99547 - Smart Thermal and Cooling Networks M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has knowledge about the design and optimized management criteria of active networks for production and transport of thermal and cooling energy. The student is also able to handle the main problems relating to the interaction of thermal and refrigeration networks with other energy transport networks (electricity, fuel, etc.)

Course contents

MODULO I

Traditional district heating and cooling networks;

Calculation of a district heating or cooling network (Todini-Pilati algorithm);

The energy production power plants;

Traditional exchange substations;

Smart exchange substations;

MODULO II

Cogeneration and district heating: the SEU framework and the obtainable certifications.

Energy Communities and thermal sector.

Design of district heating and cooling networks.

Optimization and management of smart district heating and cooling networks.

Please Note: for each academic year, the final course contents drawn up on the basis of the lectures will be available in the "useful contents" section of the teacher's personal page at the end of the cycle of lessons

Readings/Bibliography

didactic material provided by the teachers during the course

Teaching methods

The course consists of 6 credits divided into two modules in series: the first (3 credits) taught by prof Francesco Melino, the second (3 CFU) taught by Prof. Maria Alessandra Ancona

All modules include theory lessons and some exercises in which some numerical examples will be presented.

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] on Health and Safety online

Assessment methods

The examination at the end of the course aims to assess the achievement of learning objectives, verifying the knowledge that the students have acquired about design aspects, structural, functional and management of fluid machines and energy systems.
The final grade is defined by a single oral exam, testing the student's knowledge in all topics covered in the 6 CFU.

Teaching tools

teaching material presented in class will be made available to the student in electronic format via Virtuale platform.

Office hours

See the website of Francesco Melino

See the website of Maria Alessandra Ancona