OVERVIEW

The course consists of two modules: Energy Laboratory and Technologies and Fuels for Propulsion Systems Decarbonization.

The first module addresses the practical and experimental aspects of some of the theoretical knowledge provided by other courses in the degree program.

Energy Laboratory aims to offer students the opportunity to experience firsthand some of the topics related to energy conversion processes, and in particular, one of them that remains fundamentally important in the modern world: combustion.

Furthermore, the course also aims to provide students with knowledge on the application of experimental methods, which can be extended to a wide range of different scenarios.

The second module addresses the most relevant topics related to alternative internal combustion engines (ICEs), alternative fuels for the transportation sector, the development of electric and hybrid propulsion units, and the application of fuel cells to mobility systems.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This teaching unit, including the module of Energy Laboratory and the module on Technologies and Fuels for Propulsion Systems Decarbonization, aims to provide and develop experimental and methodoligical skills and competences for the comparison and assessment of advanced technologies and alternative fuels for different sectors, mainly energy production and transportation.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam, based on the presentation of the results of the experimental activities and the discussion of the projects developed during the lessons.

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 course 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 course professor, the DIME 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 students, during the presentation and a following open discussion with the teacher, have to demonstrate, also in the light of the preliminary theoretical subject introduced at the beginning of the course, they master the basics of the utilized experimental techniques setting-up and the data acquisition processes, they have autonomously (following the teacher general instructions) properly postprocessed the experimental data, obtained by their laboratory activities, and, finally, they have been able (again following the teacher general outlining of the physical phenomena the students have been dealing with during the laboratory experiences) to correctly interpret the postprocessed data meaning.

he following aspects will be also evaluated:

• knowledge and understanding of topics discussed during the lectures;
• application of a critical approach to compare options and characteristics of propulsion systems;
• use of proper technical language;
• skills in reproducing and discussing simple technical schemes.