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Proceedings Papers

A Systematic Approach to Evaluate the Thermo-Economic Potential of Rankine-Based Carnot Batteries for Industrial Decarbonization

Miriam Benvenuto, Stefano Barberis, Alberto Traverso, Adriano Sciacovelli
Proc. ASME. GT2024, Volume 5: Cycle Innovations, V005T06A027, June 24–28, 2024
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: GT2024-127461
https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2024-127461
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Topics: Computer software, Cycles, Decision making, Design, Economics , Energy efficiency, Energy storage, Fluids, Heat, Heat pumps
Journal Articles

Topology Optimization of Robust District Heating Networks

Alberto Pizzolato, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Energy Resour. Technol. February 2018, 140(2): 020905.
Paper No: JERT-17-1054
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038312
Published Online: November 14, 2017
View Article titled, Topology Optimization of Robust District Heating Networks
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Topics: Central heating, Design, Optimization, Robustness, Topology, Pressure, Fluids
Proceedings Papers

Improved Melting and Solidification in Thermal Energy Storage Through Topology Optimization of Highly Conductive Fins

Alberto Pizzolato, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. HT2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Heat Transfer; Computational Heat Transfer; Education; Environmental Heat Transfer; Fire and Combustion Systems; Gas Turbine Heat Transfer; Heat Transfer in Electronic Equipment; Heat Transfer in Energy Systems, V001T09A018, July 9–12, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: HT2017-5129
https://doi.org/10.1115/HT2017-5129
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Topics: Fins, Melting, Optimization, Solidification, Thermal energy storage, Topology, Phase change materials, Density, Design, Diffusion (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Discrete Adjoint Sensitivities for the Real-Time Optimal Control of Large District Heating Networks During Failure Events

Alberto Pizzolato, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2016, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT08A028, November 11–17, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2016-66734
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66734
View Paper titled, Discrete Adjoint Sensitivities for the Real-Time Optimal Control of Large District Heating Networks During Failure Events
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Topics: Central heating, Failure, Optimal control, Temperature, Dimensions, Optimization, Pipes, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Thermo-Fluid Dynamic Model of Complex District Heating Networks for the Analysis of Peak Load Reductions in the Thermal Plants

Elisa Guelpa, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT07A034, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-52315
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52315
View Paper titled, Thermo-Fluid Dynamic Model of Complex District Heating Networks for the Analysis of Peak Load Reductions in the Thermal Plants
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Topics: Central heating, Dynamic models, Peak load, Thermofluids, Simulation, Pipelines, Storage, Stress, Temperature, Transients (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Thermoeconomic Design of Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Sara Cosentino, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A020, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-52051
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52051
View Paper titled, Thermoeconomic Design of Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Systems
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Topics: Design, Thermal energy storage, Thermoeconomics, Temperature, Storage, Exergy, Heat, Fluids, System efficiency, Thermal energy
Proceedings Papers

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of a PCM Thermal Storage System

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A055, November 14–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2014-40395
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-40395
View Paper titled, Numerical and Experimental Analysis of a PCM Thermal Storage System
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Topics: Experimental analysis, Thermal energy storage, Central heating, Fins, Latent heat, Phase change materials, Storage, Design, Energy / power systems, Fluids
Proceedings Papers

Reduction of Primary Energy Consumption Through Distributed Thermal Storage in Buildings Connected With a District Heating Network

Giorgia Baccino, Sara Cosentino, Elisa Guelpa, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT07A023, November 14–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2014-39048
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-39048
View Paper titled, Reduction of Primary Energy Consumption Through Distributed Thermal Storage in Buildings Connected With a District Heating Network
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Topics: Central heating, Energy consumption, Structures, Thermal energy storage, Stress, Storage, Cogeneration plants, Dynamic models, Energy efficiency, Flow (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Optimal Operation and Sensitivity Analysis of a Large District Heating Network Through POD Modeling

Sara Cosentino, Elisa Guelpa, Roberto Melli, Adriano Sciacovelli, Enrico Sciubba, Claudia Toro, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2014, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT07A027, November 14–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2014-39509
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2014-39509
View Paper titled, Optimal Operation and Sensitivity Analysis of a Large District Heating Network Through POD Modeling
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Topics: Central heating, Modeling, Sensitivity analysis, Optimization, Stress, Simulation, Carbon dioxide, Climate, Complex systems, Energy efficiency
Proceedings Papers

Optimal Operation of Small Geothermal Systems Through Entropy Generation Analysis

Sara Cosentino, Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. ESDA2014, Volume 2: Dynamics, Vibration and Control; Energy; Fluids Engineering; Micro and Nano Manufacturing, V002T09A018, July 25–27, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2014-20493
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2014-20493
View Paper titled, Optimal Operation of Small Geothermal Systems Through Entropy Generation Analysis
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Topics: Entropy, Geothermal engineering, Fluids, Groundwater, Heat pumps, Heat transfer, Transients (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Second Law Analysis Optimal Design of a Mixer for Sanitary Water

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Stefano Mauro
Proc. ASME. ESDA2014, Volume 2: Dynamics, Vibration and Control; Energy; Fluids Engineering; Micro and Nano Manufacturing, V002T09A019, July 25–27, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2014-20504
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2014-20504
View Paper titled, Second Law Analysis Optimal Design of a Mixer for Sanitary Water
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Topics: Design, Water, Entropy, Orifices, Pressure, Actuators, Dynamic models, Flow (Dynamics), Hot water, Manifolds
Proceedings Papers

Pumping Cost Minimization in an Existing District Heating Network

Adriano Sciacovelli, Elisa Guelpa, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2013, Volume 6A: Energy, V06AT07A066, November 15–21, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2013-65169
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65169
View Paper titled, Pumping Cost Minimization in an Existing District Heating Network
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Topics: Central heating, Cities, Cogeneration systems, Dynamic models, Energy consumption, Heat, Heating, Pumps, Stress, Thermofluids
Proceedings Papers

Second Law Analysis of Tree-Shaped Fins for the Heat Transfer Enhancement in a PCM Thermal Storage System

Adriano Sciacovelli, Elisa Guelpa, Vittorio Verda
Proc. ASME. IMECE2013, Volume 6B: Energy, V06BT07A028, November 15–21, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2013-65105
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65105
View Paper titled, Second Law Analysis of Tree-Shaped Fins for the Heat Transfer Enhancement in a PCM Thermal Storage System
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics, Entropy, Fins, Heat transfer, Thermal energy storage
Proceedings Papers

Energy and Environmental Impact of Groundwater Heat Pumps in Urban Areas

Vittorio Verda, Adriano Sciacovelli, Stefano Lo Russo, Glenda Taddia
Proc. ASME. IMECE2012, Volume 6: Energy, Parts A and B, 571-579, November 9–15, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2012-87593
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-87593
View Paper titled, Energy and Environmental Impact of Groundwater Heat Pumps in Urban Areas
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Topics: Cities, Groundwater, Heat pumps, Heat transfer, Boundary-value problems, Cooling, Dynamic models, Flow (Dynamics), Fluid dynamics, Heating
Proceedings Papers

Numerical Investigation on the Thermal Performance Enhancement in a Latent Heat Thermal Storage Unit

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Francesco Colella
Proc. ASME. ESDA2012, Volume 2: Applied Fluid Mechanics; Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics; Advanced Energy Systems; Thermal Engineering; Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering, 543-551, July 2–4, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2012-82720
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82720
View Paper titled, Numerical Investigation on the Thermal Performance Enhancement in a Latent Heat Thermal Storage Unit
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Topics: Computation, Computational fluid dynamics, Design, Enthalpy, Fins, Fluid dynamics, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer, Latent heat, Melting
Proceedings Papers

Numerical Model for Storage Systems Based on Phase-Change Materials

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Francesco Colella
Proc. ASME. IMECE2011, Volume 4: Energy Systems Analysis, Thermodynamics and Sustainability; Combustion Science and Engineering; Nanoengineering for Energy, Parts A and B, 237-245, November 11–17, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2011-65393
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65393
View Paper titled, Numerical Model for Storage Systems Based on Phase-Change Materials
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Topics: Computer simulation, Phase change materials, Storage, Melting, Buoyancy, Fluid dynamics, Heat transfer, Solidification, Thermal energy storage, Central heating
Journal Articles

Performance Improvement of a Circular MCFC Through Optimal Design of the Fluid Distribution System

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Cristina Amelio, Carlo Repetto, Gustavo Diaz
Journal: Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Electrochem. En. Conv. Stor. August 2012, 9(4): 041011.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006798
Published Online: June 19, 2012
View Article titled, Performance Improvement of a Circular MCFC Through Optimal Design of the Fluid Distribution System
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Topics: Current density, Design, Fuel cells, Molten carbonate fuel cells, Fluids, Fuels, Electrochemical reactions, Computational fluid dynamics
Proceedings Papers

Performance Improvement of a Circular MCFC Through Optimal Design of the Fluid Distribution System

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda, Cristina Amelio, Carlo Repetto, Gustavo Diaz
Proc. ASME. FUELCELL2011, ASME 2011 9th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, 381-389, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: FuelCell2011-54436
https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2011-54436
View Paper titled, Performance Improvement of a Circular MCFC Through Optimal Design of the Fluid Distribution System
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Topics: Design, Fluids, Molten carbonate fuel cells, Fuel cells, Computational fluid dynamics, Engineering prototypes, Power density, Current density, Electrochemical reactions, Heat
Proceedings Papers

Network Model for the Analysis and Diagnosis of Large SOFC Stacks

Vittorio Verda, Adriano Sciacovelli, Francesco Colella
Proc. ASME. FUELCELL2011, ASME 2011 9th International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, 391-397, August 7–10, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: FuelCell2011-54443
https://doi.org/10.1115/FuelCell2011-54443
View Paper titled, Network Model for the Analysis and Diagnosis of Large SOFC Stacks
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Topics: Network models, Solid oxide fuel cells, Computational fluid dynamics, Flow (Dynamics), Fluid dynamics, Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Simulation, Temperature
Journal Articles

Entropy Generation Minimization in a Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Adriano Sciacovelli, Vittorio Verda
Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Energy Resour. Technol. March 2010, 132(1): 012601.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001063
Published Online: March 26, 2010
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Topics: Entropy, Solid oxide fuel cells, Fuel cells, Optimization, Geometry