Study-unit SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SAFETY
| Course name | Sustainable materials and processes engineering |
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| Study-unit Code | A002453 |
| Curriculum | Processi sostenibili |
| Lecturer | Giovanni Cinti |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | ING-IND/09 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | Resources and technologies for the energy transition, circular economy applied to energy systems. |
| Reference texts | Slides |
| Educational objectives | Characterization and quantification of resources. Performance and layouts of plants and components. MAss and energy balances. |
| Prerequisites | Basic knowledge of energy systems and thermodynamics (energy, work, heat, cycles) Familiarity with chemistry and physics fundamentals General understanding of sustainability principles |
| Teaching methods | Frontal lessons and numerical exercises |
| Other information | NA |
| Learning verification modality | Written report on lab activity or technology. Oral test: n.2 open questions on powerplants and components. |
| Extended program | Unit 1 – Energy Transition and Circular Economy Principles Key drivers and challenges of the energy transition Global and European strategies (EU Green Deal, SDGs) Introduction to sustainability metrics for energy systems Unit 2 – Renewable Energy Sources and Critical Materials Overview of renewable energy resources Critical raw materials (e.g. rare earths, lithium) in energy technologies Recovery and reuse strategies in circular supply chains Environmental indicators for resource sustainability Unit 3 – Hydrogen Technologies and Their Sustainability Hydrogen production: electrolysis, low-carbon reforming, innovative processes Storage and transport: technical and environmental aspects Fuel cells: types, performance, recyclability Environmental benefits and trade-offs of hydrogen technologies Unit 4 – Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) Fundamentals of LCA, LCC, and Social LCA Software tools: SimaPro, OpenLCA, etc. Application to hydrogen and energy storage technologies Guided exercises with real-world datasets Interpreting LCSA results for strategic decision-making Unit 5 – Circular Economy in Hydrogen-Based Systems Design for circularity in energy components and systems End-of-life strategies for fuel cells, tanks, membranes Circular business models in the hydrogen value chain Case studies of circular hydrogen infrastructure Unit 6 – Integration in Energy Systems and Environmental Simulation Role of hydrogen in microgrids and smart grids Simulation of low-carbon scenarios and impact analysis Techno-environmental optimization of energy mixes Integrated sustainability indicators (GHG, energy, water, etc.) Unit 7 – Policies, Standards and Future Outlook Technical standards and sustainability certifications (ISO 14040, 14044, 14067) Combined TEA and LCSA approaches International roadmaps on hydrogen and circular economy Discussion: barriers and systemic opportunities |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | 7-11-13 |