AIMS AND CONTENT

TEACHING METHODS

Theoretical lessons.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Thermodynamic fundamental principles review: main thermodynamics and energy equations, stagnation thermodynamics quantities, Mach number.

One-dimensional theory of the compressible-fluid flow: subsonic and supersonic flow, Hugoniot equation, de Laval nozzle theory (de Saint Venant equations, Stodola’s cone).

Turbo-machines theory: stage reaction degree, axial turbine stages optimization, radial compressor theory.

Gas turbine plants: dynamic performances limits, combustion chamber polluting emissions and them limitation techniques.

Combined and cogeneration plants: Definition and classification of combined plants, main typologies, combined gas-steam plants, cogeneration plants. Examples of naval application.

Efficiency improvement and emission reduction of naval plants: Main regulations on the emissions of naval plants, the "natural gas" as an alternative fuel to the traditional liquid naval fuels, examples of studies of "energy efficiency" and emission reduction of two existing ships. Economic analysis of naval installations.

Hydrogen as energy carrier: The role of hydrogen in energy and environmental sustainability. Operating principles of fuel cells and main features. Electric propulsion and its impact on the environment.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

O. Acton, C. Caputo ‘Collana di macchine (5 volumi)’, ed. C.E.A.

C. Caputo ‘Le turbomacchine’, ed. C.E.A. ed. Ambrosiana

V. Onorato + altri autori, ‘Macchine a Fluido’, ed. Città Studi.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

UGO CAMPORA (President)

EDWARD CANEPA

CARLO CRAVERO

MARIO LUIGI FERRARI

LOREDANA MAGISTRI

FRANCESCA SATTA

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

Exam schedule