Electrical Engineering

The program lectures cover general terms of power systems; basic concept of power system stability, electrical 3-phase system. Fundamental terms of short-circuit currents calculations are introduced. Temporary and surge overvoltages, reactive power compensation means and high voltage cable lines application issues are also considered. Additionally, the course focuses on load flow analysis methods, synchronous machines’ excitation systems and automatic voltage regulators principles of operation and root causes of power system blackouts. Special attention will be paid to the topic Grid Integration of Renewable Energies and e-Mobility. Active teamwork in small groups on projects of the course will bring deeper understanding of the subject.

The cultural program includes:

• Boat city tour for students to get acquainted with the beauty of the city;
• Excursion to the Hermitage, one of the world’s largest and oldest museums of fine art;
• Trip to Peterhof, world famous for its fountains;
• Picnic at the seashore of the Gulf of Finland where students can enjoy Russian style barbecue;
• Excursion to beautiful suburbs near St. Petersburg with the palaces' visit. Pushkin / Pavlovsk / Oranienbaum; 
• Sport's activities;
• Photocross;
• Campus tour;
• Russian language & culture class;
• Closing Ceremony in art space.

Basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering. Good command of English. All classes and out-of-class activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required. Applicants are expected to have at least 2 year of University level studies.

Course description can be sent on request to participant