Unit

Course: Mechanical engineering
Study-unit Code: A003555
Curriculum: Energia
Teacher: Giovanni Cinti
CFU: 8
Course Regulation: Coorte 2023
Offered: 2023/24
Type of study-unit: Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities: Attività formativa integrata

Code	A003557
CFU	4
Teacher	Jacopo Zembi
Teachers	Jacopo Zembi
Hours	32 ore - Jacopo Zembi
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	ING-IND/08
Type of study-unit	Opzionale (Optional)
Contents	Analysis of propulsion systems for sustainable mobility: - Energy analysis of the vehicle, powertrain operating modes - Powertrains based on internal combustion engines (ICEs) - Hybrid powertrains based on interaction between internal combustion engines and electric motors - Full electric powertrains based on the use of electric motors
Reference texts	Notes provided in class - Guzzella, L., Sciarretta, A., Vehicle Propulsion Systems – Introduction to Modeling and Optimization. Springer, 2013, 10.1007/978-3-642-35913-2
Educational objectives	The course represents a strongly experimental-oriented course on energy systems. The main objective of the course is to provide students with advanced skills for the design analysis and functional verification of components and energy systems for sustainable mobility. The main acquired knowledge will include: - Analysis of propulsion systems: innovative internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric powertrains. - Analysis of vehicle-powertrain coupling issues, with particular attention to energy and environmental impact. - Analysis and optimization of powertrain control strategies with vehicle homologation cycle execution.
Prerequisites	The topics covered in the module require to have the ability to solve simple mass and energy balances and the ability to solve simple integrals and derivatives.
Teaching methods	The course is organized as follows: - Classroom lectures on all course topics. - Lectures in Laboratorio di Macchine.
Learning verification modality	- oral exam - project/case study
Extended program	- Unit 1: Energy analysis of the vehicle: kinetic, potential, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, inertia. Powertrain operating modes: traction, braking, coasting. - Unit 2: Powertrains based on internal combustion engines Historical overview, operating principles. Modeling. Powertrains based on innovative internal combustion engines (ICEs), standard types, comparison with innovative low-impact solutions using non-fossil fuel such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, ethanol, ignited by innovative igniters (Plasma Assisted Igniters, PAI – PreChambers). Advantages and disadvantages of different configurations (gasoline, diesel) with various transmission types (manual, automatic, CVT). - Unit 3: Hybrid powertrains based on interaction between internal combustion engines and electric motors Historical overview, operating principles. Power diagrams and flows. Modeling. Energy and environmental impact, necessity in the context of sustainable mobility. Advantages and disadvantages of different configurations: series hybrid, parallel hybrid, complex architectures. - Unit 4: Powertrains based on electric motors Historical overview, operating principles. Power diagrams and flows. Modeling. Energy and environmental impact, necessity in the context of sustainable mobility. Full electric powertrains based on the use of electric motors powered by battery packs or fuel cells. Analysis of power electronics components: DC/AC Converters (Inverters for e-motor), DC/DC Converters for electrical adaptation, AC/DC Converters (battery chargers).
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	7 - affordable and clean energy 11 - sustainable cities and communities 13 - climate action

Code	A003556
CFU	4
Teacher	Giovanni Cinti
Teachers	Giovanni Cinti
Hours	32 ore - Giovanni Cinti
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	ING-IND/08
Type of study-unit	Opzionale (Optional)
Contents	Analysis of technologies to support the sustainability of energy systems: - electric energy storage systems: pumped systems (PHS), compressed air systems (CAES), flywheel (FES), battery systems, hydrogen storage systems (HES) and Power to X, flow batteries ( FBES), capacitor and super capacitor systems, magnetic superconducting systems (SMES). - CO2 capture, use and storage systems (CCUS).
Reference texts	Notes provided in class, scientific publications shared by the teacher
Educational objectives	The course is dedicated to plants and components of energy systems with a strong applicative and experimental vocation. The main objective of the course is to provide students with advanced skills for the design analysis and functional verification of technologies and components of energy systems for energy storage and CO2 capture (CCUS). The main knowledge acquired will be: - Analysis of energy storage systems: purpose of storage, evaluation parameters, analysis of technologies, comparison between technologies; - Analysis of CO2 capture, storage and use systems (CCUS). Operating principles, main technologies adopted, evaluation parameters and comparison of the different solutions, study of ongoing projects and evaluation of the relative results.
Prerequisites	Topics covered in the module require you to have the ability to solve simple mass balance and energy and the ability to solve simple integrals and derivatives.
Teaching methods	The course is organized as follows Lectures on all the topics of the course Lessons in laboratories machines.
Other information	Frequency recommended, mandatory lessons in laboratory
Learning verification modality	oral test practical design test.
Extended program	- Didactic unit 1: analysis of the energy scenario, the evolution of the electricity system, the transport system and the residential/industrial system; - Didactic unit 2: Analysis of electrical energy storage systems, pumping hydro systems (PHS), compressed air systems (CAES), flywheel (FES), battery systems, hydrogen storage systems (HES), Power to X, flow batteries (FBES), capacitor and super capacitor, magnetic superconducting systems (SMES). - Didactic unit 3: CO2 capture and storage systems: operating principles. Comparison with other separation solutions, future research developments. Study of CO2 utilization systems, comparison of different technologies, assessment of accumulation stability. - Didactic unit 4: sustainability assessments of energy systems. Study of environmental impacts (LCA), economic impacts (TCO and LCOE) and social impacts; - Didactic unit 5: thermodynamic modeling techniques. Examples of 0-dimensional modeling of energy storage systems. Presentation and use of systems for assessing the sustainability of energy systems with application examples of the technologies studied.