LEARNING OUTCOMES

To give the student a knowledge regarding the typology and physical running principles regarding the energy conversion machinery (i.e.: engines,  turbines, compressors, pumps), employed on the ships.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

To give the student a knowledge regarding the typology and physical running principles regarding the energy conversion machinery (i.e.: engines,  turbines, compressors, pumps), employed on the ships.

PREREQUISITES

The basic knowledge necessary to understand the topics covered in the course concern the following subjects: Mathematics, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics.

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons and exercises.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Generality: Energy conversion machinery classification. Main energy typologies and sources. Main physical and thermodynamic laws.
2. Engines plants: Steam, gas turbine and combined plants: reference cycles, work, power, efficiency calculation and components (turbines, compressor, pumps) shape and working description. Optimization and governor methods.
3.  Internal combustion engines: Typology, thermodynamic cycles, shape, supercharging, delivered power governor. Pollutant emissions and reduction methods.
4. Fan and Compressor: Stage organization, physical working principles, blade shape.
5. Pumps: Typology. Physical working principles. Cavitation and volumetric flow governor.
6. Volumetric compressors and pumps: Typology, working description. Work, power and efficiency determination. Volumetric flow governor

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. C. Caputo ‘Gli impianti convertitori di energia’, ed. Ambrosiana
2. C. Caputo ‘Le macchine volumetriche’, ed. Ambrosiana.
3. O. Acton, C. Caputo ‘Collana di Macchine’ (5 volumi), ed. UTET.
4. G. Ferrari ‘Motori a combustione interna’, Il Capitello, Torino, 4a edizione, Febbraio 2008.
5. V. Dossena + altri autori ‘Macchine a Fluido’, ed. Città Studi (riporta anche esercizi numerici).

Exam Board

UGO CAMPORA (President)

LOREDANA MAGISTRI

MARIO LUIGI FERRARI

CARLO CRAVERO

EDWARD CANEPA

FRANCESCA SATTA (President Substitute)

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons and exercises.

LESSONS START

Lessons are held in the first semester of each Academic Year, between the months of September and December.

Exam description

The exam is oral and focuses on three topics covered in the course, one of the exam topics concerns a numerical exercise such as those carried out during the course exercises.

Exam schedule