Unit
- Course
- Mechanical engineering
- Study-unit Code
- A005745
- Curriculum
- Energy
- Teacher
- Giovanni Cinti
- Teachers
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- Giovanni Cinti
- Carlo Nazareno Grimaldi (Codocenza)
- Hours
- 36 ore - Giovanni Cinti
- 36 ore (Codocenza) - Carlo Nazareno Grimaldi
- CFU
- 9
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2025
- Offered
- 2026/27
- Learning activities
- Affine/integrativa
- Area
- Attività formative affini o integrative
- Sector
- ING-IND/08
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- Italian
- Contents
- Technologies for the production and use of hydrogen and innovative fuels.
Modeling and analysis techniques (experimental, CFD 0D and 1D) of propulsion systems, including balance of plant components.
Design, testing, and integration of systems in real-world applications (land, marine, and aerial), with a focus on energy and environmental optimization.
Model validation methodologies for energy systems and sustainability assessment through LCSA (Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment) and TEA (Techno-Economic Analysis). - Reference texts
- Notes provided in class, scientific publications shared by the teacher
- Educational objectives
- The course provides the skills to:
Understand and describe technologies for the production and use of hydrogen and innovative fuels, integrating knowledge of electrochemistry and operating parameters.
Apply thermodynamic and CFD (0D and 1D) modeling techniques for the analysis of propulsion systems and energy components, including balance of plant modeling.
Conduct experimental analyses on prototypes and models of propulsion systems, evaluating their performance and integrating them into the final user application.
Design and optimize complex propulsion systems using sensitivity analysis methods and optimization criteria such as Pinch analysis.
Assess the environmental, economic, and technical sustainability of the studied energy technologies using methods such as Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA).
Use model validation methodologies to ensure the reliability of simulations applied to land, marine, and aerial propulsion systems. - Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of physics and thermodynamics, particularly regarding energy, work, heat, and thermodynamic cycles.
Fundamental understanding of vehicle mechanics, including resistive forces (aerodynamics, rolling resistance, inertia).
Basic knowledge of chemistry and electrochemistry.
Ability to perform mass and energy balances applied to complex systems.
Basic skills in experimental data analysis and familiarity with measurement and testing instruments in the context of energy or propulsion systems. - Teaching methods
- The course is organized as follows
Lectures on all the topics of the course
Lectures in laboratories machines. - Other information
- Frequency recommended.
- Learning verification modality
- oral test
practical design test. - Extended program
- DIDACTIC UNIT 1: Review of vehicle energy analysis and propulsion systems: kinetic, potential, aerodynamic, rolling resistance, and inertia. Powertrain operating modes: driving, braking, coasting.
DIDACTIC UNIT 2: Overview of energy systems, analysis of the energy scenario, the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in global, EU, and local energy policies.
DIDACTIC UNIT 3: Techniques for the study and analysis of propulsion systems. System definition, operating parameters, and their impact on performance. Experimental analysis methods (raw gas analysis, optical analysis, indicating analysis) and CFD modeling methods (0D and 1D) for propulsion system components and their interactions (flow dynamics, sizing).
DIDACTIC UNIT 4: Study of technologies for the production and use of hydrogen and innovative fuels. Basic electrochemistry, first-principles component analysis, main operating parameters, and their impact on technology.
DIDACTIC UNIT 5: Testing of prototypes and models for propulsion system characterization and integration into the final application. Evaluation of component implementation aimed at optimizing energy and environmental performance. Impact analysis methodologies of operating parameters (sensitivity analysis) and design/redesign of the integrated system.
DIDACTIC UNIT 6: Thermodynamic modeling techniques. Examples of zero-dimensional modeling of fuel cells and electrolyzers operating with hydrogen and innovative fuels (ammonia, methanol, biomethane). Modeling of the balance of plant (compressors, heat exchangers, mixers, reactor) and optimization criteria (Pinch analysis).
DIDACTIC UNIT 7: Principles of design based on experimental data and modeling. Model validation methodologies. Application of these methods to propulsion systems for land, marine, or aerial applications.
DIDACTIC UNIT 8: Presentation and use of systems for assessing the sustainability of energy systems, with practical examples of the technologies studied. Life cycle impact assessment (LCSA) and techno-economic assessment (TEA). - Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
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