OVERVIEW

The course presents both the main energy conversion solutions for renewable sources through thermodynamic cycles, and the state-of-the-art solutions for the production and use of hydrogen.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at giving to the students the theoretical knowledge for the analysis, understanding and comparison of innovative energy systems fed by fossil fuels and renewable energy sources (Fuel Cells, ORC, CCS). Moreover, with the support of practical exercises the thermo-economical system performance and the plant transient behaviour will be explained and analysed.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course presents the main details regarding technologies and design of innovative sustainable energy and hydrogen management systems, training students in the use of simulation tools for energy systems using non-conventional fluids and with real gas behaviour, and providing examples on MATLAB scripts.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific pre-requisites

TEACHING METHODS

The course is mainly based on lectures and numerical exercises. At least one laboratory test on biomass gasification technologies and one on the operation of fuel cells are planned. 

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Topics:

-thermal conversion and gasification of biomass,

-biogas plants,

-solar concentration steam plants (CSP),

-organic fluid cycles for geothermal plants or heat recovery (ORC),

-supercritical CO2 plants for renewable and nuclear applications,

-Stirling engines,

-optimal thermo-economic management of cogenerative energy districts,

-electrolysis technologies for hydrogen production,

-hydrogen storage technologies,

-production of green e-fuels,

-fuel cells,

-fuel cell hybrid systems.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The bibliography, which is updated yearly, is provided by the teachers during the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11960/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The final exam is composed by a written part, regarding the first part of the course (conversion cycles), and by an oral question, regarding the second part of the course (hydrogen).