The following courses were provided in the A.Y. 2022/2023, as well as various thematic seminars:
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SUPPLEMENTS ON THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSMISSION (6 h - 1 credit)
DESCRIPTION: The course consisted of open discussion meetings and in-depth analysis of the main concepts of classical thermodynamics. In particular, topics relating to Energy (in its various forms), Heat, Work, Entropy, the role of intensive quantities and phase changes were addressed. Furthermore, heat transmission issues will be addressed regarding the main phenomenological aspects characteristic of conduction, convection and radiation.
TEACHERS: M. Corcione
PROVISION PERIOD: 2 and 9 October 2023
Italian language
METHOD: in presence
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MODELING AND DATA ANALYSIS USING MONTE CARLO TECHNIQUES (18 h - 3 credits)
DESCRIPTION: Starting from the basic notions of statistics and probability calculation, the course introduces Monte Carlo simulations for modeling and will include a preparatory phase and the use of exercises on concepts divided into four areas: 1. Preparation of computing resources (2 hours ). 2. Reliability of components and systems (4 hours). 3. Analysis of uncertainties (4 hours). 4. Transport of low-energy particles and ions into matter from sources (4 hours). 5. Transport of high-energy particles and ions into matter from sources (4 hours). Calculation tools: Matlab/Octave, FLUKA, GEANT4. Before the course, a helpdesk will be set up to assist PhD students in requesting the FLUKA/GEANT4 license at CERN and installation on Windows/Linux.
TEACHERS: N. Burgio, M. Frullini, A. Santagata, M. Capogni
PROVISION PERIOD: September/October 2023
LANGUAGE: Italian (handouts in English)
MODE: mixed
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DATA HANDLING AND VISUALIZATION with PYHTON (18 h - 3 credits)
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the Python programming language; Data structures in Python; Main libraries for data analysis: NumPy, Pandas; Data visualization tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn; Fundamentals of statistical analysis of results.
TEACHERS: M. D'Onorio
PROVISION PERIOD: July - September 2023
Italian language
MODE: Remote. Zoom link: https://uniroma1.zoom.us/j/98370012964
DATES AND TIMES: From 9 AM to 12 PM. On 17-19-21 July, 4-6-8 September
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NUMERICAL MODELING APPLICATIONS WITH MATLAB (12 h - 2 credits)
DESCRIPTION: Numerical modeling with MATLAB for the thermal and mechanical sizing of a generic surface heat exchanger. Main types of heat exchangers and their applications. Recall of heat transmission for the determination of the global heat transfer coefficient.
TEACHERS: A. Quintino
PROVISION PERIOD: July 2023
Italian language
METHOD: In presence
DATES AND TIMES: The meetings were held in the Teaching Room of the DIAEE - Technical Physics Section, from 4pm to 8pm, on the following days: Tuesday 4 July 2023; Tuesday 18 July 2023; Tuesday 25 July 2023.
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NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF NUCLEAR SYSTEMS (18 h - 3 credits)
DESCRIPTION: The course, in the form of an application laboratory, provides a brief introduction to the methodologies and techniques for the numerical solution of heat/mass exchange and thermofluid dynamics problems starting from the mathematical description of the problems to arrive at the numerical resolution techniques . The fundamental concepts of benchmark calculations, model verification and validation of results will also be discussed. It is therefore foreseen, in addition to the necessary introductory theoretical lessons on the fundamental aspects, the carrying out of applications involving the use of calculation codes for energy and nuclear systems, such as RELAP5, for carrying out simple transient thermo-hydraulic analyses.
TEACHERS: F. Giannetti, C. Ciurluini
PROVISION PERIOD: May 2023
Italian language
MODE: Mixed
DATES AND TIMES:
• Monday 22 May 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
• Tuesday 23 May 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
• Wednesday 24 May 9am-1pm
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REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS IN THE FIELD OF FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT
(prevention, monitoring, damage assessment) (18 h - 3 credits)
DESCRIPTION: Brief introduction to earth observation satellite systems. System requirements for damage prevention, monitoring and estimation. Image processing. Fusion date. Examples of applications on real problems.
TEACHERS: G. Laneve
PROVISION PERIOD: OCTOBER 2023
LANGUAGE: Italian or English
MODE: mixed
DATES AND TIMES: FROM 9 TO 20 OCTOBER (direct communication with those booked)
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ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANTS (6 h - 1 credit)
DESCRIPTION: Photovoltaics is expected to be one of the key technologies of the clean energy transition. However, as its deployment grows, challenges related to land use, material consumption, and competition with agriculture are arising. This course briefly analyzes the current challenges that photovoltaics poses to the environment and evaluates some potential solutions to mitigate them. In particular, students will have the opportunity to learn about the status and the challenges of floating photovoltaic systems, where modules are installed on water bodies instead of land. Furthermore, the course will also discuss soiling loss mitigation as a strategy for maximizing the performance of existing photovoltaic systems and minimizing their environmental effects.
TEACHERS: L. Micheli
PROVISION PERIOD: June 2023
English language
MODE: remotely (meet.google.com/fbq-mfxh-pqp)
DATES AND TIMES: 26/27/28 June 2023, 2.00pm-4.00pm CEST
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BIOENERGY CONVERSION, BIOFUELS AND HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM CONTAMINATED SOILS AND WATERS (18 h - 3 credits)
DESCRIPTION: a) Bio-electrochemical systems for the generation of electricity and hydrogen from contaminated soils and wastewaters – 5 h (with laboratory exercises); b) Phyto-assisted bioremediation processes for the treatment of contaminated soils 3 h; c) Production of syngas through the gasification of biomass from phyto-assisted bioremediation – 4 h; d) Analysis of the final products of the gasification of contaminated biomass: char storage, heavy metal separation - 3 h (with numerical exercises); e) Syngas cleaning and increase of H2 concentration through catalytic treatments and use of separation membranes – 5 h (with laboratory exercises); f) Production of advanced biofuel (biodiesel ...) and hydrogen from processing contaminated biomass - 3 h (with exercises).
TEACHERS: P. Venturini, Y. Ieropoulos, F. Gallucci, M. Damizia, V. Ancona, B. De Capraris
PROVISION PERIOD: October 2023
LANGUAGE: Italian and English
METHOD: in person and remotely
DATES AND TIMES: Direct contact with those booked
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SEMINARS:
Duic Neven, Università di Zagabria, date: 30/01/2023
Title: Smart energy systems: How to build energy systems based on variable energy systems?
Jiang Jing, Western University, Canada, date: 23/02/2023
Titolo seminario: INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR NUCLEAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE FORM OF MICROGRIDS
Baker-Wolff Nathaniel, Renaissance Fusion, France, date: 30/05/2023
Title: Liquid metal walls to accelerate the deployment of compact fusion reactors
Società Rockwoll, date: 15/05/2023
Title: SOLUZIONI E SISTEMI PER L'ISOLAMENTO ACUSTICO IN LANA DI ROCCIA (SOLUTIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOUND INSULATION IN ROCK WOOL), in Italian