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CODE 86660
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/09
LANGUAGE Inglese
TEACHING LOCATION
SEMESTER 1° Semester
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:

OVERVIEW

This course (completely in English) shows the fundamental know-how of fuel cells and distributed generation systems (thermodynamics and component performance): different typologies, layouts, technological and environmental aspects. Different small size systems are considered for distributed generation applications. Special attention is devoted to combined heat and power generation including laboratory experiences.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understanding of fuel cell types (performance and operations).
  • Understanding of basic hybrid system characteristics.
  • Understanding of distributed generation systems.

TEACHING METHODS

  • 42  hours:     theoretical lessons.
  • 6 hours:        laboratory activities. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

  • Fuel cells (basic structure, brief history, technological status, cost considerations); fuel cell types (polymeric, alkaline, phosphoric acid, molten carbonate, solid oxide); fuel cell electrochemistry (ideal and losses).
  • Fuel cells: influence of main operative properties (pressure and temperature), materials, performance, fuel processing (external and internal reforming).
  • Hybrid systems with high temperature fuel cells (MCFC; SOFC).
  • Hydrogen generation, storage and utilization.
  • Distributed generation systems: basic aspects, microturbines and stirling engines.
  • Distributed generation systems: co-generation and tri-generation.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Aulaweb: Fuel cells 2016/17

http://www.tpg.unige.it/TPG/students-area/#toggle-id-3

Fuel Cell Handbook (Seventh Edition), US Department of Energy, Morgantown, WV (USA), 2004.

G. Lozza, Gas Turbines and Combined Cycles (Second Edition) – In Italian, Esculapio Ed., 2006.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARIO LUIGI FERRARI (President)

PIETRO ZUNINO (President)

DARIO BARSI

LOREDANA MAGISTRI

ANDREA PERRONE

LUCA RATTO

FRANCESCA SATTA

ALESSANDRO SORCE

ALBERTO TRAVERSO

ALBERTO NICOLA TRAVERSO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Monday the 19th of September 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam (final)

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
06/06/2017 09:30 SAVONA Orale
14/07/2017 09:30 SAVONA Orale
11/09/2017 09:30 SAVONA Orale