CODE 84341 ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 BIOENGINEERING 11159 (LM-21) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/33 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course aims to present the technological aspects for the management of hospital facilities. The student will be provided with basic knowledge on the electrical plant engineering part relating to the description of medium and low voltage systems and on the basic knowledge of thermal plant engineering. Students will acquire training related to hospital systems useful for entering public and private structures in the sector and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures, systems and biomedical equipment. The knowledge will range from electrical safety problems (plant engineering, protection from faults, power supply continuity and energy efficiency) to thermal energy issues (mass and energy balances, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems). AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will acquire skills concerning hospital systems useful for job placement in public and private structures and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures systems and biomedical equipment. Knowledge will cover electricity security and safety (power systems, fault protection, supply continuity, energy efficiency) and subjects related to thermal energy (mass and energy balance, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration). AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Students will acquire training related to hospital systems useful for entering public and private structures in the sector and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures, systems and biomedical equipment. The knowledge will range from electrical safety problems (plant engineering, protection from faults, power supply continuity and energy efficiency) to thermal energy issues (mass and energy balances, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems). The student will be able to understand electrical distribution diagrams, electrical safety principles for personnel and equipment, service continuity systems. For the thermal part, the student will acquire basic knowledge of mass and energy balances, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Existing systems will be visualized in order to have a technical-functional vision of hospital structures for electrical and thermal systems. PREREQUISITES Knowledge acquire in any Laurea Triennale (BsC course). TEACHING METHODS Frontal lectures and visits to Real Hospital Sites. SYLLABUS/CONTENT HOSPITAL ENERGY SYSTEMS Introduction to the course: General information on electrical systems: production, transmission, distribution systems Review of the three-phase electrical system and electrical system component Effects of current on human beings. General information on protection and risk assessment systems. Current-time curve, Voltage-time curve. Dangerous areas for humans. In-depth study of current effects on the human body: tetanization, cardiac arrest, fibrillation. Critical current paths. Modeling. State of the neutral in three-phase systems and consequences on the operation of electrical systems. Low voltage electricity distribution systems. TT, TN, IT systems ELV systems – Extra Low Voltage. Protection from direct contacts. Protection criteria and methodologies: barriers, isolation, distance. Full protection, partial protection. Protection by insulation. Degrees of protection. Examples Protection from indirect contacts. TT system: electrical schematization and plant considerations. Low voltage distribution systems. TN systems Use of differential switch. Operating principle, tripping curves. Pros and cons of using the i.d. IT system. Medical IT system. Isolation transformer Classification of Medical Premises examples of equipment consumption Power supply schemes in hospital facilities. Normal emergency power supply. Classification of users. Re-power schemes following loss of external power. Power supply from UPS systems. Emergency diesel power supply. Power factor correction. Plant aspects Energy efficiency in hospital structure. The thermal systems of a hospital structure Topics relating to thermal energy: balance of mass and energy, air conditioning, heating refrigeration) Technical visit to the San Martino hospital in Genoa Conclusion of the Course. Exam question examples Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: Goal 3. Health and well-being - To ensure health and well-being for all at all ages Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy systems for all. Goal 9. Build a resilient infrastructure and promote innovation and equitable, responsible and sustainable industrialization. Goal 12. Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Material will be made available by the Teacher. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD STEFANO MASSUCCO Ricevimento: By appointment arranged through email or phone. Contact details: tel. 3292106116, e-mail: stefano.massucco@unige.it FEDERICO SILVESTRO Ricevimento: Prof. Federico Silvestro By appointment arranged through email or phone. Ph. 010 353 2723 email: federico.silvestro@unige.it FEDERICO VALSUANI ILMO LANZA Exam Board STEFANO MASSUCCO (President) FABIO D'AGOSTINO FEDERICO VALSUANI FEDERICO SILVESTRO (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START as per the Academic calendar. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral examination on two subjects of the course. Students with learning disorders ("disturbi specifici di apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities. ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral examination on two subjects of the course. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/12/2023 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 18/12/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 16/01/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 16/01/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale 30/01/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 30/01/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale 05/06/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 05/06/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale 26/06/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 26/06/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale 17/07/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 17/07/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale 13/09/2024 14:00 GENOVA Esame su appuntamento 13/09/2024 14:00 GENOVA Orale Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals Good health and well being Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities and communities Responbile consumption and production