Author: Elvirosa Brancaccio – Serintel Srl – Rome (Italy) 1. Introduction The demand for clean, renewable energy is continuing to increase around the world. Much of that demand is being met with wind and solar power, but these resources are intermittent and therefore require balancing. Presently, developed geothermal resources are not adequate to provide […]
Technologies
Author: Marcello Pompa – Industrial Engineering – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome 1. Theme description Since 1970, the science had tried to find a solution at the energy crisis, developing new method to use and storage renewable energy[1]. The United States Department of Energy has expected that the world’s energy consumption will be increased […]
Author: Marcello Pompa – Industrial Engineering – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome Theme description In order to reduce costs, to improve worker productivity, some companies are driving the development of smart wearables and sensors in industrial environments[1]. Currently, the safety on work is guaranteed through PPE (personal protective equipment) like safety eyewear and other. […]
Author: Marcello Pompa – Industrial Engineering – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome Theme description Energy systems are changing fast. The methods to produce energy and the ways to transmit it are changing. The consumption of electrical energy is growing and its generation is becoming more decentralized, with grid management increasingly complex[1]. With […]
Author: Marcello Pompa – Industrial Engineering – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome Theme description There is a significant interest for the production of renewable energy. The researchers try every day to find or improve methods to produce green energy. One of the best renewable energy is the solar energy: available every day (though […]
Author: Marcello Pompa – Industrial Engineering – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome Theme description A smart fluid, also called electro rheological fluid[1], is a liquid suspension of metals or zeolites which solidifies when electric current is applied to it, becoming fluid again when the current is removed. Smart fluids can be divided in […]
Author: Vincenzo Piemonte – Associate Professor – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome Introduction The source of energy most used in the world is crude oil. Major portions of the crude oils are used as transportation fuels such as diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. However, the crude oil contains sulfur, typically in the form of […]
Author: Giovanni Franchi-Chemical Engineer – PhD Student –University UCBM – Rome (Italy) Theme Description According to the 2017 edition of the BP Energy Outlook the world economy will double over the next 20 years with an annual growth of 3,4% drive by China and India. Oil, gas and carbon will account for more than 75% […]
Author: Giovanni Franchi-Chemical Engineer – PhD Student –University UCBM – Rome (Italy) 1. Theme Description The IEA estimated, in the“Medium-Term Oil Market Report 2016”, that oil demand will increase from 94.4Mbbl/day in 2015 up to 101.6 Mbbl/day in 2021 with a mean annual growth of 1.2% dragged by Asia and Middle East.[1]However, in last […]
Authors: Marcello De Falco – Associate Professor – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome. Mauro Capocelli – Researcher – University “Campus Bio-Medico” of Rome. Theme description In the refinery sector, both the fuel and the feedstock market as well as the more stringent environmental regulations are exacerbating the need of maximizing the residue conversion […]