Area
Engineering and Technology
Sub-Discipline
Environmental Engineering
Catholic University of the Holy Conception
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío Region
goals
To train professionals with a high degree of specialization in the areas of energy systems, who propose solutions through research and technological development to the problems related to the sustainable and efficient use and management of energy.
Applicant Profile
The program is designed for professionals with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related professional qualification in the field of energy systems. Applicants are expected to be interested in developing skills that will enhance their academic training and scientific preparation for problem-solving in the area of energy systems.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this program demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of energy systems, enabling them to integrate into research and technological development teams. They possess the skills and competencies to develop energy generation, transmission, and conversion projects, along with sustainable and efficient management practices. They are able to communicate research and development results with high-quality standards, adhering to ethical principles based on Christian anthropology.
Lines of investigation
Energy and Fuels
The focus of this research area is basic and applied research related to energy transformation through the production, use, application, and sustainable management of non-renewable fuels (wood, coal, oil, and gas) using physical and chemical processes involving heat transfer, as well as renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydroelectric). With a comprehensive approach, the program ensures its contribution to the graduate profile by evaluating the impact of non-renewable and renewable fuel use on energy systems, with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, climate change, and economics.
Energy Control and Conversion
The focus of this research area is on electrical and mechanical energy conversion and transmission systems, as well as the theoretical foundations and practical application of control and automation for electrical drives and industrial processes that transform materials into a variety of products. This is supported by machines that minimize the need for human intervention and instrumentation capable of processing, storing, managing, and disseminating electronic information in multiple formats (signals, images, and absorption or emission spectra), with a comprehensive approach aimed at achieving maximum system efficiency. This research area contributes to the graduate profile through the conversion, management, control, and optimization of energy in energy systems.
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