Lecturer: Norma Anglani  

Course name: Modelling of Energy Conversion Systems and Electrical Drives (MCEA)
Course code: 504700
Degree course: Ingegneria Elettrica
Disciplinary field of science: ING-IND/32
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Ingegneria Elettrica
University credits: ECTS 9
Course website: http://www-3.unipv.it/energy/2013/mcea.htm (online as o
f March 2013)

Specific course objectives

The lessons aim at preparing the student to deal with the energy planning of a circumscribed area: either it is an industrial site or it is a territory. The energy conversion stream can flow from conventional resources (i.e. thermal, hydro), from alternative/renewable resources (wind, solar, co-generation) down to the energy service at the end user. The modelling will be used to investigate the technical, the economic, the environmental and energy aspects. The topics cover an introduction to planning, optimization techniques and the use of scenarios for the modelling (eqv. 6 ECTS). The specific topics of electrical drives will be faced with respect to compressed air system (eqv. 3 ECTS). All the above topics will be the basis for the preparation of the report (work group thesis) at the end of the course. During the laboratory works the students will be driven to the use of specific modelling programs.

Course programme

Course entry requirements

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 68
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Testing and exams

The final exam consists of an oral session where the candidate shall demonstrate his/her knowledge on the matter and discuss the final work group thesis.