Published on: 2026-04-14
Source: Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great –
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In the “Technopolis Politekh” of the Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, a round table “Application of advanced production technologies in the operation of nuclear power plants: students’ perspective” was held. The event, organized jointly with the Institute of Energy and JSC “Concern Rosenergoatom”, became part of the Youth Career Forum and brought together students, industry experts, and representatives of atomic energy.
The main focus of the meeting is the real technological challenges of the industry and how young engineers are already responding to them today. Students presented projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and engineering solutions for nuclear energy.
Many presentations included the implementation of AI. For example, in the report “Artificial Intelligence in Quality Control at Nuclear Power Plants: How Neural Networks See Defects Where Humans Do Not,” students demonstrated how algorithms can detect hidden defects and reduce the influence of the human factor.
The project on integration of predictive maintenance, AI, and robotics turned out to be no less relevant. The authors demonstrated how modern technologies allow forecasting equipment wear in advance and preventing possible failures even before they occur.
Security issues became the central topic of yet another study — “Application of machine learning in the matter of ensuring the safety of nuclear power plants.” Participants suggested data for analysis that could improve the reliability of plant operation.
A special interest was aroused by the work dedicated to adjusting the maps of two-phase flow regime codes RELAP5/MOD2 using neural networks — an example of how classical engineering models are enhanced through digital technologies.
The discussion was sparked by a project to create a super-strong composite using the energy of nuclear power plants: a vivid demonstration of how nuclear energy can become a driver for the development of new materials.
Expert evaluation of the projects was provided by industry representatives and profile organizations. Participating in the discussion were the deputy director for personnel management of PAES Natalia Tarasova, the deputy head of the department (for automated process control systems) of CTAI Kursk NPP-2 Evgeny Chernetsov, lead engineer of the technical support department of CONSIST-OS Egor Shuba, as well as associate professors of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Power Engineering Irina Anikina, Yaroslav Vladimirov, and senior lecturer of the Higher School of Power Engineering Machine Building Arseny Klyuev.Experts not only evaluated the projects but also provided students with detailed feedback, discussed practical applications of the developments, and career opportunities in the industry.
Such discussions allow both us and the students to understand the current state of the industry. For example, it was interesting to learn that the operator support system, which uses artificial intelligence technologies, was laid down in the Kursk NPP-2 project, which was one of the students’ presentations. From this, it is clear that the guys are thinking in the right direction of the development of the nuclear industry.
, — emphasized the round table moderator, senior lecturer of VShAITÉ Maksim Konyushin.
The round table became a platform for a lively dialogue between future engineers and employers. Participants discussed which competencies will be in demand in the coming years, and what role digital technologies will play in the development of atomic energy.
The event took place within the framework of the implementation of the cooperation roadmap between SPbPU and JSC “Concern Rosenergoatom” (N9/390485-D) and confirmed: students are already ready today to propose solutions for one of the most high-tech sectors of the economy.
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