OVERVIEW

The module describes energy sources and their final uses with a special emphasis on the fundamentals of nuclear power plants engineering; the second part of the module is developed by means of balance equations (mass, energy, entropy and exergy), fluid property equations and closure relationships. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module describes energy sources and their final uses. It also offers fundamentals of nuclear power plants engineering. Applied Thermodynamics issues are developed by means of balance equations (mass, energy, entropi and exergy), fluid property equations and closure relationships. Efficiency and energy/exergy losses are investigated for direct and inverse processes and their components.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the Energetics part, the module begins by providing a general overview of energy resources, energy sources and their end uses. It then continues with general notions of nuclear energy up to their implementation in the field of nuclear power plants.

In the Applied Thermodynamics part, the module examines the use of general balance equations (mass, energy, entropy and exergy), the properties of fluids and the exchange equations. It then provides the criteria for calculating the energy and exergetic yields and losses of the processes (direct and inverse cycles and their components, energy recovery, etc.).

TEACHING METHODS

Class room lessons, numerical calculation and experimental and laboratory activities.

Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the lessons to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations.
Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted using the form available at this link 
https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back, to the teaching professor, the SCUOLA contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Energy resources, energy conversion and final uses. Mass, energy and entropy balance. Applications in direct and inverse energy conversion cycles. The entropy minimization criterion applied to steady and transient analysis and design. Numerical applications and case studies.

Recalls on nuclear physics. Elements of thermal-hydraulic and neutronic core balances of nuclear fission reactors. Potential applications of nuclear energy. Essential components and operating principles of thermal and fast nuclear reactors. Description of the main nuclear reactors families. Numerical applications on the nuclear plants technology.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Guido Milano, “Energia Nucleare; Fissione, Fusione, Sicurezza e Ambiente”, Second Edition, ARACNE Editrice, Roma 2010.
• Adrian Bejan, “Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics”, John Wiley & Sons, 1988
• Adrian Bejan, “Entropy Generation Minimization – The method of Thermodynamic Optimization of finite-size Systems and finite-time processes”, CRC Press, 1996

The course handouts, available on Aulaweb, are the reference material for exam preparation, while other suggested texts can be used for in-depth study of specific topics.

Students with learning disabilities and working students can contact the instructor for any clarifications and to arrange for the materials to be used according to their needs, while respecting the course's learning objectives.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is based on an oral discussion of the subjects developed in the course and in the presentation of a technical report describing the laboratory activity developed.

Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the lessons to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations.
Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted using the form available at this link 
https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back, to the teaching professor, the SCUOLA contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assesment method of the knowledge acquired by the students consist of an oral examination on the two main  subjects of the course, that is applied nuclear energy, applied thermodynamics and energetics. Depending on the development of the course, monographic studies can be developed by the students on the basis of lecturer's suggestions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any additional information not included in the unit description, contact the professor.