Automation of Technological Processes and Production

Bukhara State Technical University
Field: Automation of Technological Processes and Production

Overview

The automation and digitalization of production processes at industrial enterprises is one of the most important areas of the modern economy. The Automation of Technological Processes and Production program at Bukhara State Technical University trains highly qualified engineers in managing technological processes at industrial enterprises, and in designing, programming, and operating automated systems. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with modern technologies and practical training, preparing students according to Industry 4.0 requirements.

What will you learn?

• Fundamentals of automation – principles of automating technological processes and control systems.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – programming Siemens, Schneider Electric, Omron, and other PLC devices.
• SCADA and HMI systems – monitoring production processes and remote control.
• Industrial robotics – robotic production systems and their control.
• Sensors and actuators – industrial sensors, actuators, and automatic control elements.
• Microcontrollers and IoT technologies – Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and industrial IoT solutions.
• Electric drives and automatic control – electric motor control, frequency converters, and servo systems.
• Digital production technologies – CAD/CAM systems, digital modeling, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

What will the student achieve?

Graduates will gain professional knowledge and practical skills in automating technological processes at industrial enterprises, developing PLC and SCADA systems, and designing, programming, and maintaining automatic control systems. They will acquire competencies in improving production efficiency, implementing energy-saving technologies, creating digital production systems, and working with modern industrial equipment.

Why this program?

• The curriculum is developed based on modern industrial automation technologies and international standards.
• Practical training is conducted in modern laboratories for PLC, SCADA, HMI, robotics, and IoT.
• Students are trained to work with Siemens, Schneider Electric, Omron, Mitsubishi, Arduino, and other modern technologies.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in automation projects, startups, and innovative developments.
• Students can complete production internships at industrial enterprises, manufacturing complexes, and automation companies.
• Graduates have the opportunity to work as automation engineers, PLC programmers, SCADA engineers, industrial robotics engineers, IoT engineers, process engineers, and production systems engineers in industrial, energy, oil and gas, chemical, and food enterprises, or continue their studies at the master's level.

Method of study

The educational process is organized by combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience:

• Lectures and interactive seminar sessions.
• Laboratory sessions on PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Designing robotics and automatic control systems.
• Practical sessions using CAD/CAM and digital modeling software.
• Project work on automation and Industry 4.0.
• Production internships at industrial enterprises and manufacturing complexes.
• Independent research work and project-based practical assignments.

Graduates of this field will have the potential to automate technological processes at modern industrial enterprises, digitalize production, implement innovative control systems, and apply Industry 4.0 technologies, succeeding in various branches of industry.