Thesis:
Input Modeling for energy planning: occupant behaviour in
blocks of buildings
The applicant is requested to identify the main factors
affecting buildings energy demand and to implement a modeling
methodology able to simulate occupant behaviour and its effects on
service energy demand .
Key words
Buildings, Occupant behaviour
Tutors
S. Corgnati, A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
C. Delmastro
Contact
chiara.delmastro@polito.it
Optimization methodology of a district heating network layout: the
case of Turin
The applicant is requested to develop a modeling methodology for
the identification of the optimum path of district heating networks
and to apply it to a case study .
Key words
District heating network, optimization path, steiner
algorithm
Tutors
S. Corgnati, A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
C. Delmastro
Contact
chiara.delmastro@polito.it
Energy strategies for the Chinese residential sector: a
bottom-up optimization approach for scenarios analysis
The applicant is requested to implement an optimization methodology
into the existing simulation model developed into the international
framework of the EC2 Project - Europe China Clean Energy Centre. The
Model will be applied to the Chinese Province of Beijing.
Key words
Energy planning models, China, Residential sector
Tutors
S. Corgnati
Co-Tutors
C. Delmastro, D.Grosso
Contact
chiara.delmastro@polito.it
Application of a Monte Carlo and Thermal Fluid-dynamic
combined approach to the analysis of network systems
The applicant is requested to develop an application of the tool
for the reliability assessment of network systems based on Monte
Carlo techniques and on thermal fluid-dynamic simulations to a case
study; moreover, on the basis of the obtained results, he is
requested to evaluate the possible criticalities and/or further
improvements of the tool .
Key words
Monte Carlo techniques, Thermal Fluid-dynamics, Reliability, Network
systems
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
D.Grosso
Contacts
daniele.grosso@polito.it
Optimisation modellling and energy planning scenarios at
urban scale; the Torino case study
The applicant is requested to participate in the implementation
and analysis activites related to the development of the
optimisation TIMES model for the Metropolitan City of Torino, in the
framework of the IEA-ETP project .
Key words
TIMES, optimisation models, urban scale
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
D. Grosso, R. Gerboni
Contact
daniele.grosso@polito.it
Temporary evolution and implementation of the risk
indicators for the energy supply modelling
The applicant is requested to analyse the possible risk
indicators related to the evaluation of the energy supply security,
by taking into account - in particular - their time evolution.
Furthermore, he is requested to contribute to their implementation
in the RECOR model for the energy corridors and to perform scenario
analyses.
Key words
Security of energy supply, TIMES models, Risk indicators
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
D. Grosso, R. Gerboni
Contact
daniele.grosso@polito.it
Local energy planning scenario analyses: an application of
the multi-privincial OSeMOSYS-based model MELiSsa for the Regione
Lombardia
The applicant, in cooperation with the research team in energy
modelling of the Università di Pavia, is requested to define and
perform scenario analyses by using the multi-provincial model
MELiSsa for the Regione Lombardia. Moreover, he is requested to
contribute to identify and evaluate further possibile improvements
of the above mentioned model .
Key words
Optimisation models, OSeMOSYS, Regional scale
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
D. Grosso, R. Gerboni
Contact
daniele.grosso@polito.it
UG legislation: norms and plans in EU
The applicant is requested to analyze the state of the art of
spatial planning and the main laws governing the subsoil in the EU
countries, also with examples in place in countries outside the EU
Key words
UG EU legislation
Tutors
A. Carpignano, G. Mutani
Co-Tutors
L. Schranz (possibile Monique Labbè)
Contact
laura.schranz@polito.it
Italian UG cadastre: the proposal (pros and cons)
The applicant is requested to analyze the document "Strategy for
the development of broadband in Italy" and set the schema for the
"National register of the subsurface"
Key words
UG cadastre
Tutors
A. Carpignano, G. Mutani
Co-Tutors
L. Schranz (M. Raffaldi)
Contact
laura.schranz@polito.it
Performance Indicators
the applicant is requested to analyze the current framework of
international systems of energy certification (LEED, IPMVP, etc.) in
comparison with the actual buildings performance. The
objective is to study the advantages and disadvantages in a new
updated framework .
Key words
BIM, certificazione energetica, indicatori di performance
Tutors
A. Carpignano, G. Mutani
Co-Tutors
L. Schranz
Contact
laura.schranz@polito.it
Empowering (to be defined)
the applicant is requested to analyze the EU project Empowering
created to help customers in saving energy and managing their energy
consumption by improving the information on energy bills and
offering online tools.
Key words
progetto EMPOWERING (IEE Intelligent Energy Europe)
Tutors
G. Mutani (e Pastorelli)
Co-Tutors
L. Schranz
Contact
laura.schranz@polito.it
User Behaviour and confort systems
The applicant is requested to analyze the effects of human
interaction with the new energy technologies; the goal will be
to provide a method to evaluate the energy impact of user behavior.
Practical example will be the analysis of a public building.
Key words
User Behaviours, conforts
Tutors
G. Mutani
Co-Tutors
L. Schranz
Contact
laura.schranz@polito.it
Coupling renewables and ICT: a model
IThe applicant will study the criticalities and the solutions in
the coupling between renewable sources and ICT systems by developing
suitable simulation models for loads and avalilable energy
Key words
ICT, Simulink, Renewables
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
R. Gerboni (M.Meo)
Contact
raffaella.gerboni@polito.it
Benchmark study of Risk Assessment procedures
The applicant will analyse Gas related Risk Assessement
procedures as available throughout Europe and he/she will highlight
differences and critical points
Key words
Risk Assessment, procedures
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
R. Gerboni
Contact
raffaella.gerboni@polito.it
Modelling hydrogen penetration for single transport users
The applicant will analyse the impact of the implementation of a
hydrogen infrastructure for mobility as required by Directive
2014/94
Key words
Hydrogen, modeling, urban transport, infrastructures
Tutors
A. Carpignano
Co-Tutors
R. Gerboni (E. Spessa)
Contact
raffaella.gerboni@polito.it