The student will acquire knowledge relating to the main energy sources, the processes of conversion into electricity according to different processes and the related environmental impact. Furthermore, the student will acquire knowledge relating to the main challenges offered by recent European environmental policies, the management of non-programmable energy sources and their synergistic integration with programmable systems with the aim of keeping the national electricity grid stable. The student will have to acquire a good knowledge of the national energy landscape, be able to understand the critical issues relating to the energy transition and have the ability to identify possible mitigation strategies
Frontal classroom
Introduction to different energy sources and their environmental impact. Current energy landscape, medium and long-term energy scenarios and international policies for decarbonisation Elements of traditional energy conversion systems (internal combustion engines, steam plants, gas and combined cycle plants): plant layout, thermodynamic cycle, performance parameters Elements of renewable energy conversion systems (hydroelectric and wind): main plant characteristics, assessment of source availability and sizing parameters.
Ricevimento: Contact via email (daria.bellotti@unige.it) or on Teams
DARIO BARSI (President)
MATTEO DELLACASAGRANDE
MASSIMO RIVAROLO
FRANCESCA SATTA
ALESSANDRO SORCE
DARIA BELLOTTI (President Substitute)
https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11429/studenti-orario
Oral exam - open questions on the topics covered
The exam, which will be an oral interview, will focus on the topics covered in the lessons and will aim to assess not only the achievement of an adequate level of knowledge, but also the acquisition of critical analysis and reasoning skills, as well as the ability to correlate the different topics covered. Clarity of exposition and the correct use of technical terminology will also be assessed.
