Unit CLIMATE AND ENERGY

Climate Changes

Code	A001930
CFU	5
Teacher	Paolina Bongioannini Cerlini
Teachers	Paolina Bongioannini Cerlini
Hours	40 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 consists of theoretical lectures and practical exercises aimed at application in the common course project
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
CFU	8
Teacher	Maria Dolores Morelli
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Design e comunicazioni multimediali
Academic discipline	ICAR/13
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Contents	The teaching is aimed at transferring 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. DIRETTIVA 2009/125/CE DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 21 ottobre 2009)
Reference texts	1) Morelli M.D.:(2022) La mimesi e il binomio continuità/discrezione, in “Op.Cit.”n. 174 2) Fortunato E., (2019) La Carta di Assisi. Le parole non sono pietre, San Paolo Edizioni, Roma 3) Di Fabio I. Testa F. (2014) L'impronta ambientale di prodotto per la competitività delle PMI. LCA Life Cycle Assessment come supporto per l'ecodesign, l'innovazione e il marketing dei prodotti del Made in Italy e dei distretti industriali, Franco Angeli, Milano 4) Ranzo P., Sbordone M.A., Veneziano R., (2010) Doing for Peace. design e pratiche per la cooperazione internazionale Franco Angeli, Milano 5) Vezzoli C., Veneziano R., (a cura di) (2009) Pratiche sostenibili. Itinerari del design nella ricerca italiana, Alinea Edizioni, Firenze. 6) Morelli M.D., (2002) Design Mediterraneo, La scuola di Pitagora, Napoli 7) DIRETTIVA 2009/125/CE DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 21 ottobre 2009 "Establishment of a framework for the development of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast)"
Educational objectives	The course aims to provide critical, interpretative and practical knowledge for the definition of eco-oriented processes, products and services at different scales. The main knowledge will be acquired: -knowledge of the main causes of alterations in the quality of life; - theoretical foundations of eco-oriented strategies; -knowledge of design practices linked to environmental sustainability with particular attention to good practices, including non-European ones. The main skills will be acquired: - theoretical ability to identify the reference context and identify formal; - ability to select and critically analyze case studies, highlighting their requirements and characteristics; - ability to read, satisfy identified needs and define possible solutions. The student will have to acquire the ability to manage the methodological and critical tools for the development of tangible and intangible processes and products also in relation to the modules of "Climate Change" and "Renewable Sources".
Prerequisites	Nothing.
Teaching methods	The course is divided into theoretical lessons, seminars, ex-tempore, workshops
Other information	On-site and online student reception hours are provided for the verification of the documents
Learning verification modality	The verification of learning of the course contents takes place through two tests: an intermediate one on the theoretical contents and a final one on the project theme. The mid-term test aims to ascertain the ability to understand, process and interpret theoretical readings and examples, in the preparation 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 the skills to govern the project through the display of the work with descriptive, graphic / technical drawings 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; - the level of competence in presenting one's knowledge; - autonomy of judgment. The oral exam also has the objective of verifying the student's ability to use a vocabulary appropriate to the topics of the course, to sustain a dialectical relationship during the interview and to demonstrate logical-deductive and synthetic skills in the presentation. The overall evaluation of the exam arises from the sum of the results of all tests (intermediate and final) with marks ranging from 18/30 to 30/30.
Extended program	The teaching is aimed at transmitting the fundamental principles of eco-design for sustainability with particular reference to the themes that emerged in the "Manifesto of Assisi", 2021, in the papal encyclicals "Brothers all", 2020 and "Laudato si. For the care of the common home ", 2015 and adhering 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 analysis of case studies. 3. Seminars and Workshops in relation to local / international project initiatives; 4. needs analysis, definition of the incipit, project development, prototyping of the artifact.

Renewable Sources

Code	A001929
CFU	6
Teacher	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	Sources of renewable energy: the basic principles, the analysis of potential and possible applications for a sustainable design. Presentation of case studies and elaboration of new proposals.
Reference texts	Notes (documents, slides) provided by the teacher
Educational objectives	The main objective of the teaching module is to provide students with the knowledge and ability of applied understanding of the potential, but also of the limits, of renewable energy sources for their use in the design and implementation of strategies, products and services aimed at making face in an innovative and effective way the changes taking place at the environmental level. Specific acquired knowledge is foreseen regarding: - potential and applications of renewable energy such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, energy from waste and biomass; - to renewable fuels for sustainable transport; - systems for the accumulation of electrical energy and thermal energy; - mechanisms and incentives for the support and diffusion of renewable sources; - the energy, economic and environmental impact analysis of systems based on renewable sources.
Prerequisites	Not required
Teaching methods	The course is organized as follows: -Lessons in the classroom on all the topics of the course - Classroom exercises with presentation and discussion on case studies - Group work for the elaboration of a proposal for a strategy, product or service that contemplates the use of renewable energy sources
Other information	There are both on-site student reception hours and online and group reception hours for the verification of the projects.
Learning verification modality	The exam includes an oral test and the presentation of a technical paper and/or project (strategy, product or service) developed independently or in groups during the course. The oral exam consists of a discussion lasting 15 minutes aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and understanding reached by the student on the contents of the program. In the phase of presentation of the paper and/or project and in the phase of request for clarification by the members of the examination commission, for a total duration of 15 minutes, the student will have to demonstrate communication skills with language properties but also critical analysis skills with indication of the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed solutions.
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; - 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) 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; Solar cooling systems: - absorption heat pumps; - adsorption heat pumps; - integration and operation of absorption/adsorption heat pumps coupled with solar thermal systems. 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 international, national and locals case studies (strategies, products, services.