Lessons will be held in Italian. Both the teaching material and the final oral exam will be also available in English.
Course Content
1. Introduction on renewable energies status
2. Wind energy
3. Solar Energy
4. Geothermal energy
5. Waves energy converters
6. Smart grids
7. Osmotic energy (SEMINAR)
1) The general scope of the course it to provide to the students an overview about the diffusion and the status of the research in the most important renewable energy technologies.
2) Knowledge delivered:
cc1: In-depth knowledge in the field of energy and electricity, cc5:Applied fluid dynamics and machinery: machine components and systems for energy conversion, propulsion and design principles: from the 0D basic approach to CFD for advanced design (optimization)., cc7: Measurement of operating parameters, performance and emissions of components and energy conversion systems: standard and advanced techniques and technologies. Measurement chains, instruments and techniques for the detection of the most important thermofluid-dynamic parameters, instrumental uncertainties and propagation., cc8: Renewable energy resources, low environmental impact technologies: characteristics and availability, proven and innovative exploitation technologies, energy sustainability, economic and environmental sustainability.
3) Skills acquired:
ca3: Ability of designing, analyze, plan and manage energy conversion systems and their environmental impact, as well as complex and/or innovative service and process systems., ca4: Implement the thermofluidodynamic design of components, starting from the basic aspects (0D) up to the CFD implementation., ca7: Analyze, design and manage innovative integrated renewable energy systems, sustainability, environmental and economic impact.
Prerequisites
A background on the basics of aerodynamics and thermodynamics is strongly recommended, even though not mandatory.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons and practical exercises.
Type of Assessment
Oral colloquium based on al least three questions on the main renewable energy systems analyzed during the course.
The student need to demonstrate a complete knowledge of the analyzed energy system.