Future miners and electric power companies of North Ossetia are developing solutions for industry

Semi–finalists of the X season have been determined in the Republic of North Ossetia -Alania The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN", part of the the presidential platform "Russia – the land of opportunities". 17 youth teams defended innovative developments in the field of mining and electric power industry, and only four of them managed to make it to the next round of the competition.

In the jubilee X season of the championship, students defend solutions to case studies – practical tasks dedicated to the single topic "Industry 4.0" and designated by leading industry partner companies "CASE-IN". The teams were given only 10 days to develop the projects.

6 teams participated in the qualifying stage for the new direction "Mining machinery and Equipment", which is an extension of the oldest direction of the Mining championship and was launched with the support of the largest diamond mining company ALROSA. Vladikavkaz students solved the problems of motor transport and technical equipment of mining pits and offered ideas for improving the quality of rounds and inspections of the equipment of the processing plant.

CEO of Mycromine Rus LLC Boris Kurtsev He noted in his greeting that the company traditionally supports the championship and inspires young people to interesting developments.: "It is with special trepidation that we participate in the jubilee season of the championship, which should be remembered for vivid emotions and breakthrough solutions. I wish the participants to show all their skills, acquire new knowledge and convince themselves that mining engineering is a promising and interesting profession."

Chief Specialist of the Department of the Chief Power Engineer of the Integrated Service Center of the Aikhal Mining and Processing Plant of JSC ALROSA (PJSC) Victor Pankin He added that the anniversary of the championship is a landmark event for each of the participants, experts and organizers.: "Over the past 10 years, extensive work has been carried out to educate future engineers, and no less ambitious goals await the "CASE-IN" ahead. We are proud that ALROSA has been a partner of the prestigious project for 4 years and supports future mining and exploration specialists in their endeavors. These areas are currently experiencing a real technological boom, which was made possible, among other things, thanks to the participants of the competition. We are convinced that CASE-IN will open up many more talented guys who will be able to join the country's largest diamond mining company in the future in order to solve global issues together. The main thing is not to dwell on the successes you have achieved and always raise the bar of your skills up – and then success awaits you!"

The decisions of future specialists were evaluated by ALROSA specialists and teachers of the North Caucasus Mining and Metallurgical Institute.

The GEO X team received a ticket to the semifinals: captain Ekaterina Lopushnyak, Zaurbek Kojiev, Georgy Kumsiev and Abdulla Magomedov.

Ekaterina Lopushnyak He shares his impressions: "The championship taught us how to analyze information competently and find a solution in a limited time. After graduation, we plan to work in a company where comfortable conditions will be created for the personal and professional growth of the employee, as well as career prospects. We believe that an employer should support employees in their quest to improve themselves and participate in such competitions."

The Deikau team consisting of captain Kazbek Baskaev, Vadim Ikoev, Oleg Flaman and Soslan Khadonov was recognized as the second semi-finalist.

The guys have developed an automated crawler workplace that will help employees collect, process and record information about equipment during inspections and rounds.

At the competition, students learned how to work with a large amount of data and mastered the art of public speaking. It is not enough to develop an innovative solution, it is necessary to skillfully present it and prove its relevance to the expert commission. That's exactly the lesson they learned at the CASE-IN."

Team Captain Kazbek Baskaev counts: "For me, the ideal is a company that has high ethical standards, attractive locations, and progressive long-term working conditions. The team's morale and motivational components are also important."

11 participating teams in the Electric Power Industry area fulfilled the tasks of FGC UES PJSC: to ensure the sustainable development of the electric grid complex and develop an innovative development program until 2030, taking into account the latest technologies of Industry 4.0.

Director of the Corporate University of Hydropower of PJSC RusHydro Dmitry Zavrazhny He believes that the championship has become the largest career guidance project in the fuel and energy sector.: "Our company has also been organizing work in this direction, conducting classes and excursions for talented schoolchildren within the framework of Energy Classes for several years now. The students of our project regularly participate in the "CASE-IN", demonstrating their interesting projects and winning prizes. I am sure that cooperation with the championship will help to educate more than one generation of children who love the electric power industry."

The results of their efforts were presented by the students of the North Caucasus Mining and Metallurgical Institute and the Grozny State Petroleum Technical University. Academician M.D. Millionshchikova presented to the expert commission consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Housing, Fuel and Energy of the region, the branch of PJSC FGC, the branch of PJSC ROSSETI North Caucasus - Sevkavkazenergo, PJSC ROSSETI South.

The FUBAR team did the best job. Captain Vyacheslav Donchenko, Murat Gagiev, Oleg Gaev, Vladlena Dzhabieva developed a project to modernize the electric grids of their region using the latest technologies and advanced to the semifinals.

"Our solution is to use drones with a stabilized laser scanner to create a digital twin model of the power grid. The project also includes optimization of logistics, maintenance and repair processes."- the captain revealed the nuances of team development Vyacheslav Donchenko.

The second semi-finalist of the power engineers is the Current Force team. Vadim Silaev (captain), Azamat Gagiev, Anna Galazova and Khetag Ktsoev took into account the most modern technologies and the creation of infrastructure for the future.

"We believe that the future belongs to a full-fledged metaverse based on industry 4.0 technologies and nuclear power generation as the main source of energy and the use of renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase economic efficiency and create new information technologies."- the captain of the team comments Vadim Silaev.

Participation in the championship taught the contestants to look outside the box at the approach to solving the problem, allowed them to master the skills of team interaction.

Vadim Silaev: "It's no secret that we choose a profession from school. The guys and I decided to connect our lives with energy in order to help people. The company we want to work for should be open, friendly to young professionals and provide opportunities for further growth."

The Current Strength team is participating in the CASE-IN for the ninth time. Its participants can boast not only of their accumulated experience and acquired knowledge, but also tell extraordinary stories related to the project.

"The performance during the pandemic gave the most unusual sensations., – the captain of the team remembers. – For the first time, we presented the solution remotely, it was a new experience for us. As luck would have it, we were unable to launch the program and connect to the webinar. However, our colleagues helped us out and lent us their equipment. As a result, we took the second place in the qualifying stage. A year later, we helped these guys with our equipment. Mutual assistance is important, including at such competitions."

In the semi-finals, four student teams will compete with students from other universities in the North Caucasus Federal District.

The final of the championship will be held at the end of May 2022 and will bring together the best of the best: student teams from all over the country will present their promising solutions to the industry community.

The reward for the winners and runners-up will be opportunities preferential admission to master's and postgraduate studies at partner universities internships at the project's partner companies, including ALROSA, PJSC, SIBUR, RUSAL, Gazstroyprom JSC, SO UES JSC, YATEK PJSC, Micromine, NIPIGAZ, MHC EuroChem JSC, FGC UES PJSC, Krastsvetmet JSC, LLCEvraz Holding, PJSC RusHydro, Siberian Generating Company LLC, IMC Montan, Siberian Anthracite JSC, Prosoft Systems LLC, Raspadskaya Coal Company JSC, Schlumberger.

The organizers of the "CASE-IN" championship are Reliable Change Foundation, Non-profit partnership "Youth Forum of Mining Leaders" and LLC "AstraLogica". The "CASE-IN" project of the presidential platform "Russia is a country of opportunities" is being implemented within the framework of the federal project "Social Elevators for Everyone" of the national project "Education".

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