Unit CLIMATE AND ENERGY

Climate Changes

Code	A001930
Location	ASSISI
CFU	5
Teacher	Paolina Bongioannini Cerlini
Teachers	Paolina Bongioannini Cerlini
Hours	45 ore - Paolina Bongioannini Cerlini
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	FIS/06
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Teaching language is Italian
Contents	Survey of the Atmosphere: basic concepts. The Earth-Atmosphere’s system: Components of the Earth-Atmosphere’s System and their role in Climate. General circulation of the Atmosphere and the Ocean: basic concepts and equations. The earth’s Carbon Cycle; Climate Sensitivity, Forcings and Feedbacks. The Paleoclimate. The global energy balance. Atmospheric Composition and the Greenhouse. Climate and and Non- Greenhouse-gases. Global warming. Copernicus Data Store (CDS): how to access and use climate data. Global reanalysis data sets: Era5 reanalysis (ECMWF, European Commission), Simple statistical analysis of climate data.
Reference texts	Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics. An Introductory Text by John Marshall R. Alan Plumb, Academic Press, pp 344 Atmospheric Science: an Introductory Survey 2nd edition by John M. Wallace and Peter V. Hobbs Academic Press, pp 504
Educational objectives	This course aims to make students acquire skills needed to understand the basic concepts of the components of Earth-Atmosphere system, its climate and processes related to them: chemical composition, mass vertical structure, winds, convection and precipitation, radiation. The main knowledge and understanding abilities (Dublin descriptor 1) acquired will be: ¦Knowledge of theoretical base of mechanisms ruling climate and climate feedbacks ¦Knowledge of both traditional methods (statistic, numerical simulations) and innovative ways (COPERNICUS CDS) to use climate data The main skills acquired (Applying knowledge and understanding, Dublin descriptor 2 and Ability of making judgements, Dublin descriptor 3) will be: ¦Ability to choose, apply and combine numerical climate models and data synergically.
Prerequisites	None
Teaching methods	the course is divided into theoretical lessons and practical exercises
Other information
Learning verification modality	The exam consists of an individual oral exam. The verification of the educational objectives of teaching (exam) provides an oral exam, which will be carried out on the dates set in the Cds examination calendar . The oral exam consists of an interview of no more than about 30 minutes conducted on the basis of simplified numerical models and the visualization of Copernicus data, aimed at ascertaining: i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor 1); ii) the level of competence in presenting their knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2); iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor 3). The oral exam also aims to verify the ability of the student to respond with language properties to the questions proposed by the Commission, to support a dialectical relationship during the interview and to demonstrate logical skills, deductive and synthetic in the exposure (Dublin descriptor 4). The final evaluation will be drawn up by the Commission out of thirty.
Extended program	Survey of the Atmosphere: Chemical Composition, Mass, The Vertical Structure, Winds, Convection and Precipitation. Radiation: basic concepts. The Earth-Atmosphere’s system: Components of the Earth-Atmosphere’s System and their role in Climate General circulation of the Atmosphere and the Ocean: basic concepts. Numerical climate models: basic equations. The earth’s Carbon Cycle; Climate Sensitivity, Forcings and Feedbacks The Paleoclimate: What can the past tell us about the present and future? Past and recent observations. Paleoclimate. Paleotemperatures over the past 70 million years: The d18O record. The global energy balance. Planetary emission temperature. The atmospheric absorption spectrum. The greenhouse effect: A simple greenhouse model. Atmospheric Composition and the Greenhouse. Climate and and Non- Greenhouse-gases. Global warming. Copernicus Data Store (CDS): how to access and use climate data. Global reanalysis data sets: Era5 reanalysis (ECMWF, European Commission), Simple statistical analysis of climate data.

Ecodesign for Quality of Life

Code	A001928
Location	ASSISI
CFU	8
Teacher	Maria Dolores Morelli
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Design e comunicazioni multimediali
Academic discipline	ICAR/13
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The course aims to transfer skills for the definition of innovative processes, products and services according to the logic and approaches of design for the sustainability and well-being of people and the environment. (cfr. DIRECTIVE 2009/125/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 21 October 2009)
Reference texts	1) Fortunato E., (2019) The Charter of Assisi. Words are not stones, São Paulo Edizioni, Rome 2) By Fabio I. Testa F. (2014) The environmental product footprint for the competitiveness of SMEs. LCA Life Cycle Assessment as support for the ecodesign, innovation and marketing of Made in Italy products and industrial districts, Franco Angeli, Milan 3) Ranzo P., Sbordone M.A., Veneziano R., (2010) Doing for Peace. design and practices for international cooperation Franco Angeli, Milan 4) Vezzoli C., Veneziano R., (edited by) (2009) Sustainable practices. Design itineraries in Italian research, Alinea Edizioni, Florence. 5) Morelli M.D., (2002) Design Mediterraneo, La scuola di Pitagora, Naples 6) DIRECTIVE 2009/125/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 21 October 2009 Italian. The course aims to transfer skills for the definition of innovative processes, products and services according to the logic and approaches of design for the sustainability and well-being of people and the environment.
Educational objectives	The course aims to transfer skills for the definition of innovative processes, products and services according to the logic and approaches of design for the sustainability and well-being of people and the environment. The main knowledge (Dublin Descriptor 1) acquired will be: -knowledge of the main causes of changes in the quality of life; -theoretical foundations of eco-oriented strategies; -knowledge of design practices related to environmental sustainability with particular attention to good practices also outside Europe. The main skills acquired (ability to apply the acquired knowledge, Dublin Descriptor 2, and to adopt the appropriate approach independently, Dublin Descriptor 3) will be: - ability to identify the theoretical and formal reference field; - ability to choose and critically analyze case studies, highlighting their requirements and characteristics; - ability to read, interpret the identified needs and define possible solutions.
Prerequisites	The student will have to acquire the ability to govern methodological, critical and operational tools for the development of tangible and immaterial processes and products.
Teaching methods	The course is divided into theoretical lessons, seminars and ex-tempore.
Other information	None.
Learning verification modality	The verification of the learning of the contents of the course takes place through two tests: an intermediate one on theoretical contents and a final on the project theme. The intermediate test aims to ascertain the understanding, elaboration and interpretation of theoretical readings and examples, in the elaboration of a report with a review of case studies, critically analyzed. The workshop on themes common to local/international project initiatives aims to ascertain the learning of skills to govern the project through the exhibition of work with descriptive, graphic/technical papers and a prototype of the artifact. The intermediate and final tests are aimed at ascertaining: - the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor 1); - the level of competence in setting out one's knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2); - autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor 3). The oral exam also aims to verify the student's ability to use a vocabulary appropriate to the topics of the course, to support a dialectical relationship during the interview and to demonstrate logical-deductive and synthesis skills in the exhibition (Dublin descriptor 4). The overall evaluation of the exam comes from the sum of the results of all the tests (intermediate and final) with a score from 18/30th to 30/30.
Extended program	The course aims to transmit the fundamental principles of ecodesign for sustainability with particular reference to the themes that emerged in the "Assisi Manifesto", 2021, in the Papal Encyclicals "Fratelli tutti", 2020 and "Laudato si. For the care of the common home", 2015 and parties to DIRECTIVE 2009/125/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 21 October 2009 "Establishment of a framework for the development of specifications for the eco-design of energy-related products (recast)" The course is divided into the following teaching units. 1. Methodological approaches to the project. 2. Critical case study analysis. 3. Seminars and Workshops in relation to local/international project initiativesor 4. needs analysis, definition of incipit, project development, prototyping of the artifact.

Renewable Sources

Code	A001929
Location	ASSISI
CFU	6
Teacher	Luigi Maffei
Teachers	Luigi Maffei
Hours	18 ore - Luigi Maffei
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	ING-IND/11
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Energy, environment and sustainability. Presentation of case studies relating to theoretical topics.
Reference texts	Slides provided by the professor
Educational objectives	Knowledge related to the energy balance of the Earth-Atmosphere-Space system, solar energy, renewable energy. knowledge related to the wood energy chain, CO2 compensation methods, on renewable fuels for sustainable transport.
Prerequisites	Not required
Teaching methods	Frontal lessons with the discussion of case studies
Other information	n.d.
Learning verification modality	Both written and oral exam. The written test concerns the development of a general theme (20/30) and an in-depth theme (10/30) regarding the topics presented during the lessons. The oral exam consists of an interview on the course topics. Both test are aimed at determining: (i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor 1); (ii) the level of competence in presenting their knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2); (iii) independence of judgement (Dublin descriptor 3).
Extended program	Theoretical aspects regarding the energy balance of the Earth-Atmosphere-Space system, solar energy, renewable energies, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, waste-derived energy and biomass energy, renewable fuels for sustainable transport (hydrogen, biomethane, etc.). Mechanisms and incentives for supporting the diffusion and exploitation of renewable sources: feed-in tariff, green certificates and all-inclusive feed-in tariff, “Conto termico”, simplified purchase and resell arrangements, net-metering, other EU/national/regional supports. Technologies and Analysis. Electrochemical storage of electrical energy: - operating principles of batteries; - main characteristics of batteries: voltage and capacity; - battery technologies and selection criteria; - case studies related to the utilization of batteries in stand-alone or grid-connected systems integrated with renewable sources; - utilization of the energy in the batteries of plug-in electric vehicles for any purpose outside the vehicle (Vehicle-to-Anything, or V2X, approach): basic concepts, strategies of application and demonstration projects/deployments. Systems for thermal energy storage: - operating principle and classification in terms of operating temperatures, materials, storing time, heat transfer mechanisms; - sensible thermal energy storage; - latent thermal energy storage with Phase-Change Materials (PCM); - thermochemical energy storage; - seasonal/long-term thermal energy storage; - criteria of selection and sizing; - applications and case studies. Solar cooling systems: - absorption heat pumps; - adsorption heat pumps; - integration and operation of absorption/adsorption heat pumps coupled with solar thermal systems. - applications and case studies. Energy, economic and environmental assessment of renewable sources-based systems: - calculation of primary energy consumption; - calculation of global CO2 equivalent emissions through an energy output-based emission factor approach; - calculation of simple pay-back and netvalue. Presentation of case studies.