Tecnologia dei processi produttivi - ENG
TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Prof. Annamaria Torazzo
Course Code: EA089
Subject code: SECS-P/13
6 ECTS – 48 hours
Location: Novara
Educational aims
The course starts from an analysis of the story of industrial technology and then considers productive enterprise systems mainly focusing on key industrial processes and energy production (sources, technologies and their relations with environment). The course aims to give knowledge and tools for a better understanding of the typical issues on industrial plants
Content of the course
Definiton of technology, evolution of the meaning
Role of technology innovation
Industrial automation
Planning the production system
Different layouts in industrial plants
Main production drivers: water and energy
Water treatments
Energy resources: renewables and conventional
Energy policies
Electricity production
Environmental management tools
Analysis of some relevant productive processes
Prerequisites
None
Course Texts
Supplied during the lessons and available at:
Tecnologia e Produzione, E. Chiacchierini, CEDAM, 2012 The book is available in the library
Tecnologia innovazione operations, A. Grando, G. Verona, S. Vicari, EGEA S.p.A., Milano, 2006 The book is available in the library
L’energia pulita, P. Menna, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008 The book is available in the library
Economia e tecnologia delle fonti di energia, F. Zonta, P. Masotti, Edizioni ETS, Pisa, 2001 The book is available in the library
Teaching methods
Lessons and seminaries
Examination
Written examination. After written examination an oral examination is optional