Renewable Energies in Mountain Areas
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the know-how needed: i) to analyze
the possibilities that renewable energy sources (RES) can play in
mountain agriculture , ii) to improve the energetic efficiencies in
agricultural systems.
the possibilities that renewable energy sources (RES) can play in
mountain agriculture , ii) to improve the energetic efficiencies in
agricultural systems.
Expected learning outcomes
The course provides the basis for the proper classification of the
different biomass-to-energy supply chains and for evaluating the
technical and economic sustainability about the energy generation
(thermal, mechanical, electrical) by plants fed with biomass.
different biomass-to-energy supply chains and for evaluating the
technical and economic sustainability about the energy generation
(thermal, mechanical, electrical) by plants fed with biomass.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
GENERAL ISSUES Definition and forms of energy. Unit and systems of measurement. Thermal, mechanical and electrical energy. Solved exercises about application examples. ENERGY FROM BIOMASS: biomass chemical-physical characteristics. Combustion process: technical-operational parameters about thermal energy generators. Problems about the use of bio-fuels burners. District heating and electricity generation plants. Drying process of agricultural products. Anaerobic digestion process: biogas production plants from animal waste and agricultural by-products. Solved exercises about application examples. SOLAR ENERGY - solar radiation and its measurement. Flat solar collectors: water and air solar collectors. Photovoltaic transformation and photovoltaic cell. Solved exercises about to application examples. HYDRAULIC ENERGY Water flow rate and jump. Turbines. Micro-mini hydraulic plants. ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS - Net Present Value and its application in renewable energy plants. Solved exercises about application examples.
Teaching methods
Presentations used during the lessons as well as additional materials are available from the teacher.
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Fiala Marco
Professor(s)
Reception:
From Monday to Wednesday , h. 2.00-4.00 pm (by appointment)
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Production, Landscape, Agroenerggy