Renewable Energies in Mountain Areas
A.Y. 2024/2025
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
ENERGY FROM WOODY BIOMASS - Combustion and gasification processes aims; types, main manufacturing and operational parameters of the plants. Household and production application examples in agro-forestry sector. (1.5 CFU approx.).
ENERGY FROM LIVESTOCK WASTE AND AGRO-INDUSTRY RESIDUES - Anaerobic Digestion process: aims; types, main manufacturing and operational parameters of the plants (biogas or bomethane) production. Application examples in mountain livestock farms. (1.5 CFU approx.).
SOLAR ENERGY - Main manufacturing and operational parameters of thermal solar and PV plants. Examples of household and production applications in the agro-forestry sector. (0.5 CFU approx.).
HYDRAULIC ENERGY - Main manufacturing and operational parameters of micro and mini-hydroelectric plants. Application examples in mountain areas. (0.5 CFU approx.).
ENERGY FROM LIVESTOCK WASTE AND AGRO-INDUSTRY RESIDUES - Anaerobic Digestion process: aims; types, main manufacturing and operational parameters of the plants (biogas or bomethane) production. Application examples in mountain livestock farms. (1.5 CFU approx.).
SOLAR ENERGY - Main manufacturing and operational parameters of thermal solar and PV plants. Examples of household and production applications in the agro-forestry sector. (0.5 CFU approx.).
HYDRAULIC ENERGY - Main manufacturing and operational parameters of micro and mini-hydroelectric plants. Application examples in mountain areas. (0.5 CFU approx.).
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 Frontal Lessons only.
The teaching is provided through the projection of slides.
The teaching is provided through the projection of slides.
Teaching Resources
The material used during the course (lectures), presentations for the deepening of some topics, Tables and tecnical documents are available in .pdf format on the University teaching application.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is written.
The evaluation criteria aim to verify - through a series of questions on the different topics - the degree of overall knowledge acquired by the student. The evaluation, related to the entire course, is carried out in thirtieths.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) or [email protected] (for students with disability)
The evaluation criteria aim to verify - through a series of questions on the different topics - the degree of overall knowledge acquired by the student. The evaluation, related to the entire course, is carried out in thirtieths.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) or [email protected] (for students with disability)
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Fiala Marco
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Fiala MarcoProfessor(s)
Reception:
Monday, h. 14.00-15.30 (by appointment)
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Production, Landscape, Agroenerggy