12 finalist teams will offer solutions to improve the efficiency of PJSC ROSSETI

12 teams of future energy specialists from Russia and the Republic of Belarus reached the final of the XII The season The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN".  The project is supported by the presidential platform "Russia – the land of opportunities", is included in the "Science to Win" initiative and the plan The Decade of Science and Technology, which takes place in Russia in 2022-2031.

The main theme of the championship in 2024 is "Lean Manufacturing," said the founder and co-chairman of the organizing committee of the International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN". Artem Korolev: "On behalf of partner companies, youth teams solve engineering cases and perform tasks related to the implementation of the principles of careful and efficient production, We thank our friends and partners ALROSA, JSC United Company RUSAL, PJSC Yakutsk Fuel and Energy Company, PJSC SIBUR Holding, JSC "System Operator of the Unified Energy System", Gazprom Energoholding LLC, Metropolis LLC, PJSC ROSSETI and JSC NIPIGAZ for the support they provide to students. We are confident that the finalists will be able to prove themselves at their best and become highly qualified specialists of the largest companies in the future."

The Electric Power Industry field is traditionally divided into two streams, in which more than 1,500 students participated. The youth teams, depending on the university, solved the cases of JSC "System Operator of the Unified Energy System" or PJSC "Rosseti".

At the initiative of PJSC ROSSETI, future power engineers analyzed the causes and factors that lead to disruption of technological processes in electric networks, under-discharge and loss of electricity during the qualifying stages. The contestants proposed a set of technical and organizational measures to improve the reliability of the network and reduce accidents.

In the semi-finals, 17 student teams from Abakan, Barnaul, Vladikavkaz, Kemerovo, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Lipetsk, Moscow, Omsk, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg, Sayanogorsk, Smolensk, Tyumen, Khabarovsk, Yakutsk, and Gomel remotely presented finalized solutions based on information received from experts. feedback.

The developments of the young people were evaluated by an expert commission: representatives of the Khakassky PMES, the Branch of PJSC ROSSETI Yug - Rostovenergo, the Russian University of Biotechnology, PJSC ROSSETI North-West, the Branch of ROSSETI - MES North-West, PJSC IDGC of Siberia - Omskenergo (Rosseti Siberia), Zabaykalsky State University and Rosseti Center - Lipetsk Power Company.

Following the results of the competition, 12 youth teams representing the National Research Technological University MISIS, Altai State University named after I.I. Polzunov, Tyumen Industrial University, Don State Technical University, Lipetsk State Technical University, St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II, Omsk State Technical University, a branch of the National Research University MEI University in Smolensk, Sayano-Shushensk branch of Siberian Federal University, Khakass Technical Institute (branch of Siberian Federal University), Belarusian State University of Transport and Gomel State Technical University named after P. O. Sukhoi.

The SeTeVikI team is among the finalists. The students of the Siberian Federal University's KHTI branch are participating in the "CASE-IN" for the second time: last year they stopped at the semi-final stage, but in 2024 they were able to surpass their achievement and are now preparing for the finals.

"After analyzing the data provided, we have identified future problems of reliability of power supply in the Moscow region. Our main ideas were the introduction of additional capacities in areas with a high forecast of consumption growth, as well as the reconstruction of key hub substations. We also suggest that the company create educational programs for staff and launch a collaboration of energy and neural networks.", - the captain of the team shared the secrets of development Artem Gusarov.

The guys also talked about the competencies they were able to acquire by participating in the championship. "Given the limited amount of time to solve a case, we have learned how to complete tasks quickly, which is especially important in our profession. Also, of course, we have acquired the skill of communicating in a team, since the right decision often consists of suggestions from each team member. It is worth noting the presentation itself with the defense of the decision, since excellent teams compete with us at every stage, and professional growth, as you know, is possible only among the best." – says Artem Gusarov.

Students of the NRU "MEI" Branch in Smolensk, united in the "Nimble Mice" team, at the decisive competition want to share their experience with talented colleagues and successfully present their solution in order to then introduce it to the masses.

"It is necessary to always think and look for new solutions in CASE-IN. This is a large community where you feel the support of mentors and the prestige of the competition., - the captain of the team is sure Andrey Pivonov. –  I believe that we were able to achieve success due to the well-coordinated work of all team members, the precise elaboration of the solution and the correct information.  At the championship, we learned how to make presentations competently, talk about difficult things in an accessible and understandable language, and also received advice from specialists who hold high positions in the industry and bear great responsibility for its development."

At the championship, representatives of the Smolensk region proposed to introduce innovative measures in Rosseti to reduce the accident rate and increase the reliability of the system. The lean manufacturing solution will also improve business processes and technical and organizational aspects, the students are confident.

The secret of the success of the Hot Reserve finalist team is the involvement of each participant in the process, high competence, as well as the desire for new knowledge. At the CASE-IN championship, students of the Mining University developed public speaking skills and put into practice their previously accumulated knowledge.

"The experience of the cases opens up new horizons and allows for a deeper understanding of Russia's energy system. Here we acquire the knowledge necessary to work in the industry., - emphasized the captain of the team Daniel Rasputin. – The issue of reducing accidents and improving the reliability of power systems requires an integrated approach, so our team has developed a number of measures and technical solutions. These include working with staff, as well as the introduction of a modern system for monitoring equipment parameters for data collection. Analyzing this data will determine the optimal time for equipment maintenance or replacement. The implementation of our solution will allow the company to reduce losses and generally increase the reliability of energy supply."

The final of the CASE-IN International Engineering Championship will be held in Moscow at the end of May 2024. The champions and prize-winners of the Student League will be able to enroll in master's and postgraduate studies at partner universities on preferential terms, complete internships and internships or get a job in the partner companies of the project. In addition, the winners of the XII season will receive invitations to industry youth educational forums and travel around Russia as part of the "More than a Journey" program.

The organizers of the "CASE-IN" championship are Reliable Change Foundation, Non-profit Partnership "Youth Forum of Mining Leaders" and AstraLogica LLC.

The project is being implemented using a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for the development of civil society, as well as within the framework of the federal project "Social Elevators for Everyone" of the national project "Education".

The CASE-IN Championship is included in the Science to Win initiative and the plan for the Decade of Science and Technology to be held in Russia in 2022-2031.