Vladivostok students demonstrated solutions in four industry-leading areas

Engineering students of the Far Eastern Federal University have reached the semifinals of the Student League of the XI International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN". The participants presented solutions to engineering cases in the electric power industry and geological exploration, as well as the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.

In Vladivostok, the championship was held at the Far Eastern Federal University. About 100 engineering students of the Polytechnic Institute (FEFU) had to complete engineering and technical tasks related to artificial intelligence, computing and data transmission, robotics, and industrial technologies.

In particular, the future power engineers proposed a plan for the development of hydropower resources and the development of hydrogenation facilities in Russia. Geological students developed a method for searching for kimberlite bodies using aerial photography. Future specialists in the petrochemical industry have proposed ideas aimed at improving the efficiency of polycarbonate production for the only company in Russia that manufactures this material.

The participants in the Oil and Gas Business area were looking for cost-effective technologies for producing liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) from by-products of oil extraction and refining, gas condensate, natural gas purification and other sources at oil and gas fields in the East Siberian region.

"It is very important that the championship provided an opportunity not only to enjoy doing what you love, but also to show your potential. This will help young engineers to develop, reach new heights and win in various industries. We are proud of the achievements of our teams in such a serious championship, because our students have returned from the finals with the championship cup more than once. I really want to believe that today there is a galaxy of winners here," said Tatiana Shkarina, acting director of the Polytechnic Institute.

Following the results of the qualifying stage, nine teams advanced to the semifinals. When solving the cases, the guys presented an unconventional view of the problems that the country's leading geologists, oilmen and energy specialists are facing today. The generated innovative ideas were approved by experts from leading organizations in these areas.

Winners and prize-winners of the qualifying stage of the International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN"

The direction of "Geological Exploration":

1st place — "Nuggets";

2nd place — "Dandelions V 2.0";

3rd place — "East".

The direction of "Oil and gas business":

1st place — Mind Essence;

2nd place — BUTANIX;

3rd place — "Chelomey".

The Electric Power Industry direction:

1st place — "Power Meter";

2nd place — "Kilo of Cotton Wool";

3rd place — "Triple isolation".

The winning teams of the qualifying stage will present their finalized projects in the semifinals and compete for tickets to the finals of the championship, which will be held in Moscow at the end of May 2023 and will bring together the strongest youth engineering teams from Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

"The champions and prize–winners of the Student League will be able to enroll in master's and postgraduate studies at 24 universities on preferential terms, complete internships and internships or get a job at partner companies, participate in industry youth educational forums, and travel around Russia as part of the More Than Travel program," explains the founder of the championship, co—chairman the organizing committee of the "CASE-IN" Artem Korolev.

It should be recalled that FEFU is hosting the championship for the eleventh time in 2023. The university's student teams regularly reach the finals of the competition and eventually become its prize-winners. So, in 2021 and 2022, a team of geologists from the FEFU Polytechnic Institute won the championship finals. It should be noted that the training of engineering personnel for the development of the innovative economy of Russia is one of the priorities in the university's activities and the main mission of the FEFU Polytechnic Institute.

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