Electromechanics is an engineering department that combine the energy studies from electrical and mechanical points of view and merges the processes and procedures developed through electrical and mechanical engineering. The Department of Electromechanics, Faculty of Engineering, Heliopolis University (HU) focuses on the interaction of electric and mechanical systems as a whole and how the two systems interact with one system. This process is especially prominent in systems such as those of direct and indirect rotating electrical machines which can be designed and operated to generate power from a mechanical process or used to power a mechanical effect. In this context, electric engineering also includes electronic engineering.
Department of Electromechanics through its Energy engineering program aims to produce graduates well-skilled at the vast implementation of modern technologies for direct enrollment in wide spectrum of energies or pursuit advanced degree programs.
Energy program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of energy management concepts and the roles played by renewable resources. Energy Engineering program is a five-year program and structured according to NARS-Engineering edition 2018, is developed to reflect the competencies that should be acquired by the engineering graduate (NARS 2018), in addition to the competencies of the Electromechanics.
The aim of the program is to study both conventional energy and renewable sources energy. Through the period of study, knowledge related to conventional and renewable energy technologies generation and applications, energy’s flows, constraints, generation, transmission, distribution, consumption, and management are acquired. . Thermal power plants, machine construction, design, and stability are topics covered.
The program begins by building, for the first five semesters after the foundation year with two semesters, a solid grounding in engineering fundamentals, comprising elements from material, mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering. This is followed by three semesters of advanced engineering courses that cover: concentrating solar energy (CSP), photovoltaic systems (PV), wind energy (WE), energy storage, and integration with the electric grid. All courses have an integrated experimental and/or design elements. Taken together these courses will provide the students with strong theoretical and practical training enabling them to devise effective solutions for the generation, distribution, and utilization of green energy for grid-connected and off-grid applications. The program culminates in a two-semester graduation project where students, working in small groups, demonstrate their mastery of the required engineering competencies and the design process. The graduation projects are linked to national projects, as well as all that matters and serves the community in energy, with the participation of a professor from faculty of engineering, whether locally or regionally.
The Department of Electromechanics through Energy Engineering program provides three trainings opportunities in real locations for everything related to energy, whether traditional or new and renewable resources which support the objective of preparing the graduates for the national, regional and international energy job market