OVERVIEW

The course is composed of two parts.

The module "Fuel cells and distributed generation systems" provides the fundamental know-how of fuel cells and distributed generation systems (different typologies, layouts, technological and environmental aspects).

The module "Hydro, wind and micro-gas turbines" provides general knowledge on energy conversion systems from renewable sources, with particular reference to the technologies and methodologies related to the conversion of energy from wind power, hydraulic and engine plants based on the technology of gas turbines.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the module "Fuel cells and distributed generation systems" is to provide the students with the fundamental know-how related to fuel cells and to the concept of distributed generation systems. The attention is mainly focused on thermodynamic theory and component performance. Fuel cells are presented putting emphasis on different technology types, hybrid system plant layouts, technological and environmental aspects. This course also proposes to provide students with basic knowledge and operative elements to design different small size systems (internal combustion engines, microturbines, stirling engines, fuel cells) for applications in distributed generation grids. For this part of the course, special attention is devoted to combined heat and power generation providing students with laboratory experiences.

The purpose of the module "Hydro, wind and micro-gas turbines" is to provide general knowledge on energy conversion systems from renewable sources, with particular reference to the technologies and methodologies related to the conversion of energy from wind power, hydraulic and engine plants based on the technology of gas turbines. Moreover, it provides the operative tools for the dimensioning of plants and machines for energy conversion from renewable energy sources. Hydraulic and Wind Energy and distributed Cogeneration from fossil fuel or biofuel by means of micro gas turbines. Finally, it provide tools for calculating energy producibility from wind farms, hydraulic and micro gas turbine. Provide knowledge for economic and financial analysis simplified to compare different energy conversion systems.

PREREQUISITES

Even if there are no prerequisite constraints, the following basic knowledge is necessary to effectively address the contents of the course: Applied Thermodynamics, Energy Systems and Turbomachinery / Machines.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARIO LUIGI FERRARI (President)

MATTEO DELLACASAGRANDE

DARIO BARSI (President Substitute)

PIETRO ZUNINO (President Substitute)

RAMON FRANCESCONI (Substitute)

LOREDANA MAGISTRI (Substitute)

MASSIMO RIVAROLO (Substitute)

DANIELE SIMONI (Substitute)

ALESSANDRO SORCE (Substitute)

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Two tests are performed: one for each module, as indicated for the specific details of each module.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For the module "Fuel cells and distributed generation systems" the achievement of the expected learning outcomes is verified through oral questions that may require the help of a writing support (blackboard or paper support).

For the module "Hydro, wind and micro-gas turbines" the exam is based on a short exercise and an oral exam, choosing the subject among the topics of the unit.

For further details see the parts related to the two modules.

Exam schedule