, which would help to make efective decisions and implement successful actions. To develop practical skills of project management.

Module description

Project Management Fundamentals course discusses various project management concepts, aims and expectations, reveals the basic concepts, categories, project management steps and processes, as well as risk factors affecting the project and risk mitigation techniques.
Taking into consideration the peculiarities of contemporary project management and analyzing experience of organizations, the students are acquainted with the main principals of project management; the role of leadership is discussed; the factors impacting project are revealed; the problems and the means how to overcome these problems in order to successfully implement project are discussed.
Students must attend at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide a theoretical background of project management and comprehensive understanding of the project management process. To provide the knowledge and develop skills to apply project analyticall tools, which would help to make efective decisions and implement successful actions. To develop practical skills of project management.

Module description

Project Management Fundamentals course discusses various project management concepts, aims and expectations, reveals the basic concepts, categories, project management steps and processes, as well as risk factors affecting the project and risk mitigation techniques.
Taking into consideration the peculiarities of contemporary project management and analyzing experience of organizations, the students are acquainted with the main principals of project management; the role of leadership is discussed; the factors impacting project are revealed; the problems and the means how to overcome these problems in order to successfully implement project are discussed.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with sufficient knowledge in design of electronics devices, develop the need to be interested in design of electronics devices, develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in engineering practice, and develop the ability to maintain their professional competence by life-long learning.

Module description

Course of design of electronic devices delivers knowledge of the electronic devices and their development stages; simulation, design and implementation phases; electronics design software packages, preparation and structure of the documentation; design of mixed, analog, digital and RF devices; destabilizing effects and protection; testing and adjustment technologies of electronic devices; quality assurance and certification of electronic devices.
Students are required to attend all theoretical lectures, with attendance exceeding 50% over the course of the semester. Students must complete all assigned laboratory work, with at least 80% of these tasks completed as scheduled.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about computer modeling techniques and their application possibilities in electrical and electronic engineering field, to develop skills of analysis and design of electronic circuits, abilities to apply computer simulation methods for the standard and non-standard problem solution.

Module description

The module covers the theory about computer simulation programs used in electrical and electronic engineering. The theory and practice of designing and simulating static and dynamic active and passive electrical circuits using SPICE the worlds most widely used computer aided electrical and electronic circuit design and simulation tool.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

To provide students with sufficient knowledge about general and special purpose microprocessors, to develop the need to be interested in microprocessor systems programming, to develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in engineering practice and to develop the ability to maintain their professional competence through lifelong learning.

Module description

In the microprocessors course knowledge about microprocessor systems, their creation principles and architectures, concepts of microprocessors, general and special purpose microprocessors structures, their operation principle, data and instruction formats, operand addressing modes, memory organization, instruction set, and modern microprocessors technologies are provided.
Students are required to attend all theoretical lectures, with attendance exceeding 50% over the course of the semester. Students must complete all assigned laboratory work, with at least 80% of these tasks completed as scheduled.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about renewable energy technologies, develop abilities to apply the acquired knowledge about the generation of the energy from the renewable sources for the design, development and exploitation of the new electrical energetics systems and for the formulation and analysis of the engineering problems.

Module description

The module covers the fundamental principles and the techological implementations of the renewable energy technologies, which are implemented in modern energetics systems, including photovaltaic systems, the effects of climatic factors, mathematical and equivalent models and the problems of the integration into the grid. Also the technologies and operation principles of the biomass, hydro, geothermal, wave and tidal wave energy sources are presented. The detailed overviewes of the wind energy systems, respective turbine parameters and the methodologies of the calculation of the wind energy are performed.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about electrical grids, methods of analysis, transients compensation measures, evaluation of causes, develop creative skills to analyze and solve electronics and electrical engineering problems that are required for successful analysis and development of electrical grids.

Module description

The module covers the power grids, distribution networks, their classification, schemes, notations, overview of the transient processes in power lines, loss calculation methods and ways of evaluation of the power quality. The concepts of the smart grids, voltage regulation devices and the respective schemes are presented. The methods of the electromagnetic radiation calculation are overviewed including the current regulation laws and future prospects.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about legal – normative work safety organization principles, electric current hazard criterias and safety measures, work environment design key indicators, occupational risk assessment aspects, accident investigation and accounting, fire safety organization principles, to apply the acquired knowledge in solving engineering management issues, to develop broad expertise, to have an ability to critically analyze and develop creative solutions for professional challenges.

Module description

During the course, students will become familiar with potential threats posed by electrical energy to human health during the operation of engineering-purpose electrical equipment. They will learn to identify possible risks to human health when designing newly constructed engineering facilities and during the operation of existing electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Students will be able to apply organizational and technical methods of safe work organization when working at a distance from, near, or on live electrical installations and power networks.
Students will know and systematically understand the essential theoretical and applied foundations and concepts of people safety and related electronics and electrical engineering study fields. They will be able to apply technical and organizational measures for safe work organization. The ability to experimentally investigate the application of technical safety measures will be developed. Students will understand the importance of occupational and fire safety and their fundamental requirements.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Aim is to familiarize with the companies using and (or) developing electrical energetic systems, their structure and business activities, analyse the developed systems, acquire the new knowledge, cognitions, special and general abilities on the electrical energetic systems application.

Module description

The module is focused on the familiarization with the companies developing, applying or using electrical energetic systems. Structure analysis of the company or its department, analysis of the main department functions, activities, industrial relations and products. Students perform a detail analysis of the electrical energetic systems and innovative systems technologies that are used or developed in the company or its department. Also the student should perform an individual practical work by performing a problem based task given by the head of the company or department. The results of the practice are presented by preparing an individual report on practice results and public presentation with generalization of the results and final conclusions.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about the diagnostics and protection technologies of the electrical grid, develop abilities to apply the acquired knowledge about the relay protection, circuit breakers and other electric grid protection methods and protocols for the design, development, exploitation and analysis of the new electrical energetics systems.

Module description

The module covers the diagnostics and protection technologies of the electrical grid: transformer protection methods, combined transformer applications, circuit breakers, their types, regulations and selection, cable line diagnostic methods and equipment, discharge monitoring and system fault identification technologies. Also the module overviews the maximum and differential current protection and calculation methods, surge protection and lightning protection techniques. An explicit overview of the digital, relay and microprocessor relays technologies is presented, including the IEC 61850 protocol and the safety measures that are required for exploitations of the devices.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Aim of the module – analyze the structure of the energetics systems, technological features, system reliability, system planning methods and problems in the electricity market conditions, provide knowledge about electricity demand forecasting, models and energy balance.

Module description

Module covers the structures of the energetics systems, presents European Union strategies, national electricity balance methodologies, overviews the elecrical energy systems norms, production and planning and the possiblities for expanding.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about transformers and substations, develop skills for the design and development of the substations and electric devices, abilities to apply analytical methods for the standard and non-standard problem solution, provide knowledge about preventive diagnostics, load matching and compensation measures.

Module description

The module covers the theory of transformers, analytical models, parameter calculation methodologies, evaluation of energy losses, voltage regulation capabilities, load matching and safe integration of the devices into the grid. Also the module covers substations, applicable devices, compensation possibilties, equivalent schemes, substation grounding methods and security, including cybernetic security.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

To indoctrinate students with the fundamentals of law, with system of law and order, the basic legal acts.

Module description

In the law course, non-legal specialty students are introduced to the main aspects of the Lithuanian legal system in an attractive way, the sources of law are examined, legal relationships are revealed, and legal responsibility is assessed. There is a strong focus on legality, law and order, discussing legal behavior and the validity of legislation.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about electrical grids, methods of analysis, transients compensation measures, evaluation of causes, develop creative skills to analyze and solve electronics and electrical engineering problems that are required for successful analysis and development of electrical grids. To develop the ability to independently carry out an analysis of the most recent information sources, formulate and solve problems

Module description

The module covers the knowledge of the power grids, their schemes, clasification and transient processes in power lines. Knowledge about power grid calculation, design and analysis. Deep knowledge of the voltage regulating equipment selection and their safe use.
The latest information resource analysis aims to develop independent decisions, formulate and resolve problems.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Provide practical knowledge about the design and devolopment of the substations and transformers, analytical model application, parameters calculation, elevate abilities to independently provide solutions for the electrical energetics engineering problems.

Module description

The module provides practical knowledge about the design and development of the transformers and substations, development of analytical models and the calculation of the parameters.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Perform the final bachelor work objectives. Final thesis manuscript preparation and presentation.

Module description

Deepen their theoretical knowledge in the chosen field of research. The acquisition of knowledge and skills to analyze and investigate the processes of the selected area. Self-education, time management, work organization and decision-making skills. To develop creativity and the ability to apply their newly acquired knowledge into practice

Module aim

Provide knowledge about high voltage direct current systems, power transmission technologies and the interaction between AC and DC systems in order to develop skills for analysis, development and design of the electrical energetics technologies.

Module description

The module covers direct current high power transmission technologies: schemes, types, problems, advantages and interactions between AC and DC systems. The control, principles and characteristics including fault protection and modelling methods of the HVDC and active or reactive power control systems are analyzed.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Aim of the module – provide knowledge about control of electrical systems, develop skills to apply the knowledge about control of the voltage and frequency of the electrical systems, distributed generation, automatic generation control and load response for the development and analysis of the new electrical energetics solutions.

Module description

Module covers the theory of the control of the electrical systems: voltage and frequency, frequency characteristics, distributed generation influence on the control of the electrical systems, electricity market working principles and the influence on the control of electrical systems, the load response and the tendecies for expansion.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

To introduce a student with the peculiarities of the scientific style, the requirements for the terms, the principles of terms regulation, the regularities of Professional language, To teach to write and edit a scientific text.

Module description

The academic style and its place in the system of functional styles is analyzed. The differences of spoken and written language, the public and non-public language features are discussed. A detailed analysis of the terms concept, types, requirements, structure, terminology management techniques is presented. The focus on the analysis of scientific language expression patterns and disadvantages of scientific text composition features. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.