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SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
119551 - ADVANCED FLUID MACHINERY AND ENERGY SYSTEMS STEFANO UBERTINI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of volumetric machines, analyzing kinematics, volumetric expanders, volumetric compressors, and volumetric pumps. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines, including their classification, fields of application, characteristic parameters, performance, and power regulation techniques, as well as fuel systems and combustion processes. The course will delve into gas turbine components, focusing on compressors, turbines, materials used, refrigeration techniques, combustors, pollutant emissions, and the influence of external conditions on turbine operation. Power regulation, startup processes, operational transients, and off-design operation, along with the concept of technical minimum, will also be covered. The course will explore combined cycle plant components, analyzing various plant configurations, multi-pressure level recovery boilers, post-combustion techniques, power regulation, and emission control. Advanced gas cycles, including external combustion, steam injection, humid air cycles, and chemical recovery cycles, will be examined, along with IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) plants, with a focus on their operation, performance, components, and technologies. Participants will gain knowledge of gas microturbines, including their applications and performance, and fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. The course will cover the electrochemical operation of fuel cells, energy balance, performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), and construction technologies, focusing on various types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC) and energy systems based on these technologies. The course will also provide an overview of renewable energy sources and an introduction to energy storage systems, concluding with an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and climate change impacts. Expected learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: • knowledge of the detailed operation of heat exchangers, gas turbines with blade cooling and micro-gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, and fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content; • knowledge of the configuration, of the operating principles and of the selection criteria of the main types of volumetric fluid machines. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: • ability to design thermal engine systems and volumetric machines of medium and high complexity; • ability to check volumetric machines, gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, thermal engine systems, hydraulic motors, and refrigerators in different operating conditions; • ability to choose a volumetric machine according to the field of application; • ability to carry out the sizing of volumetric pumps and compressors and internal combustion engines; • ability to carry out the dimensioning of fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content and of different types of fuel cells; • ability to operate correctly (power regulation, control of operating parameters, performance monitoring) volumetric machines, gas turbines with blade cooling and gas micro-turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, and fuel cells. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the communication skills to describe, in written and oral form, the sizing, design choices, checks, operations and monitoring in the areas of heat exchangers, gas turbines with cooling of gas blades and microturbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with high hydrogen content. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Volumetric machines: Kinematics, Volumetric expanders. Volumetric compressors. Volumetric pumps. Internal combustion engines: classification, fields of use, characteristic parameters, performance, power regulation, power supply and combustion processes. Complements of gas turbines: compressor, turbine, materials, refrigeration techniques, combustor, polluting emissions, influence of external conditions on operation, power regulation and start-up, transients and off-project operation, technical minimum. Complements of combined systems: system configurations, multi-level pressure recovery boiler, post-combustion, power regulation, polluting emissions control. Advanced gas cycles (external combustion, water vapor injection, humid air, chemical recovery). Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants. Gas micro-turbines. Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies: electrochemical operation, energy balance and performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), construction technologies, types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC), energy systems based on fuel cells . Renewable energies overview Principles of energy storage systems Life Cycle Assessment and climate-altering effects examMode The exam will consist of a written exam and, if needed, an oral exam just after the written one. During the semester the assignment of homework with evaluation is foreseen, which will be discussed during the oral exam. The written exam will consist of at least 3 questions through which the teacher can evaluate the learning level of the topics covered in the course and the student's ability to solve practical / design problems. books For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi mode The course is divided into 60 hours lectures, exercises and/or practical lessons (15 hours), seminars (6 hours). Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The exercises and practical lessons include an introductory explanation and a practical or numerical experience to be carried out. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi
119552 - SENSORS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS STEFANO ROSSI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/12		Learning objectives Educational aims: The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Detailed program: The topics and the laboratory experiences are reported in the following: Frontal lessons: 1. Displacement, velocity and acceleration measurements by means of inertial and optoelectronic systems; 2. Kinematics of rigid bodies: rotational matrix, rototraslational matrix, Euler angles; 3. Analog to Digital conversion; 4. Data acquisition systems; 5. Acquisition data software – Labview: Introduction to Labview; Block diagrams; VI components; While loop and for loop; Array and cluster; State machine; Error management; DAQ software with NI myDAQ hardware; Laboratory Experiences: 1. Design of an evaluation board for temperature monitoring and data acquisition; 2. Acquisition of digital data; 3. Calibration of a distance sensor; 4. Design of an inertial system using accelerometers and gyroscopes; examMode The level of the acquired knowledge and the ability to clear explain the learned arguments are assessed by means of an experimental activity and an oral exam. During the experimental activity, the student has to program an acquisition or analysis software written in Labview. During the oral exam, the student's reports on laboratory experiences and on the theoretical part of course. The final grade is evaluated by the average between the oral exam and the experimental activity. Plus/minus three points will be added from a global evaluation of the laboratory experiences. books E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE mode The Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is divided in 48 hours of frontal lessons and 24 hours of experimental sessions. The theoretical knowledge are reported to the students by means of frontal lessons using a personal computer where they can implement the Labview software. The laboratory experiences consist of a first theoretical part and an experimental one where students are totally involved in the acquisition and analysis of measurement system outputs using the available acquisition boards. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE – BEGINNER/PRE-INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle interactions in basic everyday situations, both public (shops, daily services, offices) and personal (family, friends), as well as university-related scenarios (administrative offices, simple requests). The first part of the course will cover fundamental theoretical aspects related to the four core language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), aiming to achieve an A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, practical communication skills in everyday contexts will be developed, focusing on understanding and interacting in predictable situations. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original way, even in daily life and simple academic interactions. They will be able to understand basic oral and written texts and make judgments about their communicative effectiveness. They will also be able to communicate simple information clearly and understandably. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding the basic principles of language skills, particularly focusing on listening and reading comprehension in everyday contexts. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to handle simple interactions in various contexts. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to evaluate their own communicative abilities and apply acquired knowledge to manage routine dialogues. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, simple and clear information about daily life and personal experiences. Learning Ability: Being able to gather information from basic educational materials and apply knowledge to solve common communication problems Teacher's Profile
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POLYMER COMPOSITES	First Semester	6	FIS/01		Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, with a particular focus on their chemical-physical properties, processing technologies, and structure-property relationships. In the first part of the course, the fundamental principles related to the chemical and physical properties of polymeric and composite materials will be addressed, and the main processing techniques will be presented. Subsequently, the relationships between structure, properties, and processing will be analyzed, with a specific focus on the techniques used to characterize chemical-physical properties. Finally, tools for designing structures and devices based on these materials will be provided. Students will be able to understand and apply the knowledge gained even in interdisciplinary contexts, developing a critical perspective on the properties and behavior of polymeric and composite materials. Additionally, they will be able to communicate information about the materials studied to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the fundamental principles of the chemical-physical properties of polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, as well as the relationships between structure, properties, and processing. Applied knowledge and understanding: through the study of practical cases, students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to the design of structures and devices based on polymeric and composite materials. Independent judgment: being able to evaluate the properties of materials and apply the knowledge for the optimal selection and use of polymeric and composite materials in practical contexts. Communication skills: being able to present, both in writing and orally, the characteristics and properties of polymeric and composite materials and the characterization techniques used. Learning ability: being able to gather information from textbooks and other sources to autonomously deepen knowledge about polymeric and composite materials and their applications.
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NUMERICAL THERMO-FLUID DYNAMICS MAURO SCUNGIO	First Semester	6	ING-IND/10		Learning objectives The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and skills for the analysis of thermo-fluid dynamic problems in engineering by means of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) technique. In the first part of the course, the basic theoretical aspects related to the thermo-fluid dynamics governing equations will be addressed, together with the discretization methods of the governing equations and the numerical techniques for their solution. The concepts of stability, consistency, convergence and accuracy will be then illustrated in order to address the solution analysis. Finally, some practical guidelines on CFD simulation will be illustrated. Part of the course will be dedicated to the analysis of simple CFD problems of laminar and turbulent flows using dedicated CFD software. The students will be able to apply the CFD technique in original ways, even in a research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, and then for the solution of unknown or not familiar problems. Students will have the ability to handle the complexity of computational thermo-fluid dynamic problems even with incomplete data and will be able to formulate judgements on them. In addition, students will have the skills to communicate the information relative to the analysed problems, to their knowledge and their solution to specialist and non-specialist audience. Knowledge and understanding: to understand the fundamental principles of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. To know the methods of discretization and solution of the governing equations with numerical techniques. To acquire the basic knowledge for performing numerical CFD simulations. Applying knowledge and understanding: by carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired. Making judgments: to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple application problems of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Communication skills: knowing how to present, both in written and oral form, simple problems and possible solutions of thermo-fluid dynamics using numerical techniques. Learning skills: knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Introduction (what is CFD, how does CFD work); Conservation laws (governing equations) of fluid motion and boundary conditions; Turbulence and its modelling; The finite volume method for diffusion problems; The finite volume method for convection-diffusion problems; Solution algorithms for pressure-velocity coupling in steady flows; Solution of discretised equations; The finite volume method for unsteady flows; Implementation of boundary conditions; Errors and uncertainty in CFD modelling; Lab activities. examMode The exam evaluation consists in the discussion of a homework, to be carried out on the basis of numerical applications addressed in the classroom, and in an oral test. The oral test consists of a series of questions that focus on the notions dealt in the theoretical lessons. The exam will also test the student communication skills and his autonomy in the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics. books Reference book: H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics – The finite volume method. Pearson Slides from classes Other books: J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) mode The module is divided between theoretical lessons (30 hours) and exercises (18 hours). The theoretical lessons are mainly provided by means of slides. The exercises are related to the solution of problems based on the theoretical principles addressed in the lessons. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely when available. bibliography J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) P. Moin, Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis, Cambridge Univ. Press, (2010) J. H. Ferziger and M. Peric, Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer Verlag, (2001) W. Shyy et al, Computational Fluid Dynamics with Moving Boundaries, Dover Publications, (2007)
119555 - MACHINE DESIGN PIERLUIGI FANELLI	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/14		Learning objectives The course is the continuation of the courses of "Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines" given during the first degree in Industrial Engineering. Teaching is aimed at completing the student's preparation in the typical topics of the field and enables him to acquire the skills described below. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - Knowledge and Understanding Capabilities: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. - Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to design and / or verify structural elements and mechanical groups of industrial interest, ensuring their suitability for service also in reference to sectoral regulations. - Making Judgment: To be able to interpret sizing results and to prepare the structural optimization of it. - Communication Skills: Being able to describe scientific issues related to mechanical design and technical drawing in written and oral form. - Learning Skills: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Mechanical behavior of materials in presence of plastic deformation. Approximate methods of calculating plastic deformations. Viscous deformation. Mechanical linear elastic fracture. Intensity factor. Condition of collapse. Extension to small plasticisation. Fracture mechanics and fatigue. Paris law. Analysis of stresses in the rotors. Discs stressed in linear elastic field. rotating cylinders stressed in linear elastic field. stressed disks over the yield strength. cylindrical solids subjected to pressure and to temperature gradient along the thickness. solid cylindrical thin-walled stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solid thick wall stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solids in thick wall subject to internal pressure and stressed beyond the yield strength Analysis of stresses in thin walls plates and shells. Rectangular plates. Circular plates. Shell structures. Generality and theory of the membrane for a revolution shell. Correlation between load characteristics and stress characteristics in a shell structure and between the characteristics of the deformation and curvature and torsion of the surface. Revolutionary shells axial symmetrically loaded: membrane theory. Various cases of differently loaded revolution shells. General theory of cylindrical shell. Problems of flexural interaction in pressure vessels. examMode The assessment will focus on a written test of an applicative nature that consists of the resolution of exercises, and an oral test that will evaluate the student's theoretical preparation, and the evaluation of exercises and an optional practical test. During the course will be carried out exercises of both applicative and in-depth and integrative of the program. During the course the teacher will assign the optional personal exercises that the student will be able to show during the oral examination and which will be worth an additional evaluation (+ 3 / -3 points) on the grade of the written exam. books - Professor slides - D. Broek - "The Practical Use Of Fracture Mechanics", Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988 - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T) mode Classroom lectures, presentations with graphic illustrations. Individual works. Classroom exercises 9h. At distance: moodle, google docs. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available. bibliography - Professor slides - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T)
119559 - UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING EMANUELE MINGIONE	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/16		Learning objectives The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed. The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc. Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters. 3) Making judgements: knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component. 4) Communication skills: preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language. 5) Learning skills: drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Recalls and insights of mechanical cutting: mechanical cutting, tool geometry, sizing tool, tool wear and Taylor Law. Processing for chip removal: references and insights of turning; study of milling processes and rectilinear motion machining. Optimization of chip removal processes: single pass processing, multistep processing, multistage processes. CNC machines: introduction, evolution of the control, the basic components of a CNC tool machine, machining centers. Programming of numerically controlled machine tools: introduction, point to point numerical control, paraxial CNC, continuous CNC, axis nomenclature, automatic programming of machine tools. Machining unconventional: Water-Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining. Electrical-Discharge Machining, Laser Beam Machining, laser Assisted Machining, Electron Beam, Machining, Plasma-Arc Cutting. examMode A mandatory oral exam (lasting 1 hour) + assessment of the project assigned to students in the last part of the course. The oral exam begins with a discussion of the assigned project, followed by an assessment of the student's knowledge of the other parts of the program. The exam verifies that the student has acquired familiarity with manufacturing cycles and the related optimization criteria. To this end, questions are also asked about hypothetical manufacturing cycles of real mechanical components, not necessarily covered in class in detail. the student's interpretation demonstrates the degree of familiarity acquired with the main technologies and special processing systems widely used in the industrial sector. In particular, the student must develop the ability to analyze production systems from the perspective of their planning and optimization and, finally, must provide an assessment of the performance of these systems through significant indicators. books Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company mode The course is divided into 60 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classroom practice. The theoretical notions are explained to the students during the lectures, by means of audio-visual aids and the blackboard. During the exercises the student will apply the theoretical notions to case studies related to the topics addressed during the course. classRoomMode Lessons are optional bibliography Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
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BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY JURI TABORRI	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The objective of the biomechanics laboratory is to provide the student with the basic concepts of biomechanics, through theoretical and practical lessons. In particular, the student will know the instruments and methods for measuring human movement. Furthermore, the use of calculation software for the resolution of biomechanical models is an integrated part of the educational objectives. The expected results according to the Dublin descriptors are the following: - Knowledge and understanding: Know the definitions of biomechanics, understand the functioning of instruments for measuring human movement, know the Matlab programming language for solving biomechanical models. - Ability to apply correct knowledge and understanding: Have an understanding of the scientific approach in the field of measurements for biomechanics. Have the ability to autonomously carry out a measurement of human movement. - Judgment skills: The student will be able to evaluate the most suitable equipment to use for measuring a given movement. - Communication skills: The student will acquire the skills to be able to argue during the exam the measurement concepts related to biomechanics and the terminology to describe a human movement - Ability to learn: The student will acquire the skills to be able to deepen the study of advanced tools for biomechanics and the use of Matlab for the resolution of biomechanical models. Teacher's Profile courseProgram The detailed program is as follows: - Topic 1 (3h): basic concepts of biomechanics - Topic 2 (3h + 4h): optoelectronic systems, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: data acquisition with VICON system, processing, analysis with matlab - Topic 3 (3h + 4h): electromyography, surface emg, muscle synergies, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure - Practice: experimental test with surface EMG, data analysis with matlab - Topic 4 (3h + 4h): posturography, pressure matrix, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: dexperimental test with baropodometric platform , data analysis with matlab examMode The student's preparation is evaluated through the discussion of technical reports of the practical activities carried out during the course. Eligibility is achieved with a vote of 18/30. books For the achievement of the exam, it is sufficient the materials provided by the teacher and uploaded on moodle. mode The course is divided into four teaching units, of which 12 hours of laboratory and 12 hours of theoretical lessons. The theoretical notions are illustrated to the students during the frontal lessons, using audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The laboratory exercises include an introductory explanation and a practical experience to be carried out using the available instrumentation and the matlab programming software. classRoomMode The attendance is mandatory for the laboratories' activity bibliography Slides provided by teacher
ITALIAN LANGUAGE - PRE-INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle more complex interactions in everyday and academic situations. The first part of the course will delve into theoretical aspects related to the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) to achieve a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, more complex communication scenarios and case studies will be analyzed, such as participating in conversations on less predictable topics. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original and critical manner, even in more complex and interdisciplinary contexts. They will be able to understand more detailed texts, make judgments about communicative situations, and manage dialogues independently, demonstrating confidence and flexibility. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding more complex language structures and interaction modes in various contexts, including work and study. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises and simulations of more detailed conversations, students will develop the ability to manage interactions in different contexts, focusing on coherence and clarity of communication. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to make informed judgments about the effectiveness of their interactions and communication strategies used. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, more complex topics and participate in discussions on familiar and unfamiliar themes. Learning Ability: Being able to independently deepen language knowledge through various sources, including specialized texts and online materials. Teacher's Profile
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TECHNIQUES FOR MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION CLAUDIA PELOSI	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The laboratory aims to provide second-level students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the characterization of materials relevant to mechanical engineering, such as metals, alloys, composites, polymers, and new materials. In the first part of the course, the main spectroscopic and imaging techniques used for material studies will be addressed, along with the theoretical principles underlying these techniques. Subsequently, the experimental results obtained through these methodologies will be analyzed, discussing their significance and practical application. A portion of the course will be dedicated to laboratory exercises where students will apply the studied characterization techniques to concrete case studies. Students will be able to apply the characterization techniques in an original manner, even in research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, contributing to the resolution of problems related to material studies. They will be able to critically interpret experimental data and make informed judgments. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main material characterization techniques, particularly spectroscopic and imaging techniques, and knowing the principles that govern them. Applied knowledge and understanding: through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to the characterization of various materials and interpret the results. Independent judgment: being able to independently evaluate the experimental results obtained and apply the acquired knowledge to solve complex problems related to material characterization. Communication skills: being able to present, both in written and oral form, the results of experimental analyses and their significance, making them understandable to both specialists and non-specialists. Learning ability: being able to gather information from scientific sources and specialized texts to autonomously deepen knowledge about material characterization techniques. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Spectroscopy for the analysis of materials, fundamental principles and quantities. Non-invasive and micro-invasive elementary spectroscopies. Molecular spectroscopies. Non-invasive imaging techniques for the study of materials. Multispectral and hyperspectral techniques. examMode Preparation of a mini review on a topic indicated by the teacher or chosen by the student from those reported in the textbook. In the mini review the student must provide a brief summary taken from the scientific articles found on the topic and the bibliography consulted. A maximum of ten (10) papers must be used. The mini review will be evaluated as an exam and will be awarded suitability or otherwise if deemed sufficiently exhaustive. The work will be send by email before the date of the exam (pelosi@unitus.it) books Surender K Sharma, Dalip S verma, Latif U Khan, Shalendra Kumar, Sher B Khan, Handbook of Materials Characterization, Springer International Publishing, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-319-92955-2. mode The course takes place in the classroom with frontal lessons and with individual work that the students will carry out in libraries and on-line. The hours will be organized as follows: - 12 hours lessons - 12 hours practical training classRoomMode Attendance at the course is not mandatory although it is recommended to follow the practical traning bibliography - Kelly Morrison, Characterisation Methods in Solid State and Materials Science, IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 2019, DOI: DOI 10.1088/2053-2563/ab2df5 - Euth Ortiz Ortega, Hamed Hosseinian, Ingrid Berenice Aguilar Meza, María José Rosales López, Andrea Rodríguez Vera, Samira Hosseini, Material Characterization Techniques and Applications, Springer Singapore, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9569-8. Available as ebook.
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NEW MATERIALS FOR ENERGY FLAVIO CRISANTI	First Semester	6	FIS/07		Learning objectives The course aims at introducing the students to a general knowledge of the materials fundamental properties, linking them with the lattice structures and properties. The main structural differences among dielectrics, metals and semiconductors will be analysed. In particular the most important materials for the Nuclear Fusion (steels and superconductors). Moreover, the course aims at providing a good enough knowledge to design control systems for dynamic processes. The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4). Teacher's Profile courseProgram Revisiting the concept of energy in its various forms, with particular attention to its interaction with matter. Brief introduction to the physics underlying the structure of matter and its composition. Concept of crystalline (lattice) and/or amorphous structure, with examples related to different material types. Distinction between insulating, semiconducting, and conducting materials, with a brief introduction to band structure theory. How the characterization of different material types translates into their physical properties, and therefore into their ability to transmit acoustic waves (vibrations), heat, and electric current. Study of the different types of interaction between various forms of energy and different materials. Direct (photovoltaic) and indirect (thermal) conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. Description of a Nuclear Fusion plant based on the “Tokamak” concept, and basic principles of its operation, focusing on three main aspects: The generation of magnetic configurations through the use of conducting coils. The interaction of plasma “burning” products with plasma-facing (first wall) materials. The production of energy and fuel for self-sustainment through the interaction of nuclear fusion products with matter. Regarding the first point, the need for superconducting materials to achieve steady-state magnetic configurations will be highlighted; the physical principle underlying superconductivity will be briefly illustrated, and the different types of superconductors currently available will be introduced. Regarding the second aspect, particular attention will be devoted to the problem of plasma energy “exhaust,” and to why and how this represents one of the main technological challenges for achieving energy production from Nuclear Fusion. Regarding the third aspect, the physical and technological mechanisms by which the neutrons produced by fusion can be used to generate electrical energy and to breed the Tritium necessary for sustaining the fusion process will be briefly introduced. examMode The verification of the educational objectives of the course includes a written home-work and an oral test. The written test consists by a personal elaboration of one or more aspect dealt during the lessons. The oral exam consists of a discussion lasting no more than about 30 minutes concerning the topics explained during the lectures. The oral exam is also aimed at assessing: (i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the level of competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request. The oral test also aims to verify students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4). The final evaluation will be carried out by the Commission in thirtieths, taking into account the evaluation of the written test and of the oral exam. books Lessons slides and notes and similar courses notes Charles Kittel, Introduction to the Solid State Physics, Editor Ambrosiana, 2008 John Wesson, Tokamaks, 1997 Feyman, Lectures on Physics, Caltech on line library classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Semester	9	AGR/08		Learning objectives The course aims at enhancing the comprehension of natural environmental processes and at introducing major traditional and remote environmental sensing techniques. The course provides concepts and methodologies to address engineering design in context where monitoring major environmental variables is necessary. The course aim is the knowledge of hydrological processes monitoring. Specifically, the course will focus on instrumentations and sensing techniques useful for observing environmental parameters. It is possible to identify three main aims: 1. Refresh of notions about hydrological processes and their modelling, with particular emphasis of river discharge and precipitations. 2. Learning about instruments and sensing techniques for hydrological observations. 3. Learning and applying innovative approaches based on image analysis. Expected outcomes following the Dublin descriptors: Knowledge and understanding: hydrological phenomena, specifically, rainfall and runoff formation. Common practice of data collection and measurements in hydrology. Applying knowledge and understanding: the concepts with a more technical and applicative implication (tools and approaches for the measurement and estimation of hydrological variables) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and advanced (small experiments to be developed independently) practical labs. Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills: students will be asked to develop a project that, in addition to providing a practical example for estimating river flow velocity, will allow them to investigate on the role of the image analysis. The project will be assigned without a rigid scheme, students will be invited to identify a scientific question on which they can investigate with the software application. During the project they will identify the answer to the scientific question and motivate their conclusions. Setting small groups and interacting with the lecturer will stimulate Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills under the hydrological perspective. Teacher's Profile courseProgram 1) Air Pollution: a) Definition of the main air pollutants b) Emission sources and pollutant formation mechanisms c) Pollutant abatement systems d) Dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere 2) Thermal pollution 3) Noise pollution examMode The exam consists of an oral exam and a homework. The homework is mandatory for the oral exam. The homework is individual and consists of personal research and in-depth analysis on one of the topics covered during the course. Methodology, numerical results, literature analysis, and presentation will be evaluated. The minimum grade for admission to the oral exam is 15/30. The oral exam is designed to assess the student's level of knowledge and understanding (superficial, appropriate, precise and complete, complete and in-depth) of the topics covered during the course. The final grade is the average of the scores from the written and oral exams. books Teacher's handouts classRoomMode Non-mandatory lectures and exercises
NUCLEAR FUSION	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/31		Learning objectives The course will provide the basics necessary to physical (module II) and engineering (module I) understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices , (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO). The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).
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NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND EVALUATION JURI TABORRI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/12		Learning objectives The class mainly aims at providing both theoretical and practical knowledges on non-destructive methods used in the industrial field. Considering the Dublin Descriptors, the expected results will be: 1. Knowledge and understanding: Students will acquire theoretical knowledges on the different types of non-destructive testing, as well the ability to understand scientific report of the tests and technical datasheet of the instruments used for the test application. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to manage hardware and software elements of the measurement systems. A full insight into the UNI EN ISO 9712 standards concerning the risks related to the practical application of the procedure will be acquired. 3. Making judgements: Students will be able to select the most suitable approach based on thea specific application., as well they will be able to write down scientific reports on the outcomes of non destructive tests. 4. Communication skills: Students will acquire the ability to be able to discuss the different techniques with appropriate language both from a tehcnical and regulatory point of view during the exam. 5. Learning skills: Students will acquire the mandatory basic skills to be able to autonomously deepen the advanced study of innovative non-destructive tests. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Topic 1. Introduction to non-destructive testing (5h) Introduction to the course. Definition of non-destructive method. Historical notes on non-destructive measures. Differences between destructive and non-destructivemethods. Classification of non-destructive method. Topic 2. The classification of discontinuities (3h) Types of discontinuity. Nomenclature of discontinuities. Cracks. Discontinuity due to welding. Discontinuity due to plastic deformation. Corrosion. Stress fractures. Effects of fragility. Geometric discontinuities. Topic 3. Visual inspection (3h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. The remote visual controls. Applications based on discontinuities. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation. Topic 4. Controls with penetrant liquids (5h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Penetrating materials. Procedure and techniques. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Topic 5. Controls with magnetic particles (5h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation. Topic 6. Radiographic controls (8h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Digital radiography. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: radiography in the biomedical field. Topic 7. Controls with ultrasound (6h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation In-depth analysis: ultrasounds for thickness gauge checks of LPG tanks. Topic 8. Controls with eddy currents (4h) Theory and principles. AC. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Notes on other electromagnetic tests. Topic 9. Thermographic checks (3h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Topic 10. Aucoustic emmision controls (4h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: the acoustic emission for structural integrity checks of LPG tanks. examMode The exam is a written test and it will contain two questions aimed at evaluating the students' theoretical knowledge of the main topics covered during the course from the point of view of methodology, sensors and the ability to analyze the context indicating the most appropriate methodology to applied, in line with the training objectives. In addition, an optional oral exam can be done on the practical laboratory tests. The student will be assessed as sufficient starting from a final score equal to or greater than 18/30. An evaluation is sufficient when: 1. The student demonstrates a sufficient preparation on the theoretical knowledge of the various non-destructive methodologies; 2. The student demonstrates ability in reading technical manuals; 3. The student demonstrates competence in the management of hardware and software devices for the execution of the test; 4. The student demonstrates the ability to judge which method is the most appropriate based on the application; 5. All of the above skills and competences are demonstrated using appropriate technical language. books Material provided by teacher during lessons is sufficient to pass the exam. Suggested books are: AIM – “Le prove non distruttive” – Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia Charles J. Hellier, “Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Third Edition”, McGraw-Hill 2013 mode Lectures and laboratory activites. classRoomMode Attendance is strongly recommended, but not mandatory. bibliography Charles J. Hellier, “Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Third Edition”, McGraw-Hill 2013
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VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING MARCO MARCONI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/15		Learning objectives The course aims to provide to the students the following learning outcomes: - to present methods and tools for the geometrical modelling and simulation - to illustrate methods and tools for the creation and use of virtual prototypes to be used during the design and validation, as well as along the whole product lifecycle.7 - to illustrate innovative and standard techniques and technologies for the interaction with the virtual prototype. - to face the issues related to virtual modelling in specific application contexts and related to the use of innovative industrial design technologies. Expected learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge and understanding: to know the most relevant themes about solid and surface modelling; to know the role of virtual prototypes in the product development process; to know the most relevant tools to support the design and management of the product life cycle 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: to be able to use solid modelling and virtual prototyping tools; to be able to use design for X techniques; to be able to use life cycle design and management techniques 3. Making judgements: to be able to choose the most appropriate virtual prototyping tools to support the different product development phases 4. Communication skills: to demonstrate expertise on subjects related to virtual prototyping; to know and be able to correctly use the language and terminologies to communicate orally or in written form a project realized by using virtual prototyping techniques 5. Learning skills: to be able to autonomously use tools and methods related to virtual prototyping. Teacher's Profile courseProgram - The design phase: methods and tools - Formal methods for the industrial product design - The systematic product desin process - Methods and technoques for product representation - Modelling and representation techniques for solid bodies and surfaces - Geometrical modelling tools - Virtual prototypes and simulation techniques - Finite element modelling and simulation - Finite element tools - Methods and tools for Design for X - Life Cycle Thinking and Design - Life Cycle Assessment examMode The exam will be organized in two different tests: - a practical exam consisting in the development of a design project by applying one or more design/simulation methods/tools explained during the course to evaluate the acquired knowledge, the capacity to use this knowledge and the student autonomy - an oral exam to verify the theoretical preparation of students about all the topics explained during the course and the ability to communicate the acquired knowledge books Teaching material distributed by the teacher mode Frontal lessons: 32 hours Exercises: 16 hours classRoomMode The attendance is optional bibliography - Pahl G., Beitz W., Feldhusen J. Grote G.H., 2007, "Engineering Design: A systematic Approach", 3rd Edition, Springer. - Bordegoni M., Rizzi C., 2011, "Innovation in Product Design: From CAD to Virtual Prototyping", 1st Edition, Springer. - Goldman R., 2009, "An integrated Introduction to Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling", CRC Press. - Belingardi G., 1999, "Il Metodo degli Elementi Finiti nella Progettazione Meccanica”, Levrotto&Bella. - Chen X., Liu Y, 2014, “Finite Element Modeling and Simulation with ANSYS Workbench”, CRC Press. - Kurz M., 2007, “Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design", Wyley. - Ashby M., 2010, "Materials Selection in Mechanical Design", Butterworth-Heinemann
HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES STEFANO UBERTINI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The course aims to give the students fundamental concepts and applicative knowledge of hydrogen technologies, covering all the steps of the value chain: production, storage and final use. Both conventional and innovative technologies are discussed to give the students the basic skills required to work in the hydrogen sector. In particular, at the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: - knowledge of hydrogen production systems - knowledge of hydrogen storage systems - knowledge of hydrogen final uses Furthermore, at the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: - ability to outline schemes and processes of thermochemical hydrogen production plants - ability to choose renewable hydrogen production systems based on the type of application - ability to choose hydrogen storage systems based on the production method and final use - ability to analyze hydrogen final-use scenarios Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: understand the fundamental principles associated with the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Applying knowledge and understanding: by carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired. Making judgments: being able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple problems in the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Communication skills: knowing how to explain, both in written and oral form, the problem and possible solutions to simple situations concerning the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Learning skills: knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to the verification of hydrogen systems. Teacher's Profile courseProgram HT.1 Hydrogen Production: HT1.1 Thermochemical Hydrogen Production: Industrial Hydrogen Production from Hydrocarbon Fuels and Biomass, Small-Scale Reforming for On-Site Hydrogen Supply, Fuel Processing for Utilization in Fuel Cells and other devices HT1.2 Water Electrolysis: Electrolysis Systems for Grid Relieving, Status and Prospects of Alkaline Electrolysis, Dynamic Operation of Electrolyzers – Systems Design and Operating Strategies, Stack Technology for PEM Electrolysis, Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology for Hydrogen/Syngas and Power Production HT1.3 Other Production Methods HT.2 Hydrogen Storage: Physics of Hydrogen HT2.1 Compressed and Liquid Hydrogen Storage: Thermodynamics of Pressurized Gas Storage, Geologic Storage of Hydrogen – Fundamentals, Processing, and Projects, Bulk Storage Vessels for Compressed and Liquid Hydrogen, Hydrogen Storage in Vehicles, Cryo-compressed Hydrogen Storage, Hydrogen Liquefaction HT2.2 Metal Hydrides Hydrogen Storage: Hydrogen Storage by Reversible Metal Hydride Formation, Implementing Hydrogen Storage Based on Metal Hydrides HT2.3 Other Hydrogen Storage Techniques: Transport and Storage of Hydrogen via Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Systems HT.3 Final uses of Hydrogen: HT3.1 Stationary: Hydrogen Hybrid Power Plant, Wind Energy and Hydrogen Integration Projects, Hydrogen Islands – Utilization of Renewable Energy for Autonomous Power Supply, Gas Turbines and Hydrogen HT3.2 Mobility: Transportation/Propulsion/Demonstration/Buses: The Design of the Fuel Cell Powertrain for Urban Transportation Applications, Refueling Station Layout HT3.3 Industrial Usage of Hydrogen examMode The exam will consist of a written exam and, if needed, an oral exam just after the written one. During the semester the assignment of homework with evaluation is foreseen, which will be discussed during the oral exam. The written exam will consist of at least 3 questions through which the teacher can evaluate the learning level of the topics covered in the course and the student's ability to solve practical / design problems. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional
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MACHINES FOR BIOSYSTEMS MASSIMO CECCHINI	Second Semester	6	AGR/09		Learning objectives The student will acquire the basic skills to develop the mechanization of the operations of the main agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites. In particular, he will be able to choose suitable machines for quality work (knowing materials, operating modes) and respecting constraints on mechanization (economic, environmental, safety, etc.). Expected learning outcomes: • Knowledge and understanding skills: the student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the principles underlying the design and operation of machines and plants and know how to introduce them into agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites, while respecting various constraints. • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics dealt in the course with a critical sense for the identification of individual machines, a park of machinery or plant for agricultural, forestry and green maintenance yards. • Autonomy of judgment: the student will be able to select specific machines and plants suitable for the various types of agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites, in an objective way, without letting them be influenced by the machine manufacturers and also respecting the social, scientific or ethics related to each decision of mechanization. • Communicative Skills: the student will be able to communicate machine and plant information and their technical and economic requirements to third parties (employers, clients such as farms, forestry companies, etc.), motivating their choices. • Learning ability: the articulation of the course will be developed in such a way as to convey to the students at first the "transversal" basic concepts, regarding any type of machine. Next, individual types of machines will be treated (most commonly in agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites). The topics will be dealt with in order to stimulate the will to learn, in the logic of gradually developing knowledge, from mechanical materials and principles, to building and safety aspects, to machine management. The same logic is required in the creation of a textbook or presentation that will be taken into account in the assessment of learning. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Presentation of the course. Objectives of mechanization for biosystems. Definition of machine and plant. (4 h) Levels of mechanization and evolution of mechanization for biosystems. (2 h) Basic concepts of mechanics and physics applied to machinery (grip, longitudinal and transversal stability). (6 h) General and functional characteristics of the main categories of machinery for biosystems: agricultural and forestry tractors; machines for ground working; construction equipment; machines for cultivation and for planting; machines for care and protection; harvesting machines; machines for cutting and sawing; machines for delimbing and debarking; machines for shredding and chopping; machines for transport and load; winches; cableways. (12 h) Concept of work capacity and efficiency of a machine. Machine's management. (4 h) Concepts of safety: the Machinery Directive and Regulation. (6 h) Concepts of hygienic risk: assessment and prevention of occupational diseases. (10 h) Concepts of ergonomics: the man-machine and man-workplace relation. (8 h) examMode The oral exam will be aimed at evaluating the basic knowledge of the physical technologies used in the main types of machines and plants for biosystems. In particular, the candidate must demonstrate to have acquired a good knowledge of the technical and organizational aspects necessary for a correct choice and management of the machines. The candidate, in the context of flipped classroom, will illustrate a specific machine, previously assigned, by means of a Power Point presentation in the classroom. In particular, it must report on: - description of the machine (constituent parts, materials used, principle of operation); - safety aspects in the use of the machine; - management costs. Two other questions will go over the whole course program. The presentation and the two questions will be evaluated with a score from 0 to 10. The final score will be given by the sum of the three individual scores. For the attribution of the score, the level of knowledge of the contents shown and the ability to apply the concepts learned will be taken into account; synthesis and language properties will also be taken into consideration. books Lesson notes. P. Biondi, Meccanica agraria - Le macchine agricole, UTET, 1999 Torino. P. Amirante, Lezioni di meccanica agraria G. Hippoliti, Appunti di meccanizzazione forestale, Società Editrice Fiorentina, 1997 Firenze. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available. bibliography https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296189205_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296192148_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_2 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296191980_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_3
BIOENERGY	Second Semester	3	ING-IND/11		Learning objectives The course intends to prepare students with knowledge on the main biological bioconversion processes of organic substance. It involves the study of biotechnological processes in applications aimed at energy production. The student will have the opportunity to learn the possible factors affecting bioprocesses, learning to evaluate the appropriate conditions in setting up bioprocesses in a context of environmental sustainability. Finally, the student will be able to communicate with technical-scientific terminology the dynamics occurring during the development of bioprocesses. Knowledge and understanding: comprehend the fundamental principles of bioconversion processes and biotechnological techniques applied to energy production. Understand the factors that influence bioprocesses and the optimal conditions for their setup in an environmentally sustainable context. Applied knowledge and understanding: through case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop practical skills in bioprocesses, evaluating the influence of various factors and optimizing operational conditions. Independent judgment: be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve practical problems in bioprocesses, formulating critical judgments on the dynamics and effectiveness of the proposed solutions. Communication skills: be able to clearly present, both in writing and orally, the processes and dynamics involved in bioprocesses, using appropriate technical-scientific language. Learning skills: be able to gather information from scientific texts and other sources to independently solve problems related to bioprocesses and their optimization.
119764 - ELECTIVE COURSE	Second Semester	6
119567 - PROJECT AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT ILARIA BAFFO	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/17		Learning objectives The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Production management: Formulation of the production aggregate level and the master production schedule (MPS). Sizing of the production and supply of lots. Inventory management. Management of material requirements (MRP), formulation of procurement orders; Control of production performance. Lean Manufacturing and Just in Time. Maintenance management: This course will focus on the maintenance process within industrial plants. Availability, reliability and maintainability will be the key words of this phase of course. Reliability theory of isolated components and complex systems. The course will analyse several maintenance policies and criteria for their selection. Project Management: The course will present the way to work by projects and the different type of projects available for plant management. It will analyse the several phases of a project’s life: time and cost planning, execution phase, monitoring and the closure of all activities. Each project has to be evaluated considering both a cost benefit and technical feasibility analysis examMode The exam consists of a written test and an oral test. the written test will be structured in a variable number of 3 or 4 exercises for a total duration varying from 1.5 to 2 hours. The test is aimed at ascertaining the theoretical and practical knowledge of the student on the basis of the lessons and exercises proposed during the course. The written test is carried out in total autonomy with the sole aid of a calculator. The oral exam focuses on 3 topics among the topics proposed in the course. The student will have to demonstrate that they know how to explain the basic concepts and argue innovative solutions and proposals on the basis of the questions posed. books La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020 mode The course is divided into lessons lasting approximately 1.5 hours. The contents of each lesson are shown in slides which are then made available to students as study material. Before, during and after the lesson, the teacher is available for clarifications and additions. Practical case studies could be proposed to be tackled also in groups depending on the predisposition of the students and the learning time of the class. classRoomMode optional attendance bibliography La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020
119575 - FINAL DISSERTATION	Second Semester	15
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INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	Second Semester	9
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NUCLEAR FUSION	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/31		Learning objectives The course will provide the basics necessary to physical (module II) and engineering (module I) understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices , (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO). The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FUNDAMENTALS ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The objective of the module is the comprehension of the basic physics involved in powertrains: - Provide the theoretical and analytical bases for understanding basic thermo-fluid dynamic processes within traditional and innovative powertrains. - Provide methods and instruments for the design of powertrain components. Expected results: Coherently with the SUA-CdS objectives, the expected results are: - Knowledge of the physical foundations and mathematical instruments useful for understanding the powertrain working principles (Dublin descriptors 1 and 5); - Capacity of utilizing the methodologies for the design powertrain components (Dublin descriptors 2 and 3). Teacher's Profile courseProgram Internal combustion engines: Air manifolds, fuel delivery systems, pollutant emissions, engine cooling, engine modeling, engine control Fuel cells: working principles, PEM,SOFC. MCFC Electric and hybrid systems. examMode The exam consists of an oral and a homework. The fulfillment of the homework part is mandatory for the subsequent oral part. The homework consist in a personal research work on one specific topic covered during the lectures. A student personal contribution is expected. Methodology, numerical results, literature analysis, and presentation will determine the mark. The minimum mark to access the oral part is 15/30. The oral test evaluate the level of confidence of the student with the theoretical foundations of the course (superficial, appropriate, precise, complete, complete and thorough). The final mark is the average of homework and oral part marks. books G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill mode Classroom lessons and exercises classRoomMode Non compulsory lessons. bibliography G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill Teacher's Profile courseProgram Internal combustion engines: Air manifolds, fuel delivery systems, pollutant emissions, engine cooling, engine modeling, engine control Fuel cells: working principles, PEM,SOFC. MCFC Electric and hybrid systems. examMode The exam consists of an oral and a homework. The fulfillment of the homework part is mandatory for the subsequent oral part. The homework consist in a personal research work on one specific topic covered during the lectures. A student personal contribution is expected. Methodology, numerical results, literature analysis, and presentation will determine the mark. The minimum mark to access the oral part is 15/30. The oral test evaluate the level of confidence of the student with the theoretical foundations of the course (superficial, appropriate, precise, complete, complete and thorough). The final mark is the average of homework and oral part marks. books G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill classRoomMode Non compulsory lessons.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING	Second Semester	3	ING-IND/15		Learning objectives The course aims to provide to the students the following learning outcomes: - to know the main features and parameters of the most common additive manufacturing technologies; - to know the features of the most common materials used in the context of additive manufacturing; - to be able to use design tools for modelling and simulating component to be realized through additive manufacturing; - to be able to use and choose the most appropriate additive manufacturing technologies to design, prototype and manufacture plastic and metal parts. Expected learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge and understanding: to know the most relevant themes about additive manufacturing techniques; to know the most relevant themes about materials for additive manufacturing; to know the most relevant tools to support design for additive manufacturing. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: to be able to use design for additive manufacturing tools; to be able to use rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing technologies. 3. Making judgements: to be able to choose the most appropriate tools, materials and technologies for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing of parts. 4. Communication skills: to demonstrate expertise on subjects related to tools and technologies for additive manufacturing; to know and be able to correctly use the language and terminologies to communicate orally or in written form a project realized by using additive manufacturing techniques. 5. Learning skills: to be able to autonomously use tools and technologies to support additive manufacturing.

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119552 - SENSORS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS STEFANO ROSSI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/12		Learning objectives Educational aims: The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Detailed program: The topics and the laboratory experiences are reported in the following: Frontal lessons: 1. Displacement, velocity and acceleration measurements by means of inertial and optoelectronic systems; 2. Kinematics of rigid bodies: rotational matrix, rototraslational matrix, Euler angles; 3. Analog to Digital conversion; 4. Data acquisition systems; 5. Acquisition data software – Labview: Introduction to Labview; Block diagrams; VI components; While loop and for loop; Array and cluster; State machine; Error management; DAQ software with NI myDAQ hardware; Laboratory Experiences: 1. Design of an evaluation board for temperature monitoring and data acquisition; 2. Acquisition of digital data; 3. Calibration of a distance sensor; 4. Design of an inertial system using accelerometers and gyroscopes; examMode The level of the acquired knowledge and the ability to clear explain the learned arguments are assessed by means of an experimental activity and an oral exam. During the experimental activity, the student has to program an acquisition or analysis software written in Labview. During the oral exam, the student's reports on laboratory experiences and on the theoretical part of course. The final grade is evaluated by the average between the oral exam and the experimental activity. Plus/minus three points will be added from a global evaluation of the laboratory experiences. books E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE mode The Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is divided in 48 hours of frontal lessons and 24 hours of experimental sessions. The theoretical knowledge are reported to the students by means of frontal lessons using a personal computer where they can implement the Labview software. The laboratory experiences consist of a first theoretical part and an experimental one where students are totally involved in the acquisition and analysis of measurement system outputs using the available acquisition boards. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE
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INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Semester	9
ITALIAN LANGUAGE – BEGINNER/PRE-INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle interactions in basic everyday situations, both public (shops, daily services, offices) and personal (family, friends), as well as university-related scenarios (administrative offices, simple requests). The first part of the course will cover fundamental theoretical aspects related to the four core language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), aiming to achieve an A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, practical communication skills in everyday contexts will be developed, focusing on understanding and interacting in predictable situations. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original way, even in daily life and simple academic interactions. They will be able to understand basic oral and written texts and make judgments about their communicative effectiveness. They will also be able to communicate simple information clearly and understandably. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding the basic principles of language skills, particularly focusing on listening and reading comprehension in everyday contexts. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to handle simple interactions in various contexts. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to evaluate their own communicative abilities and apply acquired knowledge to manage routine dialogues. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, simple and clear information about daily life and personal experiences. Learning Ability: Being able to gather information from basic educational materials and apply knowledge to solve common communication problems Teacher's Profile
INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Semester	3
INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Semester	6
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ADVANCED FLUID MACHINERY AND ENERGY SYSTEMS STEFANO UBERTINI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of volumetric machines, analyzing kinematics, volumetric expanders, volumetric compressors, and volumetric pumps. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines, including their classification, fields of application, characteristic parameters, performance, and power regulation techniques, as well as fuel systems and combustion processes. The course will delve into gas turbine components, focusing on compressors, turbines, materials used, refrigeration techniques, combustors, pollutant emissions, and the influence of external conditions on turbine operation. Power regulation, startup processes, operational transients, and off-design operation, along with the concept of technical minimum, will also be covered. The course will explore combined cycle plant components, analyzing various plant configurations, multi-pressure level recovery boilers, post-combustion techniques, power regulation, and emission control. Advanced gas cycles, including external combustion, steam injection, humid air cycles, and chemical recovery cycles, will be examined, along with IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) plants, with a focus on their operation, performance, components, and technologies. Participants will gain knowledge of gas microturbines, including their applications and performance, and fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. The course will cover the electrochemical operation of fuel cells, energy balance, performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), and construction technologies, focusing on various types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC) and energy systems based on these technologies. The course will also provide an overview of renewable energy sources and an introduction to energy storage systems, concluding with an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and climate change impacts. Expected learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: • knowledge of the detailed operation of heat exchangers, gas turbines with blade cooling and micro-gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, and fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content; • knowledge of the configuration, of the operating principles and of the selection criteria of the main types of volumetric fluid machines. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: • ability to design thermal engine systems and volumetric machines of medium and high complexity; • ability to check volumetric machines, gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, thermal engine systems, hydraulic motors, and refrigerators in different operating conditions; • ability to choose a volumetric machine according to the field of application; • ability to carry out the sizing of volumetric pumps and compressors and internal combustion engines; • ability to carry out the dimensioning of fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content and of different types of fuel cells; • ability to operate correctly (power regulation, control of operating parameters, performance monitoring) volumetric machines, gas turbines with blade cooling and gas micro-turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, and fuel cells. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the communication skills to describe, in written and oral form, the sizing, design choices, checks, operations and monitoring in the areas of heat exchangers, gas turbines with cooling of gas blades and microturbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with high hydrogen content. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Volumetric machines: Kinematics, Volumetric expanders. Volumetric compressors. Volumetric pumps. Internal combustion engines: classification, fields of use, characteristic parameters, performance, power regulation, power supply and combustion processes. Complements of gas turbines: compressor, turbine, materials, refrigeration techniques, combustor, polluting emissions, influence of external conditions on operation, power regulation and start-up, transients and off-project operation, technical minimum. Complements of combined systems: system configurations, multi-level pressure recovery boiler, post-combustion, power regulation, polluting emissions control. Advanced gas cycles (external combustion, water vapor injection, humid air, chemical recovery). Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants. Gas micro-turbines. Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies: electrochemical operation, energy balance and performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), construction technologies, types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC), energy systems based on fuel cells . Renewable energies overview Principles of energy storage systems Life Cycle Assessment and climate-altering effects examMode The exam will consist of a written exam and, if needed, an oral exam just after the written one. During the semester the assignment of homework with evaluation is foreseen, which will be discussed during the oral exam. The written exam will consist of at least 3 questions through which the teacher can evaluate the learning level of the topics covered in the course and the student's ability to solve practical / design problems. books For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi mode The course is divided into 60 hours lectures, exercises and/or practical lessons (15 hours), seminars (6 hours). Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The exercises and practical lessons include an introductory explanation and a practical or numerical experience to be carried out. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi
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NUMERICAL THERMO-FLUID DYNAMICS MAURO SCUNGIO	First Semester	6	ING-IND/10		Learning objectives The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and skills for the analysis of thermo-fluid dynamic problems in engineering by means of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) technique. In the first part of the course, the basic theoretical aspects related to the thermo-fluid dynamics governing equations will be addressed, together with the discretization methods of the governing equations and the numerical techniques for their solution. The concepts of stability, consistency, convergence and accuracy will be then illustrated in order to address the solution analysis. Finally, some practical guidelines on CFD simulation will be illustrated. Part of the course will be dedicated to the analysis of simple CFD problems of laminar and turbulent flows using dedicated CFD software. The students will be able to apply the CFD technique in original ways, even in a research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, and then for the solution of unknown or not familiar problems. Students will have the ability to handle the complexity of computational thermo-fluid dynamic problems even with incomplete data and will be able to formulate judgements on them. In addition, students will have the skills to communicate the information relative to the analysed problems, to their knowledge and their solution to specialist and non-specialist audience. Knowledge and understanding: to understand the fundamental principles of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. To know the methods of discretization and solution of the governing equations with numerical techniques. To acquire the basic knowledge for performing numerical CFD simulations. Applying knowledge and understanding: by carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired. Making judgments: to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple application problems of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Communication skills: knowing how to present, both in written and oral form, simple problems and possible solutions of thermo-fluid dynamics using numerical techniques. Learning skills: knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Introduction (what is CFD, how does CFD work); Conservation laws (governing equations) of fluid motion and boundary conditions; Turbulence and its modelling; The finite volume method for diffusion problems; The finite volume method for convection-diffusion problems; Solution algorithms for pressure-velocity coupling in steady flows; Solution of discretised equations; The finite volume method for unsteady flows; Implementation of boundary conditions; Errors and uncertainty in CFD modelling; Lab activities. examMode The exam evaluation consists in the discussion of a homework, to be carried out on the basis of numerical applications addressed in the classroom, and in an oral test. The oral test consists of a series of questions that focus on the notions dealt in the theoretical lessons. The exam will also test the student communication skills and his autonomy in the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics. books Reference book: H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics – The finite volume method. Pearson Slides from classes Other books: J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) mode The module is divided between theoretical lessons (30 hours) and exercises (18 hours). The theoretical lessons are mainly provided by means of slides. The exercises are related to the solution of problems based on the theoretical principles addressed in the lessons. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely when available. bibliography J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) P. Moin, Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis, Cambridge Univ. Press, (2010) J. H. Ferziger and M. Peric, Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer Verlag, (2001) W. Shyy et al, Computational Fluid Dynamics with Moving Boundaries, Dover Publications, (2007)
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POLYMER COMPOSITES	First Semester	6	FIS/01		Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, with a particular focus on their chemical-physical properties, processing technologies, and structure-property relationships. In the first part of the course, the fundamental principles related to the chemical and physical properties of polymeric and composite materials will be addressed, and the main processing techniques will be presented. Subsequently, the relationships between structure, properties, and processing will be analyzed, with a specific focus on the techniques used to characterize chemical-physical properties. Finally, tools for designing structures and devices based on these materials will be provided. Students will be able to understand and apply the knowledge gained even in interdisciplinary contexts, developing a critical perspective on the properties and behavior of polymeric and composite materials. Additionally, they will be able to communicate information about the materials studied to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the fundamental principles of the chemical-physical properties of polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, as well as the relationships between structure, properties, and processing. Applied knowledge and understanding: through the study of practical cases, students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to the design of structures and devices based on polymeric and composite materials. Independent judgment: being able to evaluate the properties of materials and apply the knowledge for the optimal selection and use of polymeric and composite materials in practical contexts. Communication skills: being able to present, both in writing and orally, the characteristics and properties of polymeric and composite materials and the characterization techniques used. Learning ability: being able to gather information from textbooks and other sources to autonomously deepen knowledge about polymeric and composite materials and their applications.
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BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY JURI TABORRI	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The objective of the biomechanics laboratory is to provide the student with the basic concepts of biomechanics, through theoretical and practical lessons. In particular, the student will know the instruments and methods for measuring human movement. Furthermore, the use of calculation software for the resolution of biomechanical models is an integrated part of the educational objectives. The expected results according to the Dublin descriptors are the following: - Knowledge and understanding: Know the definitions of biomechanics, understand the functioning of instruments for measuring human movement, know the Matlab programming language for solving biomechanical models. - Ability to apply correct knowledge and understanding: Have an understanding of the scientific approach in the field of measurements for biomechanics. Have the ability to autonomously carry out a measurement of human movement. - Judgment skills: The student will be able to evaluate the most suitable equipment to use for measuring a given movement. - Communication skills: The student will acquire the skills to be able to argue during the exam the measurement concepts related to biomechanics and the terminology to describe a human movement - Ability to learn: The student will acquire the skills to be able to deepen the study of advanced tools for biomechanics and the use of Matlab for the resolution of biomechanical models. Teacher's Profile courseProgram The detailed program is as follows: - Topic 1 (3h): basic concepts of biomechanics - Topic 2 (3h + 4h): optoelectronic systems, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: data acquisition with VICON system, processing, analysis with matlab - Topic 3 (3h + 4h): electromyography, surface emg, muscle synergies, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure - Practice: experimental test with surface EMG, data analysis with matlab - Topic 4 (3h + 4h): posturography, pressure matrix, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: dexperimental test with baropodometric platform , data analysis with matlab examMode The student's preparation is evaluated through the discussion of technical reports of the practical activities carried out during the course. Eligibility is achieved with a vote of 18/30. books For the achievement of the exam, it is sufficient the materials provided by the teacher and uploaded on moodle. mode The course is divided into four teaching units, of which 12 hours of laboratory and 12 hours of theoretical lessons. The theoretical notions are illustrated to the students during the frontal lessons, using audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The laboratory exercises include an introductory explanation and a practical experience to be carried out using the available instrumentation and the matlab programming software. classRoomMode The attendance is mandatory for the laboratories' activity bibliography Slides provided by teacher
ITALIAN LANGUAGE - PRE-INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle more complex interactions in everyday and academic situations. The first part of the course will delve into theoretical aspects related to the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) to achieve a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, more complex communication scenarios and case studies will be analyzed, such as participating in conversations on less predictable topics. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original and critical manner, even in more complex and interdisciplinary contexts. They will be able to understand more detailed texts, make judgments about communicative situations, and manage dialogues independently, demonstrating confidence and flexibility. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding more complex language structures and interaction modes in various contexts, including work and study. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises and simulations of more detailed conversations, students will develop the ability to manage interactions in different contexts, focusing on coherence and clarity of communication. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to make informed judgments about the effectiveness of their interactions and communication strategies used. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, more complex topics and participate in discussions on familiar and unfamiliar themes. Learning Ability: Being able to independently deepen language knowledge through various sources, including specialized texts and online materials. Teacher's Profile
TECHNIQUES FOR MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION CLAUDIA PELOSI	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The laboratory aims to provide second-level students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the characterization of materials relevant to mechanical engineering, such as metals, alloys, composites, polymers, and new materials. In the first part of the course, the main spectroscopic and imaging techniques used for material studies will be addressed, along with the theoretical principles underlying these techniques. Subsequently, the experimental results obtained through these methodologies will be analyzed, discussing their significance and practical application. A portion of the course will be dedicated to laboratory exercises where students will apply the studied characterization techniques to concrete case studies. Students will be able to apply the characterization techniques in an original manner, even in research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, contributing to the resolution of problems related to material studies. They will be able to critically interpret experimental data and make informed judgments. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the main material characterization techniques, particularly spectroscopic and imaging techniques, and knowing the principles that govern them. Applied knowledge and understanding: through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to the characterization of various materials and interpret the results. Independent judgment: being able to independently evaluate the experimental results obtained and apply the acquired knowledge to solve complex problems related to material characterization. Communication skills: being able to present, both in written and oral form, the results of experimental analyses and their significance, making them understandable to both specialists and non-specialists. Learning ability: being able to gather information from scientific sources and specialized texts to autonomously deepen knowledge about material characterization techniques. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Spectroscopy for the analysis of materials, fundamental principles and quantities. Non-invasive and micro-invasive elementary spectroscopies. Molecular spectroscopies. Non-invasive imaging techniques for the study of materials. Multispectral and hyperspectral techniques. examMode Preparation of a mini review on a topic indicated by the teacher or chosen by the student from those reported in the textbook. In the mini review the student must provide a brief summary taken from the scientific articles found on the topic and the bibliography consulted. A maximum of ten (10) papers must be used. The mini review will be evaluated as an exam and will be awarded suitability or otherwise if deemed sufficiently exhaustive. The work will be send by email before the date of the exam (pelosi@unitus.it) books Surender K Sharma, Dalip S verma, Latif U Khan, Shalendra Kumar, Sher B Khan, Handbook of Materials Characterization, Springer International Publishing, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-319-92955-2. mode The course takes place in the classroom with frontal lessons and with individual work that the students will carry out in libraries and on-line. The hours will be organized as follows: - 12 hours lessons - 12 hours practical training classRoomMode Attendance at the course is not mandatory although it is recommended to follow the practical traning bibliography - Kelly Morrison, Characterisation Methods in Solid State and Materials Science, IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 2019, DOI: DOI 10.1088/2053-2563/ab2df5 - Euth Ortiz Ortega, Hamed Hosseinian, Ingrid Berenice Aguilar Meza, María José Rosales López, Andrea Rodríguez Vera, Samira Hosseini, Material Characterization Techniques and Applications, Springer Singapore, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9569-8. Available as ebook.
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NEW MATERIALS FOR ENERGY	First Semester	6	FIS/07		Learning objectives The course aims at introducing the students to a general knowledge of the materials fundamental properties, linking them with the lattice structures and properties. The main structural differences among dielectrics, metals and semiconductors will be analysed. In particular the most important materials for the Nuclear Fusion (steels and superconductors). Moreover, the course aims at providing a good enough knowledge to design control systems for dynamic processes. The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).
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MACHINE DESIGN	First Semester	9	ING-IND/14		Learning objectives The course is the continuation of the courses of "Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines" given during the first degree in Industrial Engineering. Teaching is aimed at completing the student's preparation in the typical topics of the field and enables him to acquire the skills described below. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - Knowledge and Understanding Capabilities: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. - Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to design and / or verify structural elements and mechanical groups of industrial interest, ensuring their suitability for service also in reference to sectoral regulations. - Making Judgment: To be able to interpret sizing results and to prepare the structural optimization of it. - Communication Skills: Being able to describe scientific issues related to mechanical design and technical drawing in written and oral form. - Learning Skills: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods.
UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING	First Semester	9	ING-IND/16		Learning objectives The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed. The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc. Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters. 3) Making judgements: knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component. 4) Communication skills: preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language. 5) Learning skills: drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation.

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
119764 - ELECTIVE COURSE	First Semester	6
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ENERGY SYSTEMS	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/08
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THEORY OF MACHINES AND MECHANISMS 2	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/14
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN	Second Semester	9	AGR/08		Learning objectives The course aims at enhancing the comprehension of natural environmental processes and at introducing major traditional and remote environmental sensing techniques. The course provides concepts and methodologies to address engineering design in context where monitoring major environmental variables is necessary. The course aim is the knowledge of hydrological processes monitoring. Specifically, the course will focus on instrumentations and sensing techniques useful for observing environmental parameters. It is possible to identify three main aims: 1. Refresh of notions about hydrological processes and their modelling, with particular emphasis of river discharge and precipitations. 2. Learning about instruments and sensing techniques for hydrological observations. 3. Learning and applying innovative approaches based on image analysis. Expected outcomes following the Dublin descriptors: Knowledge and understanding: hydrological phenomena, specifically, rainfall and runoff formation. Common practice of data collection and measurements in hydrology. Applying knowledge and understanding: the concepts with a more technical and applicative implication (tools and approaches for the measurement and estimation of hydrological variables) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and advanced (small experiments to be developed independently) practical labs. Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills: students will be asked to develop a project that, in addition to providing a practical example for estimating river flow velocity, will allow them to investigate on the role of the image analysis. The project will be assigned without a rigid scheme, students will be invited to identify a scientific question on which they can investigate with the software application. During the project they will identify the answer to the scientific question and motivate their conclusions. Setting small groups and interacting with the lecturer will stimulate Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills under the hydrological perspective.
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INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FUNDAMENTALS ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The objective of the module is the comprehension of the basic physics involved in powertrains: - Provide the theoretical and analytical bases for understanding basic thermo-fluid dynamic processes within traditional and innovative powertrains. - Provide methods and instruments for the design of powertrain components. Expected results: Coherently with the SUA-CdS objectives, the expected results are: - Knowledge of the physical foundations and mathematical instruments useful for understanding the powertrain working principles (Dublin descriptors 1 and 5); - Capacity of utilizing the methodologies for the design powertrain components (Dublin descriptors 2 and 3). Teacher's Profile courseProgram Internal combustion engines: Air manifolds, fuel delivery systems, pollutant emissions, engine cooling, engine modeling, engine control Fuel cells: working principles, PEM,SOFC. MCFC Electric and hybrid systems. examMode The exam consists of an oral and a homework. The fulfillment of the homework part is mandatory for the subsequent oral part. The homework consist in a personal research work on one specific topic covered during the lectures. A student personal contribution is expected. Methodology, numerical results, literature analysis, and presentation will determine the mark. The minimum mark to access the oral part is 15/30. The oral test evaluate the level of confidence of the student with the theoretical foundations of the course (superficial, appropriate, precise, complete, complete and thorough). The final mark is the average of homework and oral part marks. books G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill mode Classroom lessons and exercises classRoomMode Non compulsory lessons. bibliography G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill
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VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING MARCO MARCONI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/15		Learning objectives The course aims to provide to the students the following learning outcomes: - to present methods and tools for the geometrical modelling and simulation - to illustrate methods and tools for the creation and use of virtual prototypes to be used during the design and validation, as well as along the whole product lifecycle.7 - to illustrate innovative and standard techniques and technologies for the interaction with the virtual prototype. - to face the issues related to virtual modelling in specific application contexts and related to the use of innovative industrial design technologies. Expected learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge and understanding: to know the most relevant themes about solid and surface modelling; to know the role of virtual prototypes in the product development process; to know the most relevant tools to support the design and management of the product life cycle 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: to be able to use solid modelling and virtual prototyping tools; to be able to use design for X techniques; to be able to use life cycle design and management techniques 3. Making judgements: to be able to choose the most appropriate virtual prototyping tools to support the different product development phases 4. Communication skills: to demonstrate expertise on subjects related to virtual prototyping; to know and be able to correctly use the language and terminologies to communicate orally or in written form a project realized by using virtual prototyping techniques 5. Learning skills: to be able to autonomously use tools and methods related to virtual prototyping. Teacher's Profile courseProgram - The design phase: methods and tools - Formal methods for the industrial product design - The systematic product desin process - Methods and technoques for product representation - Modelling and representation techniques for solid bodies and surfaces - Geometrical modelling tools - Virtual prototypes and simulation techniques - Finite element modelling and simulation - Finite element tools - Methods and tools for Design for X - Life Cycle Thinking and Design - Life Cycle Assessment examMode The exam will be organized in two different tests: - a practical exam consisting in the development of a design project by applying one or more design/simulation methods/tools explained during the course to evaluate the acquired knowledge, the capacity to use this knowledge and the student autonomy - an oral exam to verify the theoretical preparation of students about all the topics explained during the course and the ability to communicate the acquired knowledge books Teaching material distributed by the teacher mode Frontal lessons: 32 hours Exercises: 16 hours classRoomMode The attendance is optional bibliography - Pahl G., Beitz W., Feldhusen J. Grote G.H., 2007, "Engineering Design: A systematic Approach", 3rd Edition, Springer. - Bordegoni M., Rizzi C., 2011, "Innovation in Product Design: From CAD to Virtual Prototyping", 1st Edition, Springer. - Goldman R., 2009, "An integrated Introduction to Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling", CRC Press. - Belingardi G., 1999, "Il Metodo degli Elementi Finiti nella Progettazione Meccanica”, Levrotto&Bella. - Chen X., Liu Y, 2014, “Finite Element Modeling and Simulation with ANSYS Workbench”, CRC Press. - Kurz M., 2007, “Environmentally Conscious Mechanical Design", Wyley. - Ashby M., 2010, "Materials Selection in Mechanical Design", Butterworth-Heinemann
HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The course aims to give the students fundamental concepts and applicative knowledge of hydrogen technologies, covering all the steps of the value chain: production, storage and final use. Both conventional and innovative technologies are discussed to give the students the basic skills required to work in the hydrogen sector. In particular, at the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: - knowledge of hydrogen production systems - knowledge of hydrogen storage systems - knowledge of hydrogen final uses Furthermore, at the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: - ability to outline schemes and processes of thermochemical hydrogen production plants - ability to choose renewable hydrogen production systems based on the type of application - ability to choose hydrogen storage systems based on the production method and final use - ability to analyze hydrogen final-use scenarios Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: understand the fundamental principles associated with the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Applying knowledge and understanding: by carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired. Making judgments: being able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple problems in the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Communication skills: knowing how to explain, both in written and oral form, the problem and possible solutions to simple situations concerning the techno-economic analysis of hydrogen systems. Learning skills: knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to the verification of hydrogen systems.
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MACHINES FOR BIOSYSTEMS MASSIMO CECCHINI	Second Semester	6	AGR/09		Learning objectives The student will acquire the basic skills to develop the mechanization of the operations of the main agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites. In particular, he will be able to choose suitable machines for quality work (knowing materials, operating modes) and respecting constraints on mechanization (economic, environmental, safety, etc.). Expected learning outcomes: • Knowledge and understanding skills: the student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the principles underlying the design and operation of machines and plants and know how to introduce them into agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites, while respecting various constraints. • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics dealt in the course with a critical sense for the identification of individual machines, a park of machinery or plant for agricultural, forestry and green maintenance yards. • Autonomy of judgment: the student will be able to select specific machines and plants suitable for the various types of agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites, in an objective way, without letting them be influenced by the machine manufacturers and also respecting the social, scientific or ethics related to each decision of mechanization. • Communicative Skills: the student will be able to communicate machine and plant information and their technical and economic requirements to third parties (employers, clients such as farms, forestry companies, etc.), motivating their choices. • Learning ability: the articulation of the course will be developed in such a way as to convey to the students at first the "transversal" basic concepts, regarding any type of machine. Next, individual types of machines will be treated (most commonly in agricultural, forestry and green maintenance sites). The topics will be dealt with in order to stimulate the will to learn, in the logic of gradually developing knowledge, from mechanical materials and principles, to building and safety aspects, to machine management. The same logic is required in the creation of a textbook or presentation that will be taken into account in the assessment of learning. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Presentation of the course. Objectives of mechanization for biosystems. Definition of machine and plant. (4 h) Levels of mechanization and evolution of mechanization for biosystems. (2 h) Basic concepts of mechanics and physics applied to machinery (grip, longitudinal and transversal stability). (6 h) General and functional characteristics of the main categories of machinery for biosystems: agricultural and forestry tractors; machines for ground working; construction equipment; machines for cultivation and for planting; machines for care and protection; harvesting machines; machines for cutting and sawing; machines for delimbing and debarking; machines for shredding and chopping; machines for transport and load; winches; cableways. (12 h) Concept of work capacity and efficiency of a machine. Machine's management. (4 h) Concepts of safety: the Machinery Directive and Regulation. (6 h) Concepts of hygienic risk: assessment and prevention of occupational diseases. (10 h) Concepts of ergonomics: the man-machine and man-workplace relation. (8 h) examMode The oral exam will be aimed at evaluating the basic knowledge of the physical technologies used in the main types of machines and plants for biosystems. In particular, the candidate must demonstrate to have acquired a good knowledge of the technical and organizational aspects necessary for a correct choice and management of the machines. The candidate, in the context of flipped classroom, will illustrate a specific machine, previously assigned, by means of a Power Point presentation in the classroom. In particular, it must report on: - description of the machine (constituent parts, materials used, principle of operation); - safety aspects in the use of the machine; - management costs. Two other questions will go over the whole course program. The presentation and the two questions will be evaluated with a score from 0 to 10. The final score will be given by the sum of the three individual scores. For the attribution of the score, the level of knowledge of the contents shown and the ability to apply the concepts learned will be taken into account; synthesis and language properties will also be taken into consideration. books Lesson notes. P. Biondi, Meccanica agraria - Le macchine agricole, UTET, 1999 Torino. P. Amirante, Lezioni di meccanica agraria G. Hippoliti, Appunti di meccanizzazione forestale, Società Editrice Fiorentina, 1997 Firenze. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available. bibliography https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296189205_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296192148_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_2 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296191980_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_3
BIOENERGY	Second Semester	3	ING-IND/11		Learning objectives The course intends to prepare students with knowledge on the main biological bioconversion processes of organic substance. It involves the study of biotechnological processes in applications aimed at energy production. The student will have the opportunity to learn the possible factors affecting bioprocesses, learning to evaluate the appropriate conditions in setting up bioprocesses in a context of environmental sustainability. Finally, the student will be able to communicate with technical-scientific terminology the dynamics occurring during the development of bioprocesses. Knowledge and understanding: comprehend the fundamental principles of bioconversion processes and biotechnological techniques applied to energy production. Understand the factors that influence bioprocesses and the optimal conditions for their setup in an environmentally sustainable context. Applied knowledge and understanding: through case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop practical skills in bioprocesses, evaluating the influence of various factors and optimizing operational conditions. Independent judgment: be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve practical problems in bioprocesses, formulating critical judgments on the dynamics and effectiveness of the proposed solutions. Communication skills: be able to clearly present, both in writing and orally, the processes and dynamics involved in bioprocesses, using appropriate technical-scientific language. Learning skills: be able to gather information from scientific texts and other sources to independently solve problems related to bioprocesses and their optimization.
119567 - PROJECT AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT ILARIA BAFFO	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/17		Learning objectives The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Production management: Formulation of the production aggregate level and the master production schedule (MPS). Sizing of the production and supply of lots. Inventory management. Management of material requirements (MRP), formulation of procurement orders; Control of production performance. Lean Manufacturing and Just in Time. Maintenance management: This course will focus on the maintenance process within industrial plants. Availability, reliability and maintainability will be the key words of this phase of course. Reliability theory of isolated components and complex systems. The course will analyse several maintenance policies and criteria for their selection. Project Management: The course will present the way to work by projects and the different type of projects available for plant management. It will analyse the several phases of a project’s life: time and cost planning, execution phase, monitoring and the closure of all activities. Each project has to be evaluated considering both a cost benefit and technical feasibility analysis examMode The exam consists of a written test and an oral test. the written test will be structured in a variable number of 3 or 4 exercises for a total duration varying from 1.5 to 2 hours. The test is aimed at ascertaining the theoretical and practical knowledge of the student on the basis of the lessons and exercises proposed during the course. The written test is carried out in total autonomy with the sole aid of a calculator. The oral exam focuses on 3 topics among the topics proposed in the course. The student will have to demonstrate that they know how to explain the basic concepts and argue innovative solutions and proposals on the basis of the questions posed. books La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020 mode The course is divided into lessons lasting approximately 1.5 hours. The contents of each lesson are shown in slides which are then made available to students as study material. Before, during and after the lesson, the teacher is available for clarifications and additions. Practical case studies could be proposed to be tackled also in groups depending on the predisposition of the students and the learning time of the class. classRoomMode optional attendance bibliography La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020
119575 - FINAL DISSERTATION	Second Semester	15
119765 - ELECTIVE COURSE	Second Semester	6
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TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING	Second Semester	12	ING-IND/16
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COMPUTATIONAL FLUIS DYNAMICS AND SIMULATION OF POWER PLANTS	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/10
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NUCLEAR FUSION	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/31		Learning objectives The course will provide the basics necessary to physical (module II) and engineering (module I) understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices , (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO). The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
119732 - CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE 2	First Semester	6	ICAR/08
119734 - FLUID MACHINES 2	First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
119735 - MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING	First Semester	6	MAT/05
120424 - MECHANICAL AND THERMAL MEASUREMENTS 2	First Semester	3
120939 - INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION	First Semester	6	ING-IND/31
120940 - RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND SYSTEMS	First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
120360 - HEAT GENERATORS	-	12	-	-
MODULE THERMOTECHNICAL PLANTS 2	First Semester	6	ING-IND/11
119738 - MECHANICAL PLANTS 2	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/17
120360 - HEAT GENERATORS	-	12	-	-
MODULE HEAT EXCHANGERS AND GENERATORS	First Semester	6	ING-IND/10

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD
119551 - ADVANCED FLUID MACHINERY AND ENERGY SYSTEMS STEFANO UBERTINI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/08	Learning objectives The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of volumetric machines, analyzing kinematics, volumetric expanders, volumetric compressors, and volumetric pumps. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines, including their classification, fields of application, characteristic parameters, performance, and power regulation techniques, as well as fuel systems and combustion processes. The course will delve into gas turbine components, focusing on compressors, turbines, materials used, refrigeration techniques, combustors, pollutant emissions, and the influence of external conditions on turbine operation. Power regulation, startup processes, operational transients, and off-design operation, along with the concept of technical minimum, will also be covered. The course will explore combined cycle plant components, analyzing various plant configurations, multi-pressure level recovery boilers, post-combustion techniques, power regulation, and emission control. Advanced gas cycles, including external combustion, steam injection, humid air cycles, and chemical recovery cycles, will be examined, along with IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) plants, with a focus on their operation, performance, components, and technologies. Participants will gain knowledge of gas microturbines, including their applications and performance, and fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. The course will cover the electrochemical operation of fuel cells, energy balance, performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), and construction technologies, focusing on various types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC) and energy systems based on these technologies. The course will also provide an overview of renewable energy sources and an introduction to energy storage systems, concluding with an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and climate change impacts. Expected learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: • knowledge of the detailed operation of heat exchangers, gas turbines with blade cooling and micro-gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, and fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content; • knowledge of the configuration, of the operating principles and of the selection criteria of the main types of volumetric fluid machines. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: • ability to design thermal engine systems and volumetric machines of medium and high complexity; • ability to check volumetric machines, gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, thermal engine systems, hydraulic motors, and refrigerators in different operating conditions; • ability to choose a volumetric machine according to the field of application; • ability to carry out the sizing of volumetric pumps and compressors and internal combustion engines; • ability to carry out the dimensioning of fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content and of different types of fuel cells; • ability to operate correctly (power regulation, control of operating parameters, performance monitoring) volumetric machines, gas turbines with blade cooling and gas micro-turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, and fuel cells. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the communication skills to describe, in written and oral form, the sizing, design choices, checks, operations and monitoring in the areas of heat exchangers, gas turbines with cooling of gas blades and microturbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with high hydrogen content. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Volumetric machines: Kinematics, Volumetric expanders. Volumetric compressors. Volumetric pumps. Internal combustion engines: classification, fields of use, characteristic parameters, performance, power regulation, power supply and combustion processes. Complements of gas turbines: compressor, turbine, materials, refrigeration techniques, combustor, polluting emissions, influence of external conditions on operation, power regulation and start-up, transients and off-project operation, technical minimum. Complements of combined systems: system configurations, multi-level pressure recovery boiler, post-combustion, power regulation, polluting emissions control. Advanced gas cycles (external combustion, water vapor injection, humid air, chemical recovery). Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants. Gas micro-turbines. Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies: electrochemical operation, energy balance and performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), construction technologies, types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC), energy systems based on fuel cells . Renewable energies overview Principles of energy storage systems Life Cycle Assessment and climate-altering effects examMode The exam will consist of a written exam and, if needed, an oral exam just after the written one. During the semester the assignment of homework with evaluation is foreseen, which will be discussed during the oral exam. The written exam will consist of at least 3 questions through which the teacher can evaluate the learning level of the topics covered in the course and the student's ability to solve practical / design problems. books For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi mode The course is divided into 60 hours lectures, exercises and/or practical lessons (15 hours), seminars (6 hours). Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The exercises and practical lessons include an introductory explanation and a practical or numerical experience to be carried out. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi
119556 - NUMERICAL THERMO-FLUID DYNAMICS MAURO SCUNGIO	First Semester	6	ING-IND/10	Learning objectives The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and skills for the analysis of thermo-fluid dynamic problems in engineering by means of the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) technique. In the first part of the course, the basic theoretical aspects related to the thermo-fluid dynamics governing equations will be addressed, together with the discretization methods of the governing equations and the numerical techniques for their solution. The concepts of stability, consistency, convergence and accuracy will be then illustrated in order to address the solution analysis. Finally, some practical guidelines on CFD simulation will be illustrated. Part of the course will be dedicated to the analysis of simple CFD problems of laminar and turbulent flows using dedicated CFD software. The students will be able to apply the CFD technique in original ways, even in a research and/or interdisciplinary contexts, and then for the solution of unknown or not familiar problems. Students will have the ability to handle the complexity of computational thermo-fluid dynamic problems even with incomplete data and will be able to formulate judgements on them. In addition, students will have the skills to communicate the information relative to the analysed problems, to their knowledge and their solution to specialist and non-specialist audience. Knowledge and understanding: to understand the fundamental principles of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. To know the methods of discretization and solution of the governing equations with numerical techniques. To acquire the basic knowledge for performing numerical CFD simulations. Applying knowledge and understanding: by carrying out case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop an applicative skills on the methodologies and techniques acquired. Making judgments: to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve simple application problems of numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Communication skills: knowing how to present, both in written and oral form, simple problems and possible solutions of thermo-fluid dynamics using numerical techniques. Learning skills: knowing how to collect information from textbooks and other material for the autonomous solution of problems related to numerical thermo-fluid dynamics. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Introduction (what is CFD, how does CFD work); Conservation laws (governing equations) of fluid motion and boundary conditions; Turbulence and its modelling; The finite volume method for diffusion problems; The finite volume method for convection-diffusion problems; Solution algorithms for pressure-velocity coupling in steady flows; Solution of discretised equations; The finite volume method for unsteady flows; Implementation of boundary conditions; Errors and uncertainty in CFD modelling; Lab activities. examMode The exam evaluation consists in the discussion of a homework, to be carried out on the basis of numerical applications addressed in the classroom, and in an oral test. The oral test consists of a series of questions that focus on the notions dealt in the theoretical lessons. The exam will also test the student communication skills and his autonomy in the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics. books Reference book: H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics – The finite volume method. Pearson Slides from classes Other books: J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) mode The module is divided between theoretical lessons (30 hours) and exercises (18 hours). The theoretical lessons are mainly provided by means of slides. The exercises are related to the solution of problems based on the theoretical principles addressed in the lessons. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely when available. bibliography J. Tu, G.-H. Yeoh, C. Liu, Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach - Butterworth-Heinemann (2013) J. D. Anderson Jr, Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications - McGraw-Hill (1995) P. Moin, Fundamentals of Engineering Numerical Analysis, Cambridge Univ. Press, (2010) J. H. Ferziger and M. Peric, Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics, Springer Verlag, (2001) W. Shyy et al, Computational Fluid Dynamics with Moving Boundaries, Dover Publications, (2007)
119553 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN	First Semester	9	AGR/08	Learning objectives The course aims at enhancing the comprehension of natural environmental processes and at introducing major traditional and remote environmental sensing techniques. The course provides concepts and methodologies to address engineering design in context where monitoring major environmental variables is necessary. The course aim is the knowledge of hydrological processes monitoring. Specifically, the course will focus on instrumentations and sensing techniques useful for observing environmental parameters. It is possible to identify three main aims: 1. Refresh of notions about hydrological processes and their modelling, with particular emphasis of river discharge and precipitations. 2. Learning about instruments and sensing techniques for hydrological observations. 3. Learning and applying innovative approaches based on image analysis. Expected outcomes following the Dublin descriptors: Knowledge and understanding: hydrological phenomena, specifically, rainfall and runoff formation. Common practice of data collection and measurements in hydrology. Applying knowledge and understanding: the concepts with a more technical and applicative implication (tools and approaches for the measurement and estimation of hydrological variables) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and advanced (small experiments to be developed independently) practical labs. Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills: students will be asked to develop a project that, in addition to providing a practical example for estimating river flow velocity, will allow them to investigate on the role of the image analysis. The project will be assigned without a rigid scheme, students will be invited to identify a scientific question on which they can investigate with the software application. During the project they will identify the answer to the scientific question and motivate their conclusions. Setting small groups and interacting with the lecturer will stimulate Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills under the hydrological perspective.
119559 - UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING EMANUELE MINGIONE	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/16	Learning objectives The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed. The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc. Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters. 3) Making judgements: knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component. 4) Communication skills: preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language. 5) Learning skills: drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Recalls and insights of mechanical cutting: mechanical cutting, tool geometry, sizing tool, tool wear and Taylor Law. Processing for chip removal: references and insights of turning; study of milling processes and rectilinear motion machining. Optimization of chip removal processes: single pass processing, multistep processing, multistage processes. CNC machines: introduction, evolution of the control, the basic components of a CNC tool machine, machining centers. Programming of numerically controlled machine tools: introduction, point to point numerical control, paraxial CNC, continuous CNC, axis nomenclature, automatic programming of machine tools. Machining unconventional: Water-Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining. Electrical-Discharge Machining, Laser Beam Machining, laser Assisted Machining, Electron Beam, Machining, Plasma-Arc Cutting. examMode A mandatory oral exam (lasting 1 hour) + assessment of the project assigned to students in the last part of the course. The oral exam begins with a discussion of the assigned project, followed by an assessment of the student's knowledge of the other parts of the program. The exam verifies that the student has acquired familiarity with manufacturing cycles and the related optimization criteria. To this end, questions are also asked about hypothetical manufacturing cycles of real mechanical components, not necessarily covered in class in detail. the student's interpretation demonstrates the degree of familiarity acquired with the main technologies and special processing systems widely used in the industrial sector. In particular, the student must develop the ability to analyze production systems from the perspective of their planning and optimization and, finally, must provide an assessment of the performance of these systems through significant indicators. books Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company mode The course is divided into 60 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classroom practice. The theoretical notions are explained to the students during the lectures, by means of audio-visual aids and the blackboard. During the exercises the student will apply the theoretical notions to case studies related to the topics addressed during the course. classRoomMode Lessons are optional bibliography Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
119555 - MACHINE DESIGN PIERLUIGI FANELLI	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/14	Learning objectives The course is the continuation of the courses of "Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines" given during the first degree in Industrial Engineering. Teaching is aimed at completing the student's preparation in the typical topics of the field and enables him to acquire the skills described below. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - Knowledge and Understanding Capabilities: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. - Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to design and / or verify structural elements and mechanical groups of industrial interest, ensuring their suitability for service also in reference to sectoral regulations. - Making Judgment: To be able to interpret sizing results and to prepare the structural optimization of it. - Communication Skills: Being able to describe scientific issues related to mechanical design and technical drawing in written and oral form. - Learning Skills: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Mechanical behavior of materials in presence of plastic deformation. Approximate methods of calculating plastic deformations. Viscous deformation. Mechanical linear elastic fracture. Intensity factor. Condition of collapse. Extension to small plasticisation. Fracture mechanics and fatigue. Paris law. Analysis of stresses in the rotors. Discs stressed in linear elastic field. rotating cylinders stressed in linear elastic field. stressed disks over the yield strength. cylindrical solids subjected to pressure and to temperature gradient along the thickness. solid cylindrical thin-walled stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solid thick wall stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solids in thick wall subject to internal pressure and stressed beyond the yield strength Analysis of stresses in thin walls plates and shells. Rectangular plates. Circular plates. Shell structures. Generality and theory of the membrane for a revolution shell. Correlation between load characteristics and stress characteristics in a shell structure and between the characteristics of the deformation and curvature and torsion of the surface. Revolutionary shells axial symmetrically loaded: membrane theory. Various cases of differently loaded revolution shells. General theory of cylindrical shell. Problems of flexural interaction in pressure vessels. examMode The assessment will focus on a written test of an applicative nature that consists of the resolution of exercises, and an oral test that will evaluate the student's theoretical preparation, and the evaluation of exercises and an optional practical test. During the course will be carried out exercises of both applicative and in-depth and integrative of the program. During the course the teacher will assign the optional personal exercises that the student will be able to show during the oral examination and which will be worth an additional evaluation (+ 3 / -3 points) on the grade of the written exam. books - Professor slides - D. Broek - "The Practical Use Of Fracture Mechanics", Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988 - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T) mode Classroom lectures, presentations with graphic illustrations. Individual works. Classroom exercises 9h. At distance: moodle, google docs. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available. bibliography - Professor slides - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T)
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119560 - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FUNDAMENTALS ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08	Learning objectives The objective of the module is the comprehension of the basic physics involved in powertrains: - Provide the theoretical and analytical bases for understanding basic thermo-fluid dynamic processes within traditional and innovative powertrains. - Provide methods and instruments for the design of powertrain components. Expected results: Coherently with the SUA-CdS objectives, the expected results are: - Knowledge of the physical foundations and mathematical instruments useful for understanding the powertrain working principles (Dublin descriptors 1 and 5); - Capacity of utilizing the methodologies for the design powertrain components (Dublin descriptors 2 and 3). Teacher's Profile courseProgram Internal combustion engines: Air manifolds, fuel delivery systems, pollutant emissions, engine cooling, engine modeling, engine control Fuel cells: working principles, PEM,SOFC. MCFC Electric and hybrid systems. examMode The exam consists of an oral and a homework. The fulfillment of the homework part is mandatory for the subsequent oral part. The homework consist in a personal research work on one specific topic covered during the lectures. A student personal contribution is expected. Methodology, numerical results, literature analysis, and presentation will determine the mark. The minimum mark to access the oral part is 15/30. The oral test evaluate the level of confidence of the student with the theoretical foundations of the course (superficial, appropriate, precise, complete, complete and thorough). The final mark is the average of homework and oral part marks. books G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill mode Classroom lessons and exercises classRoomMode Non compulsory lessons. bibliography G. Ferrari, motori a combustione interna Ed. Esculapio J. B. Heywood, Internal combustion engines fundamentals, Ed. McGraw-Hill

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119551 - ADVANCED FLUID MACHINERY AND ENERGY SYSTEMS STEFANO UBERTINI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/08		Learning objectives The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of volumetric machines, analyzing kinematics, volumetric expanders, volumetric compressors, and volumetric pumps. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines, including their classification, fields of application, characteristic parameters, performance, and power regulation techniques, as well as fuel systems and combustion processes. The course will delve into gas turbine components, focusing on compressors, turbines, materials used, refrigeration techniques, combustors, pollutant emissions, and the influence of external conditions on turbine operation. Power regulation, startup processes, operational transients, and off-design operation, along with the concept of technical minimum, will also be covered. The course will explore combined cycle plant components, analyzing various plant configurations, multi-pressure level recovery boilers, post-combustion techniques, power regulation, and emission control. Advanced gas cycles, including external combustion, steam injection, humid air cycles, and chemical recovery cycles, will be examined, along with IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) plants, with a focus on their operation, performance, components, and technologies. Participants will gain knowledge of gas microturbines, including their applications and performance, and fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. The course will cover the electrochemical operation of fuel cells, energy balance, performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), and construction technologies, focusing on various types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC) and energy systems based on these technologies. The course will also provide an overview of renewable energy sources and an introduction to energy storage systems, concluding with an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and climate change impacts. Expected learning outcomes: At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following knowledge: • knowledge of the detailed operation of heat exchangers, gas turbines with blade cooling and micro-gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, and fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content; • knowledge of the configuration, of the operating principles and of the selection criteria of the main types of volumetric fluid machines. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills: • ability to design thermal engine systems and volumetric machines of medium and high complexity; • ability to check volumetric machines, gas turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, thermal engine systems, hydraulic motors, and refrigerators in different operating conditions; • ability to choose a volumetric machine according to the field of application; • ability to carry out the sizing of volumetric pumps and compressors and internal combustion engines; • ability to carry out the dimensioning of fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with a high hydrogen content and of different types of fuel cells; • ability to operate correctly (power regulation, control of operating parameters, performance monitoring) volumetric machines, gas turbines with blade cooling and gas micro-turbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, and fuel cells. At the end of the course the student is expected to have the communication skills to describe, in written and oral form, the sizing, design choices, checks, operations and monitoring in the areas of heat exchangers, gas turbines with cooling of gas blades and microturbines, combined systems at multiple pressure levels, fuel cells, fuel processing systems for the production of syngas with high hydrogen content. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Volumetric machines: Kinematics, Volumetric expanders. Volumetric compressors. Volumetric pumps. Internal combustion engines: classification, fields of use, characteristic parameters, performance, power regulation, power supply and combustion processes. Complements of gas turbines: compressor, turbine, materials, refrigeration techniques, combustor, polluting emissions, influence of external conditions on operation, power regulation and start-up, transients and off-project operation, technical minimum. Complements of combined systems: system configurations, multi-level pressure recovery boiler, post-combustion, power regulation, polluting emissions control. Advanced gas cycles (external combustion, water vapor injection, humid air, chemical recovery). Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants. Gas micro-turbines. Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies: electrochemical operation, energy balance and performance, components (electrodes, electrolyte), construction technologies, types of fuel cells (PEM, PAFC, AFC, MCFC, SOFC), energy systems based on fuel cells . Renewable energies overview Principles of energy storage systems Life Cycle Assessment and climate-altering effects examMode The exam will consist of a written exam and, if needed, an oral exam just after the written one. During the semester the assignment of homework with evaluation is foreseen, which will be discussed during the oral exam. The written exam will consist of at least 3 questions through which the teacher can evaluate the learning level of the topics covered in the course and the student's ability to solve practical / design problems. books For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi mode The course is divided into 60 hours lectures, exercises and/or practical lessons (15 hours), seminars (6 hours). Theoretical notions are illustrated to students during lectures, through audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The exercises and practical lessons include an introductory explanation and a practical or numerical experience to be carried out. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography For the part of internal combustion engines: 1. Ferrari, G., Motori a Combustione Interna, Ed. The capital 2. J.B Heywood: '' Internal combustion engine fundamentals '', Mc Graw Hill, NY For the part of volumetric machines: 1. Caputo C., Le machine volumetriche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. For the part of gas turbines: 1. G. Lozza: Turbine a Gas e Cicli Combinati, Pitagora Ed. For the fuel cell part: DOE, Fuel Cell Handbook, 7th edition (https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/research/coal/energy%20systems/fuel%20cells/FCHandbook7.pdf) For different parts of the course: Vincenzo Dossena et al., Macchine a Fluido, CittàStudi
119552 - SENSORS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS STEFANO ROSSI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/12		Learning objectives Educational aims: The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Detailed program: The topics and the laboratory experiences are reported in the following: Frontal lessons: 1. Displacement, velocity and acceleration measurements by means of inertial and optoelectronic systems; 2. Kinematics of rigid bodies: rotational matrix, rototraslational matrix, Euler angles; 3. Analog to Digital conversion; 4. Data acquisition systems; 5. Acquisition data software – Labview: Introduction to Labview; Block diagrams; VI components; While loop and for loop; Array and cluster; State machine; Error management; DAQ software with NI myDAQ hardware; Laboratory Experiences: 1. Design of an evaluation board for temperature monitoring and data acquisition; 2. Acquisition of digital data; 3. Calibration of a distance sensor; 4. Design of an inertial system using accelerometers and gyroscopes; examMode The level of the acquired knowledge and the ability to clear explain the learned arguments are assessed by means of an experimental activity and an oral exam. During the experimental activity, the student has to program an acquisition or analysis software written in Labview. During the oral exam, the student's reports on laboratory experiences and on the theoretical part of course. The final grade is evaluated by the average between the oral exam and the experimental activity. Plus/minus three points will be added from a global evaluation of the laboratory experiences. books E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE mode The Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is divided in 48 hours of frontal lessons and 24 hours of experimental sessions. The theoretical knowledge are reported to the students by means of frontal lessons using a personal computer where they can implement the Labview software. The laboratory experiences consist of a first theoretical part and an experimental one where students are totally involved in the acquisition and analysis of measurement system outputs using the available acquisition boards. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE
120361 - POLYMER COMPOSITES	-	9	-	-	Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, with a particular focus on their chemical-physical properties, processing technologies, and structure-property relationships. In the first part of the course, the fundamental principles related to the chemical and physical properties of polymeric and composite materials will be addressed, and the main processing techniques will be presented. Subsequently, the relationships between structure, properties, and processing will be analyzed, with a specific focus on the techniques used to characterize chemical-physical properties. Finally, tools for designing structures and devices based on these materials will be provided. Students will be able to understand and apply the knowledge gained even in interdisciplinary contexts, developing a critical perspective on the properties and behavior of polymeric and composite materials. Additionally, they will be able to communicate information about the materials studied to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the fundamental principles of the chemical-physical properties of polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, as well as the relationships between structure, properties, and processing. Applied knowledge and understanding: through the study of practical cases, students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to the design of structures and devices based on polymeric and composite materials. Independent judgment: being able to evaluate the properties of materials and apply the knowledge for the optimal selection and use of polymeric and composite materials in practical contexts. Communication skills: being able to present, both in writing and orally, the characteristics and properties of polymeric and composite materials and the characterization techniques used. Learning ability: being able to gather information from textbooks and other sources to autonomously deepen knowledge about polymeric and composite materials and their applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE TECHNOLOGY ILARIA ARMENTANO	First Semester	6	FIS/01		Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, with a particular focus on their chemical-physical properties, processing technologies, and structure-property relationships. In the first part of the course, the fundamental principles related to the chemical and physical properties of polymeric and composite materials will be addressed, and the main processing techniques will be presented. Subsequently, the relationships between structure, properties, and processing will be analyzed, with a specific focus on the techniques used to characterize chemical-physical properties. Finally, tools for designing structures and devices based on these materials will be provided. Students will be able to understand and apply the knowledge gained even in interdisciplinary contexts, developing a critical perspective on the properties and behavior of polymeric and composite materials. Additionally, they will be able to communicate information about the materials studied to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Knowledge and understanding: understanding the fundamental principles of the chemical-physical properties of polymeric, composite, and nanocomposite materials, as well as the relationships between structure, properties, and processing. Applied knowledge and understanding: through the study of practical cases, students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to the design of structures and devices based on polymeric and composite materials. Independent judgment: being able to evaluate the properties of materials and apply the knowledge for the optimal selection and use of polymeric and composite materials in practical contexts. Communication skills: being able to present, both in writing and orally, the characteristics and properties of polymeric and composite materials and the characterization techniques used. Learning ability: being able to gather information from textbooks and other sources to autonomously deepen knowledge about polymeric and composite materials and their applications. Teacher's Profile courseProgram -Introduction, aim of the course and market of polymers and composites -General characteristics of plastics: advantages and disadvantages compared to other materials. Review of chemical bonds. Morphology. Configuration and conformation. Molecular weight. -Classifications. Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers: characteristics and processability -Elastomers and Elastomeric Properties -Structure of polymeric solids and thermal properties: Transition temperatures: glass transition, melting crystallization. Methods of measurement. -Reology and viscoelasticity and measurement methods -Sustainable polymers: Biodegradable polymers, Polymers from renewable sources, Degradation of polymeric materials -Definition of composite material. Characteristics and fields of application. Notes on the various types of matrix and reinforcements. Matrix-reinforcement interaction. -Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Composites -Degradation, durability and aging test - Recovery and recycling -Morphological Analysis: Optical and scanning and transmission electron microscopy techniques. Chemical-physical characterization. - Nanocomposites examMode The exams are held in three sessions: winter session, summer session, autumn session. The summer and winter sessions include three sessions, the autumn one two. The exam consists of an oral interview. books -Introduction to Polymers, Third Edition, di Robert J. Young, Peter A. Lovell -Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, di Jr. Callister, William D., David G. Rethwisch, Wiley -Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, William F. Smith, Ph.D. Hashemi, Javad, seventh Editions -Slide of the courses mode The course includes 48 hours of frontal lessons in places and times regulated by the general timetable. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available.
POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE POLYMER CHEMISTRY CLAUDIA PELOSI	First Semester	3	CHIM/12		Learning objectives The fundamental objective of the Polymer Chemistry module within the Polymer Composites course is to provide the second level student with an in-depth knowledge of the chemistry of polymers and macromolecules, of the polymerization mechanisms and of the chemical and physic-chemical characteristics of the main natural and synthetic polymers. The expected learning outcomes are: 1) know the concepts of monomer, polymer, macromolecule 2) know the polymerization reactions that lead to the formation of polymers 3) know the main types of isomerism that characterize polymer molecules 3) understand the properties of polymers based on their chemical composition 4) understand the possible applications of polymers in the engineering field on the basis of their chemical properties 5) knowing how to apply the knowledge acquired to real cases in the field of mechanical engineering 7) autonomy of judgment in choosing a polymeric material for the type of application required 8) communication skills in presenting the topics covered. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Concepts of monomer, polymer, macromolecule. Degree of polymerization. Linear and branched polymers. Homopolymers and copolymers. Addition polymers, condensation polymers, natural polymers. Nomenclature of polymers. Isomerism in polymers. Condensation or step-growth polymers: polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyimides, polysiloxanes. Addition or chain-growth polymers: reaction mechanism. Controlled polymerization. Polymer conformations; networks, gels and rubber elasticity. Glass transition. Crystallinity in polymers. examMode The exams are held in three sessions: winter session, summer session, autumn session. The summer and winter sessions include three sessions, the autumn one two. The exam consists of an oral interview. books Timothy P. Lodge, Paul C. Hiemenz. Polymer Chemistry. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021 mode The course takes place in the classroom with frontal lessons for the total of 24 hours foreseen by the module. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. bibliography Some scientific articles available on Moodle are indicated as a reference bibliography
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE – BEGINNER/PRE-INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle interactions in basic everyday situations, both public (shops, daily services, offices) and personal (family, friends), as well as university-related scenarios (administrative offices, simple requests). The first part of the course will cover fundamental theoretical aspects related to the four core language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), aiming to achieve an A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, practical communication skills in everyday contexts will be developed, focusing on understanding and interacting in predictable situations. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original way, even in daily life and simple academic interactions. They will be able to understand basic oral and written texts and make judgments about their communicative effectiveness. They will also be able to communicate simple information clearly and understandably. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding the basic principles of language skills, particularly focusing on listening and reading comprehension in everyday contexts. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to handle simple interactions in various contexts. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to evaluate their own communicative abilities and apply acquired knowledge to manage routine dialogues. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, simple and clear information about daily life and personal experiences. Learning Ability: Being able to gather information from basic educational materials and apply knowledge to solve common communication problems Teacher's Profile
INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Semester	3
INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Semester	6
119555 - MACHINE DESIGN PIERLUIGI FANELLI	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/14		Learning objectives The course is the continuation of the courses of "Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines" given during the first degree in Industrial Engineering. Teaching is aimed at completing the student's preparation in the typical topics of the field and enables him to acquire the skills described below. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS - Knowledge and Understanding Capabilities: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. - Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to design and / or verify structural elements and mechanical groups of industrial interest, ensuring their suitability for service also in reference to sectoral regulations. - Making Judgment: To be able to interpret sizing results and to prepare the structural optimization of it. - Communication Skills: Being able to describe scientific issues related to mechanical design and technical drawing in written and oral form. - Learning Skills: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Mechanical behavior of materials in presence of plastic deformation. Approximate methods of calculating plastic deformations. Viscous deformation. Mechanical linear elastic fracture. Intensity factor. Condition of collapse. Extension to small plasticisation. Fracture mechanics and fatigue. Paris law. Analysis of stresses in the rotors. Discs stressed in linear elastic field. rotating cylinders stressed in linear elastic field. stressed disks over the yield strength. cylindrical solids subjected to pressure and to temperature gradient along the thickness. solid cylindrical thin-walled stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solid thick wall stressed in the elastic range. cylindrical solids in thick wall subject to internal pressure and stressed beyond the yield strength Analysis of stresses in thin walls plates and shells. Rectangular plates. Circular plates. Shell structures. Generality and theory of the membrane for a revolution shell. Correlation between load characteristics and stress characteristics in a shell structure and between the characteristics of the deformation and curvature and torsion of the surface. Revolutionary shells axial symmetrically loaded: membrane theory. Various cases of differently loaded revolution shells. General theory of cylindrical shell. Problems of flexural interaction in pressure vessels. examMode The assessment will focus on a written test of an applicative nature that consists of the resolution of exercises, and an oral test that will evaluate the student's theoretical preparation, and the evaluation of exercises and an optional practical test. During the course will be carried out exercises of both applicative and in-depth and integrative of the program. During the course the teacher will assign the optional personal exercises that the student will be able to show during the oral examination and which will be worth an additional evaluation (+ 3 / -3 points) on the grade of the written exam. books - Professor slides - D. Broek - "The Practical Use Of Fracture Mechanics", Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1988 - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T) mode Classroom lectures, presentations with graphic illustrations. Individual works. Classroom exercises 9h. At distance: moodle, google docs. classRoomMode Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available. bibliography - Professor slides - V. Vullo, F. Vivio, "Rotors: Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2012; - V. Vullo, " Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels. Stress Analysis and Design", Springer Verlag, 2014; - S.P. Timoshenko, S. Woinowsky - Krieger, "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw- Hill Book Co., Singapore, 1959 (T)
119559 - UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING EMANUELE MINGIONE	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/16		Learning objectives The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed. The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc. Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters. 3) Making judgements: knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component. 4) Communication skills: preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language. 5) Learning skills: drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Recalls and insights of mechanical cutting: mechanical cutting, tool geometry, sizing tool, tool wear and Taylor Law. Processing for chip removal: references and insights of turning; study of milling processes and rectilinear motion machining. Optimization of chip removal processes: single pass processing, multistep processing, multistage processes. CNC machines: introduction, evolution of the control, the basic components of a CNC tool machine, machining centers. Programming of numerically controlled machine tools: introduction, point to point numerical control, paraxial CNC, continuous CNC, axis nomenclature, automatic programming of machine tools. Machining unconventional: Water-Jet Machining, Ultrasonic Machining. Electrical-Discharge Machining, Laser Beam Machining, laser Assisted Machining, Electron Beam, Machining, Plasma-Arc Cutting. examMode A mandatory oral exam (lasting 1 hour) + assessment of the project assigned to students in the last part of the course. The oral exam begins with a discussion of the assigned project, followed by an assessment of the student's knowledge of the other parts of the program. The exam verifies that the student has acquired familiarity with manufacturing cycles and the related optimization criteria. To this end, questions are also asked about hypothetical manufacturing cycles of real mechanical components, not necessarily covered in class in detail. the student's interpretation demonstrates the degree of familiarity acquired with the main technologies and special processing systems widely used in the industrial sector. In particular, the student must develop the ability to analyze production systems from the perspective of their planning and optimization and, finally, must provide an assessment of the performance of these systems through significant indicators. books Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company mode The course is divided into 60 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classroom practice. The theoretical notions are explained to the students during the lectures, by means of audio-visual aids and the blackboard. During the exercises the student will apply the theoretical notions to case studies related to the topics addressed during the course. classRoomMode Lessons are optional bibliography Sergi Vincenzo, Produzione assistita da calcolatore, editore: Cues Gabrielli F., Ippolito R., Micari F., Analisi e tecnologia delle lavorazioni meccaniche, editore McGraw-Hill Companies. F. Giusti, M. Santochi, Tecnologia Meccanica e studi di Fabbricazione, Ed. Ambrosiana Milano. Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
OUTGOING 4	-	-	-	-
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN	Second Semester	9	AGR/08		Learning objectives The course aims at enhancing the comprehension of natural environmental processes and at introducing major traditional and remote environmental sensing techniques. The course provides concepts and methodologies to address engineering design in context where monitoring major environmental variables is necessary. The course aim is the knowledge of hydrological processes monitoring. Specifically, the course will focus on instrumentations and sensing techniques useful for observing environmental parameters. It is possible to identify three main aims: 1. Refresh of notions about hydrological processes and their modelling, with particular emphasis of river discharge and precipitations. 2. Learning about instruments and sensing techniques for hydrological observations. 3. Learning and applying innovative approaches based on image analysis. Expected outcomes following the Dublin descriptors: Knowledge and understanding: hydrological phenomena, specifically, rainfall and runoff formation. Common practice of data collection and measurements in hydrology. Applying knowledge and understanding: the concepts with a more technical and applicative implication (tools and approaches for the measurement and estimation of hydrological variables) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and advanced (small experiments to be developed independently) practical labs. Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills: students will be asked to develop a project that, in addition to providing a practical example for estimating river flow velocity, will allow them to investigate on the role of the image analysis. The project will be assigned without a rigid scheme, students will be invited to identify a scientific question on which they can investigate with the software application. During the project they will identify the answer to the scientific question and motivate their conclusions. Setting small groups and interacting with the lecturer will stimulate Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills under the hydrological perspective.
120515 - RELIABILITY OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS	First Semester	4	ING-IND/14
120514 - MECHANICAL & COMPUTER DESIGN	-	8	-	-
MECHANICAL DESIGN OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS - MOD1	Second Semester	4	ING-IND/14
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS - MOD2	Second Semester	4	ING-IND/15
120516 - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT II	First Semester	3	AGR/09
120517 - ETHICS AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY	First Semester	2	M-FIL/03
120518 - SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH III	First Semester	10	ING-IND/14
120519 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTAL THEORY - INNOVATIVE PRINCIPLES	First Semester	3	CHIM/12
OUTGOING 4	-	-	-	-
NUCLEAR FUSION	Second Semester	9	ING-IND/31		Learning objectives The course will provide the basics necessary to physical (module II) and engineering (module I) understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices , (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO). The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).
119567 - PROJECT AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT ILARIA BAFFO	Second Semester	6	ING-IND/17		Learning objectives The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Production management: Formulation of the production aggregate level and the master production schedule (MPS). Sizing of the production and supply of lots. Inventory management. Management of material requirements (MRP), formulation of procurement orders; Control of production performance. Lean Manufacturing and Just in Time. Maintenance management: This course will focus on the maintenance process within industrial plants. Availability, reliability and maintainability will be the key words of this phase of course. Reliability theory of isolated components and complex systems. The course will analyse several maintenance policies and criteria for their selection. Project Management: The course will present the way to work by projects and the different type of projects available for plant management. It will analyse the several phases of a project’s life: time and cost planning, execution phase, monitoring and the closure of all activities. Each project has to be evaluated considering both a cost benefit and technical feasibility analysis examMode The exam consists of a written test and an oral test. the written test will be structured in a variable number of 3 or 4 exercises for a total duration varying from 1.5 to 2 hours. The test is aimed at ascertaining the theoretical and practical knowledge of the student on the basis of the lessons and exercises proposed during the course. The written test is carried out in total autonomy with the sole aid of a calculator. The oral exam focuses on 3 topics among the topics proposed in the course. The student will have to demonstrate that they know how to explain the basic concepts and argue innovative solutions and proposals on the basis of the questions posed. books La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020 mode The course is divided into lessons lasting approximately 1.5 hours. The contents of each lesson are shown in slides which are then made available to students as study material. Before, during and after the lesson, the teacher is available for clarifications and additions. Practical case studies could be proposed to be tackled also in groups depending on the predisposition of the students and the learning time of the class. classRoomMode optional attendance bibliography La gestione del sistema di produzione. Andrea Sianese. Rizzoli Etas. 2016 Esercizi di gestione della Produzione Indutriale. Associazione Amici di Franco Turco. Cooperativa Universitaria Studio e Lavori. 2003 Metodi e modelli per l'organizzazione dei sistemi logistici. Gianpaolo Ghiani e Roberto Musmanno. Pitagora Editrice Bologna. 2000 Gestione della produzione industriale. A.Brandolese, A.Pozzetti, A. Sianesi. Hoepli. 1991 Progettazione e Gestione degli impianti industriali. Domenico Falcone e Fabio De Felice. Hoepli 2012 Guida alle conoscenze di gestione dei progetti. Istituto italiano di Project Management. Franco Angeli. 2020
OTHER ACTIVITIES	-	-	-	-
ITALIAN LANGUAGE - PRE-INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE ANDREINA VETRALLINI	Second Semester	3			Learning objectives The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle more complex interactions in everyday and academic situations. The first part of the course will delve into theoretical aspects related to the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) to achieve a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, more complex communication scenarios and case studies will be analyzed, such as participating in conversations on less predictable topics. Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original and critical manner, even in more complex and interdisciplinary contexts. They will be able to understand more detailed texts, make judgments about communicative situations, and manage dialogues independently, demonstrating confidence and flexibility. Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding more complex language structures and interaction modes in various contexts, including work and study. Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises and simulations of more detailed conversations, students will develop the ability to manage interactions in different contexts, focusing on coherence and clarity of communication. Judgment Autonomy: Being able to make informed judgments about the effectiveness of their interactions and communication strategies used. Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, more complex topics and participate in discussions on familiar and unfamiliar themes. Learning Ability: Being able to independently deepen language knowledge through various sources, including specialized texts and online materials. Teacher's Profile
ELECTIVE GROUP	-	-	-	-
ELECTIVE COURSE UNITUS	Second Semester	6
FINAL DISSERTATION GROUP	-	-	-	-
FINAL DISSERTATION UNITUS	Second Semester	15
FINAL DISSERTATION NUSTPB	Second Semester	15

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
120520 - MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	-	8	-	-
MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING I	First Semester	4	FIS/01
120521 - NUMERICAL TECHNIQUE FOR ENGINEERING	-	10	-	-
ADVANCED CALCULUS OF STRUCTURES - MOD2	First Semester	5	ING-IND/14
NUSTPB_1Y1S_IN	-	-	-	-
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD	First Semester	3	ING-IND/14
SPECIAL CHAPTERS OF FLUID MECHANICS/MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	First Semester	3	ING-IND/10
120524 - SURFACES AND CONTACTS	First Semester	5	ING-IND/16
120525 - SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH I	First Semester	10	ING-IND/14
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	First Semester	3
120521 - NUMERICAL TECHNIQUE FOR ENGINEERING	-	10	-	-
ADVANCED CALCULUS OF STRUCTURES - MOD2	First Semester	5	ING-IND/14
120520 - MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	-	8	-	-
MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING II	First Semester	4	ING-IND/15
120526 - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT	-	8	-	-
VIRTUAL PROTOTYPE FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - MOD 2	First Semester	4	ING-IND/15
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT I - MOD 1	First Semester	4	ING-IND/17
120527 - SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH II	Second Semester	10	ING-IND/15
NUSTPB_1Y1S_IN	-	-	-	-
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES / DESIGN AND VISUAL IMPACT	First Semester	3	ING-IND/15
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	Second Semester	3

SUBJECT	SEMESTER	CFU	SSD
119552 - SENSORS AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS STEFANO ROSSI	First Semester	9	ING-IND/12	Learning objectives Educational aims: The main objectives of the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is to give the student the knowledge of the analysis methods and acquisition systems focusing the attention on the hardware and software (Labview) developed by National Instrument. A deep knowledge on the inertial measurement systems will be provided to the student. Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the working principle of the data acquisition systems, knowledge the software Labview, knowledge of inertial sensors, understanding the body kinematics in order to better understand the algorithms that are implemented for the analysis of inertial sensor outputs. Applying knowledge and understanding: understanding of the right scientific and methodological approach to the measurements; learning how to program in Labview language in order to acquire and analyze electrical signals. learning to independently perform a calibration procedure of sensors such as thermistors, distance sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes. Making judgements: the student will be able to understand the experimental results; knowing how to choose the best instruments that has to be used as a function of the required measurements for the analysis of motion; the student will be able to independently implement software for the data acquisition and analysis. Communication skills: the student will be able to report on experiments and to read and write calibration reports and datasheets; understanding of software written in Labview. Learning skills: the ability to apply the learned methodological accuracy and the Labview software to different measurement setups than those studied in the Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Detailed program: The topics and the laboratory experiences are reported in the following: Frontal lessons: 1. Displacement, velocity and acceleration measurements by means of inertial and optoelectronic systems; 2. Kinematics of rigid bodies: rotational matrix, rototraslational matrix, Euler angles; 3. Analog to Digital conversion; 4. Data acquisition systems; 5. Acquisition data software – Labview: Introduction to Labview; Block diagrams; VI components; While loop and for loop; Array and cluster; State machine; Error management; DAQ software with NI myDAQ hardware; Laboratory Experiences: 1. Design of an evaluation board for temperature monitoring and data acquisition; 2. Acquisition of digital data; 3. Calibration of a distance sensor; 4. Design of an inertial system using accelerometers and gyroscopes; examMode The level of the acquired knowledge and the ability to clear explain the learned arguments are assessed by means of an experimental activity and an oral exam. During the experimental activity, the student has to program an acquisition or analysis software written in Labview. During the oral exam, the student's reports on laboratory experiences and on the theoretical part of course. The final grade is evaluated by the average between the oral exam and the experimental activity. Plus/minus three points will be added from a global evaluation of the laboratory experiences. books E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE mode The Sensors and Data Acquisition systems course is divided in 48 hours of frontal lessons and 24 hours of experimental sessions. The theoretical knowledge are reported to the students by means of frontal lessons using a personal computer where they can implement the Labview software. The laboratory experiences consist of a first theoretical part and an experimental one where students are totally involved in the acquisition and analysis of measurement system outputs using the available acquisition boards. classRoomMode Attendance of the course is optional bibliography E. O. DOEBELIN Measurement Systems: Application and Design, Mac Graw Hill (libro integrativo) Labview user manual (National Instruments) on MOODLE
119553 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN	First Semester	9	AGR/08	Learning objectives The course aims at enhancing the comprehension of natural environmental processes and at introducing major traditional and remote environmental sensing techniques. The course provides concepts and methodologies to address engineering design in context where monitoring major environmental variables is necessary. The course aim is the knowledge of hydrological processes monitoring. Specifically, the course will focus on instrumentations and sensing techniques useful for observing environmental parameters. It is possible to identify three main aims: 1. Refresh of notions about hydrological processes and their modelling, with particular emphasis of river discharge and precipitations. 2. Learning about instruments and sensing techniques for hydrological observations. 3. Learning and applying innovative approaches based on image analysis. Expected outcomes following the Dublin descriptors: Knowledge and understanding: hydrological phenomena, specifically, rainfall and runoff formation. Common practice of data collection and measurements in hydrology. Applying knowledge and understanding: the concepts with a more technical and applicative implication (tools and approaches for the measurement and estimation of hydrological variables) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and advanced (small experiments to be developed independently) practical labs. Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills: students will be asked to develop a project that, in addition to providing a practical example for estimating river flow velocity, will allow them to investigate on the role of the image analysis. The project will be assigned without a rigid scheme, students will be invited to identify a scientific question on which they can investigate with the software application. During the project they will identify the answer to the scientific question and motivate their conclusions. Setting small groups and interacting with the lecturer will stimulate Making judgements - Communication skills - Learning skills under the hydrological perspective.
119557 - POLYMER AND COMPOSITES FOR MANUFACTURING	First Semester	6	FIS/01	Learning objectives The course provides fundamental knowledge on polymeric and composite materials. The basic principles of chemical and physical properties, the main process technologies, focusing on the analysis of the property-structure relationships. A fundamental objective is to provide the tools for understanding the main physico-chemical properties of polymeric, composite and nanocomposite materials for the design of structures and / or devices. The course has the following educational objectives: - understanding of the fundamental characteristics of polymeric and composite materials; - acquisition and understanding of the relationships between structure, property and process of polymeric and composite materials; - understanding of the techniques for characterizing the physico-chemical properties
119561 - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND EVALUATION JURI TABORRI	First Semester	6	ING-IND/12	Learning objectives The class mainly aims at providing both theoretical and practical knowledges on non-destructive methods used in the industrial field. Considering the Dublin Descriptors, the expected results will be: 1. Knowledge and understanding: Students will acquire theoretical knowledges on the different types of non-destructive testing, as well the ability to understand scientific report of the tests and technical datasheet of the instruments used for the test application. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to manage hardware and software elements of the measurement systems. A full insight into the UNI EN ISO 9712 standards concerning the risks related to the practical application of the procedure will be acquired. 3. Making judgements: Students will be able to select the most suitable approach based on thea specific application., as well they will be able to write down scientific reports on the outcomes of non destructive tests. 4. Communication skills: Students will acquire the ability to be able to discuss the different techniques with appropriate language both from a tehcnical and regulatory point of view during the exam. 5. Learning skills: Students will acquire the mandatory basic skills to be able to autonomously deepen the advanced study of innovative non-destructive tests. Teacher's Profile courseProgram Topic 1. Introduction to non-destructive testing (5h) Introduction to the course. Definition of non-destructive method. Historical notes on non-destructive measures. Differences between destructive and non-destructivemethods. Classification of non-destructive method. Topic 2. The classification of discontinuities (3h) Types of discontinuity. Nomenclature of discontinuities. Cracks. Discontinuity due to welding. Discontinuity due to plastic deformation. Corrosion. Stress fractures. Effects of fragility. Geometric discontinuities. Topic 3. Visual inspection (3h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. The remote visual controls. Applications based on discontinuities. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation. Topic 4. Controls with penetrant liquids (5h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Penetrating materials. Procedure and techniques. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Topic 5. Controls with magnetic particles (5h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Drafting Report. Reference legislation. Topic 6. Radiographic controls (8h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Digital radiography. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: radiography in the biomedical field. Topic 7. Controls with ultrasound (6h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation In-depth analysis: ultrasounds for thickness gauge checks of LPG tanks. Topic 8. Controls with eddy currents (4h) Theory and principles. AC. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Notes on other electromagnetic tests. Topic 9. Thermographic checks (3h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. Topic 10. Aucoustic emmision controls (4h) Theory and principles. Instrumentation. Techniques. Applications. Advantages and disadvantages. Reference legislation. In-depth study: the acoustic emission for structural integrity checks of LPG tanks. examMode The exam is a written test and it will contain two questions aimed at evaluating the students' theoretical knowledge of the main topics covered during the course from the point of view of methodology, sensors and the ability to analyze the context indicating the most appropriate methodology to applied, in line with the training objectives. In addition, an optional oral exam can be done on the practical laboratory tests. The student will be assessed as sufficient starting from a final score equal to or greater than 18/30. An evaluation is sufficient when: 1. The student demonstrates a sufficient preparation on the theoretical knowledge of the various non-destructive methodologies; 2. The student demonstrates ability in reading technical manuals; 3. The student demonstrates competence in the management of hardware and software devices for the execution of the test; 4. The student demonstrates the ability to judge which method is the most appropriate based on the application; 5. All of the above skills and competences are demonstrated using appropriate technical language. books Material provided by teacher during lessons is sufficient to pass the exam. Suggested books are: AIM – “Le prove non distruttive” – Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia Charles J. Hellier, “Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Third Edition”, McGraw-Hill 2013 mode Lectures and laboratory activites. classRoomMode Attendance is strongly recommended, but not mandatory. bibliography Charles J. Hellier, “Handbook of Nondestructive Evaluation, Third Edition”, McGraw-Hill 2013
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	Second Semester	6
119568 - INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	Second Semester	9
119575 - FINAL DISSERTATION	Second Semester	15

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle interactions in basic everyday situations, both public (shops, daily services, offices) and personal (family, friends), as well as university-related scenarios (administrative offices, simple requests). The first part of the course will cover fundamental theoretical aspects related to the four core language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), aiming to achieve an A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, practical communication skills in everyday contexts will be developed, focusing on understanding and interacting in predictable situations.
Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original way, even in daily life and simple academic interactions. They will be able to understand basic oral and written texts and make judgments about their communicative effectiveness. They will also be able to communicate simple information clearly and understandably.

Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding the basic principles of language skills, particularly focusing on listening and reading comprehension in everyday contexts.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises, students will develop the ability to apply the acquired techniques to handle simple interactions in various contexts.
Judgment Autonomy: Being able to evaluate their own communicative abilities and apply acquired knowledge to manage routine dialogues.
Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, simple and clear information about daily life and personal experiences.
Learning Ability: Being able to gather information from basic educational materials and apply knowledge to solve common communication problems

Teacher's Profile

Learning objectives

The objective of the biomechanics laboratory is to provide the student with the basic concepts of biomechanics, through theoretical and practical lessons. In particular, the student will know the instruments and methods for measuring human movement. Furthermore, the use of calculation software for the resolution of biomechanical models is an integrated part of the educational objectives.
The expected results according to the Dublin descriptors are the following:
- Knowledge and understanding: Know the definitions of biomechanics, understand the functioning of instruments for measuring human movement, know the Matlab programming language for solving biomechanical models.
- Ability to apply correct knowledge and understanding: Have an understanding of the scientific approach in the field of measurements for biomechanics. Have the ability to autonomously carry out a measurement of human movement.
- Judgment skills: The student will be able to evaluate the most suitable equipment to use for measuring a given movement.
- Communication skills: The student will acquire the skills to be able to argue during the exam the measurement concepts related to biomechanics and the terminology to describe a human movement
- Ability to learn: The student will acquire the skills to be able to deepen the study of advanced tools for biomechanics and the use of Matlab for the resolution of biomechanical models.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The detailed program is as follows:
- Topic 1 (3h): basic concepts of biomechanics
- Topic 2 (3h + 4h): optoelectronic systems, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: data acquisition with VICON system, processing, analysis with matlab
- Topic 3 (3h + 4h): electromyography, surface emg, muscle synergies, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure - Practice: experimental test with surface EMG, data analysis with matlab
- Topic 4 (3h + 4h): posturography, pressure matrix, operating principles, acquisition procedure, processing procedure. Practice: dexperimental test with baropodometric platform , data analysis with matlab

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The course is divided into four teaching units, of which 12 hours of laboratory and 12 hours of theoretical lessons. The theoretical notions are illustrated to the students during the frontal lessons, using audio-visual aids and the blackboard. The laboratory exercises include an introductory explanation and a practical experience to be carried out using the available instrumentation and the matlab programming software.

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The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle more complex interactions in everyday and academic situations. The first part of the course will delve into theoretical aspects related to the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) to achieve a B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Subsequently, more complex communication scenarios and case studies will be analyzed, such as participating in conversations on less predictable topics.
Students will be able to apply their language skills in an original and critical manner, even in more complex and interdisciplinary contexts. They will be able to understand more detailed texts, make judgments about communicative situations, and manage dialogues independently, demonstrating confidence and flexibility.
Knowledge and Understanding: Understanding more complex language structures and interaction modes in various contexts, including work and study.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Through practical exercises and simulations of more detailed conversations, students will develop the ability to manage interactions in different contexts, focusing on coherence and clarity of communication.
Judgment Autonomy: Being able to make informed judgments about the effectiveness of their interactions and communication strategies used.
Communication Skills: Being able to present, both in writing and orally, more complex topics and participate in discussions on familiar and unfamiliar themes.
Learning Ability: Being able to independently deepen language knowledge through various sources, including specialized texts and online materials.

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Concepts of monomer, polymer, macromolecule. Degree of polymerization. Linear and branched polymers. Homopolymers and copolymers. Addition polymers, condensation polymers, natural polymers. Nomenclature of polymers. Isomerism in polymers. Condensation or step-growth polymers: polyesters, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyimides, polysiloxanes. Addition or chain-growth polymers: reaction mechanism. Controlled polymerization. Polymer conformations; networks, gels and rubber elasticity. Glass transition. Crystallinity in polymers.

The objective of the module is the comprehension of the basic physics involved in powertrains:
- Provide the theoretical and analytical bases for understanding basic thermo-fluid dynamic processes within traditional and innovative powertrains.
- Provide methods and instruments for the design of powertrain components.
Expected results:
Coherently with the SUA-CdS objectives, the expected results are:
- Knowledge of the physical foundations and mathematical instruments useful for understanding the powertrain working principles (Dublin descriptors 1 and 5);
- Capacity of utilizing the methodologies for the design powertrain components (Dublin descriptors 2 and 3).

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Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available.

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296189205_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296192148_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_2
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296191980_Lezioni_di_Meccanica_Agraria_vol_3

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The course intends to prepare students with knowledge on the main biological bioconversion processes of organic substance. It involves the study of biotechnological processes in applications aimed at energy production. The student will have the opportunity to learn the possible factors affecting bioprocesses, learning to evaluate the appropriate conditions in setting up bioprocesses in a context of environmental sustainability. Finally, the student will be able to communicate with technical-scientific terminology the dynamics occurring during the development of bioprocesses.
Knowledge and understanding: comprehend the fundamental principles of bioconversion processes and biotechnological techniques applied to energy production. Understand the factors that influence bioprocesses and the optimal conditions for their setup in an environmentally sustainable context.
Applied knowledge and understanding: through case studies, the student will be encouraged to develop practical skills in bioprocesses, evaluating the influence of various factors and optimizing operational conditions.
Independent judgment: be able to apply the acquired knowledge to solve practical problems in bioprocesses, formulating critical judgments on the dynamics and effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
Communication skills: be able to clearly present, both in writing and orally, the processes and dynamics involved in bioprocesses, using appropriate technical-scientific language.
Learning skills: be able to gather information from scientific texts and other sources to independently solve problems related to bioprocesses and their optimization.

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The course is the continuation of the courses of "Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines" given during the first degree in Industrial Engineering. Teaching is aimed at completing the student's preparation in the typical topics of the field and enables him to acquire the skills described below.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
- Knowledge and Understanding Capabilities: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods.
- Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Ability to design and / or verify structural elements and mechanical groups of industrial interest, ensuring their suitability for service also in reference to sectoral regulations.
- Making Judgment: To be able to interpret sizing results and to prepare the structural optimization of it.
- Communication Skills: Being able to describe scientific issues related to mechanical design and technical drawing in written and oral form.
- Learning Skills: Advanced knowledge on calculation, design and verification of mechanical structures and mechanical components where stress and deformation states are biaxial or triaxial, stressed both in elastic and over-stress and subjected to thermal fields, by using either theoretical-analytical methods or numerical methods.

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The aim of the course is to present machining systems, with particular attention to material-removing ones. In addition, the programming methods for numerical control machines and non-conventional machining will be discussed.
The student is expected to acquire accurate knowledge of the main technologies and special processing systems adopted in industry. In particular, the student is expected to develop the ability to analyse production systems, with particular reference to stock-removing ones, from the planning and optimization point of view. The complexity of production systems will be described and analysed to evaluate their performances, through the relevant indicators such as system resources utilization coefficients, production rate, throughput time, etc.
Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of material-removing machining and production cycles for a mechanical component.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the basic optimization techniques of fabrication cycle of material-removing machining, in order to identify and design the production phases and process parameters.
3) Making judgements: knowledge of the main issues related to the production of a mechanical component.
4) Communication skills: preliminary plan of stock-removing operations, programming in machine language.
5) Learning skills: drawing up the manufacturing cycles of mechanical components and their economic evaluation.

Learning objectives

The course will provide the basics necessary to engineering understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices , (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO).
The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).

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1. INTRODUCTION AND EQUILIBRIUM CONFIGURATIONS. Introduction to energy fusion. Magnetic flux e field: normalized flux and radius coordinates. Equilibrium of an axisymmetric toroidal configuration; derivation of Grad-Shafranov equation; plasma shape in a tokamak.
2. INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS. Classification of plasmas, Debye length, collisions between charged particles, collisional slowing-down, plasma resistivity. Fusion reactor scheme, power balance, Lawson criterion, Ideal ignition temperature.
3. PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS, CIRCUIT MODELS AND HEATING. General description of main plasma diagnostics. Magnetic diagnostics. Circuit models (for plasma, poloidal field coils and conducting structures); transformers; plasma current induction; magnetic flux balance; time evolution of tokamak scenarios; tokamak time scales. Introduction to plasma current, position, shape control systems: plasma radial position and current control, vertical stabilization of elongated plasma. Eddy currents and magnetic forces. Overview of Plasma Heating and Current Drive.
4. TOKAMAK LOAD ASSEMBLY: FROM CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TO REALIZATION. Introduction. Toroidal Field Coil System. Poloidal Field Coil System. Vacuum Vessel. Divertor and First Wall. Cooling. Assembly maintenance (remote handling). Supply System.
5. NEUTRONIC. Basic neutron physics and breeding concept, introduction to neutron transport, neutronics and activation calculations. Introduction to neutron sources and material damage.
6. DISRUPTIONS, VDE, PLASMA SCENARIO, MAGNETIC DIAGNOSTICS. Review of Circuit models for plasma, poloidal field coils and conducting structures, Transformers, Plasma current induction, Magnetic flux balance. Time evolution of a tokamak scenario, Tokamak time scales, Disruptions and VDE, Eddy and halo currents, DTT VDEs. MAXFEA code: equilibrium and disruptions.
7. POWER EXHAUST ISSUES: PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY. Fundamental physics relations in the SOL, Validating our understanding in present devices. Numerical tools, Making the step to larger devices. Design of Actively Cooled Plasma Facing Components (PFCs), thermos-hydraulic design of a divertor plasma facing components. Preliminary investigation on W foams as protection strategy for advanced PFCs.
8. OVERVIEW ON TODAY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR TOKAMAKS IN VIEW OF DEMO. The Problem of Energy Resources: Nuclear Fusion Power Plant, Power Supplies & Semiconductor Devices, Diodes & Thyristors, AC-DC Rectifiers, EU-DEMO Fusion Power Electrical System, Balance-Of-Plant (HCPB/WCLL); Major EU-DEMO subsystems (lessons learnt from ITER); EU DEMO Power Demand (SSEN–PPEN)
9. OPTIMIZATION AND INVERSE PROBLEMS IN MAGNETIC FUSION RESEARCH. Optimization Problems: Modelling, Optimization, Linear Programming, Linear Programming in Matlab, Quadratic Programming, Descent Methods, Exercises. Design of high flux expansion experiments in jet tokamak via optimization of the divertor coils current
10. SUPERCONDUCTORS: THEORY AND FUSION APPLICATION. The phenomenon of superconductivity: principles, phenomenology and materials. The main applications of superconductors. The technology of superconducting magnets for nuclear fusion: ITER and DTT.
11. THE ERA OF THE ATOM: ONE CENTURY AHEAD THE BOHR MODEL (seminar).
12. ADDITIONAL HEATING SCHEMES FOR TOKAMAKS. Scope of additional heatings, additional heating techniques, NBI, ICRH, ECRH, Task for HCD systems.
13. MECHANICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FEM ANALYSIS OF TOKAMAKS COMPONENTS. Mechanical analysis of superconducting magnet systems: Central Solenoid (CS), Poloidal Field (PF) coils and Toroidal Field (TF) coils (FEM strategies: issues and applications (DEMO, DTT), Steady state and transient simulations. Liquid metals as PFC. Electromagnetic analysis of magnet system and metallic components (VV, in-vessel coils, etc.), Steady state and transient simulationsANSYS Workbench modules, Geometry (FE Modeler/SpaceClaim), Static structural, Contacts, cyclic symmetry, submodeling. Magnetostatic. ANSYS Maxwell, Geometry, Magnetostatics analysis, Transient analysis. Exercises and final project.
14. DYNAMIC MODEL OF BALANCE OF PLANT ON SIMULINK.

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The exams will concern the topics of the course program. The complete exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of ten exercises concerning the main topics of the course. The time available to the written exam is approximately 2 hours. During the written tests, the use of any didactic materials (books, lecture notes) is allowed. The use of a calculator is also allowed, but only for the solution of exercises. To gain access to the oral exam, the candidates must reach a mark greater than or equal to 18/30. Finally, a joint homework will be also assigned during the course and will be discussed during the oral examination.
The written test is also aimed at assessing: (i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the level of competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n° 2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n° 3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request.
The oral exam is also aimed at assessing: (i) the level of knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n° 1), (ii) the level of competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n° 2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n° 3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request.
The oral test also aims to verify students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n° 4).

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Lecture Notes and presentations
Wesson, Tokamaks, Oxford University Press
Pucella, Segre, Fisica dei plasmi, Zanichelli
Ariola, Pironti, Magnetic Control and Tokamak Plasmas, Springer

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Attendance of the lessons is not mandatory. However, it is recommended to follow the lessons in the classroom or remotely, when available.

bibliography

Lecture Notes and presentations
Wesson, Tokamaks, Oxford University Press
Pucella, Segre, Fisica dei plasmi, Zanichelli
Ariola, Pironti, Magnetic Control and Tokamak Plasmas, Springer

Learning objectives

The course will provide the basics necessary to physical understanding of fusion nuclear energy systems covering topics from magnetic confinement and plasma physics to plasma surface interaction, reactor materials, control systems and mechanics. The main objectives are (a) knowledge and key aspects of engineering, technology and physics associated with the ' magnetic fusion energy, (b) identification of the main features nuclear fusion tokamak devices, (c) knowledge of the state of the international research (JET, EAST, ASDEX) and perspectives of fusion nuclear energy (next experimental machines as DTT, ITER and DEMO).
The expected learning results are: (i) the knowledge of the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor n°1), (ii) the competence in presenting technical argumentation skills (Dublin descriptor n°2), (iii) autonomy of judgment (Dublin descriptor n°3) in proposing the most appropriate approach to argue the request and (iv) the students' ability to express the answers to the questions proposed by the Commission with language properties, to support a dialectical relationship during discussion and to demonstrate logical-deductive and summary abilities in the exposition (Dublin descriptor n°4).

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courseProgram

1. INTRODUCTION AND EQUILIBRIUM CONFIGURATIONS. Introduction to energy fusion. Magnetic flux e field: normalized flux and radius coordinates. Equilibrium of an axisymmetric toroidal configuration; derivation of Grad-Shafranov equation; plasma shape in a tokamak.
2. INTRODUCTION TO PLASMA PHYSICS. Classification of plasmas, Debye length, collisions between charged particles, collisional slowing-down, plasma resistivity. Fusion reactor scheme, power balance, Lawson criterion, Ideal ignition temperature.
3. PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS, CIRCUIT MODELS AND HEATING. General description of main plasma diagnostics. Magnetic diagnostics. Circuit models (for plasma, poloidal field coils and conducting structures); transformers; plasma current induction; magnetic flux balance; time evolution of tokamak scenarios; tokamak time scales. Introduction to plasma current, position, shape control systems: plasma radial position and current control, vertical stabilization of elongated plasma. Eddy currents and magnetic forces. Overview of Plasma Heating and Current Drive.
4. TOKAMAK LOAD ASSEMBLY: FROM CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TO REALIZATION. Introduction. Toroidal Field Coil System. Poloidal Field Coil System. Vacuum Vessel. Divertor and First Wall. Cooling. Assembly maintenance (remote handling). Supply System.
5. NEUTRONIC. Basic neutron physics and breeding concept, introduction to neutron transport, neutronics and activation calculations. Introduction to neutron sources and material damage.
6. DISRUPTIONS, VDE, PLASMA SCENARIO, MAGNETIC DIAGNOSTICS. Review of Circuit models for plasma, poloidal field coils and conducting structures, Transformers, Plasma current induction, Magnetic flux balance. Time evolution of a tokamak scenario, Tokamak time scales, Disruptions and VDE, Eddy and halo currents, DTT VDEs. MAXFEA code: equilibrium and disruptions.
7. POWER EXHAUST ISSUES: PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY. Fundamental physics relations in the SOL, Validating our understanding in present devices. Numerical tools, Making the step to larger devices. Design of Actively Cooled Plasma Facing Components (PFCs), thermos-hydraulic design of a divertor plasma facing components. Preliminary investigation on W foams as protection strategy for advanced PFCs.
8. OVERVIEW ON TODAY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR TOKAMAKS IN VIEW OF DEMO. The Problem of Energy Resources: Nuclear Fusion Power Plant, Power Supplies & Semiconductor Devices, Diodes & Thyristors, AC-DC Rectifiers, EU-DEMO Fusion Power Electrical System, Balance-Of-Plant (HCPB/WCLL); Major EU-DEMO subsystems (lessons learnt from ITER); EU DEMO Power Demand (SSEN–PPEN)
9. OPTIMIZATION AND INVERSE PROBLEMS IN MAGNETIC FUSION RESEARCH. Optimization Problems: Modelling, Optimization, Linear Programming, Linear Programming in Matlab, Quadratic Programming, Descent Methods, Exercises. Design of high flux expansion experiments in jet tokamak via optimization of the divertor coils current
10. SUPERCONDUCTORS: THEORY AND FUSION APPLICATION. The phenomenon of superconductivity: principles, phenomenology and materials. The main applications of superconductors. The technology of superconducting magnets for nuclear fusion: ITER and DTT.
11. THE ERA OF THE ATOM: ONE CENTURY AHEAD THE BOHR MODEL (seminar).
12. ADDITIONAL HEATING SCHEMES FOR TOKAMAKS. Scope of additional heatings, additional heating techniques, NBI, ICRH, ECRH, Task for HCD systems.
13. MECHANICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FEM ANALYSIS OF TOKAMAKS COMPONENTS. Mechanical analysis of superconducting magnet systems: Central Solenoid (CS), Poloidal Field (PF) coils and Toroidal Field (TF) coils (FEM strategies: issues and applications (DEMO, DTT), Steady state and transient simulations. Liquid metals as PFC. Electromagnetic analysis of magnet system and metallic components (VV, in-vessel coils, etc.), Steady state and transient simulations. ANSYS Workbench modules, Geometry (FE Modeler/SpaceClaim), Static structural, Contacts, cyclic symmetry, submodeling. Magnetostatic. ANSYS Maxwell, Geometry, Magnetostatics analysis, Transient analysis. Exercises and final project.
14. DYNAMIC MODEL OF BALANCE OF PLANT ON SIMULINK.

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CHOICE GROUPS	YEAR/SEMESTER	CFU	SSD	LANGUAGE
OTHER ACTIVITIES	-	9	-	-
119572 - ITALIAN LANGUAGE – BEGINNER/PRE-INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Year / First Semester	3
119568 - INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Year / Second Semester	9
119569 - BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY JURI TABORRI	First Year / Second Semester	3
119949 - ITALIAN LANGUAGE - PRE-INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE ERIKA CIVERO	First Year / Second Semester	3
120015 - INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Year / Second Semester	3
120014 - INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	First Year / Second Semester	6
120369 - TECHNIQUES FOR MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION CLAUDIA PELOSI	First Year / Second Semester	3
GROUP A	-	9	-	-
120361 - POLYMER COMPOSITES	-	9	-	-
120361_1 - POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE TECHNOLOGY ILARIA ARMENTANO	First Year / First Semester	6	FIS/01
120361_2 - POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE POLYMER CHEMISTRY CLAUDIA PELOSI	First Year / First Semester	3	CHIM/12
GROUP B	-	12	-	-
119556 - NUMERICAL THERMO-FLUID DYNAMICS MAURO SCUNGIO	First Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/10
GROUP C	-	12	-	-
119558 - NEW MATERIALS FOR ENERGY FLAVIO CRISANTI	First Year / Second Semester	6	FIS/07
GROUP A	-	9	-	-
119553 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Year / First Semester	9	AGR/08
119566 - NUCLEAR FUSION	Second Year / First Semester	9	ING-IND/31
GROUP B	-	12	-	-
119561 - NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND EVALUATION JURI TABORRI	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/12
119560 - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FUNDAMENTALS ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Year / Second Semester	6	ING-IND/08
119574 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING	-	6	-	-
119574_1 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - MODULE 1 EMANUELE MINGIONE	Second Year / Second Semester	3	ING-IND/15
119574_2 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - MODULE 2 EMANUELE MINGIONE	Second Year / Second Semester	3	ING-IND/16
GROUP A2	-	6	-	-
119562 - VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING MARCO MARCONI	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/15
119563 - HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES STEFANO UBERTINI	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
GROUP C	-	6	-	-
119564 - MACHINES FOR BIOSYSTEMS MASSIMO CECCHINI	Second Year / First Semester	6	AGR/09
120362 - BIOENERGY	-	6	-	-
120362_1 - BIOENERGY - MODULE THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION PROCESSES MARCO BARBANERA	Second Year / First Semester	3	ING-IND/11
120362_2 - BIOENERGY - MODULE BIOLOGICAL CONVERSION PROCESSES SILVIA CROGNALE	Second Year / First Semester	3	BIO/19
OTHER ACTIVITIES	-	9	-	-
119568 - INTERNSHIP AND SEMINARS - OTHER ACTIVITIES	Second Year / Second Semester	9
119949 - ITALIAN LANGUAGE - PRE-INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE ANDREINA VETRALLINI	Second Year / Second Semester	3
OUTGOING 1	-	9	-	-
119551 - ADVANCED FLUID MACHINERY AND ENERGY SYSTEMS STEFANO UBERTINI	First Year / First Semester	9	ING-IND/08
OUTGOING 2	-	6	-	-
119556 - NUMERICAL THERMO-FLUID DYNAMICS MAURO SCUNGIO	First Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/10
OUTGOING 4	-	9	-	-
120361 - POLYMER COMPOSITES	-	9	-	-
120361_1 - POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE TECHNOLOGY	First Year / First Semester	6	FIS/01
120361_2 - POLYMER COMPOSITES - MODULE POLYMER CHEMISTRY	First Year / First Semester	3	CHIM/12
OUTGOING 3	-	12	-	-
119558 - NEW MATERIALS FOR ENERGY	First Year / Second Semester	6	FIS/07
OUTGOING 5	-	18	-	-
119555 - MACHINE DESIGN	First Year / Second Semester	9	ING-IND/14
119559 - UNCONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING	First Year / Second Semester	9	ING-IND/16
OUTGOING 1	-	9	-	-
120481 - ENERGY SYSTEMS	-	9	-	-
120481_1 - ENERGY SYSTEMS - MODULE POWER PLANTS	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
120481_2 - ENERGY SYSTEMS - MODULE OLEODYNAMICS AND PNEUMATICS	Second Year / First Semester	3	ING-IND/08
OUTGOING 3	-	18	-	-
120482 - THEORY OF MACHINES AND MECHANISMS 2	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/14
120484 - TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING	-	12	-	-
120484_1 - TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING - MODULE SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY	Second Year / Second Semester	6	ING-IND/16
120484_2 - TECHNOLOGIES AND MANUFACTURING - MODULE FRACTURE MECHANICS	Second Year / Second Semester	6	ING-IND/16
OUTGOING 4	-	9	-	-
119553 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN	Second Year / First Semester	9	AGR/08
119566 - NUCLEAR FUSION	-	9	-	-
119566_1 - NUCLEAR FUSION - MODULE 1 GIUSEPPE CALABRO'	Second Year / Second Semester	5	ING-IND/31
119566_2 - NUCLEAR FUSION - MODULE 2 GIUSEPPE CALABRO'	Second Year / Second Semester	4	ING-IND/31
OUTGOING 7	-	6	-	-
120483 - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
119560 - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FUNDAMENTALS ANDREA LUIGI FACCI	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
OUTGOING 6	-	6	-	-
119562 - VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING MARCO MARCONI	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/15
119563 - HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES	Second Year / First Semester	6	ING-IND/08
OUTGOING 5	-	6	-	-
119564 - MACHINES FOR BIOSYSTEMS MASSIMO CECCHINI	Second Year / First Semester	6	AGR/09
120362 - BIOENERGY	-	6	-	-
120362_1 - BIOENERGY - MODULE THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION PROCESSES	Second Year / First Semester	3	ING-IND/11
120362_2 - BIOENERGY - MODULE BIOLOGICAL CONVERSION PROCESSES	Second Year / First Semester	3	BIO/19
OUTGOING 2	-	6	-	-
120485 - COMPUTATIONAL FLUIS DYNAMICS AND SIMULATION OF POWER PLANTS	Second Year / Second Semester	6	ING-IND/10
ELECTIVE GROUP	-	6	-	-
_2 - ELECTIVE COURSE UNITUS	Second Year / Second Semester	6
FINAL DISSERTATION GROUP	-	15	-	-
121234 - FINAL DISSERTATION UNITUS	Second Year / Second Semester	15
121235 - FINAL DISSERTATION NUSTPB	Second Year / Second Semester	15
NUSTPB_1Y1S_IN	-	3	-	-
120522 - FINITE ELEMENT METHOD	First Year / First Semester	3	ING-IND/14
120523 - SPECIAL CHAPTERS OF FLUID MECHANICS/MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	First Year / First Semester	3	ING-IND/10
120528 - MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES / DESIGN AND VISUAL IMPACT	First Year / Second Semester	3	ING-IND/15

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