OVERVIEW

The course has the objective of providing the essential tools for analysis and optimization of power and energy systems. To this end, various methodological approaches will be introduced and discussed. The effectiveness of such approaches will be demonstrated via software exercises carried out in connection with simple case studies.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To provide the essential methodological tools for the statement and the solution of management and control problems relevant to energy and environmental systems. To provide an introduction to widespread and flexible software tools (such as, for instance, LINGO and MATLAB) for the solution of optimization and control problems, and for the simulation and performance analysis of the controlled dynamic systems.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is that of providing the essential methodological tools necessary for the statement and the solution of optimization problems of power and energy systems. Besides, software tools like MATLAB and LINGO will be introduced and used, during the course, for the solution of the considered problems. At the end of the course, the sudents will be able to optimize power and energy systems as dynamic models.

The transversal skills on which we intend to focus are:

- personal competence

- social competence

-  ability to learn to learn proficiency in project creation

- expertise in project management

PREREQUISITES

Mathematical analysis (standard level). Basic knowledge of system theory. Electrical systems models.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures, seminars and computer exercises. In particular, as regards transversal skills, exercises (on and off the computer) will be carried out in the classroom, encouraging work in different groups in order to promote personal and social skills and project development. Small projects will also be assigned to develop and present.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it), the Polytechnic School's disability liaison. For more information, check the webpage https://unige.it/en/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course includes various topics useful for the management of power and energy systems: methodological aspects for the formalization of optimization and control problems; modeling aspects of some specific application fields; software tools useful for the implementation and resolution of optimization and control problems.

In particular, the topics of the course concern:

- Linear and integer linear programming.

- Representation of dynamic systems through state equations.

- Identification and estimation based on models and data elaboration

- Optimization methods for discrete event representation.

- Optimal planning and management of power and energy systems, with particular reference to the following application areas: sustainable districts, smart grids, smart buildings, management of electric vehicle charging, energy communities and energy market.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Some bibliographical references are included in the class notes.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/10170/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination, including a discussion of the reports of the computer classworks. Students should be able to formalize optimization problems.

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

The exam will be the objective of checking and evaluating the capability of the students to state and solve simple optimization and control problems, analogous to those presented during the lectures.

Students with a valid physical or learning disability certificate on file at the University of Genova may contact the Professor of the teaching unit to discuss appropriate ways to assess their individual preparation for the course in question.

The student is asked to send an email to the Professor with a proper advance before the examination, inserting in copy the Polytechnic School's disability liaison (federico.scarpa@unige.it).

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with specific needs are invited to contact the teacher by e-mail (michela.robba@unige.it) at least 5 days before the exam.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, course work and exams, should speak both with the Teacher and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it ), the Department's disability liaison.