34606 - Numerical Methods for Energetics (Graduate Course)

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Moduli: Matteo Gherardi (Modulo 1) Filippo Capelli (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Energy Engineering (cod. 0935)

Learning outcomes

The course aims to introduce the techniques for numerical resolution and the computational tools of major importance in the field of energy engineering.

Course contents

Error propagation in numerical analysis.

Iterative linearization techniques for the solution of systems of nonlinear equations.

Numerical solution of Fredholm-type integral equations of the second kind.

Solving non-homogeneous systems of linear equations with direct and iterative techniques.

Orthogonal polynomials and their use in scientific computing.

Numerical resolution of definite integrals with Gaussian quadrature formulas.

Application to the case of the neutron diffusion theory.


Readings/Bibliography

Copies of the material used during lectures will be given to the students through the interactive platform SLACK or through IOL.

Teaching methods

Lectures with overhead projector and blackboard.

Assessment methods

Oral examination

Teaching tools

Lectures with overhead projector and blackboard.

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Gherardi

See the website of Filippo Capelli