Sistemi integrati per la domotica e per il risparmio energetico tramite micro elaboratori su singola scheda e basso costo.

Nella tesi viene presentata una introduzione generale all'Internet of Things, gli utilizzi che ne vengono fatti attualmente e le eventuali modifiche che verranno apportate in futuro, inoltre vengono presentati i problemi che ne derivano e le soluzioni che attualmente risolvono questi problemi. E' presente una introduzione al protocollo presentato da IBM MQTT che attualmente rappresenta uno standard in questo campo. In seguito vengono mostrati i requisiti e le fasi di progettazione di un sistema domotico, quali sono i suoi principali utilizzi quali i vantaggi e i suoi svantaggi. E' presente una introduzione ai dispositivi maggiormente usati per la realizzazione di sistemi del genere, con le loro caratteristiche, in particolare di dispositivi Arduino e Raspberry Pi. Viene mostrato l'uso del protocollo mqtt per la comunicazione tra dispositivi Raspberry Pi e client Android. In fine viene mostrata una realizzazione di un sistema di domotica attraverso l'uso di questo protocollo.

Microscopia elettronica, microscopia ottica e micro-permeabilita della dentina dopo l'applicazione di biomateriali a base di fitocomplessi progettati per il trattamento dell'ipersensibilita dentinale

Caratterizzazione di un biomateriale a base di fitocomplessi, contenente ossalato di potassio, progettato per il trattamento dell'ipersensibilità dentinale.

FEM and experimental analysis of a wind turbine blade

This paperwork compares the a numerical validation of the finite element model (FEM) with respect the experimental tests of a new generation wind turbine blade designed by TPI Composites Inc. called BSDS (Blade System Design Study). The research is focused on the analysis by finite element (FE) of the BSDS blade and its comparison with respect the experimental data from static and dynamic investigations. The goal of the research is to create a general procedure which is based on a finite element model and will be used to create an accurate digital copy for any kind of blade. The blade prototype was created in SolidWorks and the blade of Sandia National Laboratories Blade System Design Study was accurately reproduced. At a later stage the SolidWorks model was imported in Ansys Mechanical APDL where the shell geometry was created and modal, static and fatigue analysis were carried out. The outcomes of the FEM analysis were compared with the real test on the BSDS blade at Clarkson University laboratory carried out by a new procedures called Blade Test Facility that includes different methods for both the static and dynamic test of the wind turbine blade. The outcomes from the FEM analysis reproduce the real behavior of the blade subjected to static loads in a very satisfying way. A most detailed study about the material properties could improve the accuracy of the analysis.

Progetto PCB di un circuito convertitore di micro-potenze

Introduzione alla tecnologia PCB. Introduzione software design Circuit Maker Conversione circuito per micro-potenze con CircuitMaker

Design of an indirectly fired gas turbine integrated with an organic rankine cycle unit for combined heat and power production

In the last years, the European countries have paid increasing attention to renewable sources and greenhouse emissions. The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have established ambitious targets for the next years. In this scenario, biomass plays a prominent role since its life cycle produces a zero net carbon dioxide emission. Additionally, biomass can ensure plant operation continuity thanks to its availability and storage ability. Several conventional systems running on biomass are available at the moment. Most of them are performant either in the large-scale or in the small power range. The absence of an efficient system on the small-middle scale inspired this thesis project. The object is an innovative plant based on a wet indirectly fired gas turbine (WIFGT) integrated with an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) unit for combined heat and power production. The WIFGT is a performant system in the small-middle power range; the ORC cycle is capable of giving value to low-temperature heat sources. Their integration is investigated in this thesis with the aim of carrying out a preliminary design of the components. The targeted plant output is around 200 kW in order not to need a wide cultivation area and to avoid biomass shipping. Existing in-house simulation tools are used: They are adapted to this purpose. Firstly the WIFGT + ORC model is built; Zero-dimensional models of heat exchangers, compressor, turbines, furnace, dryer and pump are used. Different fluids are selected but toluene and benzene turn out to be the most suitable. In the indirectly fired gas turbine a pressure ratio around 4 leads to the highest efficiency. From the thermodynamic analysis the system shows an electric efficiency of 38%, outdoing other conventional plants in the same power range. The combined plant is designed to recover thermal energy: Water is used as coolant in the condenser. It is heated from 60°C up to 90°C, ensuring the possibility of space heating. Mono-dimensional models are used to design the heat exchange equipment. Different types of heat exchangers are chosen depending on the working temperature. A finned-plate heat exchanger is selected for the WIFGT heat transfer equipment due to the high temperature, oxidizing and corrosive environment. A once-through boiler with finned tubes is chosen to vaporize the organic fluid in the ORC. A plate heat exchanger is chosen for the condenser and recuperator. A quasi-monodimensional model for single-stage axial turbine is implemented to design both the WIFGT and the ORC turbine. The system simulation after the components design shows an electric efficiency around 34% with a decrease by 10% compared to the zero-dimensional analysis. The work exhibits the system potentiality compared to the existing plants from both technical and economic point of view.