Renewable Energies in Mountain Areas
A.Y. 2022/2023
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 PART - Thermal, mechanical and electrical energy. Systems and units of measurement. Conventional energy sources: types and characteristics. Renewable sources: types, characteristics and local availability.
ENERGY FROM BIOMASS - Wood-to-energy supply chain. Combustion process and gasification process: purposes, types, production and operating parameters of the plants. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector. Livestock waste/by-products/residues-to-energy supply chain. Anaerobic fermentation process: purposes, types, production and operating parameters of plants for the production of biogas and biomethane in livestock farms.
SOLAR ENERGY - Production and operating parameters of flat solar systems (solar water heaters, air water collectors) and photovoltaic systems. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector.
HYDRAULIC ENERGY - Production and operating parameters of micro and mini-hydroelectric plants. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector.
ENERGY FROM BIOMASS - Wood-to-energy supply chain. Combustion process and gasification process: purposes, types, production and operating parameters of the plants. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector. Livestock waste/by-products/residues-to-energy supply chain. Anaerobic fermentation process: purposes, types, production and operating parameters of plants for the production of biogas and biomethane in livestock farms.
SOLAR ENERGY - Production and operating parameters of flat solar systems (solar water heaters, air water collectors) and photovoltaic systems. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector.
HYDRAULIC ENERGY - Production and operating parameters of micro and mini-hydroelectric plants. Domestic and productive applications in the agro-forestry sector.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge about energy, agricultural mechanisation, farm plants are useful for students interested to the course.
Teaching methods
The course lasts 32 hours and follows the timetable established by the Didactic Secretariat for the Degree Course. The total 4 ECTS are composed of 4 ECTS of Frontal Lessons 4. The teaching is provided through the projection of slides.
Teaching Resources
Materials (presentations) utilized during the lessons are downloaded from ARIEL 2.0 website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination is oral.
Evaluation criteria: verification of: (i) notions covered in the syllabus, (ii) critical reasoning skills, (iii) mastery and use of technical terminology related to the covered topics
Evaluation criteria: verification of: (i) notions covered in the syllabus, (ii) critical reasoning skills, (iii) mastery and use of technical terminology related to the covered topics
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